DC Velocity - April 2013

short takes

Conveyor and storage systems manufacturer Lauyans & Co. Inc. has launched a group of revamped websites, including a new corporate website, www.lauyans.com/. … Ryder System Inc. has surpassed its goal to hire 1,000 military veterans by the end of 2013. The company had exceeded its goal by the end of February, 10 months ahead of schedule. … Crown Equipment has opened facilities in New Orleans and Shreveport, La. The company has also renewed its relationship with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) with a five-year agreement that entitles the company to bid on commercial material handling projects for the DOD. … Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has relocated its Cincinnati Service Center to a larger facility that will serve customers in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. The company has also moved to a larger facility in Billings, Mont. … Intelligrated, a North American-based automated material handling solutions provider, showcased its suite of solutions for breweries at BrewExpo America in Washington, D.C. … NACCO Materials Handling Group Inc. presented a check for $22,300 to United Way of Pitt County, North Carolina, during an East Carolina University basketball game against Marshall University.

… Hy-Tek Material Handling Inc. has opened its newest Integrated Systems Division office in Morganville, N.J. … Mettler Toledo has published two free guides: “Increase Productivity With High-Performance Weighing and Measuring” and “Truck Scale Buying Guide: Your Next Truck Scale: A Guide to Project Components.” … Rack company Hannibal Industries is celebrating its five-year anniversary of being 100-percent employee-owned, and third-party logistics company Pro Trans International Inc. is celebrating its 20th year of service. … APR Allen Plastics Repair, PTM (Plásticos Técnicos Mexicanos), Fibertech Inc., and Eco PACT have joined the Reusable Packaging Association. PTM is the association’s first member located in Mexico. … Robotic industrial truck company Seegrid has introduced its GT10 robotic tow tractor to the European Union market. … Officers from the Coast Guard recently visited IFCO Pallet Management Services’ Scarborough, Maine, location. During the visit, the Coast Guard representatives presented the company with a commendation for its commitment to local guardsmen who work in the facility. … Columbia Machine has introduced a palletizer and load transfer station blog at www.palletizing.com/blog.

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