High Capacity
Spiral
Conveyors
Ryson High Capacity Spirals are in
response to our customers’ need to
go higher and handle more weight.
They handle double the weight capacity
of our standard spirals and can run varied
load sizes at speeds up to 200 PFM.
The new W T Model comes in slat
widths of 30” and 36” and can provide
an elevation change of up to 50 feet
with only one drive.
These spirals can also be configured
to allow the loads to enter or exit the
spirals at intermediate elevations, ideal
for multi-level warehousing operations.
For more information, give us a call or
visit
www.ryson.com.
300 Newsome Drive • Yorktown, VA 23692
Phone: (757) 898-1530 • Fax: (757) 898-1580
VERTICAL CONVEYING SOLUTIONS
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NEWSWORTHY
Ransomware shuts down truckstop.com sites
during holiday rush
The malware that hamstrung freight-matching marketplace truckstop.com over the
peak holiday period has been identified as ransomware, the company disclosed when
announcing the restoration of its services after the incident. The firm added that it was
able to get “most major services” back up after an 11-day freeze and said the disruption
did not compromise any customers’ personal data.
Ransomware attacks are an increasingly common form of cyberattack in which
hackers install a virus on their target’s computers and lock the owners out of their own
systems until a ransom has been paid. Recent targets of such attacks include the city
of Pensacola, Florida, and an unspecified U.S. Coast Guard base that fell victim when
an employee clicked on a link in a “phishing” email. However, most experts suggest
that the number of ransomware targets is far greater than publicly acknowledged, since
most victims are reluctant to admit they have paid ransoms out of fear they’ll be seen
as easy targets for additional attacks.
New Plymouth, Idaho-based truckstop.com was forced to shut down its systems on
Dec. 20, at the height of the holiday rush, leaving users unable to access the company’s
phone systems, load post and load search services, and carrier monitoring and carrier
payment services. The attack froze the site’s services for seven crucial days before the
company was able to get its desktop services back online on Dec. 27. It took another
four days for the company to get most of its remaining services back up and running.
“We immediately engaged law enforcement and a leading team of security experts
to confirm the security of our systems and safety of customer information,” truckstop.
com spokesman Matt Stubbs said in a statement. “At this time, there is no evidence
that any customer information was compromised, and systems are being continuously
monitored for irregular system activity.” ;
—B.A.
Tompkins Robotics, a provider of portable, scalable autonomous mobile robots,
has announced a strategic partnership with systems integrator Pulse Integration
to deliver its “t-Sort” solution to companies looking to streamline and improve
their fulfillment operations. … RK Logistics Group, a provider of logistics, fulfillment, and supply chain services, has selected Deposco, a developer of omni-channel warehouse management and order fulfillment software, as its core
technology supplier. … Cavender’s, a specialty retailer of Western and work
footwear, apparel, and accessories, has adopted commerce solutions provider
TrueCommerce’s ecUtopia EDI platform to seamlessly collaborate with its supplier community and boost supply chain efficiency. … Kion North America Corp.
has appointed Kensar Equipment Co., a member of Wolter Group LLC, to its
dealer network for Western Ohio and Northern Kentucky. … CalAmp, a global
technology solutions company, has partnered with Pallet Alliance, a specialist
in holistic pallet management programs. The partnership will allow multisite
manufacturing companies to leverage IntelliPallet, the industry’s first turnkey
Internet of Things-enabled tracking platform and managed service for wooden
pallets. … Dry-freight motor carrier Mesilla Valley Transportation has begun
installing Rocketail LLC’s rear drag reduction devices on new and existing dry
vans in its fleet.
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