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We’re Proud to Announce the Redesign of www.Cardinal Carryor.com

As promised when we launched the new CardinalIntegrated.com site a few months ago, our web designers have been hard at work putting a new face (not to mention a greater level of functionality) on the Cardinal Carryor site. And we’re very happy to finally say the new site is up and running! We encourage you to take a look around and explore just what makes Cardinal Carryor your go-to...

Cardinal Awarded MVP Status

We’re excited to announce that MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association) has once again awarded Cardinal Carryor and Cardinal Integrated Systems with its prestigious MVP Status. To be among the less than 5% of the association’s membership earning the award, we had to successfully demonstrate a commitment to business excellence, professionalism and good stewardship. This is the fourth consecutive year that we have received this esteemed recognition. To qualify, Cardinal...

Customer Appreciation Day

On October 30th, Cardinal Carryor and Cardinal Integrated Systems hosted a Customer Appreciation Event at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The event included lunch, informational seminars and products demonstrations from top material handling manufacturers. Topics included: ·       “Using Partitions for Plant Safety and Security” presented by WireCrafters ·       “Implementing Workstation Lifting Solutions” presented by Gorbel Cranes ·       “Pallet Rack Design and Seismic Requirements” presented by Steel...

The Total Warehouse Solution

We’re Proud to Present THE TOTAL WAREHOUSE SOLUTION Over the last few years we here at Cardinal Carryor & Cardinal Integrated Systems have been faced with a bit of a challenge. As both companies continued to grow, the need to ramp up our corporate branding efforts became drastically more apparent. Too often would we talk with a client who was unaware of the expansive breadth of products and services...

More Companies, Like Walmart, Re-Shoring Jobs

“It is not only possible for manufacturing to lead the recovery of the U.S. with growth and hiring, it is a necessity. To help achieve a sustained economic recovery, our country needs a consumer-led commitment to buying American-made products, which supports American manufacturing jobs and employment.”  says Roger Simmermaker, an electronics technician for a large defense contractor and the vice president of his local machinists union, is the author...

CLARK Material Handling Company Named as a BEST PLACE TO WORK Recipient for 2013

LEXINGTON, KY – April 03, 2013 –CLARK Material Handling Company, a global leader in manufacturing and distributing material handling equipment has been named as one of the “BEST PLACES TO WORK” in KENTUCKY for 2013.  This prestigious acknowledgment is the culmination of the company’s efforts to promote its message of a safe and enjoyable work environment that fosters productivity and a sense of caring throughout central Kentucky. The “Best...

3 Major Take-Aways from ProMat 2013

Many feel that the success of ProMat, the largest show of its kind, reflects the “global pulse” of the world’s economy and in particular, materials handling.  If the atmosphere and attendance at the show is an indicator, the global mood is positive and upbeat. The 300,000 plus square feet of McCormick Place seemed packed from open to close with over 34,000 registered attendees from over 125 countries. A look...

Orr Safety Corp. Upgrades Distribution Center to Maximize Productivity

Since 1948 Orr Corporation has been helping protect people, property and the environment.  The company’s primary business focus has been in the wholesale distribution of industrial safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, and fire-related equipment and supplies. Today Orr is one of the nation’s largest privately owned safety distributors representing over 600 leading global manufacturers.  Their strategically located distribution centers and alliances with key international shipping partners enable them to...

Material Handling Trends in the Kentuckiana Region

“When the recession of 2008 began, none of us had any idea what we were in store for,” begins Mike Brumleve, President, Cardinal Carryor.  He went on to tell a tale similar to those of thousands of Kentuckiana-area businesses.  “It was by far our hardest economic time in the life of Cardinal Carryor,” he adds, noting that it will celebrate 65 years of service in 2011.  Nevertheless, his company...

Improving Profits Through Proper Vetting

There are many facets to your materials handling operations.  And unless you are highly knowledgeable about all the aspects of materials handling and staying on the cutting edge of technology, you are losing synergy and spending thousands more every year by dealing with multiple materials handling vendors.  Conversely, having a truly integrated partner that is a professional in all aspects of materials handling can save you tens of thousands...