Technology

Enhance Productivity with Crown’s Work Assist™ Accessories

Crown knows a clean, organized work environment means increased operator productivity. That’s why Crown offers Integrated Truck Solutions designed to make the operator’s job faster, easier, and more productive. These rugged tools can be easily combined and positioned in the location best suited to the application and the user. Scan gun holders Trash bag holders Terminal mounting systems Beverage holders Clipboards More! Click HERE to download a Crown Work...

Equipment Spotlight: Crown Pallet Trucks—Built to Handle Anything

Life’s tough for pallet trucks. They must maneuver in tight spaces, withstand impacts, deliver power on demand and give operators controlled performance. Pallet trucks for any application There is a Crown pallet truck to fit any need with capacities from 1.6 to 2.5 tons and advanced features such as electronic steering, programmable performance, shock reducing operator suspension system, e-GEN® braking and sealed high-frequency charger. The WP 3000 Pallet Truck...

3D Printing and Its Impact on the Supply Chain

As 3D printing continues to take a more prominent role in manufacturing, there’s no doubt it’s transforming the supply chain as we know it. Industries of all kinds are beginning to understand the potential of the technology. And with increased adoption, we soon will see big changes in the manufacturing process as well as the supply chain process which surround it. Here are three ways we expect the process...

Drone Package Delivery

Future of the Industry or Just a Bunch of Science Fiction?   Lately there’s been a lot of talk about the prospect of drone package delivery. You may have seen the now famous 60 Minutes segment with Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos’s revelation of a drone project in the works. Or perhaps you read FedEx CEO Fred Smith’s admission that they too had several drone studies underway. Is it all...

Working in Hot Conditions

It’s been a relatively mild summer so far in the Ohio valley but don’t bet that the “dog days” are behind us.  Although the first day of fall is rapidly approaching on September 22nd,  August and September can still offer some of the hottest days of our summer season.  If you work outdoors or in non climate controlled indoor facilities you already know the importance of staying hydrated.  Getting...

Dock Safety

Docks are very busy places and represent a significant risk for an accident or incident, particularly during busy seasons.  There are some things you can do to reduce this risk and demonstrate the intention of creating a safe work environment for the employees that operate on or around your docks. Institute a service program – Having a professional source examine and service your docks, levelers and doors on a...

A Guide to Choosing the Right Conveyors

Companies looking to replace long repetitive runs of products through facilities often end up looking at conveyors to reduce costs and improve efficiency.  What type of conveyor you choose depends largely upon the application, space and budget.  Your facility would likely utilize more than one type of conveyor, and knowing what type is best for each application means a great deal in the bottom-line efficiency of your application. A...

Pallet Rack Solutions

Designing the correct type of pallet rack system to properly meet your needs has become in-creasingly complex in recent years. There are many different types of systems now available, e.g. Selective, Double Deep, Drive-In / Thru, Push-Back, and Flow.  Plus, more sophisticated handling equipment (e.g. Double Reach Trucks, Narrow Aisle Trucks, Very Narrow Aisle Trucks) require much more stringent tolerances. Thus, finding the correct rack solution is more complicated...