Maybury Aids J. Polep in Facility Expansion
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These Hytrol conveyors
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J. Polep Distribution Services provides products to more than 4,000 chain and independent convenience store retailers in six New England states and New York. To accommodate the growth in the volume of products handled, the company recently expanded their Chicopee, Massachusetts facility with a 12,000 square foot addition containing a -20 degree F freezer. To receive the maximum product storage and handling efficiency from this new addition, J. Polep contacted Maybury Material Handling to design a storage and pick module that includes a three-level mezzanine with pallet flow lanes, carton flow lanes and shelving to accommodate a varied range of products in the freezer.
All the equipment had to be designed to exist and operate in a harsh -20 degree F environment. For example, special drives and lubricants were incorporated into the automated conveying system. The Crown reach trucks received freezer conditioning which includes low-temperature fluids, stainless steel components and special weathertight seals.
This project was undertaken to accommodate significant growth in J. Polep's refrigerated and frozen food offerings. Existing cooler and freezer space was filled to capacity with an ever-expanding range of products, including freshly prepared sandwiches and, most recently, ice cream. The new freezer now handles all frozen products and has room for growth, while the old freezer space has been converted into cooler space.
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Serco Dock Levelers keep
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Maybury's primary goal in the design was to maintain temperature to ensure food quality and freshness. The conveyor system and high-speed doors were essential to meet that goal. The final layout allows product to flow smoothly and the integrity of the freezer to be maintained. Products picked on each of the first two levels are placed on automated conveyors and are moved out of the freezer onto a mezzanine on the refrigerated loading dock. Here, they are palletized and loaded onto trucks. Conveyors in the freezer provide accumulation space where orders can be staged before they are palletized. The use of Interlake shelving allows for positive carton flow - the product flows from the rear to the front so the items are constantly rotated and are accessible when needed.
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12' high-speed roll up doors by Dynaco |
The Hytrol Accumulation, Incline and Gravity Roll Conveyors in the freezer area were designed with low-temperature bearings, motors and oils to ensure reliable, consistent operation in the continuous sub-zero conditions. The freezer area is accessed through three high-speed roll-up Dynaco Doors. These doors open to a full 12' height and are controlled by motion-detecting radar. Sensors detect the arrival and departure of the trucks, appropriately timing opening and closing to minimize cold loss. The doors are equipped with a soft bottom edge and will automatically reverse direction if anything comes in contact with them. When closed, a tight seal is formed around all four sides; the soft bottom edge molds to the floor. Additionally, Dynaco Doors withstand fork truck impact and are crash forgiving - downtime and loss of productivity are prevented due to their self-repair feature.
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J. Polep loading docks fitted
with Serco Snap-back Dock Shelters for a tight, safe seal between building and truck |
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Crown RR5220-45 freezer-conditioned reach trucks, with a lift up to 300", maneuver stock and put away pallets. These trucks are ideal for the space, as their low-profile power unit, clear view mast, low-profile chassis and side stance position provide maximum visibility for safety and productivity in the cold conditions. These 4,500 lb. capacity narrow aisle trucks enable
J. Polep to maximize the cubic capacity of the new space.
In addition to ensuring the integrity of the freezer, safety while unloading and loading the trucks is of utmost importance for both the drivers and workers. Management of the freezer and dock operations is directed from an insulated Starrco Modular Office on the refrigerator dock. This insulated structure provides a central point for supervision, flow of product, etc.
Safety at the loading dock was achieved with levelers, restraints and insulated powered overhead doors, all managed through integrated master control panels at each dock position. The trucks back up to the bay doors and nothing will open until the truck is properly restrained. The operator cannot enter the truck until the truck is secure, the overhead door is open, the snap-back dock shelter is engaged and the dock leveler is down. The communication lights indicate when it's a "go."
Serco Vertical Dock Levelers were chosen because of their clean, energy efficient design which includes a patented hinged-bottom draft pad. They effectively control air infiltration for environmental control, safety and cleanliness in the food-handling environment. When the bay doors are closed, the levelers stand up straight and are invisible from the outside. This design provides a tighter seal between the two disparate environments.
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Shipping room at J Polep, with Crown
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The loading docks were further fitted with non-impact, low-profile Serco Vehicle Restraints to add to the safe operation. They tightly lock the trailer's rear impact guard to prevent premature departure and trailer creep. Serco Snap-back Dock Shelters seal the trucks to the building, making the trailer an extension of the loading area and providing full trailer access to the workers.
Maybury worked very closely with J. Polep's contractor to coordinate the design, engineering and installation of the project to provide the most efficient design and execution possible. Maybury made sure that the final result was efficient, safe, productive, energy efficient and environmentally sound.
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New Product Line-Up From Doosan Lift Trucks
 Maybury Material Handling recently launched the new product line-up for Doosan Infracore Lift Trucks, a leading manufacturer of 3,000-pound to 33,000-pound gas-, LP-, diesel- and electric-powered lift trucks. This line includes 58 separate models, all manufactured in a certified ISO 9001 facility.
This fast-growing company focuses on durable design, as well as operator comfort and service ease. In addition, their clean-burning engines surpass the latest EPA Tier-3 emissions standards, providing both good fuel economy and a cleaner work environment.
We at Maybury would be pleased to provide you with complete information on the capabilities of versatile Doosan Lift Trucks. Doosan has many ways to improve your productivity.
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Crown Introduces World's Most
Advanced
Stand-up Lift Truck
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New RC 5500 Series is designed for maximum long-term value
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| Crown has put all of its 35 years of successful stand-up lift truck development into their new RC 5500 Series. This advanced stand-up lift truck offers a combination of ergonomics, intelligent technology and practical innovations that answers the demands of today's material handling managers.
The RC 5500 Series handles multiple operations with ease. It excels at dock work, transporting and put-away tasks. There are several factors that make this vehicle the industry leader.
The first is Operator-focused Design.
- Unique design geometry and flexible positioning help operators achieve better visibility with
less effort
- Low step height and unmatched head clearance make frequent on/off tasks faster and easier
- Operator compartment includes soft touch point to enhance comfort
- Impact-reducing FlexRideT suspension offers better shock and vibration protection at any speed
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Another factor that makes the RC 5500 superior is Crown's Access 123® Comprehensive System Control.
- Provides real-time information from traction, braking, steering, hydraulics and other truck systems
- Enables the RC 5500 to use this information to respond immediately as conditions change,
for optimized performance
Also contributing to the outstanding performance of
the RC 5500 Series is the intelligent e-GENT
Braking System.
- Powerful AC motors replace maintenance-intensive brakes
- Reduces linkages and other wear points
- Provides the same responsiveness and feel from truck to truck
Be sure to ask the Maybury Lift Truck Specialists about all of the other features - including Intrinsic Stability Control and the InfoPoint Quick Reference Guide - that are incorporated in the RC 5500 Series. They all help this Crown stand-up lift truck to provide the maximum long-term value in terms of reliability, productivity and ease-of-maintenance.
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With Maybury's Parts Consignment Inventory,
Parts are Available for Your Immediate Use
The Parts Consignment Inventory enables customers to stock Maybury’s parts in a cabinet or on shelves supplied by Maybury, ready to be used as needed. Under this plan, inventory at a participating customer’s facility is counted, maintained and replenished by Maybury, ensuring that there is an adequate supply of parts at all times.
Advantages of the Parts Consignment Inventory include:
Reduced downtime – clearly identified parts are available for immediate use
Highest quality parts – no “will-fit” parts, unless specified or approved by the customer
No capital investment by the customer – Maybury owns the inventory until the customer uses it
We think you will agree that, with so many benefits, Maybury’s Parts Consignment Inventory is worth investigating. Our Parts Department will give you complete information.
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American-Lincoln's 6150
Compact Rider Sweeper |
Compact Rider Sweeper from American-Lincoln
Has BIG Cleaning Capabilities
American-Lincoln's 6150 Compact Rider Sweeper is compact enough to easily maneuver the narrowest aisles and most congested areas. With a 50" sweep path, the 6150 cleans up to 75,000 square feet per hour. It provides aggressive pickup of debris such as broken glass and controls even the finest dust. This sweeper's 4.5" ground clearance protects it from undercarriage damage.
The 6150 is equipped with a 10-cubic-foot hopper and a dust filter that lengthens the duration of sweeping before dumping is necessary. It dumps debris from ground level to as high as 60" for faster operation. The vehicle's heavy-duty hydraulic drive and rack and pinion power steering minimize maintenance requirements.
With a choice of gas, LP, diesel or battery power, there is sure to be a 6150 Compact Rider Sweeper to meet the requirements of your facility. Maybury's product specialists will be happy to help with your selection.
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Why do our customers RENT
material handling equipment?
Mark McCormick of our Rental Department has listed some of the reasons:
- Some have equipment that is down for servicing, and they need a quick, temporary solution.
- Renting is a popular option with seasonal industries during peak business periods. For example, the food service industry is busier in summer, whereas manufacturing peaks in the fall.
- Companies that are moving often require temporary equipment to assist with the transition.
- Some renters simply don't want the hassles of ownership. Such long-term renters enjoy paying a flat rate, without worrying about maintenance headaches. (And Maybury offers discounts on long-term rentals!)
- Maybury offers flexible rental options – equipment may be rented by the day, week, month, or indefinitely.
- Maybury offers a large selection of vehicles for rental, including Pallet Jacks, Stock Pickers, Reach Trucks, Scissor Lifts and Counterbalanced Trucks, as well as Cleaning Equipment such as Floor Sweepers and Scrubbers.
- Maybury's Rental Department stocks a well-maintained fleet of mostly current models, all serviced in-house by Maybury's trained service technicians.
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Although many companies have recently adopted GPS technology to keep track of drivers on the road,
Maybury Material Handling has pushed this
technological trend even further, with the addition of computer tablets for every service technician.
In addition to vehicle tracking, Maybury can now access particular service history, look up parts in transit and even deliver Internet access to technicians!
Maybury implemented a system of GPS tracking devices and electronic tablets in December, 2006. Our goal was to maximize service availability and minimize travel time. With 1200 service calls per month, efficiency is critically important to the Maybury Service Department.
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Maybury service vehicles are
connected to GPS,
the Internet, and
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The service coordinators can monitor the speed and location of every service vehicle on the road, so they can keep tabs on safety and efficiency. Each service technician uses an electronic tablet, which displays service orders and accepts a customer's electronic signature. The tablets provide Internet, as well as intranet, access.
A technician can bring up the maintenance history of any vehicle they are servicing, look up parts in Maybury's inventory and access useful information such as wiring diagrams. When a technician needs a certain part, they can look up every location of that part in the database. The technician will then know if a Maybury truck carrying that specific part is traveling nearby and can arrange pickup in the most efficient way possible.
Billing is now done by email, another efficiency-booster. However, Maybury service trucks are also equipped with printers, so if a customer prefers a paper statement, the technician can print one out directly from the tablet!
It has been twelve months since Maybury implemented this new technology. We have found that it has helped us to successfully combat rising fuel costs, while increasing communication within the Service Department.
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Bob Foskitt is Promoted to Director of Sales and Marketing
Maybury is pleased to announce the promotion of Bob Foskitt to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. Bob will now oversee all sales and marketing related projects, including the planning and execution of a strategic marketing plan; the research and development necessary to produce new market opportunities; and the support needed to attain sales performance goals. Additionally, he will continue to visit customers with Maybury account managers and provide engineered solutions that meet the diverse needs of our clients.
During Bob's 18 months with Maybury as our Project Manager, he supported management in the areas of sales and customer service. Over 10 years of experience with material handling, packaging and facility design mean that he is knowledgeable of and experienced with the challenges and opportunities presented by today's material handling industry. Maybury's President, John Maybury, is pleased that Bob is expanding his role, "He has already proven his leadership abilities and has won the respect of both inside and outside customers." Bob will continue to use his mechanical and manufacturing engineering skills to effectively solve the application challenges of Maybury's customers.
Relationship building and customer education are two aspects of the position that Bob finds most rewarding and is most looking forward to. The breadth of Maybury's product line affords him many opportunities to connect with and inform existing customers and new prospects. "I am pleased to work for a professional industry leader that is committed to growing with our customers."
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