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Raphael
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The second annual
Operations Rodeo was held at Springfield Foodservice Corporation (SFC)
in Springfield,
MA.
The Operations Rodeo gave SFC
forklift operators a chance to highlight the maneuvering and safety
skills they display in their daily operations. Forty-three SFC
reach truck and pallet jack operators participated as Rodeo contestants
in the event. For some, this was their first time partaking in the
Operations Rodeo contest. For others, who had participated in the
event last year, this was a chance to either preserve another win
or amend a lost victory the second time around.
The competition began with a written exam on forklift safety. Next
came the preshift inspection, which was followed by the final portion
of the contest—the obstacle course. Jay Mercadante, Maybury's
Fabrication/Engineering Manager, developed a Rodeo course layout
that challenged the operators' driving skills. Shane Gebo, SFC's
Facility and Safety Manager, further tailored the layout to fit
SFC's
physical plant. Each contestant completed a timed run through the
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Gebo carefully executes the milk crate pick-up during the
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obstacle course
with a Crown RR5020-35 Reach Truck or a PE3540-60 Walk/Ride Pallet
Truck. Maybury associates, John Maybury, Mark McCormick, Mike Flaherty,
Bob Mazzariello, Brad Albert, Sandi Gagner, Charlotte Morrissette,
and Grace Eggleston, helped out with judging the obstacle course
stations and tallying contestants' scores.
Families,
friends and co-workers cheered on contestants and also enjoyed
the cookout and children's activities that went on throughout
the day.
Congratulations to all of the SFC
operators for putting such a great effort into making the event
a success. (We hope to see you at the next rodeo in June.)
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Kalmar
AC's Monster Truck
33,000 LB Gentle Giant |
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Southern
Air, Inc., a new customer of Maybury Material Handling,
is an international cargo airline company located in Norwalk,
Connecticut. Southern Air owns several Boeing 747 aircrafts
and recently purchased a Kalmar AC P330, a 33,000-pound
capacity, turbo-charged diesel powered lift truck, to manage
its aircraft engine shop. The truck is used to move 18,000-pound
747 aircraft engines in, out, and around their warehouse.
Michael Gintoli, Manager of Materials for Southern Air,
says, "We are enjoying the benefits of Kalmar AC's UltraVizion
mast." The UltraVizion mast offers an increase in visibility
of 48% over Kalmar's previous design. The UltraVizion mast
is an industry leader in visibility. Mr. Gintoli commented
that the compactness of the Kalmar AC P330 made it easier
to maneuver in his facility than his previous competitive
model.
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Maybury
Turns 25! |
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was proud to have Congressman Richard Neal recognize
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On
July 1, 2001, Maybury Material Handling turned 25! Back
in 1976, Tom and John Maybury, father and son, established
a 3-person material handling company, which operated out
of the family basement. Since the 1980's, Maybury has
resided at 90 Denslow Road in East Longmeadow, MA. With
a professional team of 70 associates, Maybury caters to
the Western Massachusetts and Connecticut areas. After
25 years of providing integrity, quality and customer
service excellence, Maybury Material Handling still remains
your full-service source for material handling and industrial
products.
To commemorate the anniversary, Congressman Richard Neal
presented to Maybury a plaque and an American flag that
had been flown over the Congressional Building. The Commonwealth
of Massachusetts' State Senate recognized 25 years of
successful business by presenting Maybury with an Official
Citation. Also received were certificates from the
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Hackman®
uses Lenox saw blades (and brute strength) to cut
a fork truck in half at the Expo. |
Governor
of Massachusetts and the Town of East Longmeadow Board
of Selectman declaring that July 1st will be known as
"Maybury Material Handling Day" in East Longmeadow.
Maybury hosted a 25th Anniversary Celebration and Industrial
Expo at their facility on September 14th to celebrate
with customers. The Expo included two workshops—one
on Material Handling Storage and Space Utilization and
the other on Lift Trucks and Safety/Ergonomics. John Maybury
and Ken MacDonald, President of MHEDA
(Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association),
gave a keynote address on the State of the Material Handling
Industry. Tours and product demonstrations were available
throughout the day. Guests dined on a Rustic Western
Barbecue and were entertained
by Hackman®
from American Saw.
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Several
suppliers displayed their products at the Expo.
Guests were intrigued with the Hanel Rotomat—a
vertical carousel system with storage up to several
floors high. |
(Hackman®
represents Lenox® saw blades and has traveled
throughout the country giving demonstrations. To date,
Hackman® has
cut in half an armored car, a house, an airplane, a bus
and several automobiles.) Hackman® helped
Maybury make room for a new rental fleet by cutting one
of their old fork
trucks in half. The person who came the closest to the
exact cutting time without going over won a DVD
player. Everyone
at Maybury Material Handling was very pleased with the
success of the 25th Anniversary Celebration and Industrial
Expo. Maybury appreciates everyone who joined in celebrating
this milestone and looks forward to seeing you at the
next event.
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Spring
is Right Around the Corner:
Advance Cleaning Equipment |
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Plan
ahead for your Industrial Cleaning Needs!
Call
Maybury Material Handling for a
FREE 
Sweeper/Scrubber Survey and Demo
Rentals
Are Available! |
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