Material Flow Archives...

We’ve ventured into the Material Flow archives and discovered photos of past custom conveyor projects we have completed over the years. Arco Gas & Oil – Anchorage, Alaska Office Wholesaler Supplier Freightliner General Merchandise Conveyor – Milwaukie, Oregon Kapco United – Springfield, Oregon Large Chain... Read More

It’s An International ...

Rack and where it’s made is not as important as knowing the customers requirements and having a knowledgeable vendor. Of the twenty largest manufacturers of storage and material handling products in the world, none are owned in the United States. Most U.S. rack companies have been bought or changed hands at least two times in the last... Read More

Modular Drawer Cabinet...

Modular Drawer Cabinets are very efficient for storing small items such as parts, tools and other maintenance items. Modular Drawer Cabinets are most efficient when the individual items being stored have a volume of less than 1 ft cubed and the aggregate weight doe not exceed 400 lbs. per drawer. Modular Drawer Cabinets typically have... Read More

Gravity Conveyor Appli...

Introduction Gravity, or non-powered conveyor can be either wheel or roller conveyors, and can be utilized for many applications. Gravity conveyors can be used to convey items either on a level, manually assisted push line or on a pitched line. A wheel conveyor is an assembly of wheels mounted on a common, round axle and supported by a... Read More

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We have Little Giant Products!

Posted by Scottb on Mar 9, 2012 in Manufacturers

Industrial Carts! Nursery Carts! Hand Trucks! Workbenches and more! Come see our exceptional selection of Little Giant products. Buy online today or give us a call at 1-800-338-1382. Our friendly staff is here to help...

Where in the World have Genie® Lifts Been?

Posted by Scottb on Mar 2, 2012 in Genie Lift

One of the neat aspects of working in the material handling industry is being able to see manufacturer products being used in the real world. And Genie® is the A-list celebrity in the industry — as synonymous as Coca-Cola® and Pepsi® are to the beverage industry. Here is a compiled long list of some of the places where Genie® lifts have been spotted: Sightings • Marilyn Monroe statue – Chicago, IL • F1 Grand Prix –...

Why Loading Dock Safety is Important

Posted by admin on Feb 15, 2012 in Uncategorized

The video above shows firsthand some of the dangers when a loading dock is ill-equipped with safety measures and procedures. While the worker in this video walked away from the accident, it could have been far worse. And the same could have been far worse for this truck driver below: What Should I Look for in Loading Dock Safety? The following video is a good overview of what a normal loading dock inspector keeps an eye out for. Dock...

Our New Catalog is Here!

Posted by Scottb on Feb 10, 2012 in Catalog

Request a free catalog today! It’s finally here, our new Material Flow catalog! We carry storage racking, conveyors, pallet jacks, plastic bins, cranes, hand trucks, and much more from leading manufacturers including Dutro, Roach Conveyors, Genie Industries, Quantum, and Lewis Bins. Visit materialflow.com to request your free (that’s right, FREE) catalog...

Improve Your Retail Shelving with Metro!

Posted by Scottb on Jan 26, 2012 in Shelving

Like a world-class chef preparing exquisite dinners for his guests or an interior designer decorating a space for a special occasion, it’s all about presentation. Presentation isn’t just about how you deliver your speech but how well your concept or meal dish is presented. This is especially important when it comes to organizing products in retail environments. That is why many retailers trust Metro for their shelving needs....