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THE MASTERS OF MATERIAL HANDLING Operating beneath the banner of Daifuku North America, we talk to Cory Flemings, Executive Vice President of Sales at Wynright Corporation, about the company supplying solutions in the material handling industry Writer: Marcus Kääpä | Project Manager: Tom Cullum
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f the vast impact of COVID-19 has shown us anything, it is that the supply chain is critical to the continued fluid function of our daily lives, whether that’s receiving goods for domestic living, the office, or keeping businesses running day to day and month to month. Each aspect of the supply chain,
from production and shipping to material handling, has become pronounced in the past two years not only due to the pandemic (albeit COVID-19 playing a large part in it), but also the increasingly technological development of countries around the globe. Broader access to technology and the resulting rise in online
consumerism has seen an absolute boom in home deliveries ranging from food to clothing and kitchenware. And the gears behind such a vast wheel of industry are these aspects of the supply chain, each of which plays a core role in getting a product from initial production to end-user in the smoothest and fastest way possible. North America Outlook issue 06 | 3
WYNRIGHT CORPORATION SUPPLYING NORTH AMERICAN SOLUTIONS Operating as a key player within the space, Wynright Corporation, a Daifuku group company, is a leading provider of intelligent material handling systems for clients across the US. “According to Modor intelligence reports, the North America automated material handling market was valued at USD 9.862 billion in 2020 and is anticipated to witness a CAGR of 7.73 percent through 2026,” begins Cory Flemings, Executive Vice President of Sales at the company. “The US is the driving force in North America growth as many
AT A GLANCE DAIFUKU Daifuku is a global name and brand. With corporate headquarters based in Japan, Daifuku currently has affiliate companies and offices operating in 26 countries and regions and is a unified group contributing to the development of society. Daifuku is a global leader in the design, engineering, manufacturing, installation and service of innovative material handling technology such as automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), conveyors, automobile production line systems, baggage handling systems, cleanroom systems and operations and maintenance services. Daifuku North America specializes in integrated systems used in a variety of industries, including automotive, airport, semiconductor, flat panel display, food and beverage, warehousing and manufacturing.
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organizations are analyzing their goods to market strategies. “COVID-19 shutdowns negatively impacted many businesses, but it amplified the adaptation of e-commerce online shopping and brought to light consumer demand and behavioral changes, as well as purchasing patterns. Beyond COVID-19, the e-commerce sector will continue to grow due mainly to urbanization, the desire for convenience and an instant gratification ‘I need it now’ mentality. As a result, digitized omnichannel business models requiring automation and smart, flexible warehouse solutions are the new normal.” The COVID-19 shutdowns of many businesses also highlighted the industry’s reliance on manual labor. According to an AMH market report, around 80 percent of the warehouses in the United States are manually operated, 15 percent are mechanized, and only five percent are fully automated. “Distribution centers are now expected to support increases in fulfilment volume consisting of more frequent and smaller orders with the same or less labor.” Flemings explains. “This factor alone creates a justification case for process automation; but it
cuts deeper than this. “Within this booming environment, employment rates are declining, while new e-commerce centers provide prime wage rates leaving many traditional distribution centers with labor shortages. This is putting a real squeeze on operations costs. Where we used to see a requirement of a two-year ROI for automation, companies are now willing to accept four to five years because they need less dependence upon labor. The inability to get labor could put them out of business.” Wynright is a wholly owned subsidiary of Daifuku North America, and designs, manufactures, integrates and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions, offering both Wynright-branded and third-party equipment to meet the needs of clients that span the US. “Daifuku is the world’s largest material handling system supplier, as rated by Modern Material Handling, for the seventh consecutive year,” Flemings informs us. “We have a global network within 26 countries of offices and subsidiaries that offer design, engineering, sales, installation and commissioning of automated storage and materials handling solutions in all major markets.
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ounded in 2018, we are a young burgeoning company built on the decades of knowledge and experience of our most trusted team members. Over the course of the last three years, we have worked to build a strong partnership with the #1 ranked material handling provider in the world – Daifuku Wynright. Wynright recently awarded us with Walmart’s entire 2022 ACL Program after having completed the Mechanical Portion of the 2020 Walmart ACL program flawlessly as well currently being key partners in the successful completion of the 2021 Walmart ACL Program. Wynright’s impeccable team demands the utmost in Safety and Quality. We would like to thank Wynright for providing us the opportunity to uphold their standards as we work together to push those standards ever higher.
Who We Are We specialize in the mechanical and electrical installation and commissioning of automated material-handling equipment, ranging from simple gravity roller conveyor to high-tech sortation and retrieval systems. Our group’s primary goal is to turn over systems that are optimized to perform at, or above, expectations for years to come. We achieve this by cultivating the most knowledgeable and experienced personnel in the industry. These individuals, coupled with the most exacting
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standards of any company in our field, allow us to provide you with the highest quality installations available in today’s market. We work closely with all levels of your team to provide systems with optimized functionality, turned over ahead of schedule. By incentivizing all levels in our organization, to prioritize safety and quality above all else, we are able to maintain these exacting standards, while also maintaining competitive pricing. Our expertise in the commissioning of new systems perfectly enables us to provide quality service work. Our personnel are trained to make systems run optimally, from how well a specific sprocket is aligned to how well the system, as a whole, is processing material. Our knowledgeable personnel are ideally suited to augment your service team or take on entire service projects. From servicing a single gearbox to full-blown retrofits of dated internals, our personnel will help your company perform the service that your customers require. As a result of our team members’ backgrounds in service and installation, we have accrued the knowledge and expertise to be able to identify and correct equipment issues expediently. More importantly we have the ability to learn each and every facet of your system, enabling us to provide and execute precise preventative maintenance plans. The GIG is here to ensure your product keeps flowing at full rate.
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WYNRIGHT CORPORATION “Not only are we the largest, but we have also been in the industry for 84 years and bring our reliability and expertise to every solution we develop.” Daifuku’s ‘total solution experience’ includes consulting, planning, design, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance, along with upgrading and retrofitting. The company offers its customers everything within the material handling value chain, ranging from artificial intelligence (AI) based palletizing simulation all the way to the robots necessary to move boxes from locations A to B. “Unlike many of our competitors we produce all key automated technology in-house: AS/RS, AGVs, Conveyors, sortation, robotics, directed fulfilment, and WCS/WES software,” Fleming explains. “We
A HISTORY OF SERVICE Since its foundation in 1937, Daifuku has led the material handling industry for over 80 years. Daifuku has continuously developed and introduced various innovative products. The company strives to take up challenges to provide products and services that benefits society. To further their global presence in North America, Daifuku acquired Wynright Corporation. Wyrnight’s conveyor, sortation, robotics, selection, and structural product offerings, along with industry expertise and values provided excellent synergy with Daifuku’s material handling solutions. Since joining the Daifuku Group in 2014, Wynright has successfully merged visions, expanded their
provide solutions for numerous industries across the globe, and in today’s market we see much of our activity in the retail and e-commerce sector. “Other industries we see utilizing automated material handling include pharmaceutical and healthcare, food and beverage, electronics and machinery, logistics services, automated freezers, and even automated, indoor vertical agriculture.” Daifuku has over 11,000 employees, a revenue of $4.5 billion as of the company’s 2020 financial year. Collectively, the company puts around two percent of sales back into R&D for the betterment of the business and its services for the future. “In the US we have had a presence for over 45 years” Flemings continues.
presence, and localized various Daifuku solutions into the North American market. Wynright Key Actions: • Wynright acquired by the Daifuku Group (2014) • Wynright localizes Daifuku High Speed Sliding Shoe Sorter in US (2015) • New Innovation Center launched (2017) Wynright launches RSS Program (Resident Service & Support) (2018) • Daifuku Intralogistics North America Works, manufacturing plant, operational (2019) • Daifuku Goods to Person technology localized to North America (2020)
Kelso-Burnett Co. Kelso-Burnett is an employee-owned electrical contractor with over 100 years of experience. Throughout the years, Kelso-Burnett has strategically advanced to meet the needs of clients and the evolution of the construction industry. Key partnerships and affiliations, technological advancements, and the shift to employee ownership have empowered Kelso-Burnett to successfully complete projects and provide innovative solutions. Kelso-Burnett is a pivotal piece of an affiliation of companies, Newport Industries, that provide electrical, low voltage, fire safety, and engineering services in the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin area. This incorporation has allowed KelsoBurnett and the affiliate companies to expand their services offered and their geographical reach without comprising on quality. Since 1962, Kelso-Burnett has been an active partner of the Federated Electrical Contractors (FEC) group which contains more than 25 industry leading electrical contractors across North America and other select international locations. FEC partners cooperate on projects, share learnings, discuss industry trends, and help optimize existing processes and technologies across the electrical construction industry. The FEC empowers Kelso-Burnett to complete integrated conveyor system projects and other projects across the United States using strategic partnerships. Employee ownership of KelsoBurnett is an intangible force that holds leadership and employees accountable for completing quality work and drives company-wide cooperation. All employees are inherently interested in the success of Kelso-Burnett, making it one of the nation’s leading electrical contractors.
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Integrated Conveyor Systems Kelso-Burnett has the network, expertise, and experience to install material handling and integrated conveyor systems across the United States. Project Experience
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SICK SICK is one of the world’s leading suppliers that integrators and OEMs, like Daifuku Wynright Corporation, trust for intelligent sensor technology solutions. As a global provider of industrial automation solutions, SICK sensors optimize material handling applications not only to improve operational performance but to keep costs minimized for production facilities. Many know SICK for its logistics automation solutions, like scan tunnels for identification applications when code reading is needed, but it is also one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sensors, safety systems, machine vision, emissions monitoring systems, flow measurement, and encoders. Additionally, SICK is a trusted partner in robotics applications requiring vision systems, safety systems, and other sensors. Intelligent sensor solutions from SICK enhance mobile and stationary robotic applications.
MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEM INTEGRATION Wynright’s material handling systems integration capabilities extend from facility design to system engineering, controls engineering, and integration. The company has extensive experience with the latest technologies in storage, conveyor and sortation systems, automated systems and order fulfilment and processing systems. This includes: • Facility design and application engineering • Storage systems and pick modules • Order fulfillment systems • Conveyor systems • Automated systems • Safety audits • Upgrades of existing equipment
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“We currently have over 600 service and support engineers and technicians, offer an exceptional client asset management program, and our software and manufacturing are all US based. “We are the largest material handling company, but this is not the only reason we stand apart in the industry. These reasons are numerous but include many aspects and values that are core and classic to Daifuku. Trust, experience, risk mitigation, in house production, Japanese quality, the fact that we have over a 99.9 percent system accuracy capability, equipment rated for cold storage usage, our designs, and our exceptional service are some that come to mind. “We stand behind our solutions and follow our words with actions, or as some would say, we ‘walk the talk’.”
With Smart Data Solutions, customers receive support on the journey to implementing smart logistics processes. This includes installed base services, asset manager, condition monitoring, and predictive services. With these services, data analysis can be run to make intelligent decisions based on the data to optimize processes. This helps to increase throughput, availability, and productivity and bring existing systems into the digital transformation age. Industry experts regard SICK as the market leader for helping transform the logistics automation industry through innovative solutions as demonstrated by more than 3,500 patents awarded. The diversity of its product line allows SICK to offer solutions at every phase of production in the logistics, automotive, packaging, electronics, food and beverage, material handling, and process automation markets
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WYNRIGHT CORPORATION EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE Flemings joined Daifuku Wynright as Executive Vice President in July of this year. He Has worked with a number of global companies in the material handling industry. “In my material handling career, I have had the honor of leading sales for the top organizations in the industry,” Flemings says. “I served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing with Knapp Logistics & Automation (Knapp), in Austria. From Knapp I transitioned to Executive Sales Manager for Schaefer Systems International in Germany and following this I co-founded ABCO Automation, an automated systems company that focused on intralogistics systems for the US, Saudi Arabian, and Mexican markets. “Most recently, I was the Global Sales Director for JBT Corporation’s automated guided vehicle division. In June, I joined Wynright as the Executive Vice President of Sales. I am
very proud to be a part of the world’s largest automated, materials-handling system provider that has held that position for seven years.” Flemings’ diverse background and broad sales expertise across complex global organizations has enabled him to lead the charge in solidifying Wynright as the premier solutions provider in the North American region. And now, for Flemings, he is challenged not only to transform Wynright to respond to its customers in the new post-COVID-19 automation market, but to proactively partner with key Wynright accounts to develop relationships and design data-driven automation solutions helping his customers to prosper.
STREAMLINING OPERATIONS With regard to this aspiration to increase its technological capacity, Daifuku announced its three-year business plan, “Value Transformation
2023.” One of the goals laid out in the plan is the provision of logistic systems that support the digitalization sought by the company’s customers. “Digitization of a warehouse is flexible and may be partially- or fullyautomated,” Flemings explains. “The degree of automation is dependent upon what is driving the customer’s business needs and their appetite for automation. Three things are always in tension with one another: the combination of building space (ft2), labor (FTEs) and capital for automation equipment ($). These three can generate low- medium or high-levels of automation all with the same ROI payback period. We collaborate with our customers to develop custom solutions comfortably meeting their specific needs.” Some examples are as follows: Wynright’s systems can address tedious manual activities through
Integrated Manufacturing Systems IMS was established in November of 1998 in a small rural town of Portland, Tennessee in the USA. From its inception, the emphasis was placed on two principles, a) technically producing quality products for various types of industries including automotives, electronics, material-handling, construction, etc. and, b) economically, observing and placing reasonable limits on our growth in order to prevent layoffs and inactivity and to retain good employees and to boost their morale. As only good and loyal employees are capable of producing good quality products to make and keep our customers happy and therefore, guaranteeing the longevity of the business!
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DARANA HYBRID One Source Will Make It Happen INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIANS AND MILLWRIGHTS: Licensed in All 50 States and Canada Specializing in Electrical and Mechanical Installation of Machinery, Processing and Conveyor Systems. • INDUSTRIAL HEAVY RIGGING SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES • FULLY AUTOMATED CUSTOM METAL FABRICATION SERVICES • COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES • SOLAR FARM SOLUTIONS • SOLAR LIGHTING ENERGY SERVICES • TELECOM SOLUTIONS AND MANUFACTURING SERVICES
“The recovering economy is placing new demands across the supply chain, and this is creating new challenges and opportunities for warehouse and distribution center automation companies. Meeting the challenges and leveraging the opportunities requires a deep understanding of customer needs and the technology available to meet them. Cory comes to us with a multi-million-dollar track record of doing just that, all around the world” - Kevin Ambrose, CEO and President, Wynright Corporation
automation such as robotic truck loading, unloading and palletizing, and de-palletizing. Robotics are integrated with the conveyance systems enabling clients to overcome their labor challenges. “When it comes to truck loading, the loading dock in a warehouse has some of the highest worker injuryrates,” Flemings tells us. “Unloading cartons from a truck is a tiresome, repetitive, and labor-intensive task. Incorporating robotic truck unloaders 14 | North America Outlook issue 06
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and automating this process increases throughput, reduces injuries, and frees up the manhour resources to be utilized for tasks really requiring human thought and interaction.” Another solution with big impact is the automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) which helps with high density storage. It eliminates the wide aisles required to maneuver a lift truck in a conventional rack system and the crane system operates in a narrow aisle, leaving more space for storage. Since these cranes can ascend to 131 feet, the cubic storage capacity of these systems can be massive and cut the footprint of the building in half, allowing the DC to get closer to populated areas because less land is required. It also allows for faster, more accurate operations, and a quieter environment. Because computers don’t often make mistakes, AS/RS systems store and retrieve products with speed and accuracy reducing
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AT A GLANCE AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS ROBOTIC PALLETIZATION AND DE-PALLETIZATION When cartons require the stacking onto a pallet or de-stacking from a pallet, one should consider robotic automation. Robotics will enable increased throughput, reduce injuries, allow better use of manual resources, and have the ability to operate 24/7 without lunch breaks! SORTING TRANSFER VEHICLE (STV) Daifuku’s Sorting Transfer Vehicle (STV®) is a fast, flexible and easily installed material transport system. STV®s can be used to move loads of all sizes in a warehouse. For example, a STV® may be used as a sorting tool for goods coming out of storage and heading to shipping. STV® features sorting and collecting capabilities for multiple AS/RS aisle conveyor stations. It enables picking by order line and sorting by destination to one location. SMALL PARTS HANDLING Robotic arms with delicate end effectors carefully pick up and precisely place small parts. Typical applications include automated assembly, kit building, piece picking, and various manufacturing processes. VOICE AND LIGHT DIRECTED PICKING Providing outstanding efficiencies in a variety of warehouse and distribution center applications, voice and / or light directed picking is an option to improve order fulfilment for fast-moving, full and split case picking operations. These systems provide the flexibility required in the e-commerce driven environment to easily adapt to batch, cluster, wave, or dynamic picking.
inventory problems and eliminate lift truck noise levels contributing to an all-around safer work environment. Even when it comes to a process such as labeling an automation return on investment is realized. The traditional manual process by which a worker would label a product, such as a carton, after it has been unloaded, can be automated through print and apply technology which streamlines the process, minimizes monotonous and unnecessary work for employees, and at the same time eliminates the chance for human error.
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pursue environmental practices. For Wynright, sustainability works best as part of a comprehensive business strategy, and that’s why the company is committed to developing products, systems and solutions that support your commitment to energy conservation and sustainability. For example, Wynright provides systems that reduce sound levels, extend equipment life, lower maintenance requirements, and reduce energy consumption through run-on-demand technology. “These steps cover multiple actions that are aimed at improving our operations,” Flemings says. “We aim to enhance the competitive advantage of our customers while at the same time contribute to the
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Prolann Group Prolann is a mechanical engineering partner of Wynright & becomes an extension of their engineering team to deliver concepts, installation design & detail drawings. Prolann has assisted Wynright on numerous & various projects from concept development & conveyor modifications to complete system detailed projects. Drawings include conveyors & equipment, structures, support steel, KIP loads with beam sizing, platforms, catwalks & access c/w BOM’s. Our drawings match Wynright’s drawing standards & styles. Prolann coordinates with Wynright’s engineering team to complete projects in the parcel industry, DC’s & airports.
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T: 519-944-7824 | E: sales@prolann.com | W: www.prolann.com PROLANN, a specialized mechanical engineering firm provides fabrication & field installation drawings to OEM’s & integrators. Years of experience and expertise in various conveyor systems gives us a distinct advantage & understanding of the specific needs of our clients. Prolann has emerged to become one of North America’s top material handling engineering solutions providers. Our team, comprised of mechanical engineers, designers and managers with specialized knowledge & experience in the courier, baggage and automotive material handling industries. From initial concept development to final installation drawings with designs & details. Prolann works every step to ensure key aspects of cost, ease of maintenance, space utilization, safety and durability are integrated into every project.
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Baggage Handling Systems Working closely with OEM’s, airports and airport architects, Prolann develops 3D concepts and detailed installation drawings based on approved ideas, baggage flow & throughput and our clients specific standards and requirements. Automotive Conveyor Systems For three decades, we have provided designed & detailed solutions for some of the biggest names in the auto industry. Working directly with assembly and manufacturing plants and their OEM’s for all conveyor layouts, installations & design details.
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Talos What started as a small company rooted in the heart of Lewisburg, Tennessee, has now become a thriving company with the heart of serving others as their mission. Talos Engineered Products is a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered and custom-engineered unit handling conveyor equipment and accessories. For over 35 years, Talos has been providing quality components for many systems across the globe in industries such as Parcel Handling, Baggage Handling and Retail. As a result, Talos undertakes all their work with their diligent and dedicated employees along with companyowned and operated equipment.
advancement of the community and society, and we strive to further our corporate governance structure through sustainability initiatives. “Wynright is constantly pursuing six individual initiatives in this respect as well as adhering to the Daifuku Environmental Vision 2050 to enable us to help preserve the environment.” These aforementioned initiatives envelop aspects such as high efficiency lighting, energy-efficient welding processes, the recycling of materials like metals and paper, and choosing green vendors when it comes to waste disposal and much more. Under Daifuku, Wynright goes beyond the standard efforts made to promote sustainability.
QUALITY AND SAFETY Wynright strives to establish the highest industry standards for quality and customer service. Continuous improvement is considered an important facet of the company, and meetings are held between company manufacturing facilities and corporate offices in this respect. The meetings emphasize teamwork and allow ideas to be leveraged by all participants. 18 | North America Outlook issue 06
Wynright is even more dedicated to providing its employees and others associated with a safe working environment in company plants and offices, as well as on all job sites. Safety is the most important value, as well as an integral part of quality control and job efficiency. This year Daifuku North America launched a new campaign, ‘Safety Matters’, to strive for a zero-accident culture by identifying potential hazards, as well as watching out for team members and integrating safety into its overall daily decisions. “Safety stands as a driving factor in the development of all of Wynright’s products, and we conform to OSHA and ASME standards for all of our manufactured products,” Flemings informs us. “Wynright goes to great lengths to incorporate safety precautions within the design and construction of our equipment. Whenever a potential safety problem cannot be eliminated in the design stages of the equipment, we are careful to include proper guarding against potential mishaps. Emergency stops, guard rails, netting, chain guards, and warning labels are
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WIPOTEC Often referred to as a “triple scale,” WIPOTEC-OCS’ HC-FL-T Catchweigher combines three hardware and three virtual scales into six scales. Each scale is capable of operating independently allowing product gaps as short as 10” (254 mm).
NORTH AMERICA OUTLOOK: CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT WYNRIGHT’S TEAM AND YOUR SUBSEQUENT MANAGEMENT STYLE? Cory Flemings, Executive Vice President of Sales: “My team has a tremendous amount of industry knowledge and systems expertise. They are seasoned executives that value customer relationships. “I am not a tricky when it comes to customers. I always strive to be honest and transparent and expect our people to be the same. One of our company’s compass points is to ‘do the right thing,’ even when it is difficult, especially when people are asking sharp, to-the-point questions. Be honest and be direct. I value team and try to lead like King Arthur, not Douglas MacArthur. The Knights of the Round Table knew who the king was, so King Arthur didn’t have to exert his power over them. I like to push decisionmaking power and authority down as far as possible in an organization to macro-manage, not micro-manage. I have found that people appreciate this and will rise to the occasion. I strive to ensure there is consistency between my words and my actions, engaging and empowering my team to be innovative and take initiative. I want them to be comfortable enough to step up, be creative, and get things done. “I have found that true empowerment comes through open communication, clarity of direction, and through supporting our professional relationships with one another, allowing them to stumble, while acknowledging and appreciating their efforts.”
representative of the types of built-in safety features provided by Wynright. “We are also serious about our client’s safety. Wynright employs a full-time dedicated corporate safety director responsible for implementing and coordinating a detailed safe plan of action with our clients on every project. Over 80 of our project managers, engineers, and installers are OSHA certified.” 20 | North America Outlook issue 06
THE YEARS AHEAD Looking further into the decade, Wynright has a multi-pronged plan with which to approach the future of the business. Expansion is a key part of this, especially within North America, to enable the mutual growth of client-partner relationships for the long-term. “Another key priority is to enable client engagement and learning,”
The triple-scale design delivers a 60% throughput increase over its double-scale predecessor, even while guaranteeing exemplary weighing precision and rugged durability. Depending on the product length, the triple scale can weigh up to three products simultaneously. The NTEP approved HC-FL-T Catchweigher can process up to 19,000 parcels per hour at transport speeds up to 670 ft/ min(3.4 m/s).
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Flemings adds. “In this area, we will focus on our North American brand messaging, update our web presence and enhance our innovation center engagement. “We will also bring our urbanized distribution center functionality and knowledge to North America and share the benefits of smaller footprint multi-level DCs, fully automated solutions, immediate order-filling, full traceability, over a 99.9 percent accuracy of operations, and in-store micro fulfilment. “This plan will see Wynright’s continued success and growth under Daifuku across the US for the long-term.”
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SHORTER PRODUCT GAPS SIX SCALES COMBINED IN ONE WEIGHING UNIT The HC-FL-T triple scale is certified by NTEP to deliver a weighing accuracy of 50g at transport speeds of 670 feet per minute (3.4 m/s) and process up to 19,000 packages per hour. EMFR technology and Active Vibration Compensation delivers superior weighing accuracy.
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