http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?fid4ct=5953 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:58:00 EST Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:57:00 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss RapidFeeds v0.1 -- http://www.rapidfeeds.com 2007 FKI Logistex (CINCINNATI OH: May 28, 2009) Intelligrated and FKI Logistex Group Limited today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to combine the two businesses, creating the leader in automated material handling systems and services. Under terms of the agreement, Intelligrated will purchase the FKI Logistex operations located in North and South America from Melrose plc (LSE: MRO), a UK-based specialist manufacturing investment group. The combined company will continue to manufacture and support its Crisplant brand loop sorters, Alvey brand palletizers, Real Time Solution fulfillment systems as well as other products and services traditionally offered by both Intelligrated and FKI Logistex. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3727835 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3727835 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:46:00 EST (ST. LOUIS: May 18, 2009) FKI Logistex® (www.fkilogistex.com), a leader in automated material handling solutions, has published a white paper titled “Why Now is the Right Time to Invest in Your DC.” The white paper contains valuable data for DC decision-makers looking for support to move forward with new equipment purchases and facility upgrades. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3651102 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3651102 Wed, 20 May 2009 09:36:00 EST (ST. LOUIS: May 13, 2009) FKI Logistex® (www.fkilogistex.com), a leader in integrated material handling solutions, offers a professionally conducted audit program for its line of palletizers. Designed to help FKI Logistex customers restore their palletizers to original operating performance levels and to identify any potential upgrades,the audits help optimize equipment effectiveness and extend system life. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3651096 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3651096 Wed, 20 May 2009 09:35:00 EST (ST. LOUIS: March 31, 2009) FKI Logistex® (www.fkilogistex.com), a leader in integrated material handling solutions, announces that it now offers a performance audit program for its sliding shoe, linear belt and pop-up wheel sortation equipment and systems, including the UniSort product line. The audit is designed to reveal cost-efficient ways to optimize system capacity and throughput, improve equipment utilization and extend system life. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3546376 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3546376 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:10:00 EST (ST. LOUIS: February 23, 2009) The FKI Logistex® (www.fkilogistex.com) UniSort® Linear Belt Sorter (LBS), a patented configuration of the company's proven UniSort sortation platform, provides gentle item handling and high-accuracy diversion that is ideal for parcel applications. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3546374 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3546374 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:09:00 EST FKI Logistex® announces that it has won a multimillion dollar contract, in excess of $10M, with broadline foodservice distributor Gordon Food Service (GFS). FKI Logistex will provide an automated material handling system for the new GFS regional multi-temperature distribution center (DC) in Kenosha, Wisconsin. This is the second FKI Logistex system installation for GFS since completion of the Shepherdsville, Kentucky distribution center in 2003. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3409515 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3409515 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:56:00 EST FKI Logistex® recently installed a fully automated item return system at the Covington Regional Library, a branch of the King County Library network that serves Seattle, Wash. and surrounding communities. A key component of the complete library renovation, the FKI Logistex system increases the efficiency of sorting returned items, and provides an enhanced experience for both patrons and library employees. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3409514 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3409514 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:56:00 EST FKI Logistex® has installed a fully automated, barcode-based book return system at the Snoqualmie Regional Library in Seattle, Wa. The system provides the library with a small-scale sortation system that offers patrons 24/7 book drop services while dramatically improving efficiency and ease of book returns. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3409513 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3409513 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:56:00 EST FKI Logistex® has released NetLok™, a secure information infrastructure for remote connectivity. The announcement was made by Steve Ackerman, president, FKI Logistex North America, at a press conference held at ProMat 2009 in Chicago, Ill. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3409512 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3409512 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:56:00 EST FKI Logistex® will launch a newly designed tote chute for its library sorting systems at the upcoming American Library Association’s (ALA) 2009 Midwinter Meeting in Denver, Colorado, January 23 - January 28. Located at booth 2532, the company also plans to showcase its successful automation of the Laramie County Library, the Gale/Library Journal 2008 Library of the Year. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3409511 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3409511 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:57:00 EST FKI Logistex® announces that its new LS-4000E tilt-tray and LS-4000CB cross-belt sorters, which feature linear synchronous motor (LSM) technology, and consume approximately 75 percent less energy than comparable sorter systems using linear induction motor (LIM) technology. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3409490 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3409490 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:57:00 EST FKI Logistex® announces the North American launch of the Logistex NB200 Narrow-Belt Driven Roller Conveyor, a flexible system that is part of the company’s new Logistex Case Conveyor Solutions (LCCS) product family. The FKI Logistex NB200 offers maximum system throughput rates by using time-tested, proven algorithms for release modes and zero-pressure accumulation. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3409489 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3409489 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:57:00 EST FKI Logistex® announces the North American launch of the Logistex MR200 Motorized Roller Conveyor, a time-saving, energy-efficient system that is part of the company’s new Logistex Case Conveyor Solutions (LCCS) product family. The MR200 provides 24-volt motorized roller zero-contact accumulation and features a standard control module for straightforward programming without the need for reengineering or additional tools. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3409488 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3409488 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:57:00 EST FKI Logistex® will host three innovative material handling seminars at ProMat 2009, January 12-15 in Chicago, Illinois. The 45-minute seminars will address key issues facing today’s distribution centers (DC) and supply chains and will take place each day of the show Monday through Wednesday. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3409487 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3409487 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:58:00 EST FKI Logistex has been awarded a contract as the supplier and project integrator of a new energy-efficient sortation/distribution system for Posten Norge’s new Østlandsterminalen mail centre near Oslo, Norway. Due to be handed over in spring 2010, the complete Automatic Tray Handling System can sort more than 10,000 mail trays an hour and sets a new benchmark for short-flow, high-accuracy mail handling, as well as creating a safer working environment for employees. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2891706 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2891706 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:47:00 EST