Ultimation CEO Jackie Canny Joins Inc. Magazine in Evaluating Young Entrepreneur Business Pitches

For a handful of high school students, the 2022 summer break was an opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship from some of the country’s top business leaders, including Jackie Canny, CEO of Ultimation.

Jackie joined a panel of Inc. 5000 award-winners to evaluate student business pitches in a Young Entrepreneurs program hosted by Inc. Magazine and Summer Discovery. The unique experience for high school students included a customized curriculum from the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE). Participants created an original business idea, wrote a business plan and pitched their ideas to veteran entrepreneurs and potential investors.

Student Pitch Contest Inc. 5000

“Tomorrow’s technologies and innovations will come from students who have an entrepreneurial spark today,” said Jackie. “Events such as this can go a long way in inspiring young people to pursue their ambitions and make a positive impact as future business leaders.”

The Inc. Young Entrepreneurs program took place this year on four college campuses: University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI; University of California in Berkley, CA; New York University in New York, NY; and Haverford College in Haverford, PA.

Tommaso Helwig Named Among “Engineering Leaders Under 40” by CFE Media

ROSEVILLE, Mich. (Sept. 15, 2022) – Congratulations to Ultimation Engineering Manager Tommaso Helwig , who was recognized by CFE Media, publisher of Control Engineering and Plant Engineering, as one of their “2022 Engineering Leaders.” The publication highlighted 36 professionals under the age of 40 who are making significant contributions to the success of their companies and the industries they serve.

2022 Engineering Leader Tommaso

A profile in the September edition recognizes Tommaso’s accomplishments:

“Tommaso Helwig has risen from an entry level design engineer to leading the development and implementation of custom machinery and material handling systems for Ultimation… Tommaso has developed new business opportunities with existing clients by championing Ultimation’s entry in injection molded, extruded and 3D printed products. He has made significant contributions to systems for hydroponic, indoor farming production.”

 

Read the full profile here.

New Video from Ultimation Industries Shows How Power and Free Conveyors Provide Material Handling Versatility

ROSEVILLE, Mich. (Sept. 10, 2022) – A new video released by Ultimation Industries LLC explains how Power and Free conveyors work to provide material handling versatility and accuracy in demanding industrial environments. Ultimation is the leading direct-to-consumer conveyor manufacturer, specializing in solving productivity challenges with fast-to-deploy solutions for the automotive, food processing, vertical farming, heavy equipment, warehousing, fulfillment and delivery sectors.

 

“Power and Free conveyors are the workhorse of the overhead conveyor product family and have long been the first choice for industries where high volume, durability and reliability are very important,” said Richard Canny, president of Ultimation. “They are also exceptionally flexible and easy to maintain.”

Power and Free Conveyor

Power and Free conveyors have two tracks, with one track located above the other. The “power” track features a rivetless conveyor chain that runs continuously when the overhead conveyor is in operation. On the second track, the loads that the conveyor will carry are attached to the conveyor system via load bars and trolleys. This second track is known as the “free track” of the conveyor. Small mechanical devices called “pusher dogs” are located at regular increments along the moving chain to push the free trolleys along the conveyor track.  Unlike basic continuously moving overhead monorail conveyor systems, power and free conveyors provide the unique ability to stop individual loads without stopping the entire production line.

 

Power and Free Conveyors are routinely used in harsh environments, including paint ovens, above dip tanks and throughout paint pre-treatment facilities. Ultimation and Webb’s overhead conveyor systems may be used in food-safe environments with appropriate component and lubrication selection. Ultimation’s range of Webb power and Free Conveyors can handle loads from as light as 5 pounds per unit to 20,000 pounds.

 

Watch the video on the Ultimation website: https://www.ultimationinc.com/blog/how-do-power-and-free-conveyors-work/

 

For more information about Ultimation Industries, visit https://www.ultimationinc.com.

 

About Ultimation

Ultimation Industries, LLC is the leading direct-to-consumer conveyor manufacturer serving the automotive, food processing, vertical farming, heavy equipment, warehousing, fulfillment and delivery industries. The company offers a line of proprietary automation systems and is also the largest integrator of Jervis Webb Conveyor Systems. Ultimation’s e-commerce channel sells Ultimation, Interroll, Itoh Denki, Jervis Webb, and a wide range of other conveyor equipment. Ultimation was recognized in 2020 and 2022 as one of Inc. 5000’s fastest growing private companies in America. Ultimation was also named a 2022 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. Visit https://www.ultimationinc.com/ for the latest product information and news about Ultimation.

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How Do Power and Free Conveyors Work?

Many people have heard about Power and Free Conveyors, but often don’t know exactly how they work. Ultimation shows you how this simple but elegant mechanical system enables trolleys to stop and start as well as accumulate (buffer) at different points along an assembly line. Their simplicity and versatility are one of the reasons they are among the most common overhead conveyor types. Learn more about them here.