Is Your Warehouse Ready for the Holidays? Five Quick-Ship Material Handling Solutions Under $5K from Ultimation Industries

Options range from flexible, temporary solutions to easy-to-install systems for increased capacity

 

ROSEVILLE, Mich. (Oct. 12, 2022) – Warehouse and distribution centers preparing for the predicted 12-14% growth in e-commerce sales this holiday season have a number of low-cost, flexible conveyor options to ease the material handling burden, according to Ultimation Industries. Ultimation is the leading direct-to-consumer conveyor manufacturer serving the automotive, food processing, vertical farming, heavy equipment, warehousing, fulfillment and delivery industries.

 

“Expanding the material handling capacity of a warehouse or distribution center to meet seasonal demand doesn’t have to be a difficult, time-consuming or costly experience,” said Richard Canny, president of Ultimation. “Durable options ranging from a few hundred dollars to $5,000 can be ordered now and be up and running as peak package season begins.”

Below are examples of easy-to-implement conveyor solutions and their approximate costs (*not including tax or shipping):

Galvanized flow rail paired skatewheels

  • Galvanized flow rails. Turn virtually any surface into a rolling/gliding surface for light to heavy loads by building your own flow rack conveyor system. Available in 5- and 10-foot sections, this type of system uses rollers set on 6-inch centers on each side to smoothly convey pallets, cartons or other containers. These rails can also be used on pick-up truck and trailer beds. (Approximate cost: $30-150* per rail, depending on rail material, length, skate wheel type)

Flexible Expandable Conveyor Skate Wheels

  • Expandable skate wheel conveyors. As the name suggests, these conveyors expand from 3 to 12 feet long. Skate wheels in plastic or metal allow materials to roll along the top of the conveyor. Their ability to expand and contract creates a simple solution for moving products more efficiently and with little effort. They are commonly used at the end of another extendable conveyor system to connect to a truck or van, or shipping docks. Expandable skate wheel conveyors can be set up and moved by one person. (Approximate cost: <$800* depending on length)

Gravity Conveyor Holiday Solution

  • Gravity roller with stand. – A gravity roller conveyor uses the force of gravity to move a load on rollers across the upper surface. They are one of the simplest and most affordable types of material handling systems. They are great for warehouses, production facilities, or distribution centers. Because they are light, gravity roller conveyors can be used in either temporary or permanent situations. Roller curve units are available for maneuvering corners. (Approximate cost: $70-300* depending on length/size, stand, rollers and other variables)

MDR Conveyor Holiday Ultimation

  • Motor-Driven Roller (MDR) conveyor system. Modern powered roller conveyor systems use motorized rollers mounted within the conveyor frames to move packages, tote bins, pallets, tires and other items. They’re compact in size, quiet and safe with 24-volt DC power. Motorized roller conveyors are a great choice for energy efficiency, low noise and easy maintenance. Warehouses and distribution centers rely on these conveyors for fast, smooth package movement. Powered roller conveyors using MDR rollers not only move the product from location ‘A’ to location ‘B,’ they also provide buffering or accumulation of product. Sensors and controls ensure packages don’t get damaged by crushing against each other. Straight sections of MDR conveyor from Ultimation can be ordered in ready-to-run modules. (Approximate cost: Varies by configuration, but many available for <$2,000*)

Jervis Webb 10711 Trolley Holiday

  • Beam trolleys. Simple to plan, install and use on existing I-beams, these trolleys are an easy, affordable way to move products from point ‘A’ to point ‘B’. Because of this versatility, uses range from home workshops to assembly plant applications. Beam trolleys are available from 250- to 4,000-pound capacity. (Approximate cost: $51-500*, depending on capacity)

 

“While these are great options for the upcoming holiday season, they are also good alternatives throughout the year as companies experience growth or want to improve efficiencies,” said Canny.

He added that Ultimation also offers replacement parts including a range of motors, motor controllers, belts and ready-to-run conveyors through their online store to keep conveyor systems rolling during the busy holiday season.

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.

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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248-219-5651

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.

For the 2nd Time, Ultimation Industries Appears on the Inc. 5000 Ranking with Three-Year Revenue Growth of 112 Percent

ROSEVILLE, Mich. (Aug. 17, 2022) – Ultimation Industries, LLC was named one of Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing private companies in the United States for the second time, achieving a three-year revenue growth rate of more than 112 percent. Ultimation is the leading direct-to-consumer conveyor manufacturer, specializing in solving productivity challenges with fast-to-deploy solutions. In addition to major automobile manufacturers, Ultimation’ customers include those in the sectors of food processing, vertical farming, heavy equipment, warehousing, fulfillment and delivery.

 

“Being named to the Inc. 5000 for the second time confirms the effectiveness of our multi-year strategy to expand into e-commerce, innovate for our mainstay automotive customers and develop new products that provide greater material handling efficiency across multiple industries,” said Jacqueline Canny, CEO of Ultimation. “It is an honor to be recognized alongside so many successful and growing U.S. private companies.”

 

Highlights of some of Ultimation’s recent business successes include:

  • Offering “quick ship” standardized components with low price points sold through the Ultimation website and in Amazon stores.
  • Landing the contract to design and build the conveyors and material handling system for one of the world’s largest indoor vertical farming facilities.
  • Using Industry 4.0 tools such as additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing), for some tooling and fixtures. This gives Ultimation more creative freedom to design parts in-house and will allow the company to create prototypes for customers in hours rather than weeks.
  • Introducing new products and technologies for improved productivity, including warehouse robots, Qimarox lifters and Portec conveyors that allow companies of all sizes to transform their facilities into fully integrated warehouses.
  • Adding a new warehouse facility in Sterling Heights, Michigan in 2022 to better accommodate e-commerce growth.

The Inc. 5000 national honors cap a recent string of regional business awards recognition. Earlier this year, Ultimation was named a “2022 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch” by Michigan Celebrates Small Business and earned a “2021 Best of MichBusiness” award. The company was also recognized as the leading Jervis Webb Conveyor Systems Integrator.

Inc. 5000

“The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of COVID-19,” said Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. “The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated.”

 

The 2022 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2018 and 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021.

 

“We’re always looking to improve as that’s how we continue to grow,” said Canny. “At any given time, we’re working on new products, and also investing in tooling or new processes to produce our existing products more efficiently. Our vision is to become the ‘Ultimate in Automation.’”

 

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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For further information please contact:

Nancy Sarpolis / nancy@scgmich.com / 248-219-5651