Mule Acquisition by Magline Relaunches Powered Lift Truck as LiftPlus

Standish, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/08/2016 -- Last October DC Velocity magazine announced that Magline, manufacturer of innovative lightweight route distribution solutions, acquired the assets of the Mule battery powered lifting hand truck product line by Beyond Products, Inc.

The Magline branded and upgraded product is launching officially this month and will be called LiftPlus. Greg Ecker, Magline's president & COO, said, "The acquisition of The Mule product line marks a further step in the strategy of building a portfolio of best-in-class material handling products. This product acquisition fits well within our stated objectives, and we are excited about the value it will generate. LiftPlus is a terrific product addition to our current platform and rebalances the portfolio as we continue to expand our offering."

Andrea Horner, Magline's vice president of marketing stated, "This powered product is strategic to us in so many ways. First and foremost, it significantly deepens our portfolio of Magliner products and services. This expansion demonstrates our customer commitment to offer a full breadth of durable, ergonomic, and quality equipment to allow safe use and transport of items."

The LiftPlus product will be offered through all current channels of distribution. To learn more, go to: http://www.magliner.com/innovation

About Magline
As a leader in the material handling industry, Magline, Inc. is committed to creating innovative solutions that help people transport materials more safely and efficiently. For nearly seven decades, this commitment translates to creating exceptional products and service experience earning long-term customer loyalty. Magline, the manufacturer of the innovative CooLift® Delivery System and the new LiftPlus™ technology, designs solutions to help companies move more product in less time, safely.
Magline understands the unique material handling requirements of product movement and remains at the forefront of designing aluminum equipment worldwide. With a strong dealer base in North America, as well as global presence, Magline offers implementation consulting and solutions for reducing service times and lean time-saving delivery solutions. Dynamic leadership ensures the Michigan-based manufacturer is consistently introducing innovative products and services, driven by customer needs and industry insights. Magline's industry knowledge and expertise has evolved into a compelling customer value proposition. Follow Magline on Twitter @MaglineInc.

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Matt Parenteau Topper Industrial Sales Engineer Sees New Solutions in Manufacturing

Sturtevant, WI -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/08/2016 -- Matt Parenteau, Topper Industrial Sales Engineer, has 8 years of experience manufacturing. Parenteau is highly skilled communicator and detailed oriented with an emphasis in customer satisfaction. He has the ability to identify and fulfill the needs of customers.

According to Parenteau, "Topper Industrial is a family owned business that continuously grows each year. I'm glad to be a part of a company that provides opportunities for my future and is helping me seek the goals I've put in place for myself, I take pride in working at Topper."

Ed Brown, CEO of Topper Industrial, said, "We are delighted to have Matt Parenteau on our team. Parenteau brings years of knowledge, expertise, and wisdom to our customers."

Topper Industrial at MODEX 2016

Topper Industrial is exhibiting at MODEX 2016, the largest expo for the manufacturing and supply chain industries from April 4-7, 2016 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Attendees visiting Topper Industrial at booth #647, will learn about fork truck free material handling equipment. View the one-minute MODEX 2016 video about Topper Industrial titled, "At the Intersection of Material Handling," go to http://www.modexshow.com/attendees/youroneminute.aspx

About Topper Industrial
For more than twenty years, Topper Industrial, (http://www.TopperIndustrial.com) based just outside of Milwaukee, WI, has been a leader in the material handling equipment industry. The company's product roster features industrial carts, conveyors, lifts, lifts & tilts, shipping racks, containers, casters, and cart components. Topper products keep material moving from the dock to the cart to the assembly line.

From mother-daughter carts to quad steer carts to tilt carts and rotate carts, Topper's material handling solutions make delivering material line side more effective through more efficient practices. Topper Industrial has a team of experienced professional experts able to assess and provide the right product for all material handling equipment requirements.
Ed Brown, the founder of Topper Industrial, holds several patents related to ergonomics and safety. The patents cover mechanical advancements on Topper's Tow Bar, Couple and Handle. He also holds a patent on tilt carts. Many other Topper products are patent pending.

While working with so many major manufacturers across North America, the team understands the importance of ergonomics and safety making it the top priority when designing custom solutions for clients. Because Topper Industrial understands the importance of safety, the company supports a fork truck free approach. Learn more at http://www.forktruckfree.com.

Topper Industrial is a proud member of MHI. The Topper Industrial client roster includes Anderson Windows, Detroit Diesel, Honda, Kia Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Aramark, Johnson Controls, Whirlpool, and Caterpillar. Follow on Twitter @TopperInd or call 800-529-0909.

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viastore systems To Share Best Practice 2016 Survey of Material Handling System for Supply Chain Executives

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/08/2016 -- For the second year in a row, viastore Systems is currently compiling data for the annual information report regarding key issues facing supply chain industry executives. This anonymous survey allows material handling companies to compare themselves with other companies in making automation decisions. The merits and efficacy of these lean best practice policies, approaches, and technology decisions will provide an important context and competitive placement in the market place

In last year's survey, 88% of respondents wanted supply chain projects to deliver within budget. 63% of respondents felt an outside resource was best-suited to design a material handling system solution. Any information provided for the report will be confidential. Survey responses will be used only as general information when combined with all other responses.

To read more, go to: http://bit.ly/1TJft4Q

MODEX 2016

viastore Systems, Inc. will be exhibiting at the 2016 MODEX event April 4-7, 2016 at the Georgia World Congress Center at Booth #1439. At MODEX, solutions needed to solve tough manufacturing and supply chain challenges, identify best practices, exceed customer demands and gain competitive edge are available. viastore will be presenting a special session titled, "An Incremental Approach to Automation and ROI" on April 5, 2016 from 12:45-1:30 in Theater H. The link to register is: http://bit.ly/1O70T0a

About viastore Systems, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore Systems, Inc. (http://bit.ly/1PxYifB) has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems), conveyor and shuttle systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million.

viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil. viastore, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore is a proud member of MHI.

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