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The Protective Guarding Manufacturers Association (ProGMA) members are the Industry’s leading suppliers of fixed protective guarding products designed to protect personnel, equipment, and inventory in industrial facilities. Mission: ProGMA promotes safety, security, and guarding for people, products, and facilities. ProGMA educates about protective barrier and guarding solutions through industry standards and best practices. Vision Statement: To be the authoritative resource for the best practices, standards, and applications of protective barrier, guarding solutions and associated technologies for industrial facilities. Protective Guarding Manufacturing Association member companies meet regularly to review and discuss industrial safety hazards and to promote specific guarding solutions for people, products, and facilities. ProGMA programs include: Development of educational materials for the promotion of proper protective guarding methods. Development, maintenance, and publishing of industry standards and specifications. Promotion of the features, advantages, and benefits of properly used protective guarding equipment. Development and promotion of standard nomenclature for protective guarding products. Dissemination of information regarding relevant legislation and international trade. Development, review and revision of product standards. Confidential collection and reporting of market statistics for different types of guarding products. Protective Guarding is a fixed barrier or device, used in manufacturing, distribution, and other industrial facilities to protect personnel, equipment, and inventory from hazards present in the workplace. Protective Guarding items range from fixed objects installed around articulating equipment, machinery, or material storage areas such as safety fence, netting, guard rail, and bollards to specialized switches designed to stop machine operation as well as safeguarding through visual or auditory aids.
The Rack Manufacturers Institute, Inc. (RMI) members are the Industry’s leading suppliers of Industrial Steel Storage Racks and Related Structural Systems. They supply industrial rack solutions worldwide and in virtually every major manufacturing and distribution sector. RMI was formed in 1958. Mission: To promote the safe and effective use of industrial steel storage racks and related storage and handling systems. Vision: Every rack system is designed, manufactured, and installed to meet the RMI Standards. Through guidance and education, help to ensure that rack systems are operated and maintained safely. A rack is a single or multi-level structural storage system that is utilized to support high stacking of single items or palletized loads. Racking systems are a fundamental component of any distribution, storage, or material handling operation. The right racks allow rapid access to stored or mounted materials, as well as a dependable, ergonomic product storage solution. Racking systems maximize facility space while simplifying inventory requirements. Pallet racks are among the most widely used type of storage solutions in heavy industry, shipping and manufacturing. Rack decking is manufactured in a variety of styles, from wire mesh to channel-reinforced steel decking. RMI Programs Include: RMI develops American National Standards for industrial steel storage racks and welded wire rack decking. RMI has drafted the American National Standards ANSI MH16.1 (for industrial pallet racks), ANSI MH16.3 (for cantilever racks), and ANSI MH26.2 (for wire rack decking) and certifies compliance with the standards via the R-Mark Certification Program. Product testing and R&D programs funded by RMI over the past 35 years have resulted in virtually all of the technical advances made within the U.S. Codes/Standards Community. RMI members prepare and conduct extensive educational materials and programs to create additional value for you as a user of industrial storage racks and related products. All RMI members are seated on the RMI Engineering Committee. RMI representatives maintain seats on a number of code and fire safety bodies to further assist in advancing the state of the art in rack design/application. RMI collects and disseminates reliable industry statistics. RMI believes that it is important to you that your supplier be committed to the principles of continuous improvement in both product design/application and in the highest Professional and Ethical Standards of Performance as embodied in the mission and work conducted within RMI.
The Storage Manufacturers Association (SMA) members are the Industry’s leading suppliers of industrial storage equipment. They supply storage solutions worldwide and in virtually every major manufacturing and distribution sector. Industrial storage equipment includes steel shelving, industrial work platforms, work and assembly stations, modular drawer equipment, clothing storage lockers, movable base storage equipment, storage containers and directly related equipment. Mission: To deliver value for the work platform and shelving industry by providing education, market intelligence, and standards that promote safe and efficient designs. Vision: To be recognized as the independent authority in the work platform and shelving industry. Value Proposition: SMA members are the industry leaders that develop, maintain and publish standards for design, performance and safe operation of work platforms and shelving products. SMA value includes: Development and maintenance of national standards that help end-users implement efficient and safe warehouse and distribution solutions. Provide educational and training materials to promote the benefits of products. The confidential exchange of market statistics to better understand the industry and market trends. Collaborate to resolve industry problems that individual members can’t solve on their own. SMA members meet regularly to review, discuss and revise the standards for design, performance and proper operation of steel industrial/storage equipment. SMA Programs Include: SMA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as developer for U.S. Industrial Steel Shelving and work platform product and safety standards; Product testing and R&D programs funded by SMA over the past 20-plus years have resulted in virtually all of the technical advances made within the U.S. Codes/Standards communities with respect to industrial steel shelving; SMA members prepare and conduct extensive educational materials and programs to create additional value for you as a user of steel industrial/storage equipment; All SMA members are seated on the SMA Engineering Committee and on the Storage Council's related groups whose collective mission is to develop the methodology and understanding of how to properly apply and integrate traditional storage solutions; SMA representatives maintain seats on a number of code and fire safety bodies to further assist in advancing the state of the art in steel industrial/storage equipment design/application.
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Stevens Point, WI — March 12, 2024 — Steel King Industries, a leading manufacturer of storage rack and material handling products announced that the company has collaborated with Automha Americas, a pioneering pallet shuttle provider. This collaboration brings together two industry leaders to enhance warehouse efficiency and storage capabilities. This collaboration allows Steel King to provide Automha’s Pallet Runner deep lane storage system to its client and distributor base. The lithium-ion powered Pallet Runner efficiently moves pallets in and out of high-density storage lanes. Steel King will include Pallet Runner as a turnkey solution for companies looking to streamline their storage processes, reduce operational costs, and ensure a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving market. “We are excited about the combination created by partnering with Automha,” said Don Heemstra, VP of Sales and Marketing for Steel King. “The integration of Automha's pallet shuttle technology with Steel King’s pallet rack systems will offer end users increased automation, efficiency, and flexibility, “This collaboration will help deliver a seamless integration of our robust pallet rack systems with Automha's innovative pallet shuttle technology. Together, we are committed to providing our clients with state-of-the-art warehouse solutions that elevate their operational efficiency and productivity." Especially suited to applications with high volume SKU’s, Pallets are loaded into the system by lift truck and transported into deep lanes by the Pallet Runner cart. Once the load is positioned the cart returns to the front of the system to receive the next pallet. The cart does the deep lane transport within the rack while the lift truck operator travels only between load source and lane entry. This maximizes productivity and minimizes travel distance both for loading and unloading of product. The joint venture between Steel King Industries and Automha signifies a commitment to pushing the boundaries of warehouse technology. “There are several similarities between Steel King and Automha Americas” said Steve Dale, Vice President, Automha Americas Automation Corp. “Both companies are family-owned and operated and share a passion for producing the highest quality products. These business philosophies are the foundation of the collaboration between Steel King and Automha Americas in providing clients with the highest quality deep lane semi-automated storage system. Clients will benefit from Steel King’s extensive engineering experience and Automha’s vast automation and manufacturing capabilities.” About Automha Americas Headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, Automha provides clients with a wide variety of services including consultation, design, engineering, and installation for the entire Automha product line. Automha Americas places high importance on providing its clients with the best possible after-market service and support (severely lacking in this segment of our industry). With a fully stocked parts center located in Buffalo, New York, service is performed by Automha’s own, factory-trained technicians. About Steel King Industries Since 1970, Steel King Industries has been manufacturing a full line of material handling products, including selective pallet racks, dynamic flow storage systems, cantilever racks, portable racks, and custom shipping racks, along with industrial steel containers and guard railing. Products are made using only U.S. steel. Innovation, customization, and design strength have earned Steel King the reputation as a leader in the material-handling marketplace. Headquartered in Stevens Point, WI, the company has over 500 employees with manufacturing facilities in Stevens Point and New London, WI and Rome, GA. For more information, visit steelking.com.
Stevens Point, WI — January 10, 2023 — Steel King Industries, a leading manufacturer of storage rack and material handling products announced that Conveyer & Caster – Equipment for Industry (CC-EFI), a fourth-generation family-owned material handling solution provider, has won Steel King’s Most Valuable Dealer Award for the company’s 2022 activity. The company was honored during the ProMat show last week in Chicago. The company has been a long-time Steel King dealer, and this is their first time winning the award. Founded in 1961, CC-EFI has developed a national reputation for providing quality, innovative and comprehensive material handling solutions to its customers. The company specializes in casters and wheels, gravity and powered conveyors, pallet rack and shelving. “We are honored for this recognition and thank our collective teams for their efforts in making Steel King a trusted storage solution for our customers,” said Jeff Stohr, CEO of CC-EFI. “We are excited to continue building upon our success into the future—delivering the best in storage and safety for our customers’ needs.” Launched in 1996, Steel King’s Most Valuable Dealer (MVD) award recognizes the achievement of the company’s top channel partners and was designed to strengthen the level of partnership with Steel King’s top dealers. The award is the result of more than selling the most Steel King products each year, as it also includes many contributing factors, including achievement of sales and marketing action items, sales lead follow responsiveness, new order submissions, and different products sold. “We congratulate CC-EFI on achieving Most Valuable Dealer status for 2022, and for their first time winning the award.” said Don Heemstra, VP of Sales and Marketing, for Steel King. “CC-EFI has shown tremendous growth in their relationship with Steel King as well as their success as an Excalibur dealer for us. Steel King has been doing business with CC-EFI and through some of their acquisitions since before 1980 and the award is the culmination of years of partnership with them coming to fruition.” Rick Andrews, Vice President of Account Development for CC-EFI, echoed his excitement about winning the award. “We are honored and humbled to receive the Steel King Industries most valuable dealer award,” said Andrews. “It certainly was with excellent support from the Steel King team and Jim Augustyniak, our Regional Sales manager, and Jill Damrau, our inside sales champion. We have been a proud Steel King dealer for over 40 years, and their commitment to quality and service has made them one of our most trusted manufacturing partners. The breadth of their line from racking systems, safety guarding products, containers and platforms offers us the ability to deliver solutions that allow our customers to operate safely and successfully.” About Conveyer & Caster – Equipment for Industry Conveyer & Caster is a leading provider of casters, material handling equipment, conveyor systems, and storage solutions. Founded in 1961, Conveyer & Caster is a fourth-generation, family-owned solutions provider based in Northeast Ohio. The company is driven by a simple mission of providing the right storage and handling solutions to improve customer material flow and efficiency. About Steel King Industries Since 1970, Steel King Industries has been manufacturing a full line of material handling products, including selective pallet racks, dynamic flow storage systems, cantilever racks, portable racks, and custom shipping racks, along with industrial steel containers and guard railing. Products are made using only U.S. steel. Innovation, customization, and design strength have earned Steel King the reputation as a leader in the material-handling marketplace. The company is headquartered in Stevens Point, WI, with manufacturing facilities in Stevens Point and New London, WI and Rome, GA. For more information, visit steelking.com.
STEVENS POINT, WIS. – Steel King Industries, a leading manufacturer of storage rack and material handling products announced the company has earned the prestigious MVS (Most Valuable Supplier) Award from MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association). This industry award recognizes companies who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to their dealer network, their employees, and their community. Given to less than 10% of all MHEDA member companies, this is the 8th consecutive year that Steel King has earned the MVS Award. To qualify for the MVS Award, Steel King was required to meet a series of criteria in several areas important to the distributor companies who do business with them. In addition to confirming an on-going commitment to safety and employee training, award recipients must provide documentation of active participation in programs that “give back” to their community. MVS Award winners have demonstrated an overall commitment to business excellence by documenting programs in the following areas: • Industry Advocacy • Distributor Advocacy • Business Networking • Continuing Education • Business Best Practices “Steel King is very honored to again receive this award from MHEDA,” said Don Heemstra, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Steel King. “This award demonstrates a Steel King’s dedication to being an innovative partner to our distributor network. It also reflects our corporate focus of creating long-term customer relationships by providing material handling solutions that are competitively superior in design and quality, backed by exceptional customer service. We are proud to be the only rack manufacturer to receive this award since its inception.” “The MVS Award recognizes the best-of-the-best in our industry and is displayed with honor,” said John L. Gelsimino President of All Lift Service Co. Inc. and 2023 MHEDA Chairman. “To check all the boxes from education, industry best practices, awards, networking, employee engagement, giving back and much more, MHEDA is proud to have so many companies achieve this award. MHEDA appreciates the dedication to MHEDA and being a leader in this great industry that we are so blessed to be in.” About MHEDA: The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) is the premier trade association dedicated to serving all segments of the material handling business community. MHEDA represents close 600 companies in the material handling equipment business. Located in suburban Chicago, the association provides services to companies seeking to improve their business through education, networking, benchmarking and best practices. To learn more about the MVS award, visit //mheda.org/membership/awards. About Steel King Industries: Since 1970, Steel King Industries has been manufacturing a full line of material handling products, including selective pallet racks, dynamic flow storage systems, cantilever racks, portable racks, and custom shipping racks, along with industrial steel containers and guard railing. Products are made using only U.S. steel. Innovation, customization, and design strength have earned Steel King the reputation as a leader in the material-handling marketplace. With over 500 employees, Steel King is headquartered in Stevens Point, WI, with manufacturing facilities in Stevens Point and New London, WI and Rome, GA. For more information, visit steelking.com
Stevens Point, WI — January 10, 2023 — Steel King Industries, a leading manufacturer of storage rack and material handling products has announced that Amit Kutumbale has joined the company as the Director of Engineering. In this role, Kutumbale will lead Steel King’s strategic engineering initiatives and build an Engineering team to position Steel King into the next decade. Kutumbale will be based out of Steel King’s corporate headquarters in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and will be part of the company’s leadership team, reporting directly to the President. Kutumbale received a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering in India and a Master's in Science in Civil Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. He brings over a decade of structural engineering & manufacturing experience in the steel industry, including design & supply of critical steel for major infrastructure projects. Kutumbale has a P.E. (Structural) license in several states with plans of adding additional state stamps in the future. “Amit’s strong understanding of steel fabrication, project management, procurement, design, and delivery execution will be immediately felt at Steel King,” said Brian Pfannes, President of Steel King. “His experience from working for a multinational company in various engineering roles on large infrastructure projects including the Delaware Memorial Bridges, the new Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge, Tappan Zee Bridge, and the Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport will bring a unique insight to the company.” About Steel King Industries Since 1970, Steel King Industries has been manufacturing a full line of material handling products, including selective pallet racks, dynamic flow storage systems, cantilever racks, portable racks, and custom shipping racks, along with industrial steel containers and guard railing. Products are made using only U.S. steel. Innovation, customization, and design strength have earned Steel King the reputation as a leader in the material-handling marketplace. The company is headquartered in Stevens Point, WI, the company has over 500 employees with manufacturing facilities in Stevens Point and New London, WI and Rome, GA. For more information, call Steel King at (800) 826-0203 or visit steelking.com Contact John Clark jclark@steelking.com 616-502-6040
Stevens Point, WI — Dec 15, 2022 — Steel King Industries, a leading manufacturer of storage rack and material handling products has announced that Rona Rossier-Abel has been named Vice President-Finance of the company. In this role she will oversee all financial strategy and actions for the company. Prior to joining Steel King, Rossier-Abel was Controller and Purchasing Manager with Domtar and has held several positions of increasing responsibility in finance over the last 20+ years. “With more than two decades of experience in finance and operations, Rona brings a wide breadth of expertise in accounting and strategic planning to the CFO role,” said Brian Pfannes, Steel King’s incoming president. “Adding her to our senior management team is an important step in Steel King’s growth plan.” Rossier-Abel has a BS in Managerial Accounting and Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. A native of Plover, WI, Rossier-Abel has been active in the United Way and with Junior Achievement. “I’m excited to join Steel King, a company with a long history of strong customer partnerships,” Rossier-Abel said. “I’m eager to apply my breadth of experiences in finance to help drive the business forward for continued growth.” About Steel King Industries Since 1970, Steel King Industries has been manufacturing a full line of material handling products, including selective pallet racks, dynamic flow storage systems, cantilever racks, portable racks, and custom shipping racks, along with industrial steel containers and guard railing. Products are made using only U.S. steel. Innovation, customization, and design strength have earned Steel King the reputation as a leader in the material-handling marketplace. With over 500 employees, Steel King is headquartered in Stevens Point, WI, with manufacturing facilities in Stevens Point and New London, WI and Rome, GA. For more information, visit steelking.com Contact: John Clark jclark@steelking.com 616-502-6040
