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Ergonomics is more than a buzzword today - it is a movement. Nationally, our demographics confirm we are aging and in deteriorating physical shape. This impacts the workplace, and good employers must think of their businesses in terms of ergonomics. EASE is the group within MHI focused solely on making work easier for people by improving the work environment. EASE members promote the practice of good ergonomics in the workplace by providing solutions across a broad spectrum of applications and industries. Activities include presentations at various industry events and development of non-commercial training materials. EASE also engages and collaborates with NIOSH and the academic community to enrich the group and enhance presentations and training materials. Mission To be the authoritative resource for industrial ergonomics. Vision Establish the EASE brand as the definitive source for industrial ergonomics information. Be engaged in the industry conversation about ergonomics, particularly where it can suggest available solutions provided by member companies. Serve as a resource to the academic, governmental an industrial communities for solutions to ergonomic challenges that provide better human results and increased productivity.
The SC Model is our most popular style of 180º pallet inverters offering a faster, easier way to rotate, switch or transfer loads and replace pallets. The SC Model is loaded / unloaded and relocated with a forklift or reach truck. Controls are easy to use & accessible from the seat of the lift truck. Many options and stock sizes to choose from.
ROSELLE, IL, ISSUED DECEMBER 2, 2024…Cherry's Industrial Equipment, an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to solving workflow and safety issues in the workplace, today announced the appointment of Heather Racine, a resident of the Greater Chicago area, to the position of CRM (Customer Relationship Management)/Sales Support Specialist.In this role, she will support the Cherry’s sales team, serving as an administrator for their data and CRM systems, as well as helping manage customer information and incoming leads.She comes to Cherry’s with a strong business background. Previously, she worked in the cybersecurity industry as Business Operations Coordinator at Nexum in Chicago, where her duties included coordinating between the technical engineering and sales departments and working with the company’s business partners to assure that all compliance standards were met.Prior to her work at Nexum, Racine worked in the prepaid card industry for Blackhawk Network in Woodridge, IL, in operational process management. She holds several business certifications including Salesforce Certified Associate and Salesforce AI Associate.She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. In her spare time, she enjoys time spent with her two children. She also enjoys visiting art museums and other local attractions.A former nursing major who worked in the medical field for ten years, she switched concentrations and wanted to pursue other areas of personal and professional growth.“I am looking forward to my work here at Cherry’s,” she said adding, “I’ve been warmly welcomed here and I’m glad to be part of this team.”John Costello, Chief Executive Officer at Cherry’s, said, “We are pleased to welcome Heather to our Cherry’s team. Her strong business background will be of immense value to us and our company. Heather will be an integral part of the Cherry’s family and the clients we serve.”About Cherry’s Industrial EquipmentCherry's Industrial Equipment Corp is an engineering company that solves workflow problems and safety issues, and creates ergonomic solutions across a wide range of industries. Founded in 1982, the company initially focused on marketing the pallet inverter, a new piece of material-handling equipment developed to turn entire pallet loads over to safely recover and replace broken bags of fertilizer, sugar, and other dry products. Soon thereafter, this "niche" product became a must-have for all material handlers. As a result, the Cherry's-brand inverters now touch hundreds of products daily, from Campbell's soup to lottery tickets, from ATMs to cosmetics. The company’s product lineup, all #madeinamerica , has expanded to include Pallet inverters, Plastic pallets, 90° tippers, Roller skids, Pallet dispensers, Lifting tables, and Pallet washers. Industries served include automotive, food, agriculture, defense, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, printing, distribution, beverage, and more. Headquartered in Roselle, IL, Cherry’s Industrial Equipment serves the need of businesses throughout the United States and beyond. John Costello serves as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. For additional information about Cherry’s Industrial Equipment, please visit www.cherrysind.com or call 1-847-582-4366.ContactMichelle Clewersales@cherrysind.com
ROSELLE, IL, ISSUED OCTOBER 28, 2024…Cherry's Industrial Equipment, an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to solving workflow and safety issues in the workplace, today announced the appointment of Javier Lopez of North Aurora, IL to the position of Manufacturing Engineer. In this capacity, he will work closely with the company’s production team and its suppliers, as their custom-designed machines are assembled for client use. He will review all of the specifications for each individual design to be certain that each piece of equipment is constructed to specifications. He comes to Cherry’s with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, which he earned from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. His relevant coursework there included nuclear power engineering, finite element analysis and mechanical design. His work prior to joining Cherry’s included NAPA Auto Parts, where he coordinated sales and payments for commercial and industrial clients, and managed in-store inventory as well as transfers between national distribution centers. His interest in being an engineer has been a lifelong wish. “My father was big on making things, and I learned by his example,” he says, noting that even today in his spare time he enjoys the challenge of repairing items including household appliances when necessary. He will work with the Cherry’s production team in their custom designs of equipment designed to increase efficiencies and reduce workplace injuries across the numerous industries that the company services. The Illinois native also counts fishing among his out-of-office pastimes. John Costello, Chief Executive Officer at Cherry’s, said, “We are pleased to welcome Javier to our Cherry’s family. His engineering background be of tremendous value in our production effort as we continue to provide custom solutions to the clients that we serve.” About Cherry’s Industrial Equipment Cherry's Industrial Equipment Corp is an engineering company that solves workflow problems and safety issues, and creates ergonomic solutions across a wide range of industries. Founded in 1982, the company initially focused on marketing the pallet inverter, a new piece of material-handling equipment developed to turn entire pallet loads over to safely recover and replace broken bags of fertilizer, sugar, and other dry products. Soon thereafter, this "niche" product became a must-have for all material handlers. As a result, the Cherry's-brand inverters now touch hundreds of products daily, from Campbell's soup to lottery tickets, from ATMs to cosmetics. The company’s product lineup, all #madeinamerica , has expanded to include Pallet inverters, Plastic pallets, 90° tippers, Roller skids, Pallet dispensers, Lifting tables, and Pallet washers. Industries served include automotive, food, agriculture, defense, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, printing, distribution, beverage, and more. Headquartered in Roselle, IL, Cherry’s Industrial Equipment serves the need of businesses throughout the United States and beyond. John Costello serves as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. For additional information about Cherry’s Industrial Equipment, please visit www.cherrysind.com or call 1-847-582-4366. Contact Michelle Clewer mclewer@cherrysind.com
ROSELLE, IL, ISSUED AUGUST 22, 2024—Cherry's Industrial Equipment, an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to solving workflow and safety issues in the workplace, today announced the appointment of Jason Podjasek of St. Charles, IL to the position of Corporate Account Manager. In this role, he will help establish new accounts and work with existing clients across Cherry’s national territory. His work will concentrate on, but not be limited to, the dairy, cheese and egg, beverages, confectionary and building supplies sectors. His work will include dealing with major accounts with multiple locations. Podjasek comes to Cherry’s from the software industry, where he spent the last six years. His work included selling CAD (Computer Aided Design) software and well as Lab Info Management Systems software. He spent his time at two different locations: GoEngineer at Itasca, IL, where he was a Territory Manager, and Bassetti Americas in suburban Chicago, where his role was Strategic Account Manager. The Eastern Illinois University graduate enjoys weekend golf, and spending time with his family. He resides in St. Charles with his wife, Lindsey, and son Tyler. He has also been a basketball coach for a children’s team. “I’m excited to be in this new role at Cherry’s Industrial Equipment,” he said, adding, “The entire team has been so welcoming. I look forward to our work together.” John Costello, Chief Executive Officer at Cherry’s, said, “We are pleased to welcome Jason to our Cherry’s family. He brings a strong business background to his new role here, and we are excited to have his help as our company continues to expand.” About Cherry’s Industrial Equipment Cherry's Industrial Equipment Corp is an engineering company that solves workflow problems and safety issues, and creates ergonomic solutions across a wide range of industries. Founded in 1982, the company initially focused on marketing the pallet inverter, a new piece of material-handling equipment developed to turn entire pallet loads over to safely recover and replace broken bags of fertilizer, sugar, and other dry products. Soon thereafter, this "niche" product became a must-have for all material handlers. As a result, the Cherry's-brand inverters now touch hundreds of products daily, from Campbell's soup to lottery tickets, from ATMs to cosmetics. The company’s product lineup, all #madeinamerica , has expanded to include Pallet inverters, Plastic pallets, 90° tippers, Roller skids, Pallet dispensers, Lifting tables, and Pallet washers. Industries served include automotive, food, agriculture, defense, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, printing, distribution, beverage, and more. Headquartered in Roselle, IL, Cherry’s Industrial Equipment serves the need of businesses throughout the United States and beyond. John Costello serves as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Contact Michelle Clewer Marketing Specialist mclewer@cherrysind.com 847-354-6140
ROSELLE, IL, ISSUED FEBRUARY 22, 2024 — Cherry's Industrial Equipment, an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to solving workflow and safety issues in the workplace, today announced the appointment of Jordan Smith of Chicago to the position of National Account Manager. In this role, he will work both with the company’s existing customer base as well as helping to develop new business. He will work with a number of the industries that Cherry’s solutions serve, but several areas of concentration for him will be national bakery and Ingredients manufacturers and the automotive industry. Mr. Smith’s work history includes considerable experience helping businesses solve challenges across various industries, including payment processing and transportation. Prior to joining Cherry’s, he was a Division Manager for Heartland, a Fortune 500 payment processor based in Chicago. His resume also includes Assistant Branch Manager at XTRA Lease, and Lease Sales Representative for Penske Truck Leasing. One of his outside interests is volleyball. He is President and Captain of a semi-professional men’s volleyball team which competes with other teams in the Volleyball League of America, traveling throughout the country to participate in tournaments. One of Mr. Smith’s goals is to bring a professional league to the United States. Currently, the highest level of competition in the United States is semi-professional, whereas professional leagues exist throughout Europe. He studied at Robert Morris University in Chicago for two years and then transferred to Lakeland College in Wisconsin, a Division III school where he played volleyball and served as his team’s captain during his senior year. His team was ranked as high as 5th in Division III in the United States. His other pastimes include playing golf and spending time with his one year old Bernese Mountain dog. He is also an avid fan of the Black Hawks. Noting that his family has a number of people who work in or own small businesses, he said that he has been eager to get into the sales side of a business. “I’m really excited to be on board here at Cherry’s,” he said, adding, “This is a great opportunity.” John Costello, Chief Executive Officer at Cherry’s Industrial Equipment, said, “We are delighted to welcome Jordan to the Cherry’s family. His experience helping businesses identify and solve challenges in their work environments will serve him well in his new role here with us. We look forward to Jordan’s contributions for our clients and our team.” About Cherry’s Industrial Equipment Cherry's Industrial Equipment Corp is an engineering company that solves workflow problems and safety issues, and creates ergonomic solutions across a wide range of industries Founded in 1982, the company initially focused on marketing the pallet inverter, a new piece of material-handling equipment developed to turn entire pallet loads over to safely recover and replace broken bags of fertilizer, sugar, and other dry products. Soon thereafter, this "niche" product became a must-have for all material handlers. As a result, the Cherry's-brand inverters now touch hundreds of products daily, from Campbell's soup to lottery tickets, from ATMs to cosmetics. The company’s product lineup, all #madeinamerica , has expanded to include Pallet inverters, Plastic pallets, 90° tippers, Roller skids, Pallet dispensers, Lifting tables, and Pallet washers. Industries served include automotive, food, agriculture, defense, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, printing, distribution, beverage, and more. Headquartered in Roselle, IL, Cherry’s Industrial Equipment serves the need of businesses throughout the United States and beyond. John Costello serves as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Contact Michelle Clewer Marketing Manager mclewer@cherrysind.com 847-354-6140
ROSELLE, Il…The Great Game of Business, Inc. congratulates Cherry’s Industrial Equipment for being named as a 2022 Great Game of Business® All-Star Champion. Cherry’s Industrial Equipment is part of a growing community of Great Game™ companies from around the globe that have shown unwavering commitment to create winning workplace cultures and deliver industry-leading financial performance and best-in-class employee engagement. Each year, the Great Game community recognizes companies like Cherry’s Industrial Equipment who have created a ‘Business of Businesspeople’ who ‘Think, Act and Feel like Owners’ by teaching everybody how business works, giving them a voice in saying how the company is run and providing them a stake in the financial outcome. They are using the power of business to transform their associate’s lives, and the communities which they serve, for the better. Cherry’s Industrial Equipment: Founded in 1982 and located in Roselle, IL, initially to market the pallet inverter, a new material-handling equipment developed to turn entire pallet loads over to safely recover and replace broken bags of fertilizer, sugar, and other dry products. However, this little "niche" product soon became a must-have for all material handlers. As a result, the Cherry's-brand inverters now touch hundreds of products daily, from Campbell's soup to lottery tickets, from ATMs to cosmetics. Cherry's product lineup, all made in America, includes Pallet inverters, Plastic pallets, 90° tippers, Roller skids, Pallet dispensers, Lifting tables, and Pallet washers. Known as a trustworthy company that sells various products, Cherry's is, first and foremost, an engineering company that solves workflow problems and safety issues and creates ergonomic solutions. "The bottom line is to have the plan to address safety and stick to it." “Only through GGOB were we able to pay down debt at an accelerated rate, payout bonuses, conserve cash during a pandemic and begin to build a war chest for future use,” says CEO John Costello. Cherry’s also established an Ownership Culture Committee (OCC) in 2021, which led the way in helping cement six core values for the organization that everyone from the bottom up agreed on: Exceed Expectations, Elevate Others, Build Relationships, Do the Right Thing Always, Enjoy What You Do, and Take Ownership. “Now we review our core values before every meeting and huddle as we live and breathe our values every day,” says Costello. To read more about Cherry’s Industrial Equipment‘s story and how they implemented The Great Game of Business® visit https://www.greatgame.com/all-stars-2023 About the Great Game of Business All-Star Awards The Champions of the 2022 All-Star Awards are chosen from the All-Star Team and recognized by their peers at the Great Game of Business Conference annually. Previous winners include New Belgium Brewing, 1-800-Got-Junk, Whole Foods, Destination Harley Davidson, and Kindermusik International. Information about The Great Game of Business® can be found at greatgame.com. Media Note To learn more about the The Great Game of Business® please contact Donna Petiford or Brandon Lockhart at info@ggob.com.
[Roselle, IL, August 11] Cherry's Industrial Equipment is pleased to announce the addition of Yarine Velez, an Inside Sales Representative, to our growing Cherry's Sales team! Yarine will help serve our customers with product selection and excellent customer support. In addition, Yarine has over nine years of sales experience, which will help grow Cherry's customer base and support. Originally from Mexico, she and her husband love spending time with family, cheering on her daughters with their activities, and living a healthy lifestyle. Yarine holds an Associate Degree in Art and has built her sales experience with Chicago Sales and Marketing as an Operations& Sales Manager; recently, as an Inside Sales Representative and later promoted to Inside Sales Office Manager at Forecreu. Yarine specialized in being a pivotal contributor to Forecreu's financial growth from a $4 million to a $9 million company in her six years with them. "These past two weeks at Cherry's, I have been able to trust the magic of new beginnings, starting fresh and always welcomed by great colleagues that make me feel like I belong. Every day I have been shown that this industry and company is filled with infinite possibilities; I am super excited for what this new journey will bring into my professional and personal life." "We are excited to add Yarine to Cherry's! She brings new energy for customer satisfaction to our team." John Costello, CEO Cherry's Industrial Equipment. About Cherry's Industrial Equipment Founded in 1982 and located in Roselle, IL, initially to market the pallet inverter, a new piece of material-handling equipment developed to turn entire pallet loads over to safely recover and replace broken bags of fertilizer, sugar, and other dry products. However, this little "niche" product soon became a must-have for all material handlers. As a result, the Cherry's-brand inverters now touch hundreds of products daily, from Campbell's soup to lottery tickets, from ATMs to cosmetics. Cherry's product lineup, all made in America, includes Pallet inverters, Plastic pallets, 90° tippers, Roller skids, Pallet dispensers, Lifting tables, and Pallet washers. Known as a trustworthy company that sells various products, Cherry's is, first and foremost, an engineering company that solves workflow problems and safety issues and creates ergonomic solutions. "The bottom line is to have a plan to address safety and stick to it." Contact Michelle Clewer mclewer@cherrysind.com 847-354-6140
[Roselle, IL, July 11] Cherry's Industrial Equipment has named Michelle Clewer to the senior leadership position of the marketing manager. Michelle will manage the growing firm's overall marketing efforts in this role. A few of her initial challenges will include implementing ongoing updates to the company's main website, Cherryind.com and the eCommerce site, materialhandling.com, educational podcasts, and enhancing the firm's use of video for its marketing and educational efforts. Overall, to create a strong foundation for leading into 2023. In the interim, she served as the marketing manager at Pulse Technology in Schaumburg, marketing director at the GOA Regional Business Center in Itasca, and before that, as a marketing associate at Profile Products in Buffalo Grove. In addition, she is an accomplished illustrator and has worked with authors of children's books. Although the warehouse safety industry at Cherry's is new to Michelle, she is no stranger to starting over in a new environment. Michelle, a native of New Zealand and Australia, has been in the United States for over 17 years. She enjoys camping outdoors with her 14-year-old daughter, Lilly, and painting in her downtime. Michelle graduated with honors from Westwood College's DuPage campus in Woodridge, earning a bachelor's degree in animation. "I am thrilled to be part of the Cherry's team. My entire career has been spent in growing brand awareness, and I look forward to joining Cherry's Industrial Equipment to be a part of their ongoing growth and success." "We are very excited to welcome Michelle to our team at Cherry's. She brings a tighter focus on customer relationship quality to our sales team and will be a great role model for our employees and is already making an immediate impact with vendors and team members who come into contact with her." John Costello, CEO Cherry's Industrial Equipment. About Cherry's Industrial Equipment Founded in 1982 and located in Roselle, IL, initially to market the pallet inverter, a new piece of material-handling equipment developed to turn entire pallet loads over to safely recover and replace broken bags of fertilizer, sugar, and other dry products. However, this little "niche" product soon became a must-have for all material handlers. As a result, the Cherry's-brand inverters now touch hundreds of products daily, from Campbell's soup to lottery tickets, from ATMs to cosmetics. Cherry's product lineup, all made in America, includes Pallet inverters, Plastic pallets, 90° tippers, Roller skids, Pallet dispensers, Lifting tables, and Pallet washers. Known as a trustworthy company that sells various products, Cherry's is first and foremost an engineering company that solves workflow problems and safety issues and creates ergonomic solutions. All future marketing and media inquiries may be directed to Michelle Clewer at mclewer@cherrysind.com or call 847-354-6140. Contact John Costello 847-354-6114 marketing@cherrysind.com
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