Jim Galante, Director of Business Development at Southworth Products Corp, joined us this week to discuss ergonomics best practices and what we’re not always considering. Jim has over 50 years of experience in the material handling industry. He is Chairman of the EASE Council (Ergonomic…
SCENARIO #1 It’s 1:30 am—you wake to a call that the alarm was triggered in your customs bonded warehouse. The police are on the way but are still 10 minutes out. The intruders have plenty of time to manipulate and steal your customers’ valuable merchandise….
THE SITUATION A nationally recognized hospital in Chicago saved outdated patient information in their “storage area”—also referred to as their basement. With multiple doors leading to the storage site, they needed a simple solution to secure and organize all the various medical documents. What type…
THE CHALLENGE An International leader in Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) needed a woven wire protective guarding technology for a large custom system. The solution needed to meet OSHA machine guarding specifications that properly prevented personnel from coming into contact with the automated equipment….
OVERVIEW A local school in Seymour, IN, not too far from the SpaceGuard factory, needed help securing janitorial supplies. They wanted to keep everything in one area and, of course, away from the children. One of our experienced customer service representatives listened to their concerns…
This week I was joined by Arlin Keck, Corporate R&D Engineer of Steel King Industries. Arlin has been around the material handling industry for over 40 years, and with Steel King for 15. In this episode, he discusses safety factors that should be considered when…
This week Aaron Conway, of Mezzanine Safeti-Gates, joined me to discuss solutions for keeping employees safe while working on elevated platforms. We discuss how mezzanine safety gates secure the ledges of elevated work platforms including pallet drop areas, rack picking systems, production platforms, loading docks…
Since March, this Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we do business, and in many ways, the landscape of our country has become unrecognizable. Five months later, and many people are still unemployed, while small companies continue to struggle. Fortunately, SpaceGuard Products has been blessed….
OVERVIEW One US automotive company learned the hard way a cheaper alternative to safety isn’t always the best solution. They thought by installing a mesh netting solution along the pallet rack uprights, they had made a safe decision for their employees and their products. Unfortunately,…
Machine guarding systems (including posts, panels, and doors) create a physical barrier that prevents catastrophic injuries—such as amputations, crushed limbs, and burns—by keeping workers away
The Situation As the building approached its 100-year anniversary, the Purdue Memorial Union underwent a renovation with the goal of modernizing the space while preserving
Most Valuable Supplier Award for 2023 SpaceGuard Products has earned the prestigious MVS (Most Valuable Supplier) Award for achievements in 2022. The MVS Award is
By now, you have probably seen or heard of the FordLogan Colonel Clamp, either online or on social media. And you are asking yourself, what
Most Valuable Supplier Award for 2022 SpaceGuard Products has earned the prestigious MVS (Most Valuable Supplier) Award for achievements in 2021 for the 6th consecutive
PICTURE THIS… You walk into your warehouse, and it’s filled with pallet racks that go from floor to ceiling – from the front wall to
At SpaceGuard Products, we’re always focused on the safety of your facility. Our FordLogan and BeastWire Driver Access Cages are a simple solution that allow
FOR PUBLIC RELEASE Over the past few years, and especially with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, eCommerce orders have skyrocketed. For those living in
Today’s business environment is moving faster than ever. Operational safety and security requirements are constantly evolving and are challenging to sustain. With SpaceGuard Products, you
The most intuitive robotic guarding system that offers a simple, cost-effective solution to the ANSI B11.19-2010 (previously R15.06-1999) standard. Seymour, Indiana—April 13, 2021— SpaceGuard Products,
