WRH designs, engineers and manufactures high performance, durable and recyclable US-made processing and handling trays, bins, totes, pans and moulds. Our patented engineering-grade FDA polymer & moulding method makes virtually unbreakable products with extremely non-stick surfaces and NSF-designs to replace stainless steel, aluminum, fiberglass and inferior plastics. We are a family business and leading manufacturer serving all aspects of the food, confectionery, pharmaceutical, QSR distribution and similar industries since 1958. | WRH, a fourth-generation family business, specializes in innovative processing and materials handling solutions for industries like food processing, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. Our American-made trays, bins, totes, pans, and more are crafted from NSF/FDA-approved, non-stick, nearly indestructible alloy polymers—designed to replace steel, aluminum, fiberglass, and lower-quality plastics. We offer proprietary, custom, and standard products using advanced molding technologies, with some formulations tolerating temperatures from -100°F to +500°F and backed by breakage warranties. At WRH, we prioritize customer satisfaction, delivering exceptional ROI while ensuring every call is answered and every promise kept.
Westfalia Technologies, Inc.
Westfalia Technologies is a leader in automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), providing high-density warehousing solutions that optimize space, enhance efficiency, and drive operational excellence. Our innovative systems, powered by Savanna.NET® Software, seamlessly integrate warehouse management, machine control, and analytics to streamline operations from start to finish. With a focus on the food, beverage, and 3PL industries, Westfalia’s solutions include pallet handling, layer picking, case picking, and more—all designed to improve throughput, reduce costs, and support growth. Our unique triple-rail support system ensures reliability and stability for any pallet type, making our AS/RS ideal for diverse inventory needs. Visit us to see how Westfalia can help you maximize your warehouse’s potential with custom-engineered solutions that deliver unmatched performance and ROI. | Westfalia Technologies Inc. is dedicated to creating space for development and growth. We help clients thrive with an optimized, innovated, end-to-end automation vision for the best use of capacity in warehouses and parking spaces. As an agile and trusted partner, we bring our client’s vision to life with our diverse capabilities and solutions. Westfalia specializes in the design and installation of warehouse automation systems, specifically high-density, unit-load automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) and automated parking systems, supported by our ever-evolving integration software (Savanna.NET®). From the founding of our sister company in Germany, to the incorporation of Westfalia Technologies Inc., in the US, we have inspired our communities and business partners for the last 50 years by offering elevated operational efficiency with our committed team of experienced subject matter experts. We are always focused on collaboration, coordination, and communication for maximized results.
Staubli Robotics North America
Stäubli Robotics is a leading global player in robotics, consistently delivering engineering as effective and reliable as our service and support. In order to position itself as a complete solution provider for digitally networked production, Stäubli offers a broad range of standard kinematics of 4-axis and 6-axis robotic arms for all kind of sensitive environments, autonomous mobile robotics, driverless transport systems (AGVs) as well as POWER cobots for human-robot collaboration.
SCHMALZ
Schmalz is the global market leader in vacuum industrial automation and ergonomic material handling solutions. With more than 10,000 components, the Vacuum Automation unit includes suction cups and vacuum generators, as well as complete robotic gripping systems and clamping solutions for holding workpieces, for example, in CNC machining centers. The Handling Systems unit offers innovative handling solutions with vacuum lifters, servo hoists and workstation crane systems for industrial material handling applications. The Intelligent Factory solutions make production and logistics processes more flexible, productive and efficient, while also preparing them for the increasing trend toward digitalization. Schmalz now offers more packaging, food and pharma, ergonomic and robotic solutions, thanks to our investment in new technologies and the acquisition of products from Binar Handling, Palamatic and mGrip. For more information, visit our website at www.schmalz.com. | Schmalz is the global market leader in vacuum industrial automation and ergonomic material handling solutions. With more than 10,000 components, the Vacuum Automation unit includes suction cups and vacuum generators, as well as complete robotic gripping systems and clamping solutions for holding workpieces, for example, in CNC machining centers. The Handling Systems unit offers innovative handling solutions with vacuum lifters, servo hoists and workstation crane systems for industrial material handling applications. The Intelligent Factory solutions make production and logistics processes more flexible, productive and efficient, while also preparing them for the increasing trend toward digitalization. Schmalz now offers more packaging, food and pharma, ergonomic and robotic solutions, thanks to our investment in new technologies and the acquisition of products from Binar Handling, Palamatic and mGrip. For more information, visit our website at www.schmalz.com. Palamatic, a Schmalz company, is at the cutting edge of innovative design and production for industry and hygiene lifting and powder handling. Palamatic products allow for damage-free handling of plastic and paper sacks, simultaneous handling of several workpieces and safe handling of barrels up to 200 liters. The Palamatic JumboErgo GMP lifter, JumboSprint GMP and JumboFlex GMP food and pharma hygienic grade lifters are made of FDA-compliant materials that are easily cleaned with standard sanitizing agents used in the food and beverage industry. More information available at www.palamatic.com. Schmalz continues to grow as a global leader in vacuum solutions for industrial automation. Safety, hygiene, and reliability are essential in the automated handling of food products. With the mGrip finger gripper and its wide range of configuration options, Schmalz always offers the right solution for direct food handling. Compared to mechanical gripper systems, pneumatic finger grippers are more adaptable and extremely sensitive when gripping a wide variety of sensitive workpieces. They are easy to control, lighter due to their design, and the risk of contamination is reduced by the absence of additional drives and the closed pneumatic circuit. More information available at www.schmalz.com. | Schmalz es el especialista líder a nivel mundial en tecnología de vacío para la automatización industrial y ergonomía, ofreciendo soluciones innovadoras que optimizan los procesos de empaque, manipulación, final de línea y logística interna. La tecnología de vacío de Schmalz permite la manipulación segura y precisa de una amplia variedad de productos y empaques, incluyendo cajas de cartón, bandejas, frascos, bolsas, blísteres, films, envases primarios y secundarios, así como empaques flexibles y superficies complejas. | Schmalz is the global leader in vacuum industrial automation and ergonomic material handling. Our 10,000+ components span suction cups, vacuum generators, complete robotic gripping systems, and Handling Systems with vacuum lifters, servo hoists, and workstation cranes. We’re expanding solutions for packaging, food, and pharma through new technologies and acquisitions including Binar Handling, PalVac (formerly Palamatic), and mGrip. PalVac (formerly Palamatic), a Schmalz company, designs hygienic lifting and powder-handling systems for damage-free handling—covering plastic/paper sacks, multi-piece picks, and barrels up to 200 liters. The PalVac Sprint Hygienic lifters use FDA-compliant materials and clean easily with standard sanitizing agents. For direct food handling, our mGrip finger grippers provide adaptable, gentle gripping across a wide range of sensitive products. Compared with mechanical grippers, they’re lighter, simple to control, and reduce contamination risk via a closed pneumatic circuit. More at www.schmalz.com | Schmalz is the global market leader in vacuum industrial automation and ergonomic material handling solutions. The wide range of products in the Vacuum Automation unit includes individual components such as suction cups and vacuum generators, as well as complete robotic gripping systems and clamping solutions for holding workpieces, for example in CNC machining centers. The Handling Systems unit offers innovative handling solutions with vacuum lifters, servo hoists and workstation crane systems for industrial material handling applications. The intelligent energy saving solutions make production and logistics processes more flexible, productive and efficient, while also preparing them for the increasing trend toward digitalization. For more information, visit our website at www.schmalz.com. | Schmalz offers the most complete line of ergonomic handling solutions for the wood industry. Our vacuum gripping and vacuum clamping systems meet the unique challenges of the wood working industry such as irregular stacking patterns, varying work piece dimensions, undefined loading position, fast cycle times, and tough environmental conditions due to dust, shavings and sharp edges. | At MODEX, Schmalz will showcase material handling solutions designed to improve ergonomics, efficiency, and throughput across supply chain and warehouse operations. Visitors will see a live truck and container unloading application using the Destuff-it system. Packages move from the container onto a conveyor where operators use the new two-trigger JumboFlex vacuum tube lifter to unload cartons quickly and safely. Schmalz will also feature the Mobile Order Picker, a flexible lifting and palletizing solution that mounts to the front of a fork truck. Used with either the JumboFlex or JumboErgo depending on load weight, the system enables operators to handle cartons throughout the warehouse while supporting palletizing and order fulfillment tasks. For roll handling applications, Schmalz will demonstrate a Binar Handling QLA servo hoist equipped with a custom tool designed to lift and manipulate coils of packaging material. Automation will also be featured, including a palletizing system with a FANUC CRX cobot using Schmalz PXT modular tooling and GCPi mobile electrical vacuum generator. A second palletizing setup mounted on a mobile AMR platform will demonstrate flexible robotic palletizing in dynamic warehouse environments. Schmalz will also display a miniature version of Cellumation’s intelligent sorting conveyor system. Integrate it with an SPZ layer gripper, and create a fully automated palletizing and depalletizing of full product layers. These palletizing solutions can be custom engineered to handle boxes, bags, slip sheets, and other packaging formats. Schmalz also will have on display offerings from our broad portfolio of vacuum components, gripping systems, and ergonomic lifting devices supporting every stage of packaging and supply chain operations—from primary packaging and case packing to end-of-line palletizing and logistics handling. | Schmalz is the global market leader in vacuum industrial automation and ergonomic material handling solutions. With more than 10,000 components, the Vacuum Automation unit includes suction cups and vacuum generators, as well as complete robotic gripping systems and clamping solutions for holding workpieces, for example, in CNC machining centers. The Handling Systems unit offers innovative handling solutions with vacuum lifters, servo hoists and workstation crane systems for industrial material handling applications. The Intelligent Factory solutions make production and logistics processes more flexible, productive and efficient, while also preparing them for the increasing trend toward digitalization. Schmalz now offers more packaging, food and pharma, ergonomic and robotic solutions, thanks to our investment in new technologies and the acquisition of products from Binar Handling, PalVac (formerly Palamatic), PalPharma and mGrip. For more information, visit our website at WWW.SCHMALZ.COM. | Schmalz is the global market leader in vacuum automation and ergonomic material handling solutions, helping packaging companies improve safety, efficiency, and throughput. With more than 10,000 components, our Vacuum Automation portfolio includes suction cups, vacuum generators, and complete robotic gripping systems that enable reliable picking, packing, and palletizing—even with complex or delicate packaging materials.Our Handling Systems unit offers innovative lifting solutions such as vacuum tube lifters, servo hoists, and workstation crane systems that improve ergonomics in environments handling bags, boxes, buckets, or shrink-wrapped goods.Through our Intelligent Factory solutions, we help packaging operations streamline logistics, boost productivity, and prepare for the digital future. Schmalz now delivers expanded capabilities for packaging, food, and pharma through our investments in new technologies and the acquisitions of Binar Handling servo hoists, PalVac (formerly Palamatic) hygienic lifters, and mGrip flexible grippers.For more information, visit www.schmalz.com. | Schmalz is a global market leader in vacuum automation and ergonomic handling solutions. Schmalz products are used worldwide in applications in the food/pharma, logistics, glass, metal, automotive, packaging, and wood industry sects. The wide range of products in the Vacuum Automation unit includes individual components such as suction cups and vacuum generators, as well as complete gripping systems and clamping solutions for holding workpieces. Our Handling Systems unit offers innovative handling solutions with vacuum lifters and crane systems for industrial applications. With comprehensive consulting, a focus on innovation and first-class quality, Schmalz offers its customers long-lasting benefits. Schmalz’s intelligent solutions make production and logistics processes more flexible and efficient, while also preparing them for the increasing trend toward digitalization. With its own locations and its sales partners, Schmalz is represented in more than 80 countries and in all important markets. The family-owned company has over 1,800 employees at its headquarters in Glatten (in the Black Forest region of Germany) and its 20 international subsidiaries. Schmalz’ US headquarters in Raleigh, N.C., has been in operation since 1993 and employs over 125 people.
Renold USA
A pioneer of the power transmission chain industry since 1864, Renold manufactures chains of the highest specification for all major industries. Their products include roller chains, leaf chains, attachment chains, Jeffrey engineered chains, and solution chains such as Syno, Sovereign, Synergy, Hydro-Service, Xtra, and stainless steel for demanding applications. Renold continually invests in designs and processes to deliver innovative products that maximize value.
McNeil Industries
MAXAM® Bearings solve the toughest bearing application problems because they are engineered to perform under harsh operating conditions that typically cause conventional bearings to fail including shock loads, aggressive debris, extreme temperatures, water and wash-down. MAXAM Bearings are been proven to perform 4 to 10 times longer than conventional bearings. MAXAM products are in use at food and beverage processing facilities worldwide to provide significant increases in uptime and reduced maintenance. www.maxambearings.com www.mcneilindustries.com
KOALD Design / BLUEBELTS
KOALD provides expertly designed, custom machines and systems for food processing and packaging facilities, with a commitment to superior quality fabrication. By understanding the specific processes of your facility, we deliver thoughtful, innovative solutions that streamline operations and drive lasting success. Every project we take on is powered by a team with deep knowledge of food industry standards, sanitation requirements, and process optimization. Our specialty areas include ingredient and raw food handling, portioning, primary and secondary packaging automation, custom machine design and fabrication, and end-to-end line integration. Each solution is precisely engineered for food safety, regulatory compliance, and reliability. To learn more, visit our booth or visit www.koalddesign.com.