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With ProMat 2015 taking place this month, more than 800 exhibitors from across the supply chain are demonstrating the latest technological innovations to help improve your business.
Visitors to Chicago's McCormick Place South can take in the 300,000 square foot show floor and engage with a diverse number of businesses from industry, commerce, and government. Taking place at event will once again be the largest expo for manufacturing and supply chain professionals in North America.
This year's event includes an Educational Conference with show-floor seminars and Keynotes. At ProMat 2015, visitors can also network with your peers in more than 100 educational sessions as leading industry experts provide information on the latest manufacturing and supply chain trends, technologies and innovations.
If you are involved in manufacturing, distribution and the supply chain you will benefit from meeting with other professionals, at all levels, in your field on the show floor.
"As a manufacturing, distribution and supply chain professional, ProMat is your must-attend event in 2015. Only at ProMat can you network, learn the latest advances, and see firsthand the innovative products and services of leading solution providers. This event is only available once every two years and is a can't-miss event for all industry professionals, " explains the organizers.
Highlights from across the supply-chain
Columbus McKinnon, exhibiting at this year's event, has recently made its CM Lodestar electric chain hoist available as an "economical" 2-ton, single-reeved unit.
The new Lodestar features 10 millimeter, zinc-plated Star Gre load chain, which is both designed and manufactured in the USA by Columbus McKinnon. Owing to it's single-reeved unit design, the system prevents the lower hook block from capsizing and damaging the hoist.
According to Columbus McKinnon, the Lodestar electric chain hoist requires less maintenance and also allows for easy access to key components for inspection and repairs while two ton units are also available for the entertainment marketplace.
"The Lodestar features a 5-pocket lift wheel for better chain engagement, as well as a clutch located outside of the load path to prevent overload conditions. It also exceeds H4 requirements and is engineered for high duty cycles," the company added.
The manufacturer has also announced that it has developed the CM EZ-Connect Master Link & Chain Shortener, which...