By Kate Nadeau, Marketing Manager CAD360 – Custom Conveyor Models in Minutes CAD360 is an all-in-one online conveyor modeling platform; providing 2D and 3D models and images within minutes. Registration is simple and free; and once registered you can access over 30 different conveyor platforms; in addition to a dozen pre-configured conveyor system layouts. CAD360…

mk North America, Inc. has announced the availability of its new “Conveyor Product Finder”. This online tool www.mknorthamerica.com/product_finder makes it easy for users to refine mk’s conveyor offering based on application requirements. Users can then view a side-by-side comparison of the mk conveyors that fit their specific criteria. This tool will provide the users of mk’s…

mk North America, Inc. has promoted Scott Blais, Jr. to a sales leadership position within the company, effective September 19, 2022. Scott Blais, Jr. assumes the sales and business development manager role vacated by Eugene Shaw. Blais will report to Andreas Haussmann, president, and will lead all North American inside and outside sales activities. “Scott…

By Kate Nadeau, mk North America, Inc. When you think of a conveyor you may think of a simple device, maybe with a belt or a set of rollers or both, designed to move product from one point to another. Or maybe you think of the check out counter at the grocery store. Or perhaps…

Leading conveyor system designer and manufacturer mk North America now offers an all-new version of its online conveyor modeling tool, CAD360! with enhanced design tools and better access to equipment models. The tool makes it faster and easier than ever to design and share custom conveyor systems from the manufacturer. The CAD360! conveyor configurator allows […]

Each year, the first Friday in October is dedicated as “Manufacturing Day,” to recognize the significant strides modern manufacturing has made in advancing the economy and providing job security. Bloomfield, Conn.-based mk North America, is celebrating the day by hosting an appreciation event for its employees and is announcing building expansion to support recent growth.…

Leading conveyor system designer and manufacturer, mk North America has introduced two new conveyor models to its VersaFlex flat top chain conveyor system. Both the A17 and A29 add length and width capabilities – so larger products or those requiring extra support, can easily make their way through the conveyor line. All while maintaining the […]

Pallet-handling conveyors optimize manufacturing, assembly, and testing processes by conveying product on workpiece pallets. The workpiece pallet provides consistent and stable conveying — regardless of the product’s current shape and future evolution down the line. By Kate Nadeau • mk North America Pallet-handling conveyor systems are reliable, durable, and highly intelligent systems that integrate and […]

mk North America, Inc. is excited to announce the appointment of Eugene (Gene) Shaw as Sales and Business Development Manager, North America. Gene has over 25 years of sales management and business development experience in the material handling and packaging industries. “We believe that Gene’s well rounded and deep background in various automation industries will provide…

Conveyors and their subsystems such as in-line weigh stations and complementary inspection systems are seeing increased use. Many of these are run by motors that are more efficient than ever. The latest designs also include new forms of wiring and connectivity that satisfy the latest standards. Motor-driven roller or MDR conveying systems remain crucial in […]

Conveyors are at the heart of an array of exciting changes in material handling — from the vast installations of automated warehousing to humbler stations only recently automated. Each conveyor installation has unique design requirements: Food and beverage conveyors might need to survive washdown settings; conveyors in airspace and defense operations may need to be […]

Leading conveyor system designer and manufacturer mk North America has announced the official release of a new online conveyor modeling tool — CAD360! — that makes it faster and easier than ever to design and share custom designed conveyor systems. The latest release (which replaces QuickDesigner) adds industry-leading speed to the modeling process. Users can […]