Aloi News
Latest Customer Installations
1. Packaging Line
Aloi just completed a major packaging line for an upstate beer manufacturer. This project consisted of 4 separate case conveyance lines coming from different parts of the facility all converging to 3 palletizers. All 3 palletizers discharge to a common pallet conveyor which leads to a Wulftec 175 stretch wrapper with 5 zones of accumulation. This new system significantly increased the efficiencies which allowed for greater throughput at the plant.
2. Tandom Wulftec Stretch Wrappers
- Productivity
- Loss time injuries
- Damaged loads during shipment
- Film savings
A major upstate grocer has recently installed 5 tandom Wulftec stretch wrappers. these new units have made a significant improvement in areas such as:
3. New Distribution Center
A major food distributor entrusted Aloi to recently turnkey their new refrigerated warehouse which included more than 10,000 pallet locations.
4. Specialized Lifting Equipment
Eastman Theatre: The recent renovation project for the Eastman Theatre included one very specialized and delicate lifting project. The priceless chandileer that is the centerpiece of the theatre required a new lift that would raise and lower it for both cleaning and service. Aloi was selected for this very publicized project where there was absolutely no room for error. For more details of this project and the 2010 grand opening, refer to the Rochester Business Journal article from October 2, 2009.
5. Double Girder Crane and Gorbel Workstation Crane Project
Valve Actuator Manufacturer: Aloi has supported this Rochester based company for many years and was recently chosen to install multiple cranes and workstations at their new Houston, TX based manufacturing facility. Though there were many alternate suppliers based in Houston to choose from, Aloi was chosen because of their expertise and committed service. Project scope: Two 7.5 ton double girder top running cranes, four Gorbel workstation cranes, and three jib cranes.
6. Ergonomic Manipulating Equipment
A Rochester based supplier to the auto industry chose Aloi to design and build specialized ergonomic manipulators that would help streamline manufacturing and eliminate loss time injuries. In total, four different manipulators were designed capable of handling products ranging from 50 to 450 pounds. Each of these manipulators were required to safely maneuver the parts in the x, y, and z planes while also allowing the part to be rotated during operation.
Training/Events
Great reviews from the over 200 customers that attended the 2010 Aloi open house! This year we increased the number of vendors from 14 to 19 which allowed customers to see more of our capabilities. Contact us for more information.
2010 Aloi Open House Customer Invitation
New Hires
1. Matt Fairbrother recently joined the Aloi sales team. Matt brings a wealth of knowledge in various material handling disciplines ranging from: cranes and hoists, conveyors, ergonomics, packaging lines, power transmission equipment, and general material handling products. Matt previously worked at HM Cross for 15 years.
2. Wayne Martin recently joined the Aloi team. Wayne will be responsible for the shipping and receiving department.
Other
- New Sales Office
- Aloi is a division of Global Material Handling, which includes sister companies Lambert Material Handling and RAESCO, Inc.
Aloi recently added a North Carolina sales office. Located in High Point, this office is responsible for covering the North Carolina region with emphasis in Raleigh and High Point, North Carolina.
