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09/04/2019

Common Belt Conveyor Problems & How to Avoid Them

In most distribution centers and manufacturing facilities, the conveyors are the heart of the operation. Just like a human heart, a conveyor must be inspected and kept in good shape if it is going to run for its full life expectancy. Therefore, warehouse personnel must be aware of what to look out for in order

07/30/2019

5 Ways Automated Guided Vehicles Improve Production

AGVs or Automated Guided Vehicles are driverless vehicles that improve manufacturing flexibility and production flow. AGVs have been around for more than six decades and are becoming more widespread with their vast improvement of navigation technologies. Today, AGVs range in complexity and can greatly simplify tasks that previously needed human workers at a greater cost. […]

06/25/2019

When to Consider Utilizing an Enclosed Track Overhead Conveyor System

Enclosed track conveyor made its appearance in the mid-1940s and has since come a long way in the capabilities that it offers. With the ability to utilize overhead space, achieve a tighter turn radius and reduce noise, the enclosed track conveyor is a fit to solve a variety of material handling challenges. Here are a […]

06/07/2019

C&D Welcomes Megan Voth to the Team

Conveyors & Drives, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Megan Voth to the Condrives tribe as the newest Customer Care Associate. Her duties consist of addressing customer inquiries including questions, tracking information, quotes on products, etc. Megan graduated from Southern Polytech State in 2015 with a textile Technology degree and a minor in […]

06/04/2019

C&D Welcomes Anthony Browning back onto the Team

Conveyors & Drives, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Anthony Browning back onto their team since May of 2019 as eCommerce Coordinator. In this role, Anthony will correspond with our online customers through live chat, provide pre and post-sale assistance, and direct our e-store product offering. Anthony received his education from Georgia State […]

05/31/2019

Warehouse Automation: Why it’s the Future

What is it? Whether you work in material handling, order fulfillment or supply chain industries, there is no doubt that you’re aware of the drastically evolving technological advances that are changing the way that warehouses operate. Warehouse automation is the application of specialized equipment to perform repetitive processes which previously required labor. Every warehouse has […]

05/21/2019

Chart of increasing productivity and efficiency

Our Guide to Increasing Efficiency & Productivity

Enhancing productivity is essential to boosting profits and maintaining competitiveness. Increasing efficiency on the manufacturing floor starts with analyzing facility layout, employees and processes. With that said, this article highlights five ways to reduce downtime and increase output. Improve Operations Evaluate your production line. Is your labor cost at what it should be or is […]

05/14/2019

C&D Brings Anthony Goodman Aboard

Conveyors & Drives, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Anthony Goodman to the team. Anthony is a website designer turned marketer, passionate about targeted messaging and advertising to create new business. As our Digital Marketing Strategist, he is responsible for implementing inbound marketing strategies that help increase brand awareness, generate leads, and acquire […]