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February | 2020

Greetings! As we move further into the new year here are some topics of interest that may help your business grow. We hope you enjoy this month's newsletter.

Thriving & Growing in 2020: What Manufacturers Can Do

During the first two quarters of 2019, the manufacturing sector as a whole saw notable growth; however,  according to J.P. Morgan’s Global Manufacturing PMI Report , the global manufacturing sector declined in September, but began to stabilize soon after. What was the cause of this dip? With the understanding that every industry is unique,  Deloitte points to muted job growth and tariff fluctuations as key factors . While it is true that fewer employees were hired in 2019 than in 2018, it’s important to remember that more manpower isn’t always a necessity in every industry; on the contrary, to thrive, it’s better to fo cus on acquiring and retaining talent who can help improve efficiency and output. To off-set the fluctuating costs of supply chain models, manufacturers should look to lean manufacturing, automation, and most importantly, the needs and wants of their customers.

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ALL NEW BROCHURE: ALUMINUM FRAMING & FACTORY EQUIPMENT

This new brochure from mk North America offers a brief overview of the various pieces of factory equipment that can be constructed out of mk's t-slot aluminum framing.

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Product Spotlight

VersaMove Plus Conveyors VersaMove Plus is a pallet-handling conveyor system designed to carry pallets weighing up to 250 lbs. each. Pallets for these conveyors are generally between 400 x 400 mm to 1,040 x 1,040 mm. VersaMove Plus conveyors come in timing belt and accumulating roller chain models - which means they are capable for indexing or accumulation. The VersaMove Plus line also features a full array of modules -- pallet stops and positioning devices, elevating and lowering mechanisms, and rotating modules to name a few. LEARN MORE HERE

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