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American Bulk Containers Will Be Exhibiting Newly Engineered Returnable Rack Systems


FRANKFORT, KY (October 1, 2006) – AWP Industries, Inc. will be showcasing new designs for returnable rack systems at ProMat 2007. The Engineers of American Bulk Containers (ABC), one of three business units that encompass AWP Industries, Inc., have developed the Automotive Crossmember Rack and the Automotive Siderail Rack.
Automotive Crossmember Rack. Click here for a larger image.
The Automotive Crossmember Rack was developed to accommodate six different, but similar, parts. A team of Engineers worked together to create a rack design that would maximize space, while meeting logistical trucking requirements. They did so using data and technology to create 3D CAD designs. The part specifications were gathered and a design to overlay the six different parts with one another was developed.
 


Automotive Siderail Rack. Click here for a larger image.
Much like the Automotive Crossmember Rack, the Automotive Siderail Rack was also created in 3D CAD design. ABC provided the customer with a virtual prototype that was both effective and cost conscience. Testing was executed on the virtual prototype, including testing the operation of the restraining gate and trying different latching methods for the best possible performance. By utilizing a virtual prototype, cost savings were achieved. This method
provided a means to experiment with different concepts, before even the first piece of metal was ever cut.

 

AWP Industries, Inc. has the ability to design, virtually develop and produce a variety of returnable rack configurations. American Bulk Containers and American Wire Products will be showcasing these and other products at ProMat 2007 in Chicago. Come see us at booth number 1061.


About AWP Industries, Inc.

AWP Industries, Inc. is a multifunctional, metal-fabricating company with three very diverse business groups.  The American Wire Products and American Bulk Container Divisions have allowed AWP to become one of the nation’s largest suppliers of material handling storage products.  American Fabrication & Forming provides quality automotive and non-automotive metal stamping and roll forming to an elite customer base.

AWP is a member of the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) and the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA).  To learn more about AWP visit www.awpind.com

 

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