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New VLM Animation

Monday, December 21st, 2009

We have just completed a new animation demonstrating the operation of a VLM (Vertical Lift Module).  This animation shows how a VLM uses trays to store items of different sizes in an upright enclosed space, similar to a vertical carousel.
View the VLM animation on SJF.com

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court entered an order approving bidding procedures for substantially all of the assets of Interlake Material Handling, Inc. and its affiliates. The court also approved the proposed break-up fee and expense reimbursement for the stalking horse bidders for the assets, Mecalux USA, Inc. and Mecalux Mexico S.A. de C.V.,

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The new Chameleon dual control system by SJF Material Handling Inc. in Winsted, MN will provide its users the ability to control multiple carousels with 1 Chameleon controller < more...>

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Winsted, MN - (Dec. 9, 2008) SJF Material Handling of Winsted, Minnesota has announced the introduction of Sure-Pik(TM) Lite Carousel Storage and Retrieval Software. Sure-Pik can be used with any make or model of horizontal or vertical carousel using the original controls or SJF’s Chameleon Carousel Controls.(TM)
Users log in, then use the keyboard or a [...]

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Chameleon Brings New Life to Old Equipment

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Recently, if an industrial carousel manufacturer discontinued supporting its controls package, the equipment dependant on it was doomed as instantly obsolete. Manufacturers controls systems are inherently proprietary.
For years, thousands of warehouse and distribution centers around the world have utilized these vertical and horizontal carousel systems to store and retrieve the products they [...]

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PRESS RELEASE
Winsted, MN – (May 5, 2008) SJF Material Handling of Winsted, Minnesota has announced the introduction of Chameleon Carousel Controls™ for use with any make or model of vertical or horizontal carousel. Chameleon can be adapted to any carousel, says SJF’s President Stafford Sterner, even carousels declared obsolete or no longer supported by [...]

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Starting any new business can be a daunting project, and setting up a new distribution center or warehouse where hundreds of different companies count on your efficiency can be downright overwhelming.
As with any new business, you’re going to be purchasing equipment to outfit your operation and make it as efficient & profitable as possible. Many [...]

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