Distribution center gets a fresh look with Blue Giant aftermarket support

Blue Giant’s Aftermarket Parts Team recently acquired an order for seven custom-built replacement decks for a major FED-Ex distribution center. The order was secured with the assistance of Industrial Tool and Material Handling Inc. and its CEO, Julie Whitesell. 

This single transaction has elevated Industrial Tool and Material Handling Inc. to the status of highest performing dealer in Blue Giant Aftermarket parts sales.

“This parts order is our largest to date, and represents our customer’s continued confidence in the quality of Blue Giant-manufactured products,” says Tony Pacheco, Director of Quality and Aftermarket Support.

Blue Giant Launches Electric Version of Award‐Winning Vehicle Restraint

The StrongArm™HVR303 electric vehicle restraint secures trailers to the loading dock via an electromechanical rotating hook. It combines advanced engineering, superior hold, and intelligent touch controls to make loading dock operations safer than ever before.

With a restraining force of 32,000 lbs (14,500 kgs), the HVR303 prevents forklift damage, worker injury, and other dangers associated with unscheduled truck departure. The rugged hook‐style restraint arm services a wide variety of trailers, including those with bent or damaged ICC bars. A spring‐based compensation float ensures compatibility with air‐ride suspension systems and a constant‐force restraining grip prevents accidental separation due to cross‐docking bounce and vibration. The sliding nose extension enables the restraint carriage to automatically position itself in accordance with each incoming truck’s design, without damaging either the restraint or the ICC bar.

The low‐profile design allows the HVR303 to comply with standards set in accordance with the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) guidelines.

Designed to comply with ANSI MH30.3, the StrongArm™HVR303 is an environmentally sustainable

alternative to oil‐powered hydraulics. It can be interlocked with Blue Giant air‐powered dock levelers to build a ‘green’ loading dock solution, allowing builders and developers to qualify for government incentives as well as project the image of an environmentally responsible business.

The HVR303 is controlled by the Blue Genius™Gold Series II Touch Control Panel, which includes an LCD menu screen and a flat‐surface buttons and keypad with unique touch sensors. Interior and exterior LED lights keep drivers and warehouse personnel advised of safety conditions.

"This simply designed, versatile restraint gives our customers greater flexibility in matching a restraint to their particular requirements," says Mike Poeltl, Marketing Manager at Blue Giant. "They can enjoy the strength and dependability of a StrongArm™vehicle restraint without limiting themselves to one model alone."

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Find Loading Dock Equipment on your mobile device

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New West Coast Parts Stocking Location for the Loading Dock Industry

Blue Giant Opens New Stocking Location in Los Angeles

Brampton, ON, Canada (January 2012) – Blue Giant Equipment Corporation is pleased to announce the opening of a new dock equipment and parts stocking location near Los Angeles, CA.

"Increased demand in the western U.S. made us decide to open a location that would give customers quicker and easier access to our dock products," says Jeff Miller, Blue Giant’s Vice-President of Sales and Marketing.

The 22,000 square foot facility, which is located at 12930 Sunnyside Plaza in Santa Fe Springs, will provide Blue Giant’s growing customer base in this territory with fast and cost-effective product delivery.

"Our distribution centers allow us to meet customer needs with lower freight costs, tighter turnaround times, and better service overall," confirms Tony Pacheco, Director of Quality and Aftermarket Support. "This Los Angeles location represents our continuing effort to advance our logistics and keep our service performance levels high."

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Blue Giant Does a Sweet Job in Indonesia

PT. Bumitangerang Mesindotama manufactures and sells cocoa products. In May 2011 Blue Giant licensee PT MHE-Demag Indonesia supplied the company’s West Java warehouse with twelve hydraulic dock levelers.

Also known as PT Cocoa, the company emphasizes quality control at every stage of the production and shipping process. All loading bays have shutter doors installed to maintain internal temperatures and keep contaminants out. To minimize exposure to external elements, management required high-performance dock levelers capable of supporting rapid product transfer between the loading bays and truck / trailer beds.

 

PT MHE-Demag has reported that the customer is pleased with the equipment purchase. Once again Blue Giant has provided a busy production facility with its ideal loading dock solution.

For more information on Blue Giant Equipment visit www.bluegiant.com

Blue Giant product contributes to winning LEED design projects at ENR Best Projects 2011

On December 6th, 2011, Blue Giant, along with other contributing manufacturers and builders were celebrated at the 7th ENR Best Projects awards ceremony.
The Testa foods building , the first of its kind to be given a LEED Platinum accreditation, was built in Chicago, Illinois in 2011 and included several Blue Giant Vertical Storing Dock levelers in order to control internal climate, thus contributing to the building's overall energy savings and thermal comfort.
The Franklin County Courthouse also won at the ENR Best Projects 2011 awards ceremony on Tuesday and also included Blue Giant product, helping it achieve a Gold certified LEED rating.

To sum up, if you're looking to become LEED accredited , include the Blue Giant brand of Loading Dock Equipment into your next design.

Blue Giant rolling out the wheeled dock product videos

Blue Giant is becoming more and more embedded in the wheeled aspect of the warehousing industry. Enjoying enormous success with new loading dock product designs over the past three years, the wheeled line is experiencing a similar transformation, seeing more AC powered trucks hitting the floors and a new partnership with Big Lift in Canada, going under the name Big Joe by Blue Giant.
To view these new electric pallet trucks, stacker's and counter-balance lift trucks, visit the Blue Giant Youtube channel and watch the wheeled products in action before making your decision on which would best suit your application.



For more see the Youtube channel for all the Blue Giant and Big Joe by Blue Giant wheeled offering in application.

Face to Face with Blue Giant in Niagara Falls

Brampton, ON, Canada (September 2011) – Blue Giant’s inaugural Face to Face conference, which took place from September 18-21 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, drew attendees from all over North America as well as Mexico, Europe, South America, and Asia.

“Blue Giant has strong visions for the future, and we wanted to share them with our dealers and licensees,” says Jeff Miller, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing. “We’ve also recently launched a completely air-powered dock safety package and electric vehicle restraint. This conference was an opportunity to educate distributors about newly developed product and give them a glimpse of the future.”

Face to Face was held at the prestigious Hilton Hotel and Suites. President and CEO Bill Kostenko commenced the four-day event with a presentation about Blue Giant’s history, recent achievements, and vision for the future. The keynote speaker was Brian Parsley, who guides business leaders and corporations to increase sales, solidify customer loyalty, and build profits.

The conference agenda included new product demonstrations and educational seminars dedicated to newly developed sales tools, web-based marketing strategies, and ‘green’ initiatives such as air-powered and electric dock equipment. Golf outings, boat rides, and wine tours provided opportunities for distributors and dealers to interact with Blue Giant management and each other.

 “The feedback we’ve received for Face to Face has been overwhelmingly positive,” adds Mike Poeltl, Blue Giant’s Marketing Manager. “The large number of attendees and the variety of presentations on the agenda are proof positive of Blue Giant’s status as a leading dock solutions provider.”

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Blue Giant holds Face to Face convention with Partners and Licensees

In Niagara Falls, Canada, Blue Giant will be holding an event to educate and entertain their top distributors, licensees and partners.

Three nights and two days of exciting morning sessions, featuring round table discussions and key note speakers such as Brian parsley, listed in Business Journal's Top 40 executives under 40, will lead into afternoons of golf and wine tours.

"It's an exciting time for Blue Giant, and we want to share that message with our partners." Comments Mike Poeltl, Blue Giant's marketing manager.

The event will be held at one of Niagara's top hotels, and with trips on the Maid of the Mist planned amongst other local activities, Blue Giant's top dealers, licensees and partners will walk away with a sense of pride.

E 30 Electric Pallet Truck by Blue Giant

The 3,000lb capacity E30 electric pallet truck combines economy with productivity. A low-cost, high-performance alternative to hand pallet trucks, the E30 is DC-powered and built to accommodate the freight-handling needs of the busiest warehouses.

For more information on this AC plug in electric stacker visit this link