Released on = February 13, 2007, 3:08 pm

Press Release Author = David Noble / Egemin Automation Inc.

Industry = Food & Beverage

Press Release Summary = Instead of continuing the status quo of manually loading
over-the-road trailers in your manufacturing or warehouse operations, check with
Egemin Automation Inc. about the alternative method of trailer loading using
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).

Press Release Body = HOLLAND, MICHIGAN - Instead of continuing the status quo of
manually loading over-the-road trailers in your manufacturing or warehouse
operations, check with Egemin Automation Inc. about the alternative method of
trailer loading using Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs). Egemin cannot only tell you
if you have a case but also how best to implement it.

Automated product movement has been realized within manufacturing and storage phases
but that is where it stops; at least this has been the case in the past. Forklift
drivers were once necessary to retrieve finished products and load them into
out-going trailers. Egemin's new line of Automated Trailer Loading AGVs now
completes the overall factory automation puzzle.

Egemin's automated trailer loading AGVs execute the same tasks as traditional
forklifts by loading common over-the-road trailers without modifications to
trailers, docks, and/or buildings. Multiple load sizes and patterns are realized
with consistent, accurate, and timely delivery requirements. Three AGV
configurations, single-fork, dual-fork, and turret-fork vehicles have been developed
to handle 99 percent of all possible trailer-loading environments. Furthermore,
these same AGVs are capable of moving product between manufacturing operations
within the facility.

Egemin's trailer loading AGVs are directly integrated with the users Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) systems. A steady stream of real-time information is
continuously passed back-and-forth between the AGV and ERP systems, which allow
managers to improve inventory location and shipping operation forecasts.

An additional benefit is the reduction of safety related claims by forklift
operators. The continual stress that is experienced as operators maneuver over dock
plates between the building and trailers has increased Workman's Compensation claims
significantly over the past few decades. The use of automated trailer loading AGVs
eliminates costly back injury claims.

Egemin Automation Inc. has been manufacturing AGVs since 1976. Egemin is a worldwide
organization with operations in 16 countries. Egemin's center for AGV excellence is
located in Holland, Michigan, where it employs all disciplines needed in order to
succeed as an AGV industry leader. All AGV technology including design, software,
and support is developed and owned by Egemin. Over 4000 AGVs have been manufactured
and installed with many being used by Fortune 500 companies.

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Web Site = http://www.egeminusa.com?source

Contact Details = Egemin Automation inc.
11818 James Street
Holland, MI 49424
616-393-0101
David Noble
Marketing Director
dave.noble@egeminusa.com