Modular Plastic Conveyor Belting on Rise in Distribution Industry

Intralox Shares New Technologies at Tompkins’ Emerging Technology Center

Raleigh, NC, and Harahan, LA, October 25, 2007 -- Tompkins Associates’ Emerging Technology Center (ETC) in Orlando, FL, is home to an innovative Intralox product that is changing the concept of conveyor belts in the distribution industry.

“The ETC has seen the advantages of the Intralox modular plastic conveyor belts,” says Frank Morrell, ETC Manager. “It’s a simple, reliable technology that can’t be found anywhere else in the industry.”

Intralox, the inventor and world’s largest manufacturer of modular plastic conveyor belts, has developed unique technologies that can save users time, space, and money. Their Angled Roller (TM) belt (ARB), which is quick and simple to install, has proven to significantly lower costs, increase safety, and optimize productivity in the manufacturing industry. These reliable, proven solutions are now transitioning to focus on the distribution industry, and the ETC is a risk-free means for potential users to see a demonstration of the products.

“In the world of technology, where innovation is the standard, the ETC is a vehicle for continuously demonstrating innovative material handling and systems technologies. We are pleased that our Angled Roller belt technology is showcased alongside so many other innovative technologies,” says Tré Lapeyre, Intralox Product Manager for the Material Handling Division.

The ETC focuses on integration and testing, technology evaluation, employee training, and emerging product demonstrations. In an unbiased environment, the facility offers the opportunity for companies to evaluate fully-operational material handling and system technology solutions without loss of time or financial investment.

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About Intralox
Intralox is a global manufacturer specializing in modular plastic conveyor belts that enable companies worldwide to increase conveyor productivity, decrease production costs, and minimize downtime in their plants. For more information about the Series 400 Angled Roller (TM) belt and other products, visit www.intralox.com.