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Wolter, Inc. Acquires Crane & Hoist Service Company in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH – Valley Industrial Crane is a crane and hoist service provider, located in Dayton, Ohio, founded by Vic Slemker in 2002. Whether a one-ton monorail or a forty-ton steel warehouse crane system, Valley Industrial helps customers with a variety of resources including 24-hour service, maintenance, inspections, and turnkey installation. Wolter, Inc. is pleased to announce its acquisition of Valley Industrial Crane, marking Wolter’s 13th acquisition in the last 10 years, as well as the company’s 17th location. For Wolter, this acquisition adds a new layer of crane and hoist support and expertise to its existing Crane & Hoist business group, located in Louisville, Kentucky (formerly Bohnert Equipment […]
Wolter Receives Industry Award for 11th Consecutive Year
News Release March 11th, 2022 BROOKFIELD, WI – Wolter, Inc. has been awarded the prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award for its accomplishments in 2021. For the eleventh consecutive year, Wolter, Inc. has earned the MVP Award from the industry’s trade association, MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association). Award recipients must satisfy a rigorous set of criteria with less than 10% of the association’s membership earning the award. As a 2022 MVP, Wolter, Inc. has successfully demonstrated a commitment to business excellence, professionalism and good stewardship. To qualify for the annual MVP Award companies are required to provide evidence of their commitment to their partners in business including their […]
4 Types of Packaging Line Automation for Your Warehouse
Do you see your employees folding cartons, taping the bottom, loading the product, taping the top and placing the carton on a pallet? If so, it’s likely the current process is slow. Folding cartons is a repetitive motion injury nightmare, as well as corrugate cuts. Tape guns are lost or out of tape, causing another ergonomic disaster. The consistency of taping is lacking, leading to cartons opening during shipment causing lost or damaged products. Manual palletizing is also inconsistent and requires bending, stooping, reaching, twisting causing more injuries. Manual packing can also present many quality issues that increase your operating costs and slow the overall productivity. Fortunately, there are semi-automated […]
WOLTER ACQUIRES INDIANA-BASED COMPANY TO FURTHER EXPAND OFFERINGS AMIDST COMPANY REBRAND
Wolter, Inc., formerly Wolter Group LLC, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Advantage Materials Handling Group, with locations in South Bend and Goshen, Indiana. This marks Wolter’s 12th acquisition in over 10 years, as well as becoming the company’s 16th location. Brookfield, WI – Advantage Materials Handling Group, founded in 1968, is a full-service forklift and material handling dealership providing equipment sales and service, parts and rentals, dock equipment, storage solutions and more throughout Northern Indiana. Within the Advantage Materials Handling Group, there are three brands; Balint / Ryder Handling Equipment, BT Battery & Charger Systems and BT Equipment Services & Parts. All of which will now operate […]
The Wolter Group of Companies To Unite Under the Wolter Brand
To better reflect the collective offerings of its member companies and brands, Wolter Group, LLC announced it is rebranding the company and its eight sub-brands as Wolter, an industrial solutions provider focused on accelerating productivity for its customers. Sub-brands Wisconsin Lift Truck, Illinois Material Handling, Ellis Systems, Wolter Power Systems, Kensar Equipment Company, Bohnert Equipment Company, A D Lift Truck and Fleet Services will all operate under the Wolter name. “We’ve come a long way since our CEO and founder, Otto J. Wolter started Wisconsin Lift Truck in a two-car garage in 1962,” says Jerry Weidmann, president, Wolter. “By constantly assessing our customers’ needs and assembling resources to support them, […]
4 Benefits of a Wet Disc Braking System
Having forklifts equipped with wet disc brakes keeps coming up more and more in the material handling industry. So, what does this mean? It means a better braking system. Purchasing a forklift with oil-cooled or west disc brakes is a logical choice if you are looking to save time and money. With only periodic oil changes, the completely sealed brake system requires zero maintenance or adjustments. Learn the benefits of Doosan’s wet disc braking system: Sealed System The Doosan ODB system is completely enclosed and sealed from outside contaminants protecting the inner workings of the brake system. Heat Resistant Extreme heat and high humidity will not affect the […]
Pallet Rack Made for Refrigerated & Cold Storage Warehouses
Refrigerated warehousing and cold storage are essential to the food supply chain industry. The demands of the cold and frozen food market are growing daily, leading to a higher need for refrigerated warehouses and increased storage space. More so, businesses are seeking high-density storage systems that take into account the timeliness required by perishables food items. What many cold storage warehouses need is design flexibility and a pallet rack system that can easily expand as demand increases. Additionally, freezer and cooler storage pallet rack withstand some of the most severe forklift abuse in warehouse material handling. This can be attributed to a number of factors including limited space, slick surfaces, […]
Wolter Group LLC, USA signs on to be a dealer for FlexQube
The Wolter Group LLC, based in Wisconsin, USA has come to an agreement with FlexQube to be a dealer of the FlexQube product range. The Wolter Group is a family-owned group of companies located through the USA Mid-West with over 500 employees throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Upper Michigan, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Michael Gore from FlexQube comments “Wolter Group is one of the premier material handling dealers throughout the USA and having them sign on as a dealer of FlexQube products is a significant step in increasing our footprint in the US market.” About FlexQube FlexQube offers a unique and patented concept that is used to design and […]
Kensar Equipment Company Now Offering Forklift & Aerial Lift Training Classes in Indianapolis
Kensar Equipment Company, a member of Wolter Group LLC, now offers OSHA certified forklift and aerial lift training classes in Indianapolis. This addition is backed by the Wolter Group’s extensive training program, running throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, St. Louis, and now Indiana and Ohio. The training courses offered include operator training, train-the-trainer, onsite safety audits, and virtual reality forklift training simulators available for rental or purchase. In the fall of 2020, Kensar relocated to a larger facility to accommodate operational growth, its expansive fleet of used equipment, and a dedicated space for forklift and aerial lift training classes in Indianapolis. “This is an exciting next step for Kensar,” explains Ken […]
Wisconsin Lift Truck Awarded Tenth Consecutive MHEDA MVP Status for 2021
Wisconsin Lift Truck, a member of Wolter Group LLC, is honored to have received MHEDA’s (Material Handling Equipment Association) highly regarded MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award for 2021. As of today, this is the tenth consecutive year the company has been named for MVP Status by one of the industry’s most prestigious trade associations. Award recipients must satisfy a rigorous set of criteria with less than 10% of the association’s membership earning the award. To become a 2021 MVP, Wisconsin Lift Truck had successfully demonstrated a commitment to business excellence, professionalism, and good stewardship. For members to qualify for the annual MVP award, they must provide evidence of their […]
