Minneapolis, MN Business Professional Elected to Serve on Board of National Trade Association

Mark C. Juelich, Executive Director of Toyota-Lift of Minnesota dba American Warehouse Systems located in Minneapolis, MN has been elected to serve on the board of directors of the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA). Toyota-Lift of Minnesota Inc has been a leader in local material handling solutions since 1978. With the addition of American Warehouse Systems in 2003, Toyota-Lift of Minnesota has earned international recognition as a full service systems integrator.

Juelich, who earned a B.A. from the University of Minnesota, has been involved in the material handling industry since 1996. During his tenure Juelich has been an innovator in the industry, utilizing the internet and other cutting edge marketing strategies to modernize material handling equipment commerce. In November 2003 Juelich and the rest of American Warehouse Systems joined Toyota-Lift of Minnesota Inc. This union was resoundingly beneficial for both parties, resulting in explosive growth and an international reach for the already efficacious Minnesota Corporation.

“I believe the material handling distributor plays an integral and irreplaceable role in world commerce. Our role as supply chain consultants to manufacturing and distribution empowers us to have a substantial impact on the global economy. As such, it is our responsibility as elected members of MHEDA to provide the knowledge base and tools necessary to help our members succeed. Through their success we will see more effective warehouse and distribution systems, lower operating costs and higher profits for industry as a whole.”

The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) is the only national trade association dedicated solely to improving the proficiency of the independent material handling distributor. MHEDA represents over 600 companies in the material handling equipment business. Located in suburban Chicago, the association provides services to companies seeking to improve their business through education, networking, benchmarking and best practices. For more information, visit www.mheda.org.

American Warehouse Systems is a full service material handling systems integrator specializing in US Federal Government storage aid systems, military mobility storage systems and defense distribution centers.

Mezzanine Systems Designed Specifically for Military Applications

American Warehouse Systems designs, manufactures, and sells the number one mezzanine system to the Department of Defense; American Mezzanine Systems. Our mezzanines are designed to withstand the rigors of any military application. We use structural steel I-beams and/or open web bar joists with additional reinforcement for maximum strength. Our columns are constructed from ASTM A500 square tubing to minimize deflection and continue past the mezzanine floor to act as an extremely secure attachment point for our all welded three rail handrail. Our stairways are also all welded one piece construction to avoid any loosening effects commonly seen in bolt together designs. American Mezzanine Systems are also backed by our industry exclusive, hassle free, Lifetime Warranty.

American Warehouse Systems has manufactured thousands of mezzanine systems for the U.S. Federal Government and commercial clients worldwide. We are capable of implementing complete systems including the mezzanine structure, lighting systems, fire suppression, material lifts, conveyor, modular offices, wire enclosures and much more.
American Warehouse Systems is also a GSA Contract Holder supplying almost 10,000 material handling products and services to our U.S. Federal Government Customers. We can implement complete turn-key warehouse systems including all engineering and construction on GSA contract.
Please visit our website for more information on American Mezzanine Systems or American Warehouse Systems.

MN Company Receives a 50% Discount on New Conveyor!

When American Warehouse Systems began the campaign to promote Safety Grant Money available through MN Workplace Safety Council, the acceptance of the program was slow, followed by a rapid series of improvement stories. One such story comes from Central Container Company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The production line at Central Container had issues with scrap materials accumulating on the floor and creating a hazard. In order to remove the hazard Central Container employees had to take extra time to move the materials off the floor to a nearby dumpster.
With the assistance of seasoned sales representative Paul Brandes from American Warehouse Systems, the solution came in the form of powered conveyor designed to continually remove the scraps. Scraps are now moved from the floor via the conveyor, deposited into the dumpster and then recycled. The price tag of this conveyor system was cut in half using the safety grant program. A representative from Central Container Company expressed how easy it was to receive the funds. Central Container Company simply joined the program, completed the necessary paperwork to the MN Workplace Safety Council and submitted a paid invoice ensuring the project was complete.
In tough economic times like today, programs like this allow extreme discounts to companies focused on safety. For more information on how your company can participate in the program email us at info@aw-systems.com or visit us at www.aw-systems.com.

Grant Money for Safety Improvements

This past year American Warehouse Systems has been working closely with MN Workplace Safety Council to promote their Safety Products Grant Program. The program allows companies to apply for FREE money for the purchase, maintenance or education that improves the employee’s safety.
Our local allied sales representative, Paul Brandes worked closely with Brian Knapp, from Capital Safety to apply for the grant and to design new wire decks for their pallet rack system. Wire decking installed properly will prevent loose products from falling off open pallets stored in the system, in turn protecting the employees from falling objects. The $10,000 in matching funds was reimbursed to Capital Safety once the product was received and the proper documents were submitted. Mr. Knapp found the process simple and looks forward to more free money when his company becomes eligible again.
Contact American Warehouse Systems for more information on the program info@aw-systems.com or http://www.aw-systems.com/.