With the stroke of 11 samurai swords, the board of directors of ESKAY Corp. cut the ribbon in front of ESKAY's new 75,000-sq.-ft. headquarters October 1. The grand opening, attended by representatives from Utah state government and its congressional delegation, along with more than 400 ESKAY associates, their families, customers, and vendors, was held on the 11th anniversary of the company's founding. Inside the new building, tours focused on the demonstration and training center. Featuring a variety of advanced material handling technologies, the demo and training center shows how quickly, quietly, and effectively ESKAY systems move material through the factory, distribution center or cleanroom.
In September, modular plastic belt manufacturer Intralox plans to open its first Brazilian assembly facility in Indaiatuba, Sao Paulo. By providing local access to Intralox belt products, Intralox Brasil Ltda. will eliminate import delays and greatly reduce delivery lead times for Brazilian customers.