Streamlining Operations with UMD’s Loading Dock Systems

The loading dock is one of the most critical points in the process when it comes to warehouse and distribution efficiency. Every extra minute spent loading or unloading can ripple through the supply chain, creating delays and adding costs. That’s why UMD Automated Systems designs loading dock soluti ...

2025-08-27T18:05:31+00:00August 27th, 2025|Customized Systems|Comments Off on Streamlining Operations with UMD’s Loading Dock Systems

Reducing Employee Fatigue in Manufacturing with People Movers

In manufacturing environments, maintaining a healthy, engaged workforce is just as important as efficiency and productivity. One of the most pressing challenges faced by manufacturing facilities is employee fatigue, which can lead to decreased performance, higher error rates, and increased risk of i ...

2024-11-26T15:44:06+00:00November 26th, 2024|Customized Systems|Comments Off on Reducing Employee Fatigue in Manufacturing with People Movers

Discover UMD’s Custom Conveyor Solutions

Sorting and moving product efficiently is vital in the manufacturing industry. UMD Automated Systems can help you achieve this goal with the right material handling system. Our modular systems make set-up time more efficient and cost effective. They can also be integrated into almost any system. To ...

2022-07-18T13:58:41+00:00July 18th, 2022|Customized Systems|Comments Off on Discover UMD’s Custom Conveyor Solutions

4 Avoidable Mistakes in Warehouse Design

Warehouses are a crucial part of the supply chain, helping goods get from their manufacturer to their final destination. Laying out a warehouse for optimal efficiency is a science unto itself with many factors that must be considered. Employee health and safety, proper workflow, and accommodations f ...

2022-06-27T15:06:16+00:00June 27th, 2022|Customized Systems|Comments Off on 4 Avoidable Mistakes in Warehouse Design

Save Time and Effort with Automated Palletizing

Automation has revolutionized e-commerce and fulfillment, but palletizing orders remains one of the most labor-intensive tasks on the warehouse floor. For operations seeking to maximize throughput, automated palletizing offers a solution for an otherwise tedious and time-consuming human task. Automa ...

2021-12-14T15:30:41+00:00December 14th, 2021|Customized Systems|Comments Off on Save Time and Effort with Automated Palletizing

Understanding Bulk Material Handling

From conveyor belts and screw conveyors to stackers and bucket elevators, bulk handling systems come into play in a variety of industries. To put it simply, bulk handling systems are utilized in any field in which a large quantity of dry material needs moved from one place to another. From the sugar ...

2021-08-23T18:16:32+00:00May 13th, 2021|Customized Systems|Comments Off on Understanding Bulk Material Handling

Conveyor System Safety

UMD’s conveyor systems can be purpose-built for virtually any materials handling application imaginable. Whatever their use, workers who come in close contact with conveyor systems should take care to maintain the proper safety practices demanded by these specialized pieces of equipment. Use the fol ...

2021-08-23T18:17:32+00:00April 28th, 2021|Conveyors, Customized Systems|Comments Off on Conveyor System Safety

Warehouse Systems

UMD specializes in complete warehouse system design, creating solutions for whatever your specifications may be. Our proven modular design approach coupled with our standard conveyor components saves upfront engineering costs, reduces scrap and helps keep future upgrade costs low. With years of desi ...

2022-02-28T19:51:41+00:00January 18th, 2021|Customized Systems, Made in the USA|Comments Off on Warehouse Systems

Benefits of Loading and Unloading Systems

Our loading (or unloading) systems help move trailers away from the dock faster, saving you time and money. The few minutes spent on prepping equipment for loading and unloading may seem insignificant, but you could be losing hours in your process. Our automated loading systems cut the time between ...

2020-12-21T12:34:42+00:00December 21st, 2020|Customized Systems, Made in the USA, Modular Equipment, Specialized Systems|Comments Off on Benefits of Loading and Unloading Systems

Structural Steel

Our customers have unique needs. We take pride in being able to help with more than sorters and movers. We also offer complete structural systems including mezzanines, platforms, stairs, catwalks, and handrails. Structural steel is used in construction or building projects. Constructed with fabricat ...

2020-09-14T15:17:18+00:00September 14th, 2020|Customized Systems, Made in the USA, Manufacturing|Comments Off on Structural Steel