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W. W. Cannon  started construction yesterday on a 32′ x 12′ two-story pre-engineered Starrco modular building for a heavy industry manufacturer.  Check back this week to see updates on the quick progress of modular buildings.

With temperatures regularly hitting the high 90′s and up to triple didgets, we all have reason to be concerned about heat stress and safety of warehouse personnel. 

Here are a few tips to help prevent heat exhaustion and heat stress:

1. Don’t wear dark, tight-fitting clothes.
2. Don’t eat heavy meals before working in the heat (especially stay away from dairy and heavy beef types of food).
3. Cover as much of your body as possible
4. Keep drinking water and gatorade close by.
5. Don’t drink alcohol or drinks with caffeine.
6. Know and react to symptoms of heat-related health problems such as delerium, mental confusion, convulsions, shaking, vomiting, etc.
7. Water alone cannot replenish necessary salt and mineral depletion. 

Industrial fans, coolers and other industrial air circulation devices are also recommended for non-air conditioned warehouse or distribution areas.  Call us today for a heat assessment of your warehouse or distribution area and ways to keep your personnel safe and free from heat related problems.

The heavy-duty cabinets Rousseau is known for can now be transformed into workstations that are good-looking and ergonomic!  Created by starting with a modular tool box, the workstations have a steel top and a power feed panel (available in 15 or 20 amps) or a finishing panel.  In addition, you also have the option of integrating a computer support for your keyboard and mouse.

Painted and stainless steel options mean you can further customize these integrated storage solutions.  We offer a workstation that fits your needs – call us today at 1-800-442-3061 to discuss your specific needs.

One of the main goals for every company that requires it’s employees to use a lifting device to move materials is decreasing the risk of operator injury thus creating a safer, more productive work environment.  W. W. Cannon, Inc. recommends the Gorbel G-Force™ Intelligent Lifting Device over manual lifting or other similar devices. Other similar devices include air balancer with pendant control, a variable frequency chain hoist, an electric balancer and an air balancer with electric controls. 

A study performed by the Rochester Institute of Technology focused on performance of these devices in the following applications: 

High Cycle Applications 

• Productivity
• Energy expenditure

Precision Placements 

• Productivity
• Energy expenditure
• Potential for product damage

Quick Change in Direction (Inertia Management) 

• Handling force required to reverse direction

Click here to open the printable version of the Case Study wwcgforceergostudy 

The G-Force™ Q-Series Offers Many Other Benefits: 

Call us today for more information or to schedule an appointment to learn more about Gorbel’s G-Force™ Intelligent Lifting Devices. 1-800-442-3061 

W. W. Cannon, Inc. and King Commerical Finance are offering a 0% Down Special on all qualifying transactions for a limited time.

Thinking about expanding or upgrading your storage or materials handling equipment?  Consider a lease option.  Call us today for more information. 1-800-442-3061

Have you ever finished a building expansion project only to realize the time and money you spent on creating more space was not enough?  Next time, consider modular construction which can be expanded, moved or reconfigured at any time. 

 W. W. Cannon, Inc. is the local distributor for Starrco Modular Offices.  Modular construction saves time, because everything is pre-cut, mitered, and completely finished.  Also, many projects can be installed over the weekend eleminating business disruption and down time.

A Starrco Modular Office also carries with it a significant tax advantage over conventional construction.  Since modular offices can be fully dismantled, relocated and reassembled, Starrco products are classified as tangible property with a seven year depreciation life.  This can be compared to a depreciation life of 39 years with conventional construction. Tax Depreciation Advantage with bonus depr 2010

Take a look at the Modular Offices, Clean Rooms and Warehouse Buildings page on our website for more information and give us a call at 1-800-442-3061to learn more about the advantages of Starrco Modular Offices and all of the  space and time saving products we offer.  

 Open the link for a downloadable or printable brochure.  WWC OFFICE BROCHURE

New EPA Regulations state that spray booths/stations used to coat miscellaneous parts, products, or vehicle sub-assemblies must have a full roof, at least three complete walls or side curtains, and ventilate so that air is drawn into the booth.

W. W. Cannon, Inc. is the local distributor for Goff’s Curtain Walls.  Goff’s curtains can provide these walls at nearly 1/3 the cost of a permanent wall!  Call us today for more information or a quote – 1-800-442-3061

Read more below about one of our most successful and beneficial lines for those looking at cranes, hoists and tramrail solutions.

Gorbel’s Cleveland Tramrail Crane Line Offers Solutions for Snowplow Equipment and Agricultural Crop Sprayer Manufacturer

When the time comes to rethink your storage systems, think about the ways you can save space.  Instead of adding on to your square footage, there are other options available to you.  Thanks to the Rousseau drawers in shelving system, you can save a huge portion of your storage space.  In addition, if you have existing shelving, Rousseau modular drawers can be installed in more than 35 brands of shelving on the market.

What To Consider When Organizing Your Storage Space

When the time comes to organize your storage space, it’s important to think about ergonomics.  We recommend placing shelves with more storage space between them at the top of your units for larger items (1), place shelves that are closer together at eye level (2) and use drawers that open 100% for objects that are used often and so that they are easy to find (3).  The lower portion of the shelving units it perfect for storing heavy items (4).  Using a sliding shelf can be very practical for those heavy items at the bottom.