July 19, 2017

Material Handling Equipment

* Indicates primary type Manufacturer:
A company that makes stock products, which may be sold directly to customers and/or through distributors.

Custom Manufacturer:
A company that makes custom components or finished products according to a customer's specifications.

Finishing Service:
A company that performs a custom process to a component or product manufactured elsewhere. Examples include polishing, anodizing and plating.

Service:
A company that provides a service such as rental, repair, security, training, cleaning, etc.

Manufacturers' Rep:
A sales company that is contracted by a manufacturer to sell their products.

Remanufacturer
Remanufacturers rebuild products to OEM specifications by using a combination of used, repaired and new parts.

Distributor:
A company that sells products manufactured by a 3rd party.

Turnkey Systems Integrator:
A company that offers design, selection, sourcing and installation of equipment/machinery (manufactured by themselves or a 3rd party) for a custom solution conveyor, robotic, factory automation or other system.

Trade Association:
An organization, also known as an industry trade group, founded by businesses that operate in a specific industry that collaborates between its member companies.