Did you know that the right materials handling can make a huge impact on your bottom line? Using the wrong assembly line methods has a negative effect on efficiency, lead times, worker morale, safety and even the quantity and quality of projects your facility can produce ..read more

A large area of development for Valley Box has been specialty material handling & tooling fixtures. These products are used in the manufacturing industry and assembly line processes for a wide variety of industries. President, Bob Eschwege, explained ..read more

It’s official, reducing or eliminating waste has become the #1 priority in every major industry from aerospace to water. These industries and others have adopted a range of systems designed to fight waste. Many manufacturers are leading the pack by practicing lean manufacturing, which means they do more with less by employing lean thinking. Find out how you can incorporate lean thinking into your processes! Lean manufacturing was developed by Toyota executive Taiichi Ohno during post-Second World War reconstruction period in Japan, and popularized by James P. Womack and Daniel T. Jones in th ..read more

To grow a successful business and keep it that way, America’s manufacturing firms must constantly make improvements to operations. This is especially true when it comes to assembly lines. If it doesn’t operate at its best, an insufficient manufacturing line could lead to costly problems such as decreased production, substandard parts protection, increased worker accidents, and wasted floor space. Fortunately for today’s manufacturing firms, there are ways to improve even the poorest assembly lines—and it all starts with choosing the right material handling & tooling equipment ..read more

Customization is in high demand today more than ever before. This is true in every industry from Aeronautics and Aerospace to Waste Management. Customers are increasingly opting for products and services customized to their specific needs for a number of reasons such as financial, environmental, marketing, and to help support their mission and bottom line. This is particularly true in manufacturing, where material handling & tooling equipment has to suit the task seamlessly in order to ensure maximum production rates, greater worker safety, and enhanced customer service ..read more

Let face it, the hardest part about attending a trade show, may be getting permission in the first place! This year your company may be buckling down on marketing expenses and trade show exhibitions may very well be on the chopping block. CMOs, CEOs and Managers are going to look at past successes in order to gauge the effectiveness of attending trade shows. Follow this guide and you should be able to put together a compelling argument to exhibit at Pack Expo ..read more

Metal is one of the most recycled materials in the world. Therefore it is available in recycled forms for many applications. Scrap metal can come from just about anything from both the business industry and residential use ..read more

OSHA estimates that employers pay almost $1 billion per week for direct workers' compensation costs. These high costs often make companies take a hard look at the costs of workplace accidents which OSHA points out include direct and indirect costs, here are some examples ..read more

Aerospace, aircraft and aeronautics manufacturers deal with many unique packaging challenges. Based off of our own customers stories we've compiled a list of 8 new ideas for aerospace packaging that you might not have thought of.  ..read more

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