FMH Conveyors Blog

industry-trends

Industry Outlook: E-Commerce Industry

27/12/2021
As a result of the pandemic, the e-commerce industry has boomed at an unprecedented rate. This has led to a reduction in customer visits to brick and mortar, increased demand for shipping solutions, and has forced businesses to change business strategies to navigate this new normal. Changing Consumer Behaviors E-commerce...
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supportpro-tips

SupportPro Tips: BestConnect Troubleshooting Guide

06/12/2021
Our BestConnect rigid modular conveyors allow companies to quickly adapt to changing business requirements by utilizing highly reconfigurable components. Our conveyors require very little maintenance; however, this simple tip will help extend the life of your system. DC Motor Brush Replacement Brushes should be checked quarterly at a minimum, then...
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careers-education

Roles in a Manufacturing Organization

22/11/2021
The process of converting raw materials to a finished product takes numerous people and stretches across multiple departments. In short, our operation must sell conveyors, make them, and make sure they stay operational. Selling the Product Our sales team works directly with customers to determine their needs and understand their...
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company-news

The Story of FMH Conveyors

15/11/2021
Flexible Material Handling, MAXX Material Handling, and Best Conveyors each served smaller, specialized markets before merging to become FMH Conveyors. Flexible Material Handling, MAXX Material Handling, and Best Conveyors Flexible Material Handling specialized in providing flexible conveyor solutions for a variety of applications. To expand their product offering into heavier...
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careers-education

Exploring Career Opportunities in Manufacturing

08/11/2021
In honor of National STEM/STEAM Day, we are highlighting careers in manufacturing! When researching career options, does manufacturing seem like a viable option? Does it seem to offer generous compensation or advancement opportunities? What is manufacturing? Manufacturing refers to the large-scale conversion of raw materials into finished merchandise. As e-commerce...
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company-news

Our Core Values

02/11/2021
At FMH, our core values represent a rock-solid set of shared beliefs and behaviors that unite us and serve as a benchmark for our actions. Learn more about our guiding principles: INTEGRITY We act with absolute integrity and accountability in all we do. We are honest and sincere in our...
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featured-solutions

FMH Featured Solutions: Flexible Powered Conveyors

21/10/2021
Conveyor systems offer a solution for easily transporting materials throughout a facility. These systems come in many options and aid in maximizing production as goods and materials enter, leave, or move throughout a facility. Manufacturing plants often have heavy machinery, mezzanines, and production equipment that need to be maneuvered around....
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channel-partner-success

Channel Partner Success: DLN Integrated Systems, Inc.

18/10/2021
DLN Integrated Systems, Inc. provides a unique offering to their customers in that they are a team of engineers providing efficient and cost-effective solutions. They have found success in several industries including 3PL, grocery, retail, food and beverage, frozen foods, manufacturing, and distribution centers. The company has recently celebrated multiple...
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company-news

FMH Adds Environmental Health and Safety Manager

15/10/2021
Chris Dawson has joined the FMH team as Environmental Health and Safety Manager! “Safety has always been a priority in our workplace,” Rickey Ellis, Director of Manufacturing Operations, explains why the addition of this role is vital. “We have grown year over year since moving to this building in 2017....
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supportpro-tips

SupportPro Tips: Power Supply Board Troubleshooting Tips

05/10/2021
Before working on the unit, it is important to understand an overview of the product. This particular troubleshooting guide applies to powered flexible conveyors equipped with the 15109 control board, in units manufactured before April 2020. This image shows the infeed end, with product flow from left to right. The...
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careers-education

FMH Conveyors Celebrates Manufacturing Day 2021!

01/10/2021
FMH Conveyors is celebrating Manufacturing Day 2021 by highlighting career opportunities in the manufacturing space! We sat down with several team members to gain insight on their FMH story and to better understand their career goals. After visiting with team members across several departments, we found a few common themes:...
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featured-solutions

FMH Featured Solutions: Packaging Applications

23/09/2021
Packaging Industry Overview: Changing consumer behaviors, including smaller households and environmental consciousness, are forcing a shift in the packaging industry. Additionally, supply chain challenges are encouraging product innovation in the industry. To capture a larger market share, brands are getting creative on their packaging solutions to evolve and better serve...
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