UNEX Manufacturing Wins Food Logistics Award

LAKEWOOD, NJ--(Marketwired - Dec 22, 2015) -  UNEX Manufacturing, Inc., the trusted industry leader in providing innovative order picking solutions, announces winning the Food Logistics magazine FL100+ Award for top solutions providers in the food and beverage industry. UNEX was chosen for helping clients improve efficiencies in their warehouses with state-of-the-art order picking and fulfillment systems.

"Increasing labor costs means supply chain managers must focus on increasing productivity and efficiency within their distribution operations to meet customers' demands for high quality products at low prices," said Brian Neuwirth, VP of Sales and Marketing, UNEX Manufacturing. "We are pleased to be honored for this prestigious award, recognized for helping clients improve efficiency in their warehouses by increasing throughput so that orders can be picked, packed and shipped on time to the right location."

"Developments in the software and technology sector are generating new opportunities for growers, food manufacturers, grocery retailers and the many logistics providers that support them," notes Lara L. Sowinski, editor-in-chief at Food Logistics. "Moreover, cloud-based solutions and mobile connectivity are helping create tools that are more flexible, affordable and responsive, making software and technology even more valuable to those in the global food supply chain."

UNEX Span-Track flow racks are innovative carton flow solutions that create the ultimate order picking environment in food and beverage facilities. Flexible configurations fit most applications, providing:

• Reduced carton imprints with 300% more surface area than other roller track options
• Reduced travel time between picks by 80%
• Increased warehouse space utilization by 50%
• Drop-in design fits any pallet rack type
• Multiple capacity options for light to heavy duty cartons and totes

Over 150 companies applied for this year's FL100+, more than any prior year. The FL100+ is designed to serve as a resource guide for the readers of Food Logistics. Companies who earned a spot on the FL100+ list are featured in the November/December 2015 issue of Food Logistics, as well as online at www.foodlogistics.com.

About Food Logistics

Food Logistics is published by AC Business Media Inc., a business-to-business media company that provides targeted content and comprehensive, integrated advertising and promotion opportunities for some of the world's most recognized B2B brands. Its diverse portfolio serves the construction, logistics and supply chain and other industries with print, digital and custom products, Webinars, events and social media.

About UNEX Manufacturing, Inc.

Founded in 1964, UNEX is the trusted industry leader in order picking solutions that maximize space usage, increase pick rates and improve ergonomics. UNEX offers a full range of order picking solutions, including their patented carton flow solution Span-Track, a full line of gravity conveyor products tailored to the order picking process and UNEX Flow Cells for durable, modular and portable storage for the manufacturing floor. Using an extensive distribution channel, the company ensures local support is available for every customer, no matter the location, exceeding customer expectations through continuous improvement, customer service and empowered employees. UNEX is an ISO-certified company committed to quality and bringing value to customers in the wine & spirits distribution, food & beverage, retail and manufacturing industries. For more information, visit: www.unex.com.