New Product News from mk

AUTOMATE 2017 RECAP: MK NORTH AMERICA HIGHLIGHTS RECIRCULATING CONVEYOR SYSTEMS

Posted 4/12/2017

mk North America, a leading designer and manufacturer of conveyor and material handling systems, recently attended the 2017 Automate in Chicago, highlighting select recirculating conveyor systems and introducing the new SPU 2040 line of conveyors.

MK NORTH AMERICA ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF TWO NEW MODULAR PLASTIC BELT CONVEYORS

Posted 2/22/2017

Conveyor system manufacturer mk North America is announcing the introduction of two new modular plastic conveyor systems, the KFM-P 2040 incline conveyor and KMF-P 2040 curved conveyor, to their aluminum conveyor offerings, as well as the relaunch of the existing MBF-P 2040 system.

mk North America to Exhibit at Automate 2017

Posted 1/3/2017

mk North America is proud to announce that we will be exhibiting at Automate 2017 from April 03 through April 06 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

With well over 325 exhibitors and nearly 20,000 attendees expected, Automate is the largest solutions-based automation showcase in North America. Automate features the latest technologies from major robotics, vision, motion control and system integrator companies from around the world!

The Automate show is free for attendees and is also co-located with the ProMat show.

mk will be featuring a variety of conveyors including our VersaMove over-under pallet-handling system as well as a variety of our aluminum conveyors solutions. mk will also be releasing a new conveyor product offering at Automate - stay tuned here for sneak-peeks.

Visit mk North America at booth #863 at the Automate 2017 Show!

mk North America Now a RIA Member

Posted 11/29/2016

mk North America, Inc. is pleased announce that we are now a member of the Robotic Industries Association (RIA). The mission of RIA is:

The Robotic Industries Association (RIA) drives innovation, growth, and safety in manufacturing and service industries through education, promotion, and advancement of robotics, related automation technologies, and companies delivering integrated solutions.

RIA was founded in 1974 and is the only North American trade group organization specifically designed to serve the robotics industry. Members of RIA fit into several categories: robot manufacturers, users, system integrators, component suppliers, research groups, and consulting firms.

mk has become a member of RIA in the component supplier class. mk provides a number of different products in the robotics industry – to robotic suppliers, integrators and end-users. These products include mk VersaMove pallet-handling conveyors for a variety of material handling, assembly and testing purposes. mk’s belt conveyors and plastic modular conveyors are well suited for interfacing with robotic end of arm tooling for product placement and removal. CleanMove sanitary stainless steel conveyors are ideal for food, beverage and pharmaceutical applications.

mk North America is excited about this step in their growth and looks forward to a being a member of RIA for years to come.

Announcing the GUF-P 2000 CA: Belt Conveyor with Internal Drive Drum Motor

Posted 11/11/2016

Internal drive drum conveyor with blue flat belt.

mk North America, Inc. is pleased to announce a new low-profile drive assembly for the GUF-P 2000 belt conveyor. This new drive assembly features an internal drive drum motor, which creates a low overall frame height. This internal drive drum motor conveyor is called the GUF-P 2000 CA. To learn more please read on.