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Welcome to our news hub, where innovation meets sustainability in industrial automation. Here, you’ll find the latest developments in automated material handling solutions, cutting-edge engineering breakthroughs, and manufacturing excellence shaping the industry’s future.
Our commitment to environmental stewardship drives many of our latest innovations. Explore our recent articles about green manufacturing initiatives, energy-efficient solutions, and how we’re helping our partners in the steel industry reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining peak performance.


Discover how our automated material handling systems revolutionize warehouse operations, improve safety, and increase productivity. Learn about our latest engineering achievements that set new industrial automation standards. From sustainable manufacturing practices to specialized solutions for the steel industry, our news section keeps you updated on the technologies and trends that matter most.


Browse our featured articles below to see how Almac Industrial Systems is leading the way in sustainable industrial automation and helping businesses build a more efficient, environmentally conscious future.

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Top 5 Green Trends in Canadian Manufacturing

Implementing a sustainability program for your company is a great way to plan a greener future for your business but it can also be overwhelming. With so many different options from new energy-saving products and updated green technology, it can

Solar Panel Installation at Almac

Green Initiatives at Almac

As of April 1st, Almac has been generating solar power via over 675 solar panels installed on the roof of its manufacturing plant. After months of construction over the harsh winter Almac was happy to see the spring and summer

Almac team helps rebuild facility in Malaysia

Almac team helps rebuild facility in Malaysia

On December 1, 2014, Almac sent a five-person team to the Malaysian town of Rawang Selango, located close to Kuala Lampur. Nordion, which manufactures sterilization irradiators, had a devastating fire in early 2014, and are in the process of rebuilding

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Infographic: Extreme Temperatures

Almac published a white paper that outlines examples of challenges and considerations for designing a materials handling solution for a wide range of applications. Whether extreme weight or extreme temperature, mass market or niche industry, Almac shares its 45 years of experience

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Profitability Extreme Materials Handling Projects

Free White Paper – Managing the Profitability of Extreme Materials Handling Projects Just released! An educational whitepaper about managing the profitability of extreme materials handling projects. Learn how to handle a variety of challenges and complexities based on Almac Industrial

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Welcome to the new Almac.com

Almac celebtrates 45 years in business! Almac Industrial Systems is excited to unveil its new website and logo. The company is celebrating 45 years in the material handling business, updating its digital presence with an exciting new website that will share  educational

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How many Pumpkin Spice Lattes make an 80,000 lb coil of steel

Infographic: How many Pumpkin Spice Lattes make an 80,000 lb coil of steel? At Almac, we have built systems to handle bundles of coiled steel that weigh 80,000 lbs (or 80,000 Pumpkin Spice Lattes). This infographic shows the equivalent of