For over a decade, Ergo Robotic Solutions has been a Hudson Falls, New York maker of equipment for glass-handling crews. Now part of Vaclift Solutions LLC, the company builds machines that help trained operators place heavy glazing more safely and efficiently, and offers them for sale or rental.
GorbelFounded in Western New York in 1977, Gorbel manufactures material-handling and workplace-safety equipment, from overhead cranes and intelligent lifting devices to fall-protection systems and warehouse conveyors. The company has grown from a small local operation into a manufacturer with more than 800 employees and facilities in New York, Alabama, Arizona, and Canada. Gorbel is especially known for its G-Force lifting technology and Destuff-it container-unloading systems, which extend its industrial expertise into ergonomic handling and warehouse work.FISHERS, NY
Construction RoboticsConstruction Robotics is a Victor, New York company known for designing jobsite-ready machines that take the physical strain out of construction work. Its MULE equipment is built to work alongside crews, helping them handle heavy materials more safely while extending careers and opening construction work to a broader workforce.VICTOR, NY
UniMove Vacuum LiftersUniMove, LLC is the original U.S. manufacturer of ergonomic vacuum tube lifters, building stainless-steel systems and custom attachments for repetitive material handling. Its patented automatic balance control and high-airflow designs are made to handle everything from porous bags to heavy panels, while a dealer network supports installation, training, and service. Based in Pennsylvania, UniMove also maintains parts and documentation support for equipment dating back to 1989.PALMERTON, PA
Handling Concepts, IncFor more than 30 years, Handling Concepts, Inc. has been an Akron-based problem-solving partner for industrial workplaces. Founded in 1994, the company develops custom material-handling solutions for manufacturers and other facilities, with a particular focus on safer, more ergonomic work. Its team manages projects from design through installation, primarily serving Ohio and neighboring states while traveling nationally for larger installations.NEW FRANKLIN, OH