Georgia Pacific expanded operations at its Palatka manufacturing and distribution facility in northern Florida to accommodate substantial growth.

The expansion increased logistical problems in moving finished product from the upper-level manufacturing area to the lower-level shipping area.

Georgia Pacific developed a concept and contacted PFlow Industries for assistance in implementing the material handling solution.

A PFlow M Series Mechanical Lift with in-feed and discharge conveyors was introduced as the solution.

The lift has a 3,000-lb. capacity and a 7’ x 6’ carriage to handle double-stacked boxes of product.

Once the loads are placed on the upper-level conveyor, they are moved onto the lift, transported down to the lower level and out. The loads then make a 90° turn and go through a shrink-wrapping machine.

This system doubles the capacity to move product from the manufacturing level.