Paragon Technologies
Ermanco Unit Wins Fresh Direct Contract
- Automated
Materials Handling & Fulfillment System for 280,000
Sq. Ft. Facility
EASTON, PA - May 12, 2001 - Paragon
Technologies, Inc. [AMEX:PTG], a leader in fully automated
and integrated materials handling and conveyor systems,
announced today that its Ermanco subsidiary has been awarded
a contract to provide an automated materials handling and
order fulfillment conveyor system to Fresh Direct's 280,000
square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing plant and distribution
facility, located in Long Island City, New York.
Fresh Direct furnishes grocery products and
prepared foods to customers in the New York City area based
on orders received electronically.
Ermanco, in conjunction with Fresh Direct's
personnel, is working closely to implement this automated
system. Jack Dixon, Vice President, Facility Logistics of
Fresh Direct, stated that they have put together an aggressive
schedule to get this facility up and running as soon as
possible.
About Paragon Technologies
Paragon Technologies is a leader in integrating materials handling systems and
creating automated solutions for material flow applications. Ermanco's branded
conveyor technologies and material handling solutions address the needs of the
distribution, assembly, and manufacturing marketplace. SI Systems' branded technologies
and material handling solutions address unit assembly handling and order fulfillment
applications. Paragon Technologies' Quality Management System at its Easton,
Pennsylvania location is certified to the ISO 9001 standard. The scope of the
Quality Management System governs the design, manufacture, assembly, installation,
and servicing of automated materials handling and distribution systems. One
of the top materials handling systems suppliers worldwide, Paragon's leading
clients include the United States Postal Service, General Motors, IBM, BMG,
Daimler Chrysler, Johnson & Johnson, Ford, Peterbilt, Harley-Davidson, Walgreens,
and Clark Equipment.
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