Webberville, MI - January 27, 2015 - Applegate Insulation, an established manufacturer of cellulose and cotton insulations, is pleased to announce the appointment of Danny Ford as Production Manager of Applegate's Non-Woven Division, which produces various OEM insulation and other cotton products under the Cotton Armor label, in Eastanollee, GA. Ford has been with Applegate for more than 4 years. Prior to his promotion, he was the production supervisor of the non-woven MastaSorb sorbent line. In his new role, Ford will be responsible for the production of all non-woven cotton products. This promotion completes a series of moves to better position the Cotton Armor division for growth. As part of this reorganization, Marvin Johnson was made Head of Product Development. Prior to his arrival at Applegate, Ford spent 20 years as a Distribution Manager, Purchasing Manager, Import Specialist and Director of Logistics. He has been a featured speaker at the North American Warehousing and Distribution Expo and Convention (NAWDEC) and is a two-time recipient of the Ed Switzer Sales Excellence Award while at Gilbert and Bennett Manufacturing.

A new dampening mechanism for the 115RC Linear Track System slows and controls the motion of components at the end of travel. Santa Fe Springs, CA⎯ Introducing a new option for the versatile 115RC Linear Motion Track System—the 115RC Easy-Close is an easy to install add-on device to help slow and control component movement at the end of travel. This option is designed for lighter loads and has been tested to 250,000 cycles. In addition to dampening the action on either end of the track’s travel distance, the device has a 3 lb. pull force, which provides enough resistance to hold components in place at either end point. The maximum load that can be dampened is 44 lbs., though installers are recommended to test applications for best results. For more information about this new optional soft-close mechanism, please visit: http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/bit.ly/115RC-EC. The 115RC Linear Motion Track System is comprised of corrosion resistant, lightweight aluminum tracks and re-circulating ball carriages. The tracks can be side, flat, or vertically mounted and ball bearing carriages are inserted into the tracks to provide movement, guidance, or positioning for items such as screens, panels, or lightweight shelving units in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The customizable system comes in two standard track lengths—47” and 94”—that may be cut down for smaller spans or butted together to produce greater lengths, virtually without limit. For more information about the 115RC Linear Track System, visit: http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/bit.ly/115RCsystem.

Model AL4190 is a unique movement solution that tilts drawers downward when opened. This provides easy access to items stored at shoulder level and above. Santa Fe Springs, CA⎯ Accuride introduces Model AL4190, a Tilt Track System that provides access to drawers or trays installed at shoulder level and above. The system uses wheels and rollers to extend the drawer and an aluminum channel guides the back of the drawer upward as it slides out of the case, tilting the drawer downward for easy viewing and access to contents. Model AL4190 carries drawers up to 40" wide and loads up to 140 pounds. The system is comprised of lightweight and corrosion-resistant aluminum tracks, roller wheel assemblies, and track rollers. Tracks are available in lengths of 24" and 40". The system is easy to fit and fully adjustable with the drawer in place. The installer can alter the angle of the tilt, which varies based on the angle of the track, attachment location of the track roller, and positioning of bumper stops. This product may be used with Accuride's CBHand-2 Locking handle kit, which is a double handle with a centrally located push-button mechanism that locks drawers in a closed position. Model AL4190 is a good solution for drawers and trays used for supply and equipment storage in retail fixtures, commercial kitchens and restaurants, medical facilities, and garages. For more information, visit: http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/bit.ly/AL4190.