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Where to Eat During ProMat 2023

If you're headed to ProMat 2023, you'll want to fuel up with some of the city's best eats. From mouth-watering pizzas and hot dogs to Asian cuisine and modern gourmet restaurants, McCormick Place – South offers a smorgasbord of culinary delights to satisfy every craving. To help you navigate Chicago's food scene like a pro, we've curated a list of top-rated dining spots based on personal ...

ProMat 2023: 5 Essential Steps for a Successful Trade Show Experience

ProMat is North America’s largest expo for the material handling and logistics industry. This year's event, scheduled for March 20-23, 2023, is an excellent opportunity to network, learn about the latest products and trends, find suppliers, and make meaningful connections that can help build your career and company. With more than 1,000 providers and 150+ education sessions, it is impossible to ...

An Overview of AGM Batteries

AGM batteries are a type of rechargeable battery that can be used for electric vehicles, boats, ATVs, motorcycles, and they’re often used in off-grid power systems.

Crown Battery Wins 3rd Consecutive Most Valuable Supplier Award

We’re pleased to announce that Crown Battery was named 2023 Most Valuable Supplier by the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA), making this the third consecutive year we have received this award. This prestigious award is granted those organizations that have exhibited exemplary commitment to their dealer network, employees and community, and is presented to less than ten ...

How to Select Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) Batteries in 2023

AGM batteries were invented for the aerospace industry – and they’ve reached new technological heights since then.

National Battery Day 2023: Strategies for Sustainability and Profit

Batteries are essential for our everyday lives – they power everything from our cellphones and laptops to grocery store distribution centers, our kids’ school busses, solar-powered homes, and hospitals’ emergency generators.

Spotting Failing Equipment in Off-Grid Energy Storage Systems

A Tale of Two Off-Grid Homes: Two homes have identical batteries, identical solar and wind systems, identical appliances and usage patterns, and the same owner: you.

Advantages of Onsite Energy Storage and Decentralized Production

If you had a time machine and set it to the year 1800 – hear us out – you might be surprised to find renewables and energy storage everywhere, from our ancestors’ homes to their workplaces.

Peak Shaving: Lower Energy Costs with an Efficient System

Many electric utilities are charging higher rates when there’s more demand (“peak pricing”). For instance, you may pay more for energy from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm — exactly when you’re using energy-intensive air conditioning or industrial/commercial machines. Your goal is to pay the lowest possible price for electricity. In this article, you’ll discover how peak shaving can help, including: 1. How to ...

How to Compare Battery Types

Not all batteries are created equal, but even in high-quality lead acid deep cycle batteries, different types are better suited to different applications, budgets, and maintenance capabilities. So what is the difference between flooded, AGM, and gel batteries, and which one should you use for your needs?