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Barnett Manufacturing Awarded Patent for Power Deck

HOLLAND, Michigan (February 22, 2013)- Dave Barnett, Vice President of Engineering for Barnett Manufacturing, announces today the issuance of patent no. 8,371,434 from The United States Patent and Trademark Office for its innovative cargo positioning system The Power Deck. The Power Deck is a cargo and pallet positioning system designed for delivery vehicles such as cargo vans. The Power Deck reduces the time spent loading and unloading pallets and heavy cargo by eliminating the need for a pallet pullers and chains. The pallets are placed directly onto an electric pallet mover mounted inside the vehicle, and the pallets can then be automatically repositioned with the push of a button. The Power Deck has raised safety standards for many organizations in their warehouse and distribution operations.

“This is the culmination of a lot of hard work,” said Luke Beelen, Sales Manager of Barnett Manufacturing. “Customer feedback is always at the forefront of our new product development. Driver and loading dock safety is always a top priority. This patent rewards to our entire organization for the last few years of engineering and production efforts.”

The dealer and sales representation network continues to grow across North America. Being awarded a patent will inevitably bolster the growth of that network in the coming months. Power Deck users operate in diverse markets across North America. Customers range from machine, stamping, and print shops to freight expediters.

The Power Deck is manufactured by Barnett Manufacturing Co. of Holland, Michigan. Barnett Manufacturing designs and manufactures industrial and material handling solutions.

You can get more information and see the Power Deck in action at:  www.thepowerdeck.com.