Pictured above: Owners Monty and Edward Friebel present new storage retrieval system. ***Scroll down to our gallery to see a video of our storage retrieval system in action. SHELBY, Ohio – Cooper Enterprises, Inc. has installed a Dakota Automation storage retrieval system in its main warehouse to increase material handling efficiency. The company is an early adopter of this system in the United States woodworking industry. The purpose of the storage retrieval system is to optimize storage capacity and make it easier for expeditors to sort and distribute material, including sheets of particleboard and MDF. The system sorts and stacks 3,200 square feet of raw and laminated boards. Two pick heads constantly move the material and can handle up to 5-by-12-foot sheets. Once material is placed into the system via one of the 11 input/output bays, a computer program dictates which sheets are to be sorted, based on production requirements. Different types of boards can be stacked in one bunk before being delivered to saws, laminating lines or CNC equipment. “The storage retrieval system smooths the flow of material throughout the plant,” said Edward Friebel, co-owner and executive vice president of Cooper Enterprises. “Expeditors will not have to leave their forklifts to break units apart. With this system, we are better utilizing our storage capacity.” Before the storage retrieval system was installed, three rows of shelving units held material in that space. The large cage of material that now feeds the storage retrieval system removes the need for aisles and shelves or racks. Bunks of material can be packed closely together with roughly four inches of space between bunks. Material handling systems are common in Europe and are starting to gain popularity in the United States. Improved material handling efficiency not only benefits the company’s operations, but it can also impact customers. Efficient material handling can lead to fewer damages and faster processes. In the future, Cooper Enterprises plans to connect its CNC machines to the storage retrieval system for material to directly feed into the machines. Related links: Warehousing and fulfillment Plant tour video gallery Play Cooper Enterprises, Inc. is a contract fabricator of wood and laminated components and complete assemblies. The panel processor serves many industries across the United States, including store fixture, commercial casework, office furniture, recreational product and industrial component markets.

SHELBY, Ohio – Cooper Enterprises, Inc. will exhibit at booth #5826 at the AWFS® Fair at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The show runs July 17-20, 2019. The show schedule is as follows: Wednesday    July 17, 2019    9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday        July 18, 2019    9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday             July 19, 2019    9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday        July 20, 2019    9 a.m. – 2 p.m. More information about the show can be found at http://awfsfair.org/ Want to go to Vegas? Use code COO139 at registration to receive a free exhibit hall pass! Register here: http://awfsfair.org/registration/ Visit Cooper Enterprises at booth #5826 to learn how we can be your outsourcing solution for panel processing. We hope to see you in Vegas! Cooper Enterprises, Inc. is a contract fabricator of wood and laminated components and complete assemblies. The panel processor serves many industries across the United States, including store fixture, commercial casework, office furniture, recreational product and industrial component markets.

SHELBY, Ohio — Cooper Enterprises, Inc., a contract manufacturer of wood and laminated components, has announced the launch of a new brand identity. The brand includes an updated logo, tagline and website that reflect the company’s commitment to continuous improvement. The new logo features a “miter-folded” icon in the shape of an arrow. Miter-folding is one of Cooper Enterprises’ key offerings. “The arrow in our logo symbolizes that we value continuous improvement. We strive to provide the best technology and solutions for our customers to help them compete in their ever-changing industries,” said Rachel Brumenschenkel, marketing specialist. “Your Outsourcing Solution” was chosen as the tagline. “As a panel processor, our customers are typically architectural millwork companies, store fixture manufacturers and casework companies. Customers outsource their manufacturing to Cooper Enterprises to increase their capacity, expand sales and benefit from our extensive technology,” explained Bob Carcione, director of business development. The revamped website makes it simple for visitors to learn about Cooper Enterprises’ services, products, history and customer benefits. In addition to having a user-friendly design, one of the company’s goals with the new website is to have more relevant information that potential customers are requesting. Brumenschenkel commented, “Since Cooper Enterprises is an outsourcing option for many different industries, it was important that we are clear about our offerings and how we can help our customers grow their business.” To see the new website and learn more about the Cooper Enterprises’ new look, please visit www.cooperenterprises.com Cooper Enterprises, Inc. is a contract manufacturer of wood and laminated components and complete assemblies. Since 1965, Cooper Enterprises has been the outsourcing solution for the store fixture, commercial casework, office furniture, recreational product and industrial component markets. The company operates in 200,000 square feet in Shelby, Ohio, with over 100 employees dedicated to producing high-quality products to meet their customers’ needs. With Cooper Enterprises, customers expand their capacity and capabilities through the company’s CNC machining, edge-banding, laminating and assembly services.

SHELBY, Ohio — Cooper Enterprises, Inc. has been listed in the FDMC 300 for 2018. According to the Woodworking Network, “The FDMC 300 is a group of the 300 largest cabinet, furniture, millwork, store fixture, office/contract and component producers in North America.” Cooper Enterprises was ranked 261. More information about the FDMC 300 can be found by clicking here. Cooper Enterprises, Inc. is a contract fabricator of wood and laminated components and complete assemblies. The panel processor serves many industries across the United States, including store fixture, commercial casework, office furniture, recreational product and industrial component markets.