In the course of several recent plant tours—some made in conjunction with attending TRSA events—we’ve seen numerous examples of innovative technologies that struck us as different—as well as practical and within the reach of most companies to consider for implementation. We know there’s an array of options out there and that each companies’ needs are unique. That said, the five innovations highlighted below struck us as noteworthy as companies begin to implement plant upgrades in 2020.

THE ‘GONDOLA’

Following up on a visit to the new Emerald Textiles plant in Livingston, CA, we learned about the new “Gondola” system ...