Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturing in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa spans foundries, fabrication, HVAC, cryogenic equipment, and precision machining. Bernie's Equipment Company works with industry leaders—Trane (Ingersoll Rand), Chart Industries, DuraTech, Torrance Casting, ORC Industries—to deliver material handling solutions that handle heavy loads, optimize vertical space, and integrate with production workflows. Our mezzanines, conveyors, lift tables, die handlers, and overhead cranes are built for the demands of industrial manufacturing.
Equipment Categories
Heavy-Duty Conveyors
Roller, belt, and chain conveyors for heavy loads, castings, and production line integration.
View ProductMezzanines
Structural mezzanines for office space, storage, or production expansion without new construction.
View ProductOverhead Cranes
Bridge and jib cranes for lifting dies, molds, and heavy components in foundries and fabrication.
View ProductAutomated Storage
Pallet rack, cantilever, and flow rack for raw materials and finished goods.
View ProductLift Tables
Scissor and column lifts for ergonomic die handling, loading, and assembly.
View ProductDie Handlers
Specialized attachments and forklifts for die and mold handling in stamping and casting.
View ProductDock Equipment
Levelers, doors, and shelters for receiving and shipping heavy loads.
View ProductSafety Equipment
Guardrails, gates, and fall protection for mezzanines and elevated work areas.
View ProductFeatured Products
Bushman Heavy-Duty Mezzanine
Structural steel mezzanine with customizable deck options for storage, office, or production.
Learn MoreSouthworth Ergonomic Lift Table
Scissor lift table for die handling, assembly, and load positioning with precision height control.
Learn MoreHytrol Powered Roller Conveyor
Heavy-duty conveyor for palletized and unit load handling in production and distribution.
Learn MoreInterlake Cantilever Rack
Cantilever storage for long products, bar stock, and fabricated materials.
Learn MoreBenefits
- ✓Space optimization with mezzanines and vertical storage
- ✓Ergonomic solutions that reduce worker injury and fatigue
- ✓Integration support for lean and automated production
- ✓Heavy-duty equipment built for industrial environments
- ✓Local service and parts for minimal downtime
- ✓Custom solutions for unique manufacturing workflows
Case Study
Adding 12,000 sq ft of Storage Without New Construction
Regional metal fabrication company (Rochester, MN)
Challenge
The company needed to double storage capacity for raw materials and WIP but had no room to expand the building. Floor space was at a premium, and forklift traffic was congested.
Solution
Bernie's designed and installed a two-level Bushman mezzanine with pallet rack, conveyor integration to the production floor, and a new vertical reciprocating conveyor (VRC) for material flow. We also reconfigured dock staging with flow rack.
Result
12,000 sq ft of new storage and staging space, 40% reduction in forklift travel time, and payback in 22 months. The facility now supports 24/7 production without space constraints.
Compliance & Standards
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for industrial machinery, fall protection, and material handling.
ANSI/ASME
American National Standards Institute and American Society of Mechanical Engineers standards for cranes, lifts, and material handling equipment.
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