Interpack 2020: Hovmand offers ergonomic advice and Flex tools
Ergonomic packaging material handling using lifters
Munich / Düsseldorf, XX March 2020 +++ Heavy lifting and repeated one-sided movements put employee
health at risk in production, warehouse and logistics. The consequences are excess strain and back pain,
along with the high sickness rates this causes. The Danish company Hovmand presents ergonomic
solutions for safe load handling at Interpack in Düsseldorf (Hall 11, Stand B15). Companies in the
packaging industry can obtain advice at the stand on the subject of ergonomics relating to their own
specific workplace needs.
At the international trade fair for packaging and process engineering, Danish manufacturer Hovmand will be presenting
its mobile battery-powered lifters made of stainless steel or aluminium. These guarantee low-impact work processes
that reduce the strain on the spine, joints and muscles. With the help of an industrial lifter, one person on their own
can grasp, lift, transport, turn and tilt loads of up to 300 kg safely and in compliance with applicable occupational safety
regulations. For example, reels of film can be removed from the pallet, transported to their destination and inserted
directly into the packaging machine. This makes it possible to use of larger reels, thereby reducing downtime on the
packaging machine; because the reels are stacked higher, warehouse capacity can be used more efficiently, too. All this
ensures smooth processes while at the same time reducing the risk of accidents and production downtime costs.
Analyse your own need for action in advance
Although many occupational health and safety measures have been defined in EU Directives, they remain noncompulsory to date. This situation can change very quickly, however. For this reason, Hovmand has developed a webbased “Ergonomics Check”. Companies in manufacturing industries can use this to analyse the day-to-day strain on
their own employees in the run-up to Interpack. The compact self-test can be accessed via the company's website:
within a few minutes, an assessment is carried out whether and to what extent there is a need for action in terms of
ergonomics at the workplace, based on nine questions. At Interpack, experts at the Hovmand stand can provide advice
on the results of the ergonomics check and configure an individual lifting solution if any action is required.
Safe reel handling with different reel sizes
Another topic at Interpack will be Hovmand’s newly developed flexible lifting equipment: Flex Fork and Double Boom,
rotating fork and a crane arm solution. The stand will feature an IMPACT 130 lifter with a Flex Double Boom for
transporting reels of film, which can be raised from the bottom using this piece of lifting equipment. “The special
feature here is the underlying carriage construction – this means that customers themselves can conveniently adjust
the width to suit different reel sizes during use,” explains managing director Søren Hovmand. Normally, handling
different crate widths and reel sizes requires investment in an additional device. The variable adjustment options
provided by the Flex Double Boom eliminate these additional costs.
Hovmand always aims to make its lifting equipment as modular as possible: “In this way we’re able to avoid timeconsuming and cost-intensive customisations and offer a wide range of lifter configurations for occupational health and
safety that are individually tailored to meet the respective requirements. This gives our customers access to serially
produced solutions that are more flexible and cost-effective,” says Søren Hovmand.
Hovmand GmbH
Rupert-Mayer-Str. 44
D-81379 Munich
www.hovmand.com
T: +49 (0) 89 785 76 76 0
E: mail@hovmand.com
In order to select the right lifting solution from over 100,000 configuration options, Hovmand has developed a Virtual
Engineering App. With its integrated environment scan and the latest Apple ARKit™ technology, Hovmand's sales
department can use the app to configure the lifting aid on site at the prospective customer’s premises and display it live
in 3D in the workspace.
The ergonomics check can be accessed via the following link: https://www.hovmand.com/de/ergonomie-check
ABOUT HOVMAND
Hovmand is the world's leading manufacturer of mobile battery-operated lifters made of stainless steel and aluminium,
providing significant support for ergonomic operations in production, warehouse and logistics. The focus here is on
solutions for improved occupational safety. The Danish family company with sales headquarters in Munich has been
developing, producing and selling lifting and transport equipment for more than 45 years. Its mobile and modular lifters
facilitate the day-to-day handling of heavy loads such as crates, drums, reels and kettles. Hovmand supplies companies
in the industrial, pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetics and food production sectors. Søren Hovmand is the owner and
managing director of the company, which was founded in 1972.
For further details, see: www.hovmand.com.
PRESS CONTACT
Natalie Lumma
Carta GmbH
Iggelheimer Str. 26, 67346 Speyer
Tel.: +49 (0) 6232 100 111 25
E-mail: lumma@carta.eu
Web: www.carta.eu
COMPANY CONTACT
Janet Reichel, Head of Marketing
Hovmand GmbH
Rupert-Mayer-Str. 44, 81379 München
Tel.: +49 (0) 89 785 76 76 40
E-mail: jrl@hovmand.com
Web: www.hovmand.com
