Akro-Mils Introduces New Color Combination for Indicator® Two-Tone Kanban Bin
September 2014, Akron, Ohio — Akro-Mils, a North American leader in storage, organization and transport products, announces the expansion of its line of two-tone
Indicator® Bins — a low-cost, single-bin
Kanban system that offers effective inventory control at a glance. A new Black/Red color combination joins the Indicator’s original Blue/Orange bin colors.
Never run out of inventory! Now available in four sizes and two color combinations, the Indicator Bin simplifies visual recognition when supplies need to be replenished. The Indicator Bin allows end users to Stock, Pick, Flip and Replenish: users
Stock the bin using the divider to designate volume for the inventory reserve;
Pick from the large stock area of the bin until reaching the divider;
Flip the bin to the reserve side to show inventory levels are low; and
Replenish the bin and repeat.
The patent-pending design of the Indicator Bin utilizes a bi-color mold to achieve a two-toned bin. Other features and benefits of the Indicator Bin include:
• A bright trigger color that is ideal in
5S Lean initiatives;
• Bins offer easy organization of supplies and work-in-process;
• The reserve color coding prevents stock-outs;
• The system reduces excess inventory;
• The double hopper bin can be filled or picked from both sides;
• Indicator Bins feature a large label area on both sides;
• The rolled ridge provides added strength when bins are filled to capacity; and
• Bins are available in 12” and 18” depths for use on standard
wire shelving,
steel shelving, and
pick rack systems.
More information on
Indicator Bins is available online by
clicking here.
Akro-Mils, a
Myers Industries, Inc. company (NYSE: MYE), is a leading manufacturer of plastic and metal storage, organization, transport and material handling products for use in industrial, medical/pharmacy, commercial and consumer markets. For more information or to request a catalog, contact Akro-Mils at 800-253-2467, fax 330-761-6348, or visit the company’s award-winning website at
www.akro-mils.com .
Akro-Mils Media Contact:
Ken Torisky
Communications Manager
330-761-6323