Loading Automation, Inc. and Joloda / Hydraroll Ltd. Acquire Advanced Handling Systems (AHS), a Division of Morgan Truck Body, LLC


Dec. 20, 2006

WILMINGTON, N.C., Dec. 20 -- Loading Automation, Inc., a global leader in automated trailer loading systems, is proud to announce the acquisition of Advanced Handling Systems (AHS), a division of Morgan Truck Body, LLC (previously Morgan Corp.), creating a strategic alliance between the two companies.

Loading Automation, Inc., headquartered in Wilmington, NC, (www.loading-automation.com) is a material handling systems integration company, specializing in Automated Trailer Loading Systems (ATLS). Along with Joloda International Ltd., the worldwide manufacturer of Joloda and Hydraroll brand truck and dockside automation solutions, Loading Automation's custom- engineered conveyor systems are used by Fortune 100 companies worldwide to automate the shipping and receiving processes at the dock, enabling a highly cost-effective and competitive advantage. The material handling systems offered by Loading Automation Inc. are designed to handle a wide variety of products including ULD airfreight containers, slip-sheeted or palletized loads, bulk product loads, and special-application component parts, such as tire and wheel assemblies for just-in-time delivery to automotive plants.

Loading Automation, Inc. will supply the Morgan Truck Body (www.morgancorp.com) distributor network with Hydraroll's pneumatic retractable rollerbed systems, and their staff will continue to work with the Morgan sales division to develop new and innovative vehicle loading and dock automation advancements for the transportation industry.

Wade Shanklin, President of Loading Automation, Inc. and a pioneer in the automated truck loading industry, is looking forward to the partnership that has formed between Loading Automation, Inc. and Morgan Truck Body, LLC. "Both companies are true leaders in transportation and logistics, and this new phase of our long-standing alliance will benefit each of our companies, and the clients we serve."

Loading Automation, Inc. and Morgan Truck Body, LLC. will continue to offer the absolute highest level of customer service to the material handling industry, using state-of-the-art design and engineering applications to give our customers dependable, low-maintenance automated systems with a high return-on-investment and long-lasting value.

Joloda International Ltd. and Loading Automation, Inc. will be presenting their advanced vehicle loading technologies at the ProMat 2007 Exhibition at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL from January 8th - 11th , in booth #5726. We look forward to seeing you there. For more information please call us at (800) 264-3184.

Web site:
http://www.loading-automation.com/
http://www.morgancorp.com/

Company Name: Loading Automation, Inc.
Address 1: PO Box. 4820
City: Wilmington
State: NC
Zip: 28406
Country: USA
Phone: 800-264-3184
URL: www.loading-automation.com

Contact Name: Rob Fornnarino
Title: Director of Engineering
E-mail: info@loading-automation.com

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