Gorbel will exhibit its groundbreaking Destuff-it machine at MODEX, which takes place March 11-14 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center.

The Destuff-it represents an ergonomic approach to material handling, defined by semi-automation that assists workers instead of displacing them.

Featuring an adjustable hydraulic platform, the machine allows one or two workers to precisely position themselves against floor-loaded product walls for efficient handling. Instead of repetitive reaching or bending, the Destuff-it brings workers to the products to significantly reduce strain and fatigue. This is revolutionary for operations dealing with a high-volume of trailers and labor turnover, especially in warehouses or distribution centers.

A worker slides boxes onto the Destuff-it inside a trailer.

“Most containers and trailers are floor-loaded, meaning there are no pallets, just boxes stacked from the floor to the ceiling,” said vice president of sales and customer experience, Pete Friedrich.

“It’s a tiring job to do if you’re just heaving boxes all day long with no assistance from any other kinds of equipment.”

The Destuff-it machine connected to a cascading belt conveyor in a warehouse.

• Gorbel will also show additional overhead solutions, in alignment with its mission to “Improve People’s Lives.” Attendees can experience live demonstrations and interact with a team of product experts.