At CBT we are continuously evolving, throughout the years our business has transformed so that we can best meet the needs of the market. Whether that be embracing new technologies or adding additional products and services to our repertoire, we pride ourselves on adaptability and flexibility. However, one thing that has remained constant for nearly 100 years is our involvement and expertise in the belting industry. At it’s beginning in 1921, CBT designed and fabricated leather belting. We’ve stayed true to our roots and added a few bells and whistles along the way including our full-service belting operation at our Cincinnati Headquarters. Our experienced belting team can service, install, repair, and fabricate custom belts to meet your specific business needs.
Supply chain disruptions happen periodically, but the challenges we’ve been facing over the past year are unlike any we’ve seen in the past. Increasing prices of raw materials, coupled with product scarcity and increased overall demand due to the pandemic, have placed stressors on the supply chain affecting every global industry.
The material handling industry is the fastest-growing vertical in the world, with a drastic increase in distribution centers across the tri-state and surrounding areas. This year we added another piece to the CBT puzzle by hiring Andy Hillard, a Business Development Manager strictly devoted to serving the local material handling segment. We sat down to talk with Andy about his vision for CBT and the material handling industry in 2021 and beyond.
According to Forbes magazine, 73% of manufacturers plan to increase their smart factory technology investment in 2021. While you know that applying technology can help you predict downtime and avoid potential machine malfunctions, it is difficult to understand how to start implementing this process. Join CBT and David Rauch of Rockwell Automation as he leads us in the first webinar of our OEM focused Smart Manufacturing series that will get you on the right track to building smart machines.
