Sturtevant, WI -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/16/2015 -- Jim Hansen, Topper Industrial Purchasing Manager since 2002, has many years of experience in operations management. Hansen is highly trained in vendor relations, negotiations, purchasing, and materials management.

According to Hansen, "I like working at Topper because of the family atmosphere."

Ryan Brown, president of Topper Industrial, said, "Topper is pleased to have Jim Hansen as a part of our team. Hansen is a great team player with years of expertise in material management."

Topper Industrial will be exhibiting at the 2016 MODEX show April 4-7, 2016 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Topper Industrial will be located at booth #647.

About Topper Industrial
For more than twenty years, Topper Industrial, (http://www.TopperIndustrial.com) based just outside of Milwaukee, WI, has been a leader in the material handling equipment industry. The company's product roster features industrial carts, conveyors, lifts, lifts & tilts, shipping racks, containers, casters, and cart components. Topper products keep material moving from the dock to the cart to the assembly line.

From mother-daughter carts to quad steer carts to tilt carts and rotate carts, Topper's material handling solutions make delivering material line side more effective through more efficient practices. Topper Industrial has a team of experienced professional experts able to assess and provide the right product for all material handling equipment requirements.

Ed Brown, the founder of Topper Industrial, holds several patents related to ergonomics and safety. The patents cover mechanical advancements on Topper's Tow Bar, Couple and Handle. He also holds a patent on tilt carts. Many other Topper products are patent pending.

While working with so many major manufacturers across North America, the team understands the importance of ergonomics and safety making it the top priority when designing custom solutions for clients. Because Topper Industrial understands the importance of safety, the company supports a fork truck free approach.

Learn more at http://www.forktruckfree.com

Topper Industrial is a proud member of MHI. The Topper Industrial client roster includes Anderson Windows, Detroit Diesel, Honda, Kia Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Aramark, Johnson Controls, Whirlpool, and Caterpillar.

Follow on Twitter @TopperInd or call 800-529-0909.