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Coles shops big for automation
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April Services PMI contracts following 15 months of growth, reports ISM
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The Services PMI, at 49.4 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth) fell 2.0%. The last time the index contracted was in December 2022, when it came in at 49 and prior to that the last month seeing contraction was in May 2020, when it came in at 45.4.
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Toyota Industries Corporation launches Toyota Automated Logistics Group to house acquired companies
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Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) has launched Toyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG) to house its existing subsidiary, Toyota L&F, alongside the companies it acquired in 2017 (Bastian Solutions and Vanderlande) and 2022 (viastore).
RoboGeorgia launches to make Georgia a leading robotics and automation hub
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The member-driven organization brings together industry leaders, educational institutions, and community organizers to position Georgia at the forefront of robotics and automation innovation.
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May 2, 2024
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May 2, 2024
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May 2, 2024
Farming technology start-up Hippo Harvest is using AMRs to make greenhouse farming as accessible and productive as outdoor farming.
Hyster-Yale Group provides students with real-world AI experience in 2024 Kellogg Design Challenge
May 2, 2024
Representatives from HYG and Northwestern University judged submissions from 16 teams of MBA and engineering students in multi-stage innovation competition.
KION Group’s board extends CEO Rob Smith’s contract by five years
May 2, 2024
Move ensures Smith's leadership through December 31, 2029 for the global supplier of industrial trucks, materials handling automation, and supply chain solutions.
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May 2, 2024
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April manufacturing output recedes after growing in March
May 1, 2024
The April PMI is 1.5% above the 12-month average of 47.7, with March’s 50.3 marking the high over that period and June 2023 marking the lowest, at 46.4.
Carolina Handling celebrates anniversary with 58 for 58 giveaway
May 1, 2024
Raymond dealership in Southeast celebrates its 58th year with program that will donate electric pallet jacks to hunger relief organizations throughout its territory, which includes North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida’s Central time zone.
Q1 sees a solid finish with strong U.S.-bound import growth, notes S&P Global Market Intelligence
May 1, 2024
March imports, at 2.489 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), posted a 16% annual gain, and first quarter imports, at 7.537 million TEU, rose 15% annually, amid various supply chain disruptions.
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