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AHS and Radial partner to install Exotec solution for Gymshark
AHS's implementation of high-density goods-to-person system, utilizing 100 Skypod robots, set to go live in Q3 of 2022, with a design that will support output of over 240,000 units per day.

MHI announces new YPN Award category
The Young Professional Innovator Award will be presented to a MHI member company employee under the age of 40.

ProMat 2023: Record 472,275 square feet of show floor reserved
The ProMat 2023 exhibit space draw, held November 16-18, 2021, attracted 683 exhibitors who reserved a record 472,275 net square feet of show floor space.

To improve safety, first assess the present
Here’s why baselining your current lift truck safety processes and equipment as well as assessing layout and material flow patterns is an important first step toward ongoing improvement.

MiR and Logitrans enter collaboration to build autonomous pallet jacks
New solutions will combine MiR’s autonomous mobile robot (AMR) navigation and software expertise with the functionality of electric pallet jacks developed by Logitrans

DHL Operation Holiday Cheer delivers hundreds of Christmas trees and more to U.S. troops overseas
For the 18th consecutive year, DHL is sending holiday letters, Christmas trees and decorations to U.S. military stationed abroad

Supply chain companies Verusen and Machine Compare partner to reduce waste
The companies will work together to combine benefits of Verusen’s supply chain intelligence platform with Machine Compare’s spare parts marketplace

JLL’s industrial real estate report: Q3 trends point to record-setting 2021
More than 137.9 million square-feet (MSF) of industrial product was leased, a new 2021 high, according to data recently issued by Los Angeles-based industrial real estate firm JLL, in its “Q3 Industrial Report."

Cimcorp continues expansion by relocating its U.S. main office to new, larger facility
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the space will bring capabilities for improved product demos, increased warehousing space for parts and a showroom for Cimcorp’s 3D Shuttle solution

November manufacturing output up, reports ISM
For its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM said that the report’s key metric, the PMI, was 61.1 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), up 0.3% compared to October’s 60.8 reading.

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas opens applications for annual Cat Lift Trucks Scholarship
The scholarship program honors an outstanding Houston-area high school senior interested in pursuing a four-year degree related to the material handling industry

Columbus McKinnon expands conveying solutions with acquisition of Garvey Corporation
Garvey offers low-impact, multi-functional, pressure-less loop accumulation systems and conveyor systems

Raymond donates more than $15,000 to breast cancer foundations via Pink Pallet Rider Project
Proceeds from 8th annual auction will aid breast cancer patients

3PL Central acquires CartRover to drive integrations for omnichannel fulfillment
Acquistion brings with it the CartRover solution, which is used to create ecommerce integrations between order sources, such as shopping carts and marketplaces to order destinations, such as order management systems, warehouse management systems and 3PLs.

Former Swisslog CEO Chris Baur joins Caja Robotics as senior advisor
Baur will leverage deep experience to strengthen the company’s European presence

Peter Fox promoted to CEO at SOMIC Packaging
Fox credited with key 2018 decision to move U.S. operation to a larger facility to enhance its capabilities for innovative, two-piece, retail-ready packaging equipment.

DHL “Connectedness” index: ongoing importance seen for globalization
While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed certain logistics processes and operations, due to the shifts it brought in consumer behavior, one area that remains on solid footing is globalization.

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Sustainability, supply chain, labor shortages contribute to end-of-line machinery market growth
PMMI Business Intelligence white paper lays out growth and drivers for $4.42 billion EoL market, which are among solutions found at upcoming PACK EXPO East

Pallet Logistics of America acquires Pal-Serv
Addition of Pal-Serv's four owned-and-operated pallet management facilities expands Pallet Logistics of America's asset-based footprint, strengthens nationwide service capabilities.


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