November manufacturing output up, reports ISM
December 2, 2021
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
December 2, 2021
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
December 2, 2021
Garvey offers low-impact, multi-functional, pressure-less loop accumulation systems and conveyor systems
3PL Central acquires CartRover to drive integrations for omnichannel fulfillment
December 1, 2021
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
December 1, 2021
Baur will leverage deep experience to strengthen the company’s European presence
Peter Fox promoted to CEO at SOMIC Packaging
December 1, 2021
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
December 1, 2021
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
November 30, 2021
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Pallet Logistics of America acquires Pal-Serv
November 30, 2021
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.
OPEX expands warehouse automation business in Benelux by partnering with Vanas Engineering
November 30, 2021
Vanas Engineering offers intralogistics solutions and software throughout Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg (Benelux) region.
Food traceability market size to reach $9.75 billion in 2028
November 29, 2021
Study by Emergen Research estimates global food traceability market will grow at a CAGR of 10.2% through 2028, from $4.5 billion in 2020.
USNR implements VLMs to save floor space
November 29, 2021
OEM manufacturer recovered 92% of its floor space.
VARGO designs ship-from-store solution for Old Navy store in Dallas
November 24, 2021
VARGO's "SPS" solution enables a micro-fulfillment site inside a store.
Honeywell to open advanced warehouse automation R&D center In Czech Republic
November 24, 2021
New facility to establish Central and Eastern Europe as a major warehouse automation hub for Honeywell
EY names Jim Rock of Seegrid as an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 national finalist
November 24, 2021
Ernst & Young business awards program recognizes the endeavors of entrepreneurs who create products and services that define how we live, work, and play. The Ernst & Young nomination follows a year of growth and momentum for Seegrid, in which the technology company was named the leading US mobile robot provider for its industry-leading autonomous mobile robots and intelligent automation solutions.
PMMI welcomes new member companies
November 23, 2021
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, announced continued membership growth, adding 36 new companies this Fall, bringing active membership to 961.
Regal Rexnord acquires Arrowhead Systems
November 23, 2021
Move expands conveyor offering into subsystems, palletizing.
ELFA index: equipment leasing new business volume for October up 16% month-to-month
November 23, 2021
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index also up 16% for October on year-over-year basis.