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U.S. Manufacturing’s Biggest Recruitment Day Launches Amid Covid-19
The 8th Annual MFG Day, a nationwide grassroots movement brought together by manufacturers and The Manufacturing Institute, moves forward in October to educate and excite students, teachers and parents about modern manufacturing.

ISM report points to strong August manufacturing output
In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM reported that the report’s key metric, the PMI, came in at 55.4 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), which was nearly even with August’s 56.0 reading. And it added that the overall economy was up for the 131st consecutive month. The September PMI is 5.6% above the 12-month average of 49.8 and stands as the second-highest monthly reading over that period, behind August.

Raymond welcomes students to virtual Manufacturing Day event Oct. 2
Raymond’s event will coincide with Manufacturing Day, the annual nationwide celebration of the manufacturing industry .

Perfect Pallets acquires “Super D” pallet molds from PDQ Plastics
With the addition of the PDQ “Super D” pallet and containment drum pallet, this new product line helps complement the returnable offering in the Perfect Pallet family of pallets.

Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame welcomes 4 members
The Class of 2020 will be acknowledged virtually, during the web-based PACK EXPO Connects event, produced by PMMI Media Group.

ARC Advisory Group report: PLC market feels COVID-19 impact
Tthe market for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) contracted slightly in 2019 after two strong years of growth, and is taking a strong hit in 2020 due to the coronavirus.

SSI Schaefer announces Clear Stream program for reusable containers
The Clear Stream program is launching as part of the 50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders initiative, which SSI Schaefer has been selected as the only global material handling company to participate.

Skills council’s upcoming webinar dives into supply chain automation certification credentials
Free webinar on Oct. 14 will cover the Certified Technician in Supply Chain Automation (CT-SCA) credentials.

RM2 opens new hygienic pallet washing facility in Northwest Arkansas
Reusable IoT pallet supplier expands network to serve increased demand for hygienic pallets

Oracle updates Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing
New collaboration, management and planning features build resiliency and enable long-term business growth

Startup News: Warehouse robotics vendor Exotec raises $90 million to support international expansion
Developer of the "SkyPod" 3D warehouse robotic system expanding in North America, including via partnerships with integrators AHS, S&H Systems, and Conveyco.

Startup News: ShipBob raises $68 million to expand e-commerce fulfillment solution
Ecommerce enablement technology company ShipBob has opened six new fulfillment centers since April to support fulfillment for ecommerce brands, bringing total sites to 10 with plans to add more

Startup News: SVT Robotics introduces new robotic software platform
The technology helps companies speedily deploy industrial robots

Manufacturing awards program celebrates women for leadership and excellence in the industry
The STEP Ahead Awards are part of the MI’s STEP Women’s Initiative, which promotes the role of women in the manufacturing industry through recognition, research and leadership for attracting, advancing and retaining strong female talent.

Ware2Go merchant survey points to unprecedented holiday season
More than one-third of respondents opened an online store for the first time in past six months, while 74% expect to see an additional spike in demand during the holiday season this year. Ecommerce fulfillment challenges include on-time delivery.

ELFA: Monthly Leasing and Finance Index new business down $7b in August
August new business volume down 24% year-over-year, 23% month-to-month, and 4% year-to-date

Report: 28% growth rate projected for U.S. 3PL ecommerce through 2020 as online buying expands
Armstrong & Associates publishes new report that looks at ecommerce impact on 3PL market, logistics costs, and Amazon's dominance.

Gartner: 51% of supply chain pros surveyed expect more focus on circular economy strategies
Drivers include improved raw material security from end of life products, and expected shift to more product as a service.

Survey: 70% of industrial workers feel their safety and finances in conflict during pandemic
WorkStep surveyed more than 600 industrial workers across the country to gain insight on how those on the front lines view the industry, the impact of COVID-19, and their employers’ response.

Engineered Lifting Systems of Canada acquired by Gorbel affiliate
Gorbel affiliate acquires ELS, a manufacturer, designer, and distributor of a wide portfolio of material handling products used in environments ranging from distribution centers to heavy manufacturing.


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