ELFA: 2020 forecasts positive equipment and software investment growth in Q4
October 7, 2020
GDP growth for 2020 is forecast between -3.8 and -4.8 percent, according to the Q4 update to the 2020 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation.
Seegrid acquires Box Robotics
October 6, 2020
Acquisition aimed at accelerated development of human-like awareness for more consistent and productive self-driving industrial vehicles
PECO Pallet to be acquired by Alinda Capital Partners and USS
October 5, 2020
Leading North America pallet systems provider to be acquired by global investment firm focused on essential infrastructure and UK’s largest private pension fund
MHS joins Robotic Industries Association
October 5, 2020
MHS, a provider of materials handling automation and software solution, will support RIA’s efforts to advance industrial robotics
September Services PMI remains on growth track, says ISM
October 5, 2020
The report’s key indicator—the Services PMI (formerly the Non-Manufacturing PMI)—inched up 0.9%, to 57.8 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring), in September. This followed a 1.2% August decline and a 1% gain in July.
Dematic introduces its first-ever virtual, Global Material Handling & Logistics Conference
October 5, 2020
Dematic's MHLC online event will be October 27–29, and will cover supply chain challenges and how AI, machine learning, big data and robotics are transforming retail and logistics operations
Talking Supply Chain Podcast: Planning for the supply chain of the future
October 2, 2020
In today’s episode, Marisa Brown explains why organizations must balance efficiency with adaptability, flexibility and effectiveness
ABB enhances portfolio of high-speed industrial robots with Codian acquisition
October 2, 2020
Codian's delta robots primarily used for high-precision, pick-and-place applications
Whirlpool highlights manufacturing systems and employees on Manufacturing Day
October 2, 2020
Having observed Manufacturing Day in the U.S. over the past five years, this year marks the first time Whirlpool Corporation will celebrate on a global scale both virtually and in its manufacturing facilities.
Plex Systems to celebrate MFG Day 2020 as an official sponsor
October 2, 2020
The day, organized by The Manufacturing Institute, recognizes the importance of modern manufacturing and inspires the next generation of talent nationwide
ABB goes virtual for Manufacturing Day
October 2, 2020
ABB offers up virtual educational opportunity as part of its support for Manufacturing Day.
U.S. Manufacturing’s Biggest Recruitment Day Launches Amid Covid-19
October 2, 2020
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
October 1, 2020
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
October 1, 2020
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
October 1, 2020
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
October 1, 2020
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
October 1, 2020
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
September 30, 2020
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
September 30, 2020
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
September 30, 2020
Reusable IoT pallet supplier expands network to serve increased demand for hygienic pallets