June manufacturing ends first half of 2019 with growth
July 1, 2019
The report’s key metric, the PMI, dipped 0.4% to 51.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), following 0.7% and 2.5% declines in May and April, respectively. The index has seen growth for 34 consecutive months, with the over all economy now having grown for 122 consecutive months.
Reusable Packaging Association introduces new leadership team
July 1, 2019
The RPA Board appointed Michael Wasson to the role of chairman following his service to the organization as vice chairman.
DENSO Foundation awards more than $1 million in STEM grants
June 30, 2019
Grants will foster STEM learning programs to help develop future automotive, manufacturing workforce
Menasha kicks off summer intern program with community service
June 27, 2019
Menasha Corporation’s 35 summer interns are part of a formal company intern program and they work at various company locations throughout North America over an 8-week period.
PMMI awards nearly $70,000 in scholarships to students
June 27, 2019
PMMI Scholarship awarded to students at two-year colleges
AutoStore acquired by Thomas H. Lee Partners
June 26, 2019
Investment will fund continued growth and research and development
Global Motion Control and Motor Market sees slight decline in Q1 2019 vs. Q1 2018
June 26, 2019
According to the Motion Control & Motor Association, part of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), shipments were up 0.6% ($6 million) compared to the fourth quarter of 2018.
Raymond supports workforce development at SkillsUSA 2019
June 26, 2019
As part of the 55th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference, more than 6,500 outstanding career and technical education students will compete in hands-on competitions in over 100 various trade, technical and leadership fields.
ProMach acquires STOCK America
June 25, 2019
The addition of STOCK significantly expands ProMach’s growing lineup of solutions for the retort room.
PMMI announces new features for Pack Expo Las Vegas 2019
June 25, 2019
Pack Expo Las Vegas 2019 (Sept. 23–25; Las Vegas Convention Center) co-located with Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2019, will debut five brand-new reasons not to miss 2019’s largest and most comprehensive packaging event in the world.
Clark Material Handling Company announces Raising Hope Campaign’s new “Pink Truck” program
June 24, 2019
This new paint scheme provides authorized dealers and their customers instant recognition and support for all of the philanthropic activities in which they engage.
NAM survey: Manufacturing optimism dips in Q2 amid trade uncertainties, workforce shortage
June 24, 2019
A positive outlook for their business was registered by 79.8 percent of manufacturers in the second quarter, down from 89.5 percent in the first quarter.
PMMI: Global flexible packaging market poised to eclipse the $290 billion mark by 2023
June 21, 2019
With an estimated 3.9 percent CAGR, the market in the U.S. and Canada projects to achieve $44 billion.
Shopify Fulfillment Network aims to help U.S. merchants handle logistics pain points
June 21, 2019
Ottawa-based Shopify, a multi-channel commerce platform, said this week it has introduced a fulfillment network—the Shopify Fulfillment Network. Company officials said this network “will provide United States-based merchants with a network of distributed fulfillment centers, coupled with machine learning to ensure timely deliveries and lower shipping costs, putting their brand and customer experience front and center.”
PMMI recognized as one of the “Best Manufacturing Associations to Work For”
June 21, 2019
The CMA partnered with Best Companies Group, an independent research firm specializing in identifying great places to work, to recognize the top 10 manufacturing associations that go above and beyond for their employees.
Acumatica announces acquisition by EQT Partners, joins forces with IFS
June 20, 2019
IFS-Acumatica agreement forms a global cloud ERP partnership.
Barcoding, Inc. to host Geek Tank workshop series for Android migration
June 20, 2019
Workshops to take place in five different cities across two countries.
Ongoing demand leads construction of new warehouses, says CBRE report
June 20, 2019
CBRE reported that there is more than 255 million square-feet of warehouse space under construction, with 70.2% of it being speculative. What’s more, CBRE said that based on data issued by CBRE Econometric Advisors, going back to 2015, warehouse demand has outpaced new construction completions by 169 million square-feet, with rents up 19.2% over that same period.
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