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Complete coverage of the latest Material Handling technologies with a focus on plastic and nestable pallet totes and wire and mesh bulk containers.


Tank Holding acquires Meese
The Meese acquisition also provides some intriguing synergy opportunities with one of Tank Holding’s other recent acquisitions, Chemtainer, who is another major player in the laundry linen, and broader material handling market.

Top 10 Trends in Totes, Bins and Containers for 2020
Here’s what shippers are asking for and how suppliers are delivering on those requests to make totes, bins and containers that can meet the rigors of today’s warehousing and DC environments.

Versatile carts selected for two new manufacturing plants
New carts designed for rapid reconfiguration support, flexible operations.

Caster rig improves tire manufacturer’s initial push force
The maintenance-free caster rig features premier ergonomic wheels.

Plasgad establishes new production site in the United States
Israeli manufacturer of reusable plastic packaging acquires a wide range of production means.

THE Wire Shelving Labeling Solution!
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THE Wire Shelving Labeling Solution!
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Plastic storage bins reduce manufacturer’s storage space by 50%
The bins have also considerably decreased freight costs.

Direct Relief’s integrated lithium power carts improve operations
The mobile carts have accelerated medicine and healthcare supply distribution.

MDI Reusable Corrugated Plastic Box Reduces Costs
Reusable Corrugated Plastic Box Manufactured by MDI Reduces Costs, Waste Container helps further closed-loop material handling and distribution.

Accommodate retail-ready secondary packaging
Modular, automated system packs items in shelf-ready or corrugated secondary packaging.

Flexcon introduces new AS/RS tote boxes
Compatible with virtually any robotic system, Flexcon’s new ASRS totes are built with reinforced bottoms that resist deflection under heavy loads. Check them out at Booth 40237 at Modex Show

ITC highlights customized wire mesh solutions
ITC works with customers face-to-face to fully understand the end-user’s application and how the rack system will be utilized

Orbis opens new dunnage design center in South Carolina
Collaborative space to offer prototyping capabilities to customers as they plan packaging programs.

AutoStore opens U.S. headquarters
'Explosive' growth leads to first U.S. headquarters to support integrator partners including Bastian Solutions, Dematic and Swisslog.

Retailers use 3PLs to chase Amazon
3PLs tackle e-fulfillment challenges with service and market specialization as well as investments in flexible automation.

MHI announces winners of ProMat 2017 Innovation Awards
The 2017 Innovation Awards were given to ProMat exhibitors in three categories: Best New Innovation, Best IT Innovation and Best Innovation of an Existing Product.

Reusable packaging solutions for retailers from ORBIS
In Booth S1803, ORBIS Corp. is highlighting a variety of reusable handheld totes, bulk containers and pallets that meet the needs of omni-channel and e-commerce retailers—from manufacture through distribution and in-store.

REI’s Innovative Warehouse Offers One-touch Production
REI’s new Arizona LEED Platinum, Net Zero Energy facility brings together two automation technologies to manage store replenishment and e-commerce fulfillment at the same workstation.

Equipment Report: Outside the box thinking
The latest developments in reusable totes and containers are being underscored by customization and additional options for handling flexibility.


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