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Comprehensive coverage of energy efficient technologies for sustainability in warehousing including lighting, climate control, hybrid lift trucks, conveyors and packaging.


Autobaggers: Out with plastic, in with paper
At least for e-commerce delivery mailers and bags, that is. Both Amazon and Walmart are making the transition as paper-based autobagger suppliers bring on new machines. It won’t all happen tomorrow, but the trend line is set.

Minhas to deliver keynote at PPWLN breakfast at Pack Expo Las Vegas
Manjit Minhas, renowned Canadian entrepreneur, beer baroness, and television personality, will be this year’s keynote speaker at the PPWLN Breakfast at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

UgoWork signs pan-Canadian distribution agreement with Liftow
Provider of lithium-ion batteries for industrial trucks partners with lift truck dealer and materials handling solution provider.

Time to act on sustainability
Sustainability is on its way to becoming a core competency for materials handling suppliers.

AEC, MHI’s newest Industry Group, welcomes new members
The Advanced Energy Council was established to represent the companies that produce, implement, and support advanced energy technologies and accessories.

Building the sustainable enterprise at Macy’s
The department store leader is committed to sustainability and corporate responsibility across the communities where it operates.

Sustainability to take center stage at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023
The most comprehensive packaging and processing event in North America this year, Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023 (Sept. 11–13, 2023; Las Vegas Convention Center), is taking the lead in highlighting the importance of sustainability in the industry

60 Seconds With Maxim Khabur, MHI’s Advanced Energy Council
Modern's editor sat down with Maxim Khabur, Marketing Director of MHI's Advanced Energy Council to discuss the council and new emerging energy technologies.

OnPoint Group sells Concentric, citing focus on critical facility services sector
OnPoint Group announces sale of power business to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

KION commits to net zero and to the Science Based Targets initiative
Strategic sustainability goal of net zero before 2050 for KION, a major global provider of industrial trucks, automation systems, and supply chain solutions

Plug to provide STEF with green hydrogen and fuel cells for cold storage DCs
First European cold logistics customer represents expansion for Plug's turnkey green hydrogen and fuel cell solutions, with Toyota providing the compatible fuel cell-ready forklift models

AEC, MHI’s newest Industry Group, to hold inaugural membership meeting in May
The Advanced Energy Council (AEC) will hold its inaugural membership meeting on Monday, May 22 at MHI’s Spring Meeting.

KION Group and Li-Cycle form battery recycling partnership focused on circular economy
KION Group signs agreement with Li-Cycle, a leader in lithium-ion battery resource recovery. Recycling will initially be carried out beginning later this year in a new Li-Cycle plant in the Magdeburg, Germany area with expansion into other countries, including France.

EnerSys launches wireless charger
During a Tuesday press conference, EnerSys (Booth S612) revealed its NexSys AIR wireless charger.

Wiferion enters North American market
Wiferion (Booth N8318), an energy solution supplier powering mobile robots and autonomous industrial vehicles through a wireless charging platform, has entered the North american market in response to demand for power solutions to increase uptime, lower maintenance and improve autonomous vehicle fleet efficiencies.

Green Cubes showcases Lithium SAFEFlex materials handling equipment battery
Green Cubes is showcasing at ProMatDX Lithium SAFEFlex materials handling batteries

The connected lift truck battery
As the fulfillment environment becomes increasingly connected, the lift truck battery has become a new focal point for companies that want to get the longest life and usage out of their investments.

Localizing Your Supply Chain
Learn about benefits of localizing a supply chain, major costs to consider, potential barriers to relocation and the steps a business should take if it decides to onshore.

ISM report highlights solid manufacturing growth in August
ISM reported that the report’s key metric, the PMI, was 56 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), which topped July’s reading by 1.8%.

Polymer Technologies categorized as essential
Polymer Technologies Inc. is currently in contact with local and state legislatures to ensure they understand our position as an Essential to Critical Infrastructure Manufacturer.


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