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Lift Trucks & Accesories: The Trusted Workhorse Evolves
In this Special Digital Issue, our editorial staff has picked out some of best lift truck coverage from Modern Materials Handling magazine.

ALAN opens nominations for 2024 Humanitarian Logistics Awards
The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) has officially opened nominations for its eighth annual Humanitarian Logistics Awards

Tom Panzarella appointed chief technology officer at Seegrid
As CTO for the provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for materials handling, Panzarella will lead Seegrid’s technology innovation and product development.

Fox Robotics and KION NA announce strategic partnership
Company collaboration scales supply chain for FoxBot ATL, establishes nationwide service and support network for autonomous forklifts

Parcel handling on the move
Between the variety of packages and heavy volumes, parcel handling can be daunting. However, it’s manageable—especially with the help of automation.

Where rack meets automation
Order profiles are changing, and that means your rack should, too.

Toyota Industries Corporation launches Toyota Automated Logistics Group to house acquired companies
Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) has launched Toyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG) to house its existing subsidiary, Toyota L&F, alongside the companies it acquired in 2017 (Bastian Solutions and Vanderlande) and 2022 (viastore).

Vehicle-mounted computers: Beyond rugged
The traditional vehicle-mounted computer has always had to stand up to harsh operating conditions, now communications flexibility and data insights are also part of these solutions.

Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) offer modern solution to challenges of traditional farming
Farming technology start-up Hippo Harvest is using AMRs to make greenhouse farming as accessible and productive as outdoor farming.

Hyster-Yale Group provides students with real-world AI experience in 2024 Kellogg Design Challenge
Representatives from HYG and Northwestern University judged submissions from 16 teams of MBA and engineering students in multi-stage innovation competition.

UniCarriers Forklift joins Quality Equipment in opening celebration of new location
By consolidating three facilities into one integrated property, this new state-of-the-art facility in Shakopee, Minnesota allows Quality Equipment to streamline operations and enhance the customer experience.

Carolina Handling celebrates anniversary with 58 for 58 giveaway
Raymond dealership in Southeast celebrates its 58th year with program that will donate electric pallet jacks to hunger relief organizations throughout its territory, which includes North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida’s Central time zone.

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Hyster recognizes Dealers of Distinction for 2023
The award honors dealer partners that have exhibited focused leadership and continue to drive their organizations to the highest level of performance in all functional areas of materials handling.

Carolina Handling names Joe Perkins as COO
Material handling solution provider in Southeast promotes Perkins from executive VP role

2024 Intralogistics Robotics Survey: Robot demand surges
Two years ago, 40% of companies had no plans to use robots. That number has been whittled down to 8% according to the annual Intralogistics Robotics Survey from Peerless Research Group, MHI and The Robotics Group.

Toyota Material Handling North America appoints Mark Taggart as CFO
As TMHNA CFO, Taggart will shape the financial strategy of TMHNA’s major group companies – Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation

Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) on a mission
Autonomous mobile robots are the current leading figure in the move to mobile automation. Their mission is quite simple: Reduce the cost of shipping everything.

Learn from lift truck service history
How capturing data about service events drives a virtuous circle back to operator coaching opportunities and better-informed equipment choices.

K.Hartwall and its Australian distribution partner, Retailquip, join forces
Finnish company K.Hartwall, known for intralogistics solutions including returnable load carriers, electric tugger trains and autonomous mobile robots, sees move as strengthening its APAC business


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.
 


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