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Cimcorp automates fresh food distribution with flexible storage, order picking solutions
Cimcorp (Booth B6019) invites Modex attendees to discover how automation is helping grocery retailers, bakeries and dairies improve speed, sanitation and sustainability.

Yale Lift Truck Technologies debuts expanded operator assist solutions
Yale Lift Truck Technologies (Booth B3810) announces the availability of its Yale Reliant forklift operator assist solution on an additional 16 Yale models.

Conveyco unveils All-Temp AMRs that can move between frozen, chilled and ambient warehouses
Conveyco (Booth B4219) is launching a new line of frozen, chilled and ambient autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that can move seamlessly between different environmentally controlled zones.

Seegrid showcases autonomous buffer management for critical workflows
Seegrid (Booth C7685) is featuring Autonomous Buffer Management—a comprehensive buffer management solution for the most critical workflows.

FORTNA showcases OptiSweep solution  
FORTNA (Booth B6812) will be showcasing OptiSweep at Modex 2024.

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas announces recipient of the Cat Lift Trucks Scholarship
This year's $5,000 scholarship winner is Cardin Tuan Kiet Tran, a high school senior at Davis High School in Houston. Over the past two decades, the Cat Lift Trucks Scholarship Program has awarded $145,000 in educational assistance to 29 Houston area students.

Toyota Material Handling North America to open energy storage solutions R&D center
The new R&D center in Henrietta, New York, will see TMHNA, which is comprised of Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation, collaborate with Rochester area energy storage resources to further support its own and Toyota Industries’ advanced energy solutions technology efforts, including lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells.

Lift truck batteries get a jolt
That’s a good thing. Lithium-ion batteries are well past the early adopter stage as they make notable inroads on lead acid. Here’s a look at the reasons why.

Packaging Corner: Be open to change
Not every tote or container solution is off-the-shelf. That’s where a partnership can deliver out-sized results.

Sensor-enabled lift truck attachments as time savers
Essential attachments like clamps are leveraging built-in sensors to save time for operators while protecting from incidents or product damage.

Digitally assisted forklifts brew up safer production facilities
Bottles move fast through Switzerland’s largest brewery, making safety a top priority for Feldschlösschen. By retrofitting their forklifts with digital safety systems, the brewery aims to eliminate all safety related incidents by 2030

GRI appoints Barry Guildford as its Global Commercial Director
Global specialty tire provider brings in Guildford to drive commercial strategy.

Brett Wood enters second term as board chair of the Industrial Truck Association
Wood’s new term as ITA's board chair became effective on January 1, 2024. He is expected to spearhead strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the industry and impact of the association.

Big Lift LLC acquires ePicker LLC
Big Lift, the North American subsidiary of lift truck company EP Equipment, will rebrand ePicker as EP to capitalize on its parent company's global brand reputation.

Flux Power appoints Kevin Royal as CFO
Veteran financial leader to Fortune 500 tech companies to lead next phase of growth for lithium-ion battery company.

Sponsored Content
Seegrid Unveils New, Greater Height and Heavier Payload Palion™ Lift CR1 Autonomous Lift Truck at MODEX 2024
This new autonomous lift truck from Seegrid addresses evolving challenges in autonomous material handling for warehousing, manufacturing, and logistics customers.

Cat Lift Trucks marks 20 consecutive years as lift truck provider for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
As the Official Lift Truck Provider, Cat Lift Trucks, along with Darr Equipment Co., provide over 140 Cat lift trucks to ensure seamless operation from setup to tear down throughout the 300-acre complex.

Coesia acquires AMC, LLC
Plant-focused supplier of material handling automation systems joins Coesia's FlexLink company.

MHI announces 2024 MHI Innovation Award finalists
Three finalists were chosen as the most innovative products in each category based on concept, value, and impact, including the inaugural Best Innovation in Sustainability category.

Top 5 Tips to Maximize Forklift Tire Safety and Efficiency
Maximize Forklift Safety & Efficiency: Discover the top 5 tips with MAXAM Tire. Don't miss this exclusive webinar for maintenance managers!


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