How to Capitalize on New Power and Battery Technology for Material Handling Equipment
January 19, 2021
Learn from practical examples how an integrated power platform, enabled with the Internet of Things (IOT) technology, can increase the efficiency of your equipment and personnel while meeting targets for green initiatives.
Gap Inc.: Making resilience a core competency
January 13, 2021
The retail leader gave new life to an existing facility that sets the standard for e-fulfillment at Gap Inc. What’s more, it brought the 1.2-million-square-foot facility online two months ahead of schedule during a pandemic.
E-commerce’s Imprint on Conveyor & Sortation
January 11, 2021
From smaller, more irregular packages, to new market segments like micro-fulfillment automation, the change driven by e-commerce is reflected in the conveyor and sortation market. Add in the need to offer systems that are faster to put in and more adaptable over time, and you see multiple reasons for these trends.
Lithium looms large for electric lift trucks
January 11, 2021
Proper, regular maintenance will help performance of any electric lift truck, even as Li-ion choices expand for DCs drawn by advantages like elimination of battery swaps and battery rooms.
John Paxton named new CEO of MHI
January 5, 2021
Paxton succeeded George W. Prest at his retirement as CEO on December 31, 2020.
Is now the time for robotic lift trucks?
December 28, 2020
Though robotic industrial trucks are still a small slice of the market, expectations are growing for them as operations seek to speed up their processes while lessening the struggle of trying to find enough operators.
Totes, bins and containers: Uncontainable opportunity?
December 28, 2020
Totes, bins and containers didn’t avoid the coronavirus effect, but the segment adjusts and firmly looks ahead.
60 Seconds with Sal Fateen of Seizmic and MHEFI
December 16, 2020
Modern Materials Handling sat down with Sal Fateen, CEO of Seizmic and president of the Material Handling Education Foundation Inc. to talk about the industry.
What do bulk containers and eaches have in common?
December 14, 2020
More than you might think, actually. In fact, e-commerce is a hot new application for mobile bulk containers, ergonomically handling items and small boxes that need special attention. It’s the next obvious step after laundry carts. You’ll see.
Food retailer chooses highly connected dock equipment
December 2, 2020
Featuring controllers that connect to the Cloud, the equipment offers insights into loading dock activity.
Ace Hardware installs 45,000- pound capacity dock levelers
December 2, 2020
The hardware cooperative no longer has to modify its spec building’s nonuniform dock pits.
Team Corp. uses 5,000 pallets annually
November 30, 2020
The manufacturer has since expanded work with a major supermarket company.
Blokker integrates e-commerce and retail operations into one DC
November 30, 2020
The store chain implemented a shuttle system for the integration.
New Belgium Brewing Company’s forklifts increase operators’ efficiency
November 30, 2020
The electric forklifts are comfortable, durable and easy to use.
Lipari Foods’ solution eliminates damaged rack replacement
November 30, 2020
The wholesale distributor now has 100% uptime, every single day.
Handling Specialty’s AGV can lift up to 200,000 pounds
November 30, 2020
The rugged, semi-automated AGV system is available in two models.
Hobart’s turnkey system streamlines its unloading process
November 30, 2020
The system’s installation was relatively seamless.
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Husco leverages conveyors for N95 respirator production
November 23, 2020
The components specialist used a 10-foot-long 2200 Series platform.
Caster Concepts acquires Aerol Co., expanding its services to aerospace and defense
November 20, 2020
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