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Modex 2024 reports record-shattering attendance
MHI's Modex 2024 saw a record-shattering number of registered manufacturing and supply chain professionals, reaching a total of 48,733.

CMC Packaging Automation North America unveils Tech Center in Atlanta
With over 140+ machines installed nationwide and a dedicated team of 200 field engineers, CMC Packaging Automation North America serves a wide range of clients, including major retailers, e-commerce giants, 3PLs, and logistics companies.

PACK EXPO East brings latest packaging technologies to Philadelphia
Running March 18-20 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the event is expected to draw 7,000 attendees

ABB opens refitted U.S. robotics facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan
Expansion is latest in over $30 million in ABB's robotics investment in the U.S. market since 2019

Bobcat recognizes material handling dealers for superior performance
The brand's top lift truck dealers recognized based on sales, volume and other dealer engagement metrics

February retail sales head up, reports Commerce and NRF
Commerce reported that February retail sales, at $700.7 billion, rose 0.6% compared to January and were up 1.5% annually. NRF reported that February’s core retail sales, which it bases on Census data and excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, saw a 0.2% seasonally-adjusted increase over January and a 5.5% annual increase on an unadjusted basis.

Make your plans for ProMat 2025
After a successful Modex 2024, MHI is now gearing up for ProMat 2025—the industry’s premier supply chain event. ProMat will once again be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, March 17-20, 2025.

Modex: 2024 Innovation and StartUp award winners announced
The winners of the 2024 MHI Innovation Award were announced yesterday at Industry Night at Modex 2024.

DMW&H joins forces with Movu Robotics to deliver cutting-edge and scalable warehouse solutions
DMW&H (Booth B2019) a prominent provider of cutting-edge material handling and warehouse solutions, announced its latest partnership with Movu Robotics, an innovative warehouse automation brand distinguished for delivering simplified logistics solutions to warehouses worldwide, at Modex this week.

MHI Report: Investment increases as supply chains become more tech-forward and human-centric
A new report released today at Modex by MHI and Deloitte finds that 55% of supply chain leaders are increasing their supply chain technology and innovation investments with 88% saying they are planning to spend over $1 million.

Tompkins Solutions offers live demonstrations of scalable, hybrid automation solutions
At Modex, Tompkins Solutions’ redesigned state-of-the-art booth (Booth A11323) includes a technology area where visitors can see live demonstrations of scalable, flexible, hybrid automation solutions.

Barcoding Inc. demos IntelliTrack Platform and Fred AGV
Barcoding Inc. (Booth B6508) is a supply chain automation and innovation company that helps organizations be more efficient, accurate and connected.

Steele Solutions showcases advanced structural steel platforms and materials handling chutes
Steele Solutions (Booth C5081), a leading manufacturer of structural steel work/equipment platforms, material handling chutes, and public-safety security lockers, is showcasing its most advanced structural steel platforms and material handling chutes at Modex 2024.

OTTO Motors showcases latest software release for optimizing floor space
OTTO Motors by Rockwell Automation (OTTO: Booth B9419 and Rockwell: B2419), is showcasing its latest software update at Modex.

Loftware’s cloud-based labeling solutions take center stage
Loftware (Booth B7553) understands that in today's fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, efficient and compliant labeling is not just a necessity; it’s a critical success component.

Flexcon unveils its innovative bin solutions
Flexcon (Booth B6422), an industry leader that’s been optimizing supply chains with its wide range of totes and containers for more than 50 years, is showcasing its newest plastic warehouse bin collection at Modex 2024.

JLT Mobile Computers launches warehouse productivity software
JLT Mobile Computers (Booth A13111) is launching JLT Insights warehouse productivity software and presenting a selection of rugged solutions including the JLT6012A with Android operating system at Modex 2024.

Pramac partners with BlueBotics to launch line of ANT driven mobile robots
Sold under Pramac’s new business unit, called Lifter Mobile Robotics, three X-ACT mobile robots are available today, with several more in the pipeline.

GreyOrange demonstrates results-driven robotics
GreyOrange Inc. (Booth C5692), a leader in AI-driven fulfillment automation, is demonstrating what tailored results-driven robotics within fulfillment environments look like during Modex 2024.

A-SAFE officially launches Monoplex Bollard
A-SAFE (Booth C6277), a global leader in industrial safety solutions, launched its latest innovation to the US market, the Monoplex Bollard.


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