Kamps acquires Denver-based L&R Pallet Service
March 1, 2022
Expands national pallet company’s footprint in the Colorado market
Angeles acquires industrial automation integrators RoBEX, Mid-State Engineering
March 1, 2022
Under move by private investment firm Angeles, RōBEX will serve as the platform investment with Mid-State as the first bolt-on acquisition.
HAI ROBOTICS and sports apparel company Anta to launch third warehouse automation project
February 28, 2022
HAI ROBOTICS is working with sportswear giant Anta on a third automated warehouse following the success of two earlier projects.
Cat Lift Trucks returns as official lift truck provider for Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
February 25, 2022
For 18 consecutive years, Cat Lift Trucks and its local dealer Darr Equipment Co, have played a key role in the production of the largest livestock exhibit and rodeo in the world, committing over 100 forklifts to support event logistics. Darr Equipment’s technicians will also be on-hand throughout the show to provide lift truck operator training and on-site support throughout the rodeo season. Cat Lift Trucks also plans to honor their 2022 Cat Lift Trucks Scholarship recipient at the show.
CFO Anke Groth to leave KION Group AG
February 25, 2022
Rob Smith, Chairman of the Executive Board of KION Group AG, will lead the finance department on an interim basis and take on the role of Labor Director.
Swisslog passes 300th AutoStore project milestone
February 25, 2022
Involving more than 7 million storage bins and about 10,000 robots, applications range from micro-fulfillment centers to stand-alone projects and larger, fully integrated solutions.
Longtime president of PMMI Media Group, Joe Angel, to take on new expanded role with PMMI
February 24, 2022
Later this year, Angel will step away from current role to focus on industry outreach and building relationships that support the packaging and processing industry, PMMI announced. Current executive VP Dave Newcorn will become president of PMMI Media Group on Oct. 1, 2022, under this transition.
Hyundai Material Handling announces top performing dealers for 2021
February 24, 2022
The company's annual Chuck Leone Award for dealer of the year goes to Lone Star Forklift
ELFA report on equipment leasing: 2% year-over-year volume gain in January
February 24, 2022
Volume was down 30 percent month-to-month from $11.8 billion in December following the typical end-of-quarter, end-of-year spike in new business activity
Entries opens for Automate event’s $10,000 startup contest
February 24, 2022
Ten finalists will vie for the top $10,000 cash prize by pitching their technology solution to a panel of industry expert judges.
AIM North America announces its 2021 North American Industry Award winners
February 23, 2022
AIM North America, which promotes knowledge and solutions for the automated data capture industry, names top honorees across three categories.
RELiON Battery announces aftersales agreement with Hyster-Yale Group
February 23, 2022
RELiON's lithium deep cycle batteries will be offered via authorized Hyster and Yale dealers
RightHand Robotics secures $66 million in Series C funding
February 23, 2022
Provider of autonomous robotic picking solutions for order fulfillment announces funding round led by Safar Partners, Thomas H. Lee Partners L.P., and SoftBank Vision Fund 2
Manitou Group announces $80 million investment in two U.S. manufacturing sites
February 23, 2022
Manitou, which offers materials handling, powered access and earthmoving equipment, is making the investments for its facilities in Yankton and Madison, South Dakota.
DHL Supply Chain taps ReverseLogix for returns management solution for ecommerce customers
February 22, 2022
ReverseLogix's returns management system is expected to help DHL Supply Chain when it comes to receiving, inspecting, and processing returns and exchanges quickly while following consistent rules and policies
ERP integrator VistaVu acquires ResolvIT to expand mid-market capabilities
February 22, 2022
Acquisition positioned as deepening VistaVu’s industry experience and SAP Business One offerings
Panjiva report: January import trends show some gains to start 2022
February 21, 2022
Total U.S.-bound containerized freight imports for January 2022—at 2,669,536 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—were down 0.2% compared to December and down 1.37% annually. And for U.S.-bound shipments, Panjiva reported that January shipments—at 1,330,698—were off 0.5% compared to December, though up 12.12% annually.
Ease the Labor Crunch With LMS Coaching and Incentives
February 20, 2022
It's labor crunch time in the distribution and fulfillment (D&F) sector. Although labor has always been among the largest expenditures for distribution center (DC) operators — up to 65% of total expenses — today’s labor scarcities and rising wages are driving these costs even higher.
How to Measure for and Install Rack Safety Solutions
February 18, 2022
For facilities like yours, knowing how to properly measure for and install rack safety solutions is essential, because the ability to protect your stock, work areas, and employees is often a top concern.
Elevated Flooring Solutions for AGVs and AMRs
February 18, 2022
With more operations implementing robotic solutions such as autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) to increase throughput and operational efficiency, it’s important to create the optimal environment to maximize the productivity of these technologies.