Topic: News

Acquisition expands LiftOne representation of the Hyster and Yale lift truck brands to major metropolitan market

Based on algorithms and research, Fortna's center is digital- and solutions-research based, rather than a physical building, though it will use digital twin tools to model and simulate processes for operations

The reading for the report’s key indicator—the Services PMI (formerly the Non-Manufacturing PMI)—at 62.0 (a reading of 50 Or Higher Signals Growth)—fell 7.1% compared to November’s all-time high reading of 69.1. The Services PMI grew for the 18th consecutive month, with services sector growth intact for 141 of the last 143 months through December.

AHS is a material handling automation integrator with expertise in multiple types of systems, with a focus on robotics solutions.

Addition of business to accelerate the growth of Orion Maintenance Services

In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM said that the report’s key metric, the PMI, was 58.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 2.4% compared to November. This marks the 19th consecutive month of growth, at a slower rate, coupled with December also representing the 19th consecutive month of growth for the overall economy.

Pelican is known for its high-performance protective cases, as well as line of temperature-controlled supply chain solutions for the healthcare industry

Move seen as expanding Motion's leadership position as a provider and distributor of industrial products and MRO parts

IDC research makes the case for supply chain forecasts driven by artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, to achieve better accuracy.

Omega Packaging's line of child-resistant (CR) closures and precision mold-building capabilities seen as advancing Comar's strategy to serve healthcare customers

Global provider of case handling mobile robotic solution also gets AI Unicorn nomination by Hurun Report

Data excludes auto sales, but sees online sales up by 11% over last year, and reaching nearly 21% of total retail holiday sales.

GE Appliances continues to grow in Georgia, with plans to add 600 new jobs

Packaging industry education honor from PMMI Foundation, in cooperation with the Garvey Corporation

November new business volume up 8 % year-over-year, down 26 % month-to-month, and up 10 % year-to-date

Effective January 2022, PMMI will provide management support for F4SS adding to its portfolio of Association Partners that includes The Cold Pressure Council, CPA, The Association of Contract Packagers and Manufacturers, The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) and OMAC, The Organization for Machine Automation and Control.

Total November U.S.-bound containerized freight imports, at 2,854,305 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), were down 4.7% compared to October’s record level, and up 6.3% annually. Additionally, through the first 11 months of 2021, imports are up 19.6% annually.

Founder John Lert becomes executive chairman, while Fritz Morgan, previously COO, becomes CEO.

FedEx and General Motors’ BrightDrop reach major milestone in effort to electrify last-mile deliveries. FedEx Receives First All-Electric, Zero-Tailpipe Emissions Delivery Vehicles from BrightDrop.

Move explained as expanding market reach in Midwest, with complementary product lines and related services