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.
Startup News: Quicktron completes C+ funding led by KION Group and Prosperity7 Ventures
January 11, 2021
Mobile robot vendor Quicktron announces completion of C+ funding round
Leadec acquires US-based Diversified Automation
January 11, 2021
Leadec acquires US-based Diversified Automation, which offers controls and software solutions to mechanical integrators serving global parcel and e-commerce companies
ISM report points to services sector growth in December
January 7, 2021
The reading for the report’s key indicator—the Services PMI (formerly the Non-Manufacturing PMI)—came in at 57.2 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring) was up 1.3% compared to November.
Bastian Solutions and Scallog align on mobile goods-to-person solution in North America
January 7, 2021
Bastian announces relationship with Scallog, a French robotic automation provider whose Boby intelligent logistics robot lifts and transports product shelves from storage to picking locations
Plug Power and South Korean SK Group to form partnership to accelerate hydrogen economy
January 6, 2021
Partnership aims at hydrogen expansion in Asian markets, with Plug Power to receive $1.5 billion investment from SK Group
Geek+ and Universal Logic team up on “goods to robot” automation
January 6, 2021
Partnership pairs Geek+ mobile robot platform with Universal's dynamic robot control for picking and packing,
Columbia/Okura announces strategic relationship with Integra Systems Brazil
January 6, 2021
Columbia/Okura announces strategic relationship with Integra Systems Brazil, allowing production of Columbia/Okura robotic palletizers in Brazil
Prologis report: How automation addresses logistics real estate crunch
January 5, 2021
The report, entitled “Automation and Logistics Real Estate #2: How Automation Can Help Navigate Urgent Supply Chain Challenges,” is the second in a series issued by Prologis
Rakuten Super Logistics wants to hear your e-commerce success story
January 5, 2021
3PL Leader offers a chance to win $2,021 in prize money to entrepreneurs who share their eCommerce growth stories
ISM report says manufacturing finishes on solid footing amid an uneven 2020
January 5, 2021
In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM said that the report’s key metric, the PMI, came in at 60.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), which was 3.2% above November’s 57.5, while the overall economy expanded for the eighth consecutive month.
Lazer Spot and PINC partner to provide enhanced yard management services and solutions
January 5, 2021
Leaders in yard management services and technology to collaborate to bring transparency and efficiency to hundreds of facilities in North America
John Paxton named new CEO of MHI
January 5, 2021
Paxton succeeded George W. Prest at his retirement as CEO on December 31, 2020.
Tank Holding acquires Rotational Molding Inc. RMI
January 4, 2021
Tank Holding acquires RMI, a maker of materials handling bins and containers.
ISM reports says manufacturing finishes 2020 on solid footing amid an uneven year
January 4, 2021
In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM said that the report’s key metric, the PMI, came in at 60.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), which was 3.2% above November’s 57.5, while the overall economy expanded for the eighth consecutive month.
The Rebound Podcast: The first six months
December 30, 2020
If you haven't already listened to The Rebound, now's the time to check us out
Shipwire processes record peak season e-commerce order volumes
December 29, 2020
Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services’ order management platform sees 43% increase in Cyber Week demand over last year
Tri-Lift acquires Vantage Equipment’s material handling group, expanding territory
December 24, 2020
Tri-Lift acquires Vantage Equipment's material handling group, expanding territory in New York state
NAM’s final manufacturing survey for 2020 finds cautious optimism
December 23, 2020
In the National Association of Manufacturers' Q4 survey, 74.2% of manufacturers responding felt positive about their own company’s outlook, up from 66% last quarter
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas opens scholarship applications for Houston area students
December 23, 2020
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas opens scholarship applications for 17th annual Cat Lift Trucks Scholarship aimed at recognizing outstanding Houston-area high school students and providing financial support for higher education.