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Apex Tool Group implements software
The solution has helped the manufacturer meet its customers’ strict quality demands.

New Belgium Brewing Company’s forklifts increase operators’ efficiency
The electric forklifts are comfortable, durable and easy to use.

Lipari Foods’ solution eliminates damaged rack replacement
The wholesale distributor now has 100% uptime, every single day.

Handling Specialty’s AGV can lift up to 200,000 pounds
The rugged, semi-automated AGV system is available in two models.

Hobart’s turnkey system streamlines its unloading process
The system’s installation was relatively seamless.

L’Oréal’s layer picking system increases accuracy and traceability
The system has reduced operation hours from three shifts to two.

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NRF’s 2020 holiday sales forecast points to busy times for warehouses
The National Retail Federation expects a 3.6%-to-5.2% annual gain overall, but non-store, ecommerce sales expected to see a 20%-to-30% increase versus 2019 holiday season

Pharmaceutical logistics provider enhances throughput
Order accuracy improved, while labor costs declined.

AGV system performs packaging manufacturer’s deep lane storage
The system uses laser navigation at 20 feet on a moveable mast.

DM Fulfillment Services implements collaborative robotics
Employee turnover has decreased by 50% so far.

Husco leverages conveyors for N95 respirator production
The components specialist used a 10-foot-long 2200 Series platform.

Locus Robotics reaches milestone of 250 million units picked as Black Friday nears
Locus Robotics' robots now pick more than 10,000 units every 15 minutes, across sites of its global retail, industrial, healthcare, and 3PL customers

Equipment leasing index for October up versus September
Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) index for October down 9% year-over-year but up 6% month-to-month

Caster Concepts acquires Aerol Co., expanding its services to aerospace and defense
Caster Concepts' acquisition of Aerol adds strength as caster manufacturer for military, aerospace and energy industries

Robotics vendor Berkshire Grey announces Picking With Purpose program
Warehouse robotics innovator Berkshire Grey joins forces with City Harvest and The Greater Boston Food Bank to bring Thanksgiving staples to people in need

AIM & RAIN Alliance virtual conference announces speaker and session line up
This first of its kind event will bring together speakers and exhibitors from the areas of applications, standards, vertical markets, and more.

Kenco Logistics marks first year of expanded warehouse lab, cites savings from innovations
Kenco Logistics' Innovation Labs empowers customers, including Whirlpool Corporation, to optimize their supply chains and achieve digital transformation

Maglio Companies implements high-speed, roll-up doors
The doors save the company $2,000 to $3,000 in energy and downtime costs annually.

AIM announces 2020 North American Industry Awards
AIM North America (AIM NA) has selected winners for their annual awards, including ‘Professional of the Year,’ ‘AIT in Government’ and this year there was a two-way tie for the title of ‘Organization of the Year.’


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