Economy

Much of the gains occurred recently, as March orders of unit handling equipment were double those of February.

ISM estimates a 6.6% gain in 2018 manufacturing revenue, ahead of December's 5.1% reading. Non-manufacturing revenues expected to rise 3.2% in 2018.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the company has produced more than 40,000 customized forklifts.

Although the United States warehousing market has tight vacancy rates, strong absorption rates and rent levels, study suggests it is also a victim of its own success amid the ongoing strength of e-commerce.

Unanimous decision by awards’ jury honors CHEP’s carbon-neutral half pallet solution.

NMI index fell 0.7% to 58.8 in March, slightly below February’s 59.5 following January’s all-time high of 59.9.

Officers elected at annual meeting, including Ned Thompson as new president of CEMA.

Driven to compete, 40% of financial leaders plan a spending increase of more than 10% in the next 12 months.

NMI index dipped 0.4% to 59.5 in February, slightly below January’s all-time high NMI reading.

Non-automotive robot orders grew 20.5% in units and 7.3% in dollars; shipments up 29.7%.

Infographic highlights key findings from 2017 State of the Industry report.

North American market again increases by nearly 10%, selling more than a quarter million units.

Commerce reports U.S. retail and food service sales for January were down 0.3% compared to December at $492 billion, but were up 3.6% compared to January 2017.

The report reflects data and sentiments from more than 500 contract warehousing operations, nearly 400 contract customers, and 10 public warehousing operations.

President and CEO Jay Timmons to meet leading manufacturers, elected officials, parents and students while visiting manufacturing facilities across nation.