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Plug Power partners with Lightning Systems to build zero-emission “middle-mile” delivery solution
Hydrogen fuel cell-powered Class 6 electric trucks manufactured to service the logistics industry

LEDs cut warehouse’s lighting energy costs by 75%
New future-proof lighting and wireless controls eliminate maintenance costs and improve working conditions.

DOE recognizes Better Buildings Initiative partners
More than 900 public- and private-sector organizations -- including 32 of the country’s Fortune 100 companies -- have saved billions in energy costs and are sharing successful strategies.

U.S. Department of Energy recognizes REI distribution center for energy efficiency
280,000-square-foot solar panels, 'hypershairs' for employees and robotic fulfillment technologies help cut energy costs and environmental impact.

Lift Truck Tips: The balance of power
The right tools and practices can ensure a fleet is efficiently consuming power instead of recklessly eating into profits.

MRO shop improves visibility with LED upgrade
Manufacturer uses display-ready, shared half pallets to eliminate product damage and customer complaints.

Schneider Electric names Carlos Villa VP of U.S. industry business
Villa brings more than 20 years of automation experience in sales management and global business management roles in Brazil, Mexico and the United States.

MaxLite opens distribution center in Indiana
Expansion enables two-day shipping of MaxLite products nationwide.

Remote construction site turns to fabric warehouse
Designed to keep stored goods above freezing in harsh winters, the insulated warehouse supports a three-year project.

60 Seconds with…Andrew Winston, Winston Eco-Strategies
Modern Materials Handling editors sat down with Andrew Winston, Author and founder of Winston Eco-Strategies. He has 25 years of experience working with executives to understand how managing environmental and social issues creates business value.

Lighting upgrade saves more than $8,000 per month
LED fixtures replace fluorescent and metal halide throughout warehouse, offices and exteriors.

Battery Maintenance Solutions: Improve productivity and profits
Although battery maintenance is an issue for a majority of fleet managers, a variety of best practices and solutions can now be implemented quickly.

Insulated curtain wall manages temperatures for organic produce
LEED-certified building can now adjust the sizes and temperatures of storage spaces.

System Report: Sustainable Distribution at REI
Specialty outdoor retailer REI’s new distribution center brings together the next generation of materials handling and sustainability into one facility. Renewable energy powered distribution center. REI Sustainability

REI: Walks it like it talks it
I find it inspiring when our System Report focuses on an organization that “walks it like it talks it,” especially when its aspirational mission is truly reflected in its actions, its operations, and its overall business strategy.


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2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
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How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
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Warehousing Outlook 2023
Warehousing Outlook 2023
2023 is here, and so are new warehousing trends.
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Download this white paper to learn more about how both systems compare.