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Motion Industries to acquire Colmar Belting Company
April 27, 2016
Regional distributor focused primarily on power transmission and belting sales and service.
Sales of advanced electric forklifts in North America to exceed 47,000 by 2025
April 27, 2016
Report finds electric forklifts have higher upfront costs but can reduce operating costs.
ELFF: Q2 Economic Outlook forecasts 2.7% growth in equipment and software investment in 2016
April 13, 2016
Citing weak global economy and low commodity prices, forecast revised downward from 4.4% growth forecast in December Annual Outlook.
Global material handling robotics market to exceed $20 billion by 2019
March 30, 2016
Technavio research indicates food and beverage segment will see fastest growth.
Jeff Woroniecki named president of Seizmic, Inc.
March 29, 2016
25-year veteran of the materials handling industry previously held roles at MHI and member companies.
Other Voices: Industry credentials and veterans a pathway to closing the skills gap
February 29, 2016
Veterans offer an untapped resource for materials handling positions, especially given the U.S. military is built on logistics.
Hyster-Yale to purchase majority stake in Italian attachment manufacturer Bolzoni S.p.A.
February 15, 2016
After 70 years in business, Bolzoni reported 2015 revenues of $150 million.
North American robotics market sets new records in 2015
February 12, 2016
Materials handling among fastest-growing segments as 2015 orders increased 14% in units and 11% in dollars over 2014's record year.
Rockwell Automation to acquire MagneMotion
February 11, 2016
MagneMotion specializes in intelligent conveying systems used in automotive, general assembly, packaging and material handling applications.
ELFA announces top 10 equipment acquisition trends for 2016
January 27, 2016
Many equipment sectors poised for growth amid moderate business investment environment.
Bluff Manufacturing receives MHEDA’s most valuable supplier award
January 21, 2016
Award recognizes companies that demonstrate commitment to their dealer network, employees and communities.
Hyster-Yale Group and Balyo sign agreement to market lift truck robotics
January 14, 2016
Balyo specializes in autonomous driving forklifts based on standard trucks that navigate without external infrastructure.
ELFF 2016 Economic Outlook forecasts 4.4% growth in equipment and software investment
December 9, 2015
Forecast suggests domestic strength will offset global headwinds; materials handling equipment investment growth to remain weak over the next three to six months.
Dearborn Mid-West Company acquires W&H Systems
December 2, 2015
Rebranded as DMW&H, new company will deliver material handling solutions to the industrial, food and beverage, wine and spirits and retail industries.
Material Handling Product News announces first Readers’ Choice Products of the Year
December 1, 2015
Inaugural contest highlights readers' selections of top materials handling solutions.
