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ORBIS Corp. (Booth S1222) showcased a new bulk packaging dunnage system for handling of large, bulky automotive parts that incorporates frame, rails and hanging fabric bags that slide.

Featuring the booth theme “Save Space. Save Money,” UNEX Manufacturing (Booth S1031) has shown customers how they can save space, time and money in their order picking operations.

The 2019 JDA “Voice of the Category Manager” survey revealed that retailers and manufacturers have become more effective at mining data-driven consumer insights to deliver effective merchandising assortments.

During a Tuesday press conference, Flexcon Container (Booth S2631) displayed a range of new, evolving products: divider systems, pallets and universal and automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) tote boxes.

BEUMER Group’s (Booth S2918) new BG Line Sorter has been engineered to be more cost effective than previous high-speed cross-belt sorters, explained Peter Wisniewski, marketing content specialist.

Ideal for e-commerce and omni-channel retail order fulfillment and returns, TGW Systems (Booth S5141) debuted the OmniPick zero-touch robotic pocket sorter.

In Booth S1926, the Toshiba America Business Solutions team demonstrated a full line of ruggedized, portable and industrial thermal bar code printers engineered to deliver a low total cost of ownership, said Bill Melo, chief marketing executive.

In a press conference on Tuesday, Honeywell Intelligrated’s (Booth S618a) Matt Wicks, VP of product development, discussed several new robotic solutions, including a robotic sorter induction system.

Yale Materials Handling Corp. (Booth S3603) explored its full lineup of power options offered across its comprehensive range of lift trucks in a press conference on Tuesday.

In a press conference on Tuesday, MHS (Booth N6539) detailed how key acquisitions of multiple controls, software and equipment providers—including Atronix, VanRiet and OCM—expand the company’s offerings in products, capacity and R&D innovations.

Despite deep cultural hurdles that make it difficult to close the gender gap in technology professions, progress is being made in encouraging more women to enter tech careers, Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, said at Tuesday morning’s keynote presentation.

Incorporating new robots, workstations and bins, the Black Line robotic, high-density, high-throughput cube storage system was unveiled by AutoStore.

We will announce the 2019 MHI Innovation Award winners tonight during the MHI Industry Night with Craig Ferguson.

To further optimize, connect and automate warehouses and DCs, The Raymond Corp. is highlighting its newest intralogistics solutions, which includes a complete line of intelligent warehouse, materials handling and facility solutions on display in Booths S1803 and S2003.

Regal Beloit Corp. (Booth S2084) is featuring a range of enhanced power transmission and transfer components for conveyors that reduce downtime, simplify maintenance and repair, and enhance flexibility.