ASME Foundation wins grant for technical workforce development
April 23, 2024
ECMC Foundation funding helps transition underserved students to technical careers. The ASME Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the world’s premier professional society for multidisciplinary engineers.
Consultant and industry leader John M. Hill passes on at age 86
April 22, 2024
Legendary supply chain consultant and AIDC expert championed education for materials handling professionals.
Registration open for Pack Expo International 2024
April 18, 2024
Registration has officially opened for Pack Expo International, scheduled for Nov. 3–6 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
Walmart chooses Swisslog AS/RS and software for third milk processing facility
April 18, 2024
This is the third Walmart milk processing facility to deploy Swisslog’s automated storage and retrieval solution (ASRS) featuring SynQ software and Vectura cranes. Walmart is planning to break ground on the new milk processing facility later this year with the facility scheduled to open in 2026.
NetLogistik partners with Vuzix subsidiary Moviynt to offer mobility solutions for warehouses
April 17, 2024
NetLogistics now a referral partner able to offer and deploy a platform from Moviynt, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vuzix.
Lucas Watson appointed CSO for Körber’s Parcel Logistics business in North America
April 16, 2024
Watson will lead all business development and marketing functions for the region.
Hyster recognizes Dealers of Distinction for 2023
April 15, 2024
The award honors dealer partners that have exhibited focused leadership and continue to drive their organizations to the highest level of performance in all functional areas of materials handling.
Carolina Handling names Joe Perkins as COO
April 15, 2024
Material handling solution provider in Southeast promotes Perkins from executive VP role
Walmart deploying autonomous lift trucks at four of its high-tech DCs
April 11, 2024
After a 16-month proof of concept at one of its high-tech DCs, Walmart is deploying 19 autonomous forklifts across four facilities, according to post from the retailer.
Kathleen Phelps to join FORTNA as chief financial officer
April 11, 2024
Phelps brings 20 years of financial leadership experience with global multi-billion-dollar businesses.
TGW Logistics and OPEX Corporation form a strategic partnership
April 10, 2024
With over 50 years of intralogistics experience, TGW Logistics will further optimize OPEX Corporation’s Infinity AS/RS technology.
Toyota Material Handling North America appoints Mark Taggart as CFO
April 10, 2024
As TMHNA CFO, Taggart will shape the financial strategy of TMHNA’s major group companies – Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation
MHI surpasses 1,000 members
April 9, 2024
For the first time in history, the association has surpassed 1,000 members, marking a significant achievement in its dedication to advancing the supply chain and supporting its members.
Gartner foresees sizeable uptake for next-gen humanoid robots
April 9, 2024
Research note poses likelihood that by 2027, 10% of all intralogistics smart robots sold will be humanoid robots.
K.Hartwall and its Australian distribution partner, Retailquip, join forces
April 9, 2024
Finnish company K.Hartwall, known for intralogistics solutions including returnable load carriers, electric tugger trains and autonomous mobile robots, sees move as strengthening its APAC business
A3 bestows Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards to three industry leaders
April 5, 2024
The prestigious robotics industry award will be presented May 8 at Automate in Chicago. Dr. Reymond Clavel and Marc-Olivier Demaurex, pioneers of the Delta robot, and robotics leader Joe Gemma, are the recipients.
Toyota Material Handling honors its top forklift dealers in North America
April 4, 2024
President's Award recognizes dealers who perform at the highest level in parts, service, equipment sales, finance, customer satisfaction and overall operations.
Agility Robotics and Manhattan Associates partner to bring AI-powered humanoid robots into warehouses
April 4, 2024
Industry-first partnership integrates Digit Robot and Agility Arc Cloud automation platform with Manhattan Active Warehouse Management. Agility will join the Manhattan Value Partner (MVP) program for trusted partners, and the Manhattan Automation Network for warehouse automation solution providers.
Fleet Team expands with strategic acquisition of Forklift Training Systems
April 4, 2024
The addition of Forklift Training Systems positioned as allowing Fleet Team to take a more holistic approach to fleet management and reinforce its commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its client base.
Neura Robotics and OMRON forge alliance to offer “Cognitive” robots to manufacturers
April 4, 2024
Cognitive robots that can learn from their environments touted as opening new application possibilities, including intricate assembly tasks, detailed quality inspections, and adaptive material handling processes.