Rockwell Automation announced as Founding Member of ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance
August 18, 2019
Global Cybersecurity Alliance created to advance cybersecurity readiness and awareness in manufacturing and critical infrastructure
Epson Robots introduces AutomateElite system integrator program
August 17, 2019
The new program will help them grow their business through sales of Epson Robots and makes it easier for customers to find the best system integrators for their automation projects.
SOMIC Group expands capabilities with acquisition of German mechanical manufacturer
August 17, 2019
Now known as SOMIC Haag, this division is DIN ISO 9001 certified and will continue to manufacture precision parts for the robotics, optics, aerospace and medical industries.
Commerce and NRF report July retail sales growth
August 15, 2019
Commerce reported July retail sales, at $523.5 billion, were up 0.7% over June and up 3.4% annually. NRF reported July retail sales increased 0.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis and 5.6% on an unadjusted annual basis.
CEMA reports June 2019 booked orders down 60% compared to June 2018
August 14, 2019
June 2019 shipments decreased by 20.7% when compared to June 2018 sales.
Plasgad establishes new production site in the United States
August 14, 2019
Israeli manufacturer of reusable plastic packaging acquires a wide range of production means.
Improved worker comfort increases DC productivity
August 14, 2019
Overhead fans facilitate airflow, increasing throughput and employee retention even on the hottest days.
Continental/Midland increases productivity with enhanced operator accessibility
August 14, 2019
Man-up lift trucks put the operator right where the action is, simplifying inventory movements.
Telemetry solution boosts lift truck utilization
August 14, 2019
A cellular-based lift truck usage tracking system maximizes use of the current fleet while right-sizing it for future operations.
2019 Lift Truck Survey: Improving warehouse efficiencies, optimizing operations
August 14, 2019
As e-commerce, omni-channel and rapid fulfillment continue to evolve, the need for efficient lift trucks that can handle the workload is expanding year over year.
Tech on Trucks
August 14, 2019
On-board terminals and battery management systems are becoming central to maximizing daily productivity of lift trucks as well as long-term fleet efficiencies.
MLC releases blueprint for next phase of manufacturing digitization
August 14, 2019
The Critical Issues Agenda encompasses the technology, organizational and leadership requirements of implementing the digital model of modern manufacturing.
Slate River Systems announces strategic partnership with Honeywell Intelligrated
August 13, 2019
Material handling experts align with global systems and technologies provider to deliver optimized distribution center solutions.
Automate 2021 sees record number of early sign ups
August 12, 2019
More than 500 exhibitors are expected at the next Automate, the first since the show’s move to its new home in Detroit.
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Non-manufacturing slips in July but still growing, says ISM
August 5, 2019
The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—fell 1.4% to 53.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring) in July. This reading represents the 114th consecutive month of NMI growth, with July’s NMI down 3.9% compared to the 12-month average of 57.6. July’s reading is the lowest over that span.
ISM reports July manufacturing output sees another slow growth month
August 1, 2019
The report’s key metric, the PMI, fell 0.5% to 51.2 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), coming on the heels of 0.4%, 0.7%, and 2.7% declines in June, May, and April, respectively.
Standard-Knapp merges with German company A+F under the parent company EoL Packaging Experts
August 1, 2019
Leading domestic manufacturer of case, tray and shrink packaging machinery solutions was founded in 1894.
HighJump enables online grocery delivery service Good Eggs
July 31, 2019
Online grocer evolves cold storage and food and beverage distribution for today and beyond with HighJump WMS
Report: Innovation drives packaging sector amid 5 disrupting trends
July 31, 2019
McKinsey & Company study looks at profit-sustaining pillars arising from a lean decade