Non-manufacturing index slips but finishes first half of year with growth
July 3, 2019
The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—slipped 1.8% to 55.1 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring). This reading represents the 113th consecutive month of NMI growth, with June’s NMI down 2.8% compared to the 12-month average of 57.9. June’s reading is the lowest over that span.
Robotics Zone showcases innovation at Pack Expo Las Vegas
July 2, 2019
Robotic packaging applications on exhibit to help fight childhood hunger
hoopo & Polymer Logistics bring IoT tracking to the supply chain
July 2, 2019
The partnership aims to increase product freshness, reduce food waste, and cut costs along the supply chain.
PMMI awards $50,000 in scholarships to students of member company family members
July 2, 2019
Ten students received $5,000 scholarships from the PMMI Member Family Scholarship.
MonarchFx, a business unit of Tompkins International, partners with DeliveryCircle
July 2, 2019
MonarchFx and DeliveryCircle have collaborated to provide a same-day delivery service to any interested sellers with the ability to be customized for any special needs.
SGS Acquires Majority Stake in Maine Pointe
July 2, 2019
The acquisition will enable Maine Pointe's continued growth on a global basis
Binghamton University, Raymond Corp. and NYSEG partner to create more sustainable warehouses
July 2, 2019
The project is designed to demonstrate why a behind-the-meter storage system and controllable forklift charging can be beneficial for warehouse owners and the utility grid.
June manufacturing ends first half of 2019 with growth
July 1, 2019
The report’s key metric, the PMI, dipped 0.4% to 51.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), following 0.7% and 2.5% declines in May and April, respectively. The index has seen growth for 34 consecutive months, with the over all economy now having grown for 122 consecutive months.
Reusable Packaging Association introduces new leadership team
July 1, 2019
The RPA Board appointed Michael Wasson to the role of chairman following his service to the organization as vice chairman.
DENSO Foundation awards more than $1 million in STEM grants
June 30, 2019
Grants will foster STEM learning programs to help develop future automotive, manufacturing workforce
Menasha kicks off summer intern program with community service
June 27, 2019
Menasha Corporation’s 35 summer interns are part of a formal company intern program and they work at various company locations throughout North America over an 8-week period.
PMMI awards nearly $70,000 in scholarships to students
June 27, 2019
PMMI Scholarship awarded to students at two-year colleges
AutoStore acquired by Thomas H. Lee Partners
June 26, 2019
Investment will fund continued growth and research and development
Global Motion Control and Motor Market sees slight decline in Q1 2019 vs. Q1 2018
June 26, 2019
According to the Motion Control & Motor Association, part of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), shipments were up 0.6% ($6 million) compared to the fourth quarter of 2018.
Raymond supports workforce development at SkillsUSA 2019
June 26, 2019
As part of the 55th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference, more than 6,500 outstanding career and technical education students will compete in hands-on competitions in over 100 various trade, technical and leadership fields.
ProMach acquires STOCK America
June 25, 2019
The addition of STOCK significantly expands ProMach’s growing lineup of solutions for the retort room.
PMMI announces new features for Pack Expo Las Vegas 2019
June 25, 2019
Pack Expo Las Vegas 2019 (Sept. 23–25; Las Vegas Convention Center) co-located with Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2019, will debut five brand-new reasons not to miss 2019’s largest and most comprehensive packaging event in the world.
Clark Material Handling Company announces Raising Hope Campaign’s new “Pink Truck” program
June 24, 2019
This new paint scheme provides authorized dealers and their customers instant recognition and support for all of the philanthropic activities in which they engage.
NAM survey: Manufacturing optimism dips in Q2 amid trade uncertainties, workforce shortage
June 24, 2019
A positive outlook for their business was registered by 79.8 percent of manufacturers in the second quarter, down from 89.5 percent in the first quarter.
PMMI: Global flexible packaging market poised to eclipse the $290 billion mark by 2023
June 21, 2019
With an estimated 3.9 percent CAGR, the market in the U.S. and Canada projects to achieve $44 billion.