Winners of ProMat video competition announced
March 15, 2011
Today the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) announced the winners of its “One Minute to Connect” competition.
Intelligrated and Swisslog announce strategic alliance
March 15, 2011
Alliance offers highly integrated comprehensive automated material handling solutions for food, beverage and retail markets
Locanis opens United States branch
March 14, 2011
The new branch in Denver, Colo., will serve as a base from which Locanis can serve the entire North American logistics market with Locanis IntelliGence.
Panjiva data shows 15% shipment decline from January to February
March 11, 2011
While it was not unexpected, data from Panjiva indicated that the number of United States-bound waterborne shipments dropped 15 percent from January to February.
George Huber III elected president of CEMA
March 11, 2011
Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association elects new president and board at annual meeting.
American Logistics Aid Network, Feeding America and MHIA partnering at ProMat
March 11, 2011
Attendees and exhibitors can help pick and pack relief kits in ProMat Booth 2876
CEMA told that supply chain will have disruptions
March 10, 2011
A prominent industry analyst maintains that several key infrastructural events will shape the global supply chain in the coming year
Byrd Tool trims labor costs with paperboard crates
March 10, 2011
Tool maker reduced packing time by 30% by switching from wooden crates.
CEMA sees reversal of fortune this year
March 9, 2011
Just how strong is the current economic recovery? Judging by the Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association’s 78th Annual Meeting in Palm Springs California last week, pretty good.
RFID and bar code authority Bill Arnold joins ABI Research
March 9, 2011
ABI Research has announced the appointment of Bill Arnold as Principal Analyst, AutoID and Smart Cards.
Supply Chain Challenge winners announced
March 9, 2011
Vanderbilt students to receive $1,000 scholarships for demand planning and logistics strategy
Trade show survival tips from the pros
March 8, 2011
This is the third installment in a three-part series on tips and tricks for attending ProMat 2011. Modern surveyed some long-time show attendees to see how you can make the most of ProMat 2011. Here are some of the best show survival tips.
Intermec completes acquisition of Vocollect
March 4, 2011
Vocollect will broaden Intermec’s applications and solution offerings in the warehouse workflow and help to establish a leading position in software-oriented solutions.
ISM Non-Manufacturing Index up for 15th straight month in February
March 3, 2011
The ISM’s index for measuring the sector’s overall health—known at the NMI—was 59.7 in January, a 2.3 percent increase from December. Like the ISM’s Manufacturing Report on Business, a reading above 50 represents growth.
ProMat, Automate host 2 keynotes
March 1, 2011
The Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) and the Automation Technologies Council (ATC) have combined forces to bring an unprecedented two keynote addresses to the shows.
ISM reports sustained manufacturing growth in February
March 1, 2011
Momentum in the manufacturing sector is continuing at a strong pace, based on the most recent results of the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) February Manufacturing Report on Business.
Meet the ProMat 2011 show daily team
March 1, 2011
Here’s a look at who you’ll see on the ProMat show floor covering the action for Modern.
Tips and tricks for ProMat 2011 attendees, Part 2
February 25, 2011
This is the second installment in a three-part series on tips and tricks for attending ProMat 2011. These tips will help you navigate the show floor.
Bardwil Industries adds pick-to-light
February 24, 2011
With new picking technologies, Bardwil doubled its throughput rates to meet faster order turnaround times.
Merger of Solo Cup and Sweetheart yields high-tech and low-tech solutions
February 24, 2011
Solo Cup’s new distribution center in Georgia combines materials handling automation with manual processes for higher productivity and greater throughput.
