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ProGMA announces the publication of ANSIMH31.1-2019
The Protective Guarding Manufacturers Association (ProGMA), an industry group of MHI, has published an American National Standard to address performance and testing of steel mesh containment panels used in pallet rack and vertical storage system applications.

Go ahead: Give it your best shot
As the saying goes, you’ve got to break some eggs to make an omelet. That’s also true when designing new lightweight containers that can survive abuse on the manufacturing floor. Here’s the back story of what happens there.

Other Voices: 4 steps to get inventory costs back on track
Deep understanding of the variables, interdependencies and real-world risks will aid success in realizing sustainable inventory cost reduction.

Unex becomes newest CEMA manufacturing member
Founded in 1964, Unex manufactured the first cable-driven live roller conveyor.

Report: Industrial racking system market to see expansion over 2019 – 2029
According to a study by Persistence Market Research, the global industrial racking system market is expected to grow at a CAGR of ~7% throughout the forecast period.

Tippmann Innovation wins CEBA’s 2019 Built by the Best Award
180,000-square-foot meat processing and distribution facility features more than 20,000 pallet positions and an in-rack freezing system.

Modern Materials Handling 2020 Casebook Collection
Modern Materials Handling Magazine's Editors have put together a collection of case studies from around the industry to highlight new innovations in the warehouse and how they have improved productivity within their respective companies.

Daimler Trucks Components & Logistics uses new workstations
The workstations have increased the parts sub-assembler’s production efficiency by 30%.

Maximizing Warehouse Space Utilization with Vertical Storage
Before you tear down walls to expand or sign a lease for an additional facility, be sure you’re maximizing the space you currently have.

Braman Motorcars implements a vertical lift module
The 40-foot-tall module has considerably improved the dealer’s tool storage.

High school logistics program succeeds with help from Hänel vertical carousel
In March 2017, Hänel donated a Rotomat Vertical Carousel to the school, and the curriculum has since realized nearly a 270 percent increase in enrollment.

Sensit Technologies Reclaims Storage Space and Gains Efficiency
The gas-leak detection systems manufacturer used 20-foot-tall vertical lift modules.

Deloitte research captures impact of trade and economy on supply chain procurement
Survey illustrates concerns of procurement leaders – representing companies with a combined annual turnover of $5 trillion – and provides exclusive insights into the key challenges and opportunities impacting procurement.

Mac Rak joins Rack Manufacturers Institute as associate member
Mac Rak looks to aid in the creation of meaningful, practical standards and procedures related to proper pallet rack repair with this new membership.

CBRE report: Light-industrial properties gaining traction
Warehouses smaller than 120,000 square-feet growing in demand, due largely to continued e-commerce growth.

Cimcorp unveils newly expanded headquarters
The company has nearly doubled the building footprint of its Finnish headquarters to accommodate continued business growth, higher production capacity and investment in research and development.

Dematic announces strategic partnership with OPEX
Dematic today announces a partnership agreement with OPEX Corporation that enables Dematic to act as an integrator of Sure Sort, a small-item sorting system.

Making AutoStore Work For You
Swisslog has developed this e-book to provide a comprehensive introduction to AutoStore’s capabilities, configuration options and ownership experience.

Other Voices: Five ways to use robotics in the warehouse
The potential benefits of robotics and automation in the warehouse must be balanced with concern about potential logistical hurdles.

Slate River Systems announces strategic partnership with Honeywell Intelligrated
Material handling experts align with global systems and technologies provider to deliver optimized distribution center solutions.


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