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Comprehensive coverage of energy efficient technologies for sustainability in warehousing including lighting, climate control, hybrid lift trucks, conveyors and packaging.


EnerSys showcases IP54-rated charger
During a Tuesday press conference, EnerSys (Booth B8032) discussed its recently launched NexSys+ Outdoor charger.

Stoecklin Logistics introduces new company CEO
Stoecklin Logistics Inc. (Booth C4878) invites attendees to meet new CEO Juerg Frefel and learn how the company is future-proofing its sustainability efforts.

Delta showcases wireless charging solutions and machine vision solutions for smart logistics
Delta (Booth B7640), a global leader in power management and provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, is showcasing high-efficiency wireless charging systems and smart industrial automation solutions for AGVs, e-forklifts and conveyors to foster autonomous logistics operations.

CaPow’s power-in-motion solution eliminates charging downtime
CaPow (Booth A12320) is demonstrating its game-changing innovation, Genesis.

Plug Power completes first Installation of electrolyzer at Amazon fulfillment center
Hydrogen generated on site in Colorado will power forklift trucks and help lower emissions.

Concentric acquires Jantech, provider of uninterruptable power solutions
Acquisition expands Concentric’s capabilities to serve mission critical businesses such as data centers, hospitals, financial institutions and other facilities.

Wiferion’s wireless charging business acquired by industrial power supply provider PULS
Wiferion will become a new business unit within PULS, PULS Wireless, and the current operational team will remain in Freiburg, Germany, selling to and servicing global accounts.

Propane Council calls out energy resiliency for National Propane Day
National Propane Day coming Oct. 7, for power source which remains vital to materials handling, with renewable propane on the rise, notes council.

Bosch Rexroth names Erwin Wieckowski as president and CEO for North and Central America
Global supplier of drive and controls technologies names leader for Americas region.

Kion Group partners with Li-Cycle to recycle lithium lift truck batteries in Europe
Intralogistics Group’s batteries now being recycled by strategic partner Li-Cycle in Magdeburg, Germany, via a process which recovers up to 95 percent of the battery’s valuable minerals and materials.

Autobaggers: Out with plastic, in with paper
At least for e-commerce delivery mailers and bags, that is. Both Amazon and Walmart are making the transition as paper-based autobagger suppliers bring on new machines. It won’t all happen tomorrow, but the trend line is set.

Minhas to deliver keynote at PPWLN breakfast at Pack Expo Las Vegas
Manjit Minhas, renowned Canadian entrepreneur, beer baroness, and television personality, will be this year’s keynote speaker at the PPWLN Breakfast at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

UgoWork signs pan-Canadian distribution agreement with Liftow
Provider of lithium-ion batteries for industrial trucks partners with lift truck dealer and materials handling solution provider.

Time to act on sustainability
Sustainability is on its way to becoming a core competency for materials handling suppliers.

AEC, MHI’s newest Industry Group, welcomes new members
The Advanced Energy Council was established to represent the companies that produce, implement, and support advanced energy technologies and accessories.

Building the sustainable enterprise at Macy’s
The department store leader is committed to sustainability and corporate responsibility across the communities where it operates.

Sustainability to take center stage at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023
The most comprehensive packaging and processing event in North America this year, Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023 (Sept. 11–13, 2023; Las Vegas Convention Center), is taking the lead in highlighting the importance of sustainability in the industry

60 Seconds With Maxim Khabur, MHI’s Advanced Energy Council
Modern's editor sat down with Maxim Khabur, Marketing Director of MHI's Advanced Energy Council to discuss the council and new emerging energy technologies.

OnPoint Group sells Concentric, citing focus on critical facility services sector
OnPoint Group announces sale of power business to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

KION commits to net zero and to the Science Based Targets initiative
Strategic sustainability goal of net zero before 2050 for KION, a major global provider of industrial trucks, automation systems, and supply chain solutions


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