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Going to town with fulfillment at Parts Town
A fast-growing leader in critical OEM parts for the food service industry is using goods-to-person robotic picking to meet customer service requirements.

Inside the Parts Town fulfillment center: Built for simplicity, speed and growth
Parts Town’s distribution center was designed from the ground up to speed parts out the door while laying the foundation for growth. Take a closer look at the various areas of the fulfillment center.

2023 Warehouse/Distribution Center Equipment Survey: Tighter budgets prompt targeted spend
After a banner year for materials handling automation indicators last year, our annual equipment outlook survey reveals a more conservative approach to spending on automation, equipment and related software -- however, the indicators didn't decline drastically.

Getting warehouse rack systems right
Rack systems can be a facility’s most important silent partner. But getting it right requires a plan and some expertise. Don’t be afraid to invest in both.

Where is fleet management headed?
Telematics and fleet software has long been used for sensor and CAN-bus data, but a new era of AI-driven analytics is approaching.

What’s the environmental impact of wood pallets?
They are about as sustainable as anything can get and have a positive impact on the environment. Better yet, that’s provable with a new tool from the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association.

Pallet flow rack as recipe for efficiency
How a five-position high pallet flow rack system enabled a Wisconsin-based food manufacturer to gain the storage density it needed, cut off-site storage needs and streamline workflows.

Hyster recognizes high-performing Dealer of Distinction recipients for 2022
To receive the award, dealers must meet rigorous business practice standards and performance criteria which are assessed and modified annually to ensure they align with evolving customer expectations and heightened industry demands.

FMH Material Handling Solutions appoints Randy Reece as new president
Headquartered in Denver, forklift dealer FMH has a large geographic region that includes Colorado, New Mexico, and West Texas.

Toyota Material Handling honors top forklift dealers with President’s Award
The prestigious award from Toyota Material Handlin recognizes the dealers who perform at the highest level in parts, service, equipment sales, finance, customer satisfaction and overall operations.

S&H Systems signs integrator agreement with Dematic
The new relationship will add extensive conveyor and sortation options to S&H Systems’ solutions portfolio

Combilift donates its 75,000th truck to charity
As part of Combilift’s (Booth N6936) celebrations for its 25th anniversary, the Irish materials handling specialist announced that it is donating its 75,000th truck - an Aisle Master articulated forklift - to Convoy of Hope, a non-profit humanitarian and disaster relief organization.

Big Joe unveils user-directed AMR
This week, Big Joe (Booth N6727) revealed its Pallet Mover, a user-directed autonomous mobile robot (AMR).

Flexcon showcases variety of containers to support automation
Flexcon Container (Booth S1822) invites 2023 ProMat show attendees to experience the wonderful world of plastic containers, bulk boxes, pallets and accessories.

UniCarriers and Rocla reveal 5 forklifts
During a joint press conference on Wednesday, UniCarriers (Booth S1231a) and Rocla (Booth S1231b) unveiled five new forklifts

Nucor announces sustainability program
During ProMat, Nucor Warehouse Systems (Booth S1068) revealed its corporate sustainability and responsibility initiative, known as Closed Loop Sustainability.

The Raymond Corporation showcases integrated intralogistics solutions
The Raymond Corporation (Booths S1903 and S1703) continues to showcase its century-long history of innovation and will highlight the latest in intralogistics, automation and material handling solutions at ProMat 2023

Kivnon introduces automated forklift pallet stacker
Kivnon (Booth N7154) introduced a new Forklift Pallet Stacker that automatically transports stack pallets, handling loads of up to 2,645 pounds.

AGILOX adds intelligent dolly mover to fleet of AMRs
AGILOX (Booth N731) is adding an autonomous dolly mover to its range autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) controlled by its proprietary X-Swarm intelligence.

OTTO Motors launches mid-sized autonomous mobile robot
At a press conference on Tuesday, OTTO Motors (Booth N7537) unveiled its newest autonomous mobile robot (AMR), OTTO 600.


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.

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Empowering Your Workforce: Integration of Wearables and AMRs to Increase Picking Productivity
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2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
This research was conducted by Peerless Research Group on behalf of Modern Materials Handling to assess usage and purchase intentions forautomation systems...
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
Discover how your storage practices could be affecting your pest control program and how to prevent pest infestations in your business. Join...

Warehousing Outlook 2023
Warehousing Outlook 2023
2023 is here, and so are new warehousing trends.
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Download this white paper to learn more about how both systems compare.