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Combilift receives second Red Dot design award
Judges stated the "compact, multi-directional forklift truck is characterized by its extraordinary maneuverability and high traction as well as emission-free operation."

CEMA: May 2020 orders up 14.39% compared to May 2019
May 2020 shipments increased 7.4% compared to April 2020 billed sales.

Other Voices: Propane supports sustainability goals and the bottom line
Sustainability initiatives must also make good business sense.

Report: Pallet jack market to expand at 9% CAGR through 2030
According to a study, global demand for pallet jacks will hit a valuation of US $242 million by 2030 end.

CMAA announces updates for two specifications
The Crane Manufacturer’s Association of America (CMAA) Industry Group of MHI announced that they’ve published updates to two specifications for overhead cranes.

SSI Schaefer appoints material handling expert Vincent Halma to Lead North America Region
Former North American president and CEO of the Kion Group is an industry veteran with expertise in supply chain logistics.

ORBIS launches new sustainability initiative to repurpose coastline waste
New recycled plastic material from coastline waste broadens sustainable packaging product line

The Future of E-commerce Fulfillment at UPS
One of the world’s largest parcel delivery services is redesigning its fulfillment processes to meet new challenges, inside and outside the warehouse.

Peak season forecast remains muddled
Reduced consumer demand, lower import levels, heavy job losses, the ongoing United States-China trade war, and overall economic unease suggest the 2020 peak season will be anything but normal.

Other Voices: Mobile robots in the time of Coronavirus
No matter the current economic conditions, efficiency, quick deployment, and getting the most ROI will remain top priorities for those considering robotics and automation.

Lift Truck Tips: AGVs in the heights
Human operators and their autonomous coworkers are increasingly comfortable in narrow and very narrow aisle applications.

Lift Truck Tips: AGVs in the heights
Human operators and their autonomous coworkers are increasingly comfortable in narrow and very narrow aisle applications.

Loadsmart provides instant truckload spot quotes in Kuebix
SMBs have access to competitive spot rates when they don't have the volume to set up contract rates. For carriers, spot opportunities help to balance lanes, offset empty miles and reposition assets.

MHS names new head of North America parcel division
SVP John Sorensen succeeds MHS co-founder Greg Judge and brings more than 17 years’ experience in the material handling industry.

World Economic Forum names ProGlove a technology pioneer
Innovator of data capture solutions recognized for potential to impact supply chains globally.

How to Streamline Communication in a High Density I/O Network
Download the Application Note to find out how to reduce costs by simplifying communication between these systems.

Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America inc. (MCFA) announces Jungheinrich automation center
Houston, Texas, center provides added automated guided vehicle (AGV) product and customer support.

CEMA reports April orders fell from March, yet still above the same time last year
April 2020 shipments decreased 19.4% compared to March 2020.

AutoGuide Mobile Robots opens testing center in Massachusetts
With virtual demonstrations offered now, the test facility enables customers to see the flexible, safe and easy-to-deploy AMRs in action.

Hyster-Yale Group releases free operator training video content to support reopening
The offer is meant to help businesses adhere to current health and safety protocols as they onboard the necessary labor to keep operations moving as the economy reopens.


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