S&H Systems names new executive vice president
September 16, 2019
Former Amazon global business leader brings 30 years of experience in building large scale technical and operational teams.
CEMA reports July booked orders up 4.9% from June
September 12, 2019
Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reports July billed sales were up 8.0%.
Other Voices: A primer on high-velocity, low-speed (HVLS) fans
September 12, 2019
How the right HVLS solution can radically transform a company's wellness standards while boosting its bottom line.
FMI: Rapid industrial automation remains a turning point of collaborative robots market
September 11, 2019
Global collaborative robots market anticipated to experience 26% CAGR in next 10 years due to factors such as growing adoption of automation in end-use industry and reduction in labor cost.
MCFA announces new dealer technical training center
September 11, 2019
New center to help technicians keep up with rapidly changing new technologies and equipment.
Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) opens its largest North American office In New York
September 11, 2019
Denmark’s fastest-growing robotics manufacturer and industry leader in autonomous mobile robots adds first showroom outside of headquarters with space for double the employees in MiR’s largest market.
GRI acquires NORTIRE OÜ in Northern Europe
September 10, 2019
The acquisition of the Nortire Group, headquartered in Estonia will further expand the GRI’s global tire service network, while attaining a significant foothold in the North European tire market.
Toyota Material Handling North America opens submissions for research program
September 10, 2019
The sponsored research program, created to drive and advance the next generation of material handling industry technology, will be accepting proposals on its website
Shopify to acquire 6 River Systems
September 10, 2019
Acquisition valued at approximately $450 million adds collaborative robotic fleet to the Shopify Fulfillment Network.
Pallets freshen up a farmer’s sustainability score
September 5, 2019
Frey Farms uses pallet pool of reusable pallets as part of a shared reused pallet recycling system.
The Kroger Company and Polymer Logistics win RPA’s 2019 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award
September 4, 2019
Kroger’s adoption of the Polymer Logistics Cleanpal pallet reduces distribution costs and environmental impact in the retailer’s fresh egg supply chain
Annual test verifies cleanliness of corrugated shipping containers
September 3, 2019
Corrugated minimizes risk of contamination, supports food safety
AHS introduces Skypod technology in the U.S.
September 3, 2019
AHS (Advanced Handling Systems) has formed a partnership with Exotec Solutions—a French-based goods-to-person picking system provider based on mobile robots named Skypod.
Growing health supplier configures new warehouse to maximize throughput
September 1, 2019
Slotting software and new reconfigurable labels ensure productivity and efficiency.
Adhesive and specialty stretch wrap secure 1,200-pound loads
September 1, 2019
Cargill Malt sees more stable loads with less damage after implementing new packaging solution.
New mezzanine provides unexpected benefits
September 1, 2019
Utilizing overhead space enables facility consolidation as well as operational efficiencies.
New pallet design trims costs and extends useful life
September 1, 2019
Berry Plastics employs unique plastic pallet out of its own post molded scrap material.
Forklifts and fine print
September 1, 2019
Technology and telemetry are driving more precise fleet acquisition practices.
ALAN urges preparations for Hurricane Dorian
August 29, 2019
American Logistics Aid Network releases statement with resources for logistics community.
NORD Gear Corporation celebrates its 40th anniversary in the United States
August 22, 2019
Global gear motor manufacturer announces sixth expansion in Waunakee, Wisc.
