Materials handling in automotive hits an inflection point
July 16, 2019
Despite all the technology in our cars, automakers are only starting to change how they build them. The next five years should be interesting, as automakers respond to outside and inside pressures to up their game.
Other Voices: Two mega-trends driving forklift safety and productivity
July 16, 2019
Whether they're looking for hard or soft ROIs, forklift users are evaluating and adopting technology that seemed far-fetched just a few years ago.
MCFA appoints New England Industrial Truck Inc. (NEIT) to represent brands in New England
July 15, 2019
Cat lift trucks, Mitsubishi forklift trucks and Jungheinrich warehouse products Maine, Rhode Island, Eastern Massachusetts, the Eastern half of New Hampshire and the majority of Vermont.
Other Voices: Underused tax incentive could benefit material handling companies
July 12, 2019
Material handling companies can meet the expectations of the coming decade with the help of new technologies and by leveraging tax incentives and credits.
American Logistics Aid Network calls for preparation for Tropical Storm Barry
July 12, 2019
The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN), a philanthropic, industry-wide organization that provides free logistics assistance to disaster relief organizations before, during and after catastrophic events, this week issued a statement, calling on United States Gulf Coast residents to follow local advisories and warnings––and asking logistics professionals to be at the ready––with Tropical Storm Barry continuing to intensify.
ELFF 2019 Q3 outlook forecasts 3.9% growth in equipment and software investment
July 12, 2019
Business conditions for the equipment finance industry softened in the first half of the year, and investment growth in several key verticals is expected to slow or contract in the second half of 2019.
CEMA reports May orders up 17% from April
July 12, 2019
May 2019 booked orders decreased 12.2% when compared to May 2018 orders.
Material Handling Systems appoints Markus Augeneder as CEO of International
July 11, 2019
Augeneder is former CEO, Central Europe, of TGW Logistics Group.
Making the Case for Streamlining Your Dock Operations
July 11, 2019
How all-in-one digital master control panels take the guesswork out of running a safe, streamlined, efficient warehouse or DC dock.
Other Voices: ‘Tis the season before peak season
July 11, 2019
With the right summer preparation, DCs can turn increasingly disruptive peaks into a smooth and highly profitable Q4.
KION Group and BMZ Holding to launch joint venture for lithium-ion batteries
July 11, 2019
Leading global provider of intralogistics solutions and a European market leader for lithium-ion battery system solutions forge strategic alliance, with each to hold a 50% stake in the joint venture: KION Battery Systems.
Deloitte report series explores whether manufacturers can innovate quickly enough
July 9, 2019
Business leaders advised to look beyond immediate wins and align R&D and innovation efforts with long-term strategic goals.
Honeywell partners with VMware to provide integrated digital workspace platform
July 9, 2019
Honeywell devices integrated with intelligence-driven digital workspace platform that manages any app on any device by integrating access control, application management, and unified endpoint management.
NAM to mark 125th anniversary with $10 million 2020 campaign
July 9, 2019
Nationwide initiative seeks to recruit 600,000 Americans into manufacturing careers.
U.S. manufacturing technology orders post modest gains in May
July 8, 2019
U.S. manufacturing technology orders rose to $378.4 million in May, an increase of 7.3 percent over the previous month, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
hoopo & Polymer Logistics bring IoT tracking to the supply chain
July 2, 2019
The partnership aims to increase product freshness, reduce food waste, and cut costs along the supply chain.
Binghamton University, Raymond Corp. and NYSEG partner to create more sustainable warehouses
July 2, 2019
The project is designed to demonstrate why a behind-the-meter storage system and controllable forklift charging can be beneficial for warehouse owners and the utility grid.
Raymond supports workforce development at SkillsUSA 2019
June 26, 2019
As part of the 55th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference, more than 6,500 outstanding career and technical education students will compete in hands-on competitions in over 100 various trade, technical and leadership fields.
Clark Material Handling Company announces Raising Hope Campaign’s new “Pink Truck” program
June 24, 2019
This new paint scheme provides authorized dealers and their customers instant recognition and support for all of the philanthropic activities in which they engage.
NAM survey: Manufacturing optimism dips in Q2 amid trade uncertainties, workforce shortage
June 24, 2019
A positive outlook for their business was registered by 79.8 percent of manufacturers in the second quarter, down from 89.5 percent in the first quarter.