Topic: Events

Sentry Protection Products (Booth S1157) is demonstrating three new additions to its product line at ProMat. Column Sentry FIT is a multi-size column protector whose streamlined design features four interlocking sides that come together like pieces of a puzzle to ensure a snug fit.

Incorporating the Frazier’s SelecDeck Carton Flow, JASCI software, and Google Glass, the comprehensive solution enables faster bar code scanning and transmission of order retrievals.

During a press conference on Monday, Caster Concepts (Booth S2774) exhibited three additions to its ErgoMaxx line of ergonomic products—a maintenance-free rig, known as the Series 77 Rig, a Foot-Actuated Brake and a Foot-Actuated Swivel Lock.

At a press conference Monday, Hoist Liftruck (Booth 145) president and CEO Marty Flaska discussed the company’s intentions to begin building its T-Series terminal tractors during the second quarter of 2017.

Rugged framework of core, bolt-together components allows users to quickly select, connect and create work platforms, crossovers, and stairs.

Orion Packaging (Booth S412), powered by Pro Mach, introduces the company’s first automatically guided portable stretch wrapper, the AG360, designed for those distribution centers and manufacturers looking for greater flexibility in securing pallet sized and larger loads.

Foreverlamp (Booth N111), an innovator in high power, high lumen lighting, is a first-time exhibitor at ProMat 2017.

Packsize International (Booth S2059) officially rolled out its automated X4—the first on-demand packaging system to cut, fold, label and glue a flat corrugated box in 12 seconds

Fetch Robotics (Booth N1024) today announced the introduction of two new Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) to its fleet: Freight500 and Freight1500.

Toshiba America Business Solutions today unveiled its large-format thermal bar code printers at ProMat 2017 (Booth S323).

AeroVironment today at ProMat 2017 (Booth S-361) launched a patent-pending advanced version of its ConnectRx for its PosiCharge ProCore line of electric forklift chargers for the materials handling industry.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics: Version 2.0 will be released on MHLRoadmap.org

If the early attendee forecast is any indication, you may have already landed in Chicago for ProMat 2017 (April 3-6), the materials handling industry’s leading trade show and educational conference, sponsored by MHI.

With more than 850 exhibits, 100 informational seminars, and 350,000 square feet of expo space, ProMat 2017 offers the best in materials handling and supply chain technology and innovations.

Led by sustainability advisor and author Andrew Winston, a group of supply chain professionals from companies including UPS and REI shared their tips on greener, more efficient supply chains at Monday morning’s keynote.

Sarah Carlson, VP of AutoGuide (Booth N835), showcased the newest version of AVINU traffic management software

McCulloch unveiled the GlobalStac bulk container in a press conference yesterday.

The new LR 35 Vertical Buffer Module storage and retrieval unit made its red carpet debut in a press conference at the Kardex Remstar exhibit (Booth S2912) yesterday.

A pocket sorter integrated with vision-system guided robotic picking and a streamlined conveyor system were showcased by Kevin Reader, director of business development and marketing at Knapp Logistics Automation (Booth S1223), in a Monday press conference.

Lucas Systems (Booth S3443) shared how recent updates to Engage Dynamic Work Optimization (DWO) software—including batching and path optimization algorithm refinements and new implementation tools—has delivered a 53% productivity gain for a customer’s cart-based picking application.