Alert Innovation announces leadship transition, with Fritz Morgan as CEO
December 20, 2021
Founder John Lert becomes executive chairman, while Fritz Morgan, previously COO, becomes CEO.
FedEx Announces Receiving First Fleet of Emission Free Delivery Vehicles
December 20, 2021
FedEx and General Motors’ BrightDrop reach major milestone in effort to electrify last-mile deliveries. FedEx Receives First All-Electric, Zero-Tailpipe Emissions Delivery Vehicles from BrightDrop.
Pipeline Packaging acquires packaging distributor, MidStates Container Company
December 20, 2021
Move explained as expanding market reach in Midwest, with complementary product lines and related services
Savoye launches manufacturing operations in North America
December 17, 2021
French logistics and supply chain systems provider expands manufacturing capabilities to the United States, opens North American headquarters in Illinois
MHI announces leadership appointments for 2022
December 16, 2021
Three new members named to Roundtable Advisory Committee, other leadership details announced.
November retail sales again see solid gains
December 16, 2021
Commerce reported that November retail sales—at $639.8 billion—were up 0.3% compared to October, while seeing an 18.2% annual gain. And it added that total retail sales, from September through November, saw a 16.2% increase compare to the same period a year ago.
Seegrid partners with Applied Intuition for AMR simulations
December 15, 2021
Autonomous mobile robot provider to leverage best-in-class simulation tools to accelerate delivery of material handling automation solutions
Pallet recycler and supplier Kamps acquires Tritz Pallet
December 15, 2021
The addition of Tritz grows Kamps’ national presence to over 40 asset-based locations, 4,000 trailers, and 2,500 employees, while strengthening position in Great Plains region
Strong 2022 seen for equipment leasing and software
December 15, 2021
2022 Economic Outlook report from the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation forecasts 4.6% expansion in equipment and software investment growth
Toyota Material Handling announces CEO retirement and succession plan
December 14, 2021
Bill Finerty will succeed Jeff Rufener as President & CEO on January 1, 2022
Concentric, an OnPoint Group Company, acquires Virginia-based battery provider, Weldex Sales
December 14, 2021
Acquisition strengthens Concentric’s footprint in Virginia while expanding solutions like lithium and hybrid power systems to a new customer base.
Symbotic to become a public company in partnership with SoftBank
December 14, 2021
Symbotic offers a robotics and automation-based product movement technology platform. The SPAC deal is expected to further the company's growth.
ALAN mobilizes in wake of tragic tornado outbreak
December 14, 2021
Non-profit American Logistics Aid Network activates its efforts to be ready with logistics assistance, when requested by humanitarian organizations
PACK EXPO East brings latest packaging & processing solutions to the East Coast
December 14, 2021
400 exhibitors set for PACK EXPO East 2022, March 21-23, in Philadelphia
ISM Semiannual report issues positive 2022 outlook for manufacturing and services sectors
December 14, 2021
For manufacturing, ISM is estimating a 6.5% 2022 revenue gain, trailing the 7.2% estimate, for 2021, made in its previous report in May 2021. And on the services side, the report said that its panelists are calling for 2022 revenues to see a 4.3% annual gain, in line with 2021’s 4.8% increase.
Körber and KKR form strategic partnership focused on supply chain software
December 14, 2021
Strategic partnership takes aim at enhanced capabilities for customers amid increasing supply chain complexity
Plug Power and Certarus partner on green hydrogen supply chain expansion
December 14, 2021
Plug Power to supply up to 10 tons per day of green hydrogen, with Certarus serving as preferred third-party logistics provider
ForwardX Robotics opens Series C Funding with $31 million
December 14, 2021
Total funding for the year for autonomous mobile robot (AMR) vendor reaches over $60 million
US Foods keeps truck fleet clear in winter
December 13, 2021
Plow assembly helps keep snow off trailer roofs, increasing safety and eliminating fines.
Online retailer installs cooling system
December 13, 2021
The self-contained cooling system offers considerable energy savings.