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.
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.
Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs awards $56,000 in manufacturing scholarships
July 10, 2019
Majors in machine tool technology, structural and pipe welding, mechanical engineering and precision machining technology prepare students to fill manufacturers' openings in skilled trades and engineering.
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.
PMMI welcomes new member Spring Class of 2019
July 9, 2019
43 new members bring active membership to 897.
First Hispanic woman in space headlines PMMI’s PPWLN breakfast
July 8, 2019
Ochoa will share her experiences as a history-making astronaut, including thoughts on driving change and building diverse, effective teams during her keynote address, “Exploring New Territory,” at Pack Expo.
Dematic to host 34th-annual Material Handling & Logistics Conference
July 8, 2019
The 2019 Material Handling & Logistics Conference is themed "The Predictive Revolution — Embracing the Smart & Connected Future," and will be held September 8–11 in Park City, Utah.
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.
Non-manufacturing index slips but finishes first half of year with growth
July 3, 2019
The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—slipped 1.8% to 55.1 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring). This reading represents the 113th consecutive month of NMI growth, with June’s NMI down 2.8% compared to the 12-month average of 57.9. June’s reading is the lowest over that span.
Robotics Zone showcases innovation at Pack Expo Las Vegas
July 2, 2019
Robotic packaging applications on exhibit to help fight childhood hunger
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.
PMMI awards $50,000 in scholarships to students of member company family members
July 2, 2019
Ten students received $5,000 scholarships from the PMMI Member Family Scholarship.
MonarchFx, a business unit of Tompkins International, partners with DeliveryCircle
July 2, 2019
MonarchFx and DeliveryCircle have collaborated to provide a same-day delivery service to any interested sellers with the ability to be customized for any special needs.
SGS Acquires Majority Stake in Maine Pointe
July 2, 2019
The acquisition will enable Maine Pointe's continued growth on a global basis
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.
