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The latest trends in materials handling storage systems and technologies including storage shelving, racks, pallets, containers and carousels.


SoftBank Group and Symbotic establish “warehouse-as-a-service” joint venture
Joint venture, GreenBox, aims to expand access to Symbotic warehouse automation systems to broad range of customers through new “as a service” offering.

Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products announces leadership transition
Founder and President Greg Doppler, who invented ResinDek composite engineered wood flooring panels, to retire at year's end, with Cornerstone’s VP of Sales Scott McGill becoming president this month.

Retail sales up in June, report Commerce and NRF
Commerce reported that June retail sales rose 0.2% over May, while NRF's data, which excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, was up 0.4% from May to June.

Prologis acquiring 14 million square feet from Blackstone Industrial Portfolio in $3.1 billion deal
Agreement for DC space expands Prologis's presence in key markets including Atlanta, California, Dallas, and Las Vegas. The transaction is currently expected to close by the end of the second quarter.

Vertical Cold Storage closes MWCold acquisition
Vertical Cold Storage finalized the purchase of MWCold, operator of two strategically located temperature-controlled warehouse facilities in central Indiana.

Mallard Manufacturing to open innovation lab
Gravity flow storage systems provider announces an expansion plan that includes a 30,000 sq. ft. facility equipped with advanced robotic and automated manufacturing technology

Buyer’s Guide: ASRS Technologies
Are you considering an ASRS solution in your warehouse?

Jungheinrich AG taps Configura as partner for plant and DC design software
The cooperation between Jungheinrich and Configura began in 2020, starting with a pilot project for the configuration of automated pallet racking systems. With the latest development in this strategic collaboration, further racking systems as well as materials handling components will be added to Configura's CET Material Handling planning software, providing Jungheinrich's sales department with an efficient, intuitive and cross-product project planning solution.

Interact Analysis: Poor economic climate knocks warehouse construction
Research finds that 6,700 warehouses will be added to the global building stock in 2023, a reduction of 35% compared with 2022, but still higher than pre-COVID levels.

Getting warehouse rack systems right
Rack systems can be a facility’s most important silent partner. But getting it right requires a plan and some expertise. Don’t be afraid to invest in both.

Steel King showcases solutions that form the foundation for an effective supply chain
Steel King Industries (Booth S1941) invites ProMat attendees to view the company’s entire solution offering of high-caliber materials handling racking, storage and safety systems that improve, fortify and protect a company’s supply chains.

Jungheinrich AG to acquire Indiana-based Storage Solutions group
$375 million deal seen as strengthening Jungheinrich’s intralogistics business with strategic foothold in fast-growing U.S. warehouse automation market

How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
Discover how your storage practices could be affecting your pest control program and how to prevent pest infestations in your business. Join our free webcast with entomologist Frank Meek for valuable tips.

Frazier mourns passing of Domenick Iellimo, EVP at the company
Executive VP of sales since 2002, Mr. Iellimo was responsible for Frazier’s Standard Product Business, and was known for his dedication to clients.

Addverb and Velociti Alliance partner on automation for c-store and grocery supply chains
New partnership offers integrated solutions for picking, packing, and batching orders, leveraging technologies including mobile robots, ASRS

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Storeganizer: Slim fit for small, slow-moving items
How Storeganizer can optimize the space usage and improve productivity in the picking process

Answering Your Top 8 ASRS Questions Before Investing: A Panel Discussion
This webinar will cover everything you need to know about how ASRS technologies (VLMs, VBMs, vertical and horizontal carousels) can benefit your operation, how the machines work, software integration details, cost information and more!

Blick updates its G2P system
The upgraded system has replaced an array of worn machine parts.

Storage serves integrated operations
Jaylo’s logistics platform for its client leverages adjustable racking and live pallet racking systems.

Utilizing Automated Storage for Labor Shortages and Other Warehouse Challenges
Running out of space and grappling with issues like the persistent labor shortage, warehouse and DC operators are looking to automated storage and retrieval solutions for help solving these and other challenges.


Latest Resources

Materials Handling Robotics: The new world of heterogeneous robotic integration
In this Special Digital Edition, the editorial staff of Modern curates the best robotics coverage over the past year to help track the evolution of this piping hot market.
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Latest Resources

2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
This research was conducted by Peerless Research Group on behalf of Modern Materials Handling to assess usage and purchase intentions forautomation systems...
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
Discover how your storage practices could be affecting your pest control program and how to prevent pest infestations in your business. Join...

Warehousing Outlook 2023
Warehousing Outlook 2023
2023 is here, and so are new warehousing trends.
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Download this white paper to learn more about how both systems compare.