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Industrial robotics market in heavy industries to grow at 6.2% CAGR during 2016-2020
Material handling robots segment accounted for nearly 47% of the global industrial robotics market in heavy industries in 2015.

Industrial Truck Association announces record-breaking 2015 North American lift truck sales
ITA data reports highest lift truck sales since 2006.

North American robotics market sets new records in 2015
Materials handling among fastest-growing segments as 2015 orders increased 14% in units and 11% in dollars over 2014's record year.

NRF estimates 3.1% annual hike in 2016 retail sales but economic worries persist
Estimate comes in higher than the 10-year average of 2.7%, but falls short of the NRF’s 2015 estimate of 4.1%.

New JDA/SCM study reveals link between integrated business planning and decision making
Joint research report finds that 63% of C-level executives believe IBP is effective and impactful, supporting a unified supply chain strategy.

NAM’s Timmons concludes 2016 State of Manufacturing Tour in Baltimore, Md.
Tour highlighted opportunity, growth, innovation and changing perceptions of manufacturing.

Global supply chain real estate market remains on solid footing in 2016
Real estate firm JLL predicts another banner year for supply chain real estate occupiers and investors.

Strong peak season operations and e-commerce activity spur strong Q4 earnings for UPS
Fourth quarter revenue at $16.1 billion was up 1% annually, and earnings per share were up 26% at $1.57, marking the fourth straight month of EPS growth.

ISA and Automation Federation support week of activities introduce young people to the value of STEM
ISA also finalizes agreement with Control System Integrators Association to offer web-based project management courses.

NAM kicks off 2016 State of Manufacturing Tour
Timmons unveils manufacturers’ agenda for economic growth and American exceptionalism.

ELFA announces top 10 equipment acquisition trends for 2016
Many equipment sectors poised for growth amid moderate business investment environment.

Global demand for protective packaging to approach $27 billion in 2018
Retail segment expected to register the fastest growth, but manufacturing applications will continue to account for a sizable majority of protective packaging demand.

Association of Equipment Manufacturers launches competition
Infrastructure Vision 2050 competition to award $150,000 to innovative infrastructure solutions that address the $3.6 trillion infrastructure problem in America.

European industrial recovery picking up speed
12 countries expected to see industrial production growth in 2016, led by Poland at the high end and the United Kingdom at the low end with 1.5% growth.

NAM announces 2016 State of Manufacturing Tour
Tour to showcase modern manufacturing and NAM’s new policy platform to guide manufacturing voters and candidates during the upcoming elections.


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.
 


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