Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $450.6 million in September 2024. These orders for metalworking machinery increased 24% from August 2024 and increased...

Vision-Guided autonomous lift truck boosts safety, efficiency, and productivity Seegrid highlights its Lift RS1 AMR. This autonomous lift truck is designed to transform material handling workflows, providing unmatched productivity, efficiency, and safety to manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics operations. Seegrid’s Lift RS1 AMR...

Growth is INCREASING AT AN INCREASING RATE for: Warehousing Utilization, Transportation Capacity, Transportation Utilization, and Transportation Prices. Growth is INCREASING AT A DECREASING RATE for: Inventory Levels, Inventory Costs, Warehousing Capacity and Warehousing Prices The October Logistics Manager’s Index reads...

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) will commemorate Recycling Week from November 11-15, reaffirming the industry’s continued commitment to promoting recycling efforts across the United States. This weeklong observance provides an important opportunity to spotlight the progress, innovations, and partnerships driving a circular economy for...

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has updated a key national voluntary consensus standard for construction and demolition sites, which are among the most hazardous work environments. The revised standard is helping to elevate World Standards Week, an event...

Largest industry show of the year provides dynamic solutions, engaging thought leadership, and impactful connections The largest packaging and processing show of the year, PACK EXPO International, wrapped up on November 6th with significant crowds throughout its four-day stint at...

Donations set to help Houston Food Bank distribute more than 120 million nutritious meals annually Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. (Logisnext)  has reaffirmed its commitment to “Moving the World Forward” by donating two motorized Mitsubishi Forklift pallet trucks to the  Houston...

Seegrid Corporation, a manufacturer of autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions for palletized material handling, today announced its decision to terminate its product and distribution agreements with Raymond Corporation (a division of Toyota), effective upon the conclusion of a ninety-day notice...

Felling Trailers, Inc. conducted its twelfth annual online auction of an FT-3 drop deck utility trailer to benefit a non-profit organization: Backing the Blue Line. A winning bid of $6,650.00 won the auction that ended the evening of Patriots Day,...

Today, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 2, 2024. This week’s total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 516,743 carloads and intermodal units, up 6.6 percent compared with the same week last year....

Frontmatec by Fortifi to manage the transition and provide systems, equipment, and aftermarket customer service and support  Fortifi Food Processing Solutions (“Fortifi”) announced today that it has acquired the intellectual property and customer relationships as well as select inventories and...

BSL Battery Industrial announced that it had joined the ECOTEC (Micropower) Charger Compatibility List. This program qualifies California customers for financing under California Edison’s “Charge Ready to Transport” program when their fleets transition to lithium-ion electric forklift infrastructure! As an...

Located in Mississauga, Ontario, the new Swisslog office is the latest step in the company’s accelerated growth in the Americas region. In June, Swisslog opened a new Americas region headquarters in Atlanta. Over the past year, the company has also strengthened...

KION Group achieves strong results and increases profitability in the first nine months of FY 2024 Revenue up 1.1 percent to € 8.435 billion (2023: € 8.347 billion) Adj. EBIT improves 16.6 percent to € 666.7 million (2023: € 571.9...

Today, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending October 26, 2024. This week’s total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 519,415 carloads and intermodal units, up 4.2 percent compared with the same week last year....

Donations of forklifts, portable generators, and light towers will enhance The Salvation Army’s disaster response efficiency and capacity The Salvation Army has received a significant equipment donation from Bobcat Company, a global equipment and worksite solutions brand, to support ongoing...

 Today, H&E Equipment Services, Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter, which ended on September 30, 2024. The report includes the Company’s branch expansion achievements, with the addition of eight new locations in the third quarter, expanding the Company’s...

Today, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) released the “Rail Jobs Report: The Value and Opportunities in Railroading,” which provides a comprehensive review of the benefits and opportunities associated with freight rail careers. Featuring various employee testimonials, the report spotlights railroaders...

Ivan K. Hill Park in Winfield, Alabama, won the $100,000 Bobcat Park and Rec Makeover Contest hosted by Bobcat Company. The prize package will fund improvements at the park, which will focus on revitalizing a youth recreation space. Ivan K. Hill...

The Port of Long Beach has been awarded more than $2.6 million by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency to protect critical infrastructure and ensure the safe movement of trade at the nation’s second-busiest seaport. As...