Global Supply Chain Leaders Attend Aberdeen's Supply Chain Management Summit
January 19, 2009BOSTON, MA — With the current economic situation, now more than ever supply chain is a core competency that companies have to focus on for cost reduction measures as well as to improve top line revenue. Aberdeen Group, a... Read more about Global Supply Chain Leaders Attend Aberdeen's Supply Chain Management Summit
Jerry Weidmann, President Of Wisconsin Lift Truck, Elected To Serve As Membership Chairman Of National Trade Association
January 19, 2009BROOKFIELD, WI — Wisconsin Lift Truck Corp. has announced that Jerry Weidmann, President, has been elected to serve as Membership Chairman of the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA).
Marketing Director Joins Riekes Equipment Company
January 16, 2009OMAHA, NE – Riekes Equipment has hired Katie Parr as their marketing director. Parr will provide energy and leadership to Riekes’ marketing efforts, bringing the company ever closer to the needs of its customers. Her... Read more about Marketing Director Joins Riekes Equipment Company
Visionary 3PL Quiet Logistics Builds Business on Kiva Systems
January 16, 2009WOBURN, MA — Kiva Systems (www.kivasystems.com), a developer of breakthrough robotic solutions for automating order fulfillment, today announced that Quiet Logistics is... Read more about Visionary 3PL Quiet Logistics Builds Business on Kiva Systems
Aem Launches 2009 “Construction Challenge” Student Competition
January 15, 2009Unemployment is worse than it’s been in years, but in the not-too-distant future, construction companies could be seeking well-trained and motivated workers to fill the millions of jobs related to the manufacture and use of construction and... Read more about Aem Launches 2009 “Construction Challenge” Student Competition
FKI Logistex Unveils NetLok™ Secure Remote Access System at ProMat 2009
January 15, 2009ST. LOUIS, MO — FKI Logistex® (www.fkilogistex.com), a leader in integrated material handling solutions, has released NetLok™, a secure information infrastructure for... Read more about FKI Logistex Unveils NetLok™ Secure Remote Access System at ProMat 2009
Gap Inc. Direct Chooses Kiva's Game-Changing Order Fulfillment System to Support Growing E-Commerce Channel
January 15, 2009WOBURN, MA — Kiva Systems (www.kivasystems.com), a developer of breakthrough robotic material handling solutions that increase distribution center productivity, today announced that Gap... Read more about Gap Inc. Direct Chooses Kiva's Game-Changing Order Fulfillment System to Support Growing E-Commerce Channel
Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Appoints Richard Schloesser Chief Executive Officer
January 14, 2009NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI — Toray Plastics (America), Inc., is pleased to announce that Richard Schloesser has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He is the first American to achieve the company’s... Read more about Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Appoints Richard Schloesser Chief Executive Officer
Reinvigorated White Systems Unveils New Automated Storage Solutions
January 14, 2009PROMAT 2009 attendees were the first to see the newest automatic storage and retrieval methods, as White Systems, Inc. evolves with the changing world of distribution and manufacturing. White Systems has the most worldwide experience in the... Read more about Reinvigorated White Systems Unveils New Automated Storage Solutions
Colson Caster Begins 2009 with New GM
January 14, 2009JONESBORO, AR — Colson Caster Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of standard and custom application caster and wheel products, has announced that it will begin the year under the leadership of new President, Don... Read more about Colson Caster Begins 2009 with New GM
Grainger Inspires Next Generation of Engineers
January 13, 2009LAKE FOREST, IL — Grainger announced today that it is joining forces with FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a not-for-profit organization founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire young... Read more about Grainger Inspires Next Generation of Engineers
Nestle North America Implements AeroVironment’s PosiCharge™ Fast Charge Systems in Distribution and Manufacturing Facilities
January 13, 2009CHICAGO, IL – AeroVironment, Inc. today announced that it has installed more than 200 of its PosiCharge™ fast charge systems at Nestle facilities throughout North America. These fast charge systems support electric material handling fleets... Read more about Nestle North America Implements AeroVironment’s PosiCharge™ Fast Charge Systems in Distribution and Manufacturing Facilities