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Peco Pallet to be acquired by pair of investment firms
Pallet pooler says management will stay on to manage firm’s 21 million pallets across North America.
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Material Handling
Podcasts
The Logistics Matters podcast: Ron Dutt of Flux Power on lithium-ion battery technology | Season 1 Episode 26
Ron Dutt, CEO of Flux Power discusses the growing use of lithium-ion batteries as a power source for industrial trucks; how Amazon's delayed Prime Day may affect shippers; moving toward sustainable supply chains.
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French warehouse robotics vendor Exotec lands $90 million for high-density storage
Firm plans to automate micro-fulfillment centers for smaller-sized facilities to match swift e-commerce growth.
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Raymond to host virtual manufacturing day for students, Oct. 2
6th annual career day event is online only for the first time and open to middle and high school students from across the country.
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AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS
E-commerce growth sparks demand for warehouse automation
An AS/RS project in Europe shines a light on the need for fully automated, robotic fulfillment centers in the competitive online grocery market.
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Seegrid has landed $52 million since March for AGVs
Pandemic drives demand for material handling automation as company plans to boost hiring, product development, acquisitions.
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Podcasts
The Logistics Matters podcast: The pandemic spawns new sustainability standards; risk mitigation gets a fresh look; supply chains brace for a vaccine rollout | Season 1 Episode 23
Chris Wolfe, CEO of PowerFleet, tells us about new sustainability initiatives during that may become standards in a post-pandemic world; also: executives are reassessing their risk-mitigation strategies; the challenges of distributing Covid-19 vaccines.
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AutoGuide says its modular AMR fleet acts as a low-cost AS/RS
Teradyne unit offers inventory management software to manage autonomous pallet stackers, tuggers, and high-bay lift trucks.
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INBOUND
Training program aims to ease shortage of “automation” techs
As DCs step up their use of automated fulfillment equipment, demand for qualified technicians is outpacing supply. A new certification program aims to fill the gap.
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In Person
In Person Interview: Vincent Halma of SSI Schaefer
In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Vincent Halma of SSI Schaefer discusses the effects of Covid-19 on the market and how automation will shape the future of facility design.
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