Herc Holdings and H&E Equipment Services enter into definitive merger agreement
Acquisition Scales Herc’s Premier Platform and Accelerates Strategy for Industry Leading Growth and Superior Value Creation Transaction Terms Same as Proposal Previously Announced on February 18, 2025 H&E Terminates Agreement with United Rentals Herc Holdings Inc., one of North America’s leading equipment rental suppliers, and H&E Equipment Services, Inc. d/b/a H&E Rentals (“H&E”)has announced that H&E has...
GLAD 2025: Lifting Careers, Building Futures – Addressing Skills Shortages and Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has announced the return of Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) 2025 on Thursday, June 12th, 2025, with the theme “Lifting Careers, Building Futures.” This year, GLAD is dedicated to tackling the growing skills shortages across the lifting industry, promoting practical tools to attract new talent, and using the day as a launchpad to inspire the next generation to explore careers in...
U.S. Rail Traffic report for the week ending February 15, 2025
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending February 15, 2025. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 480,740 carloads and intermodal units, up 1.5 percent compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending February 15 were 209,216 carloads, down 4.8 percent compared with the same week in 2024, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 271,524...
PTDA welcomes ESR Motor Systems as a new member
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), an association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes ESR Motor Systems as a new distributor member. ESR Motor Systems traces its beginnings as an electric motor repair shop and is currently a distributor of adjustable/variable speed drives and motors serving the commercial and industrial sectors. “Like PTDA, we believe...
ASCM launches Revamped Certified CLTD credential
The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) announced the launch of its updated APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD) credential. The updated program, which is available now, reflects the evolving needs of today’s logistics professionals and empowers them with the latest knowledge and skills. The CLTD certification empowers supply chain professionals to achieve a distinct competitive edge...
Revalize predicts major technology-driven growth for the manufacturing industry in 2025 and beyond
Adopting new technologies (36%), developing new products (29%), and improving data security and data protection (26%) are top priorities for manufacturing organizations in 2025. Manufacturing and engineering professionals are preparing for the future workforce by upskilling existing talent (39%) and encouraging continuous learning (37%). Revalize has released new research about what manufacturing organizations are prioritizing in...
U.S. rail traffic for the week ending February 08, 2025
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending February 8, 2025. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 502,449 carloads and intermodal units, up 3.7 percent compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending February 8 were 218,393 carloads, down 0.7 percent compared with the same week in 2024, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 284,056 containers...
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