ASSP updates standards on safety training and hazardous energy
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has revised two workplace safety standards that enable organizations to better protect workers and improve daily operations to achieve a higher level of business success. One standard guides the development of effective safety training while the other helps control hazardous energy that can seriously harm workers. ANSI/ASSP Z490.1-2024, “Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety,...
Raymond recognized for continuous innovation
Nine industry accolades in 2024 further cement Raymond’s legacy as a future-forward organization Building on a long legacy of continuous innovation, The Raymond Corporation won an array of awards from Forbes, Plant Engineering, Food Shippers of America (FSA), Supply & Demand Chain Executive (SDCE), International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA), Food Logistics and other organizations in 2024. “At Raymond, customer success...
KION Group to donate €257,000 to the Spanish Red Cross for flood relief
The KION Group is donating €257,000 to the Spanish Red Cross (Cruz Roja Española) to support relief and reconstruction efforts in the wake of the devastating floods that hit the Spanish regions of Valencia, Murcia and Andalusia at the end of October. “Fortunately, no KION employees or network partners in the affected areas were injured in the floods. However, we are still deeply affected by this tragedy, and, as a company...
Atlantic Forklift opens a new service center in South Carolina
Atlantic Forklift Services recently opened a new Sales and Service Center in West Columbia, South Carolina. This expansion reflects their ongoing commitment to serving the distribution, manufacturing, and warehousing companies in the region with industry-leading equipment and exceptional service. Conveniently located at 101 Corporate Blvd, the new facility is designed to provide a comprehensive range of services including new and used...
Forklift orders stagnate in 2024 but reasons for optimism remain
Macro-economic downturn and high interest rates cause forklift order books to stagnate in 2024. The majority of forklifts will be powered by lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries by 2034. ICE forklift market demand to shrink to 500,000 units by 2034. According to the latest research by Interact Analysis, the forklift market is not performing as well as initially expected in early 2024. This has led the global market intelligence specialist...
AAR Reports Rail Traffic for the week ending December 7, 2024
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending December 7, 2024. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 520,894 carloads and intermodal units, up 4.4 percent compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending December 7 were 224,899 carloads, down 1.8 percent compared with the same week in 2023, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 295,995 containers...
Post-IMTS decline in Manufacturing Technology Orders blunted by rebound in Aerospace Investment
Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $385 million in October 2024. These orders for metalworking machinery decreased 14.5% from September 2024 and were 5.5% behind October 2023 orders. Year-to-date orders reached $3.74 billion, a decline of 7.5% compared to the first 10 months of 2023. Although...
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