National Forklift Safety Day: Yale Reliant operator assistance technology reaches 14 million hours of real-world run time
Yale Lift Truck Technologies announces a major milestone for its Yale Reliant™ operator assistance technology to mark the 11th edition of National Forklift Safety Day. Since its launch as a first-of-its-kind solution in 2021, Yale Reliant has since accumulated over 14 million run-time hours across over 6,000 commercially deployed lift truck units. The award-winning technology reinforces lift truck operating best practices and supports...
April 2024 Manufacturing Technology Orders slow decline and remain above historical average
Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, reached $317.9 million in April 2024. This is a 25.6% decrease from March 2024 but only 5.4% behind orders in April 2023. Orders in 2024 totaled $1.43 billion through April, 16.2% behind orders placed in the first four months of 2023. Machinery orders have been steadily...
SupplyOne establishes West Coast Production and Distribution Presence with Columbia Corrugated Box
SupplyOne, Inc., just announced that it has expanded its footprint to the West Coast with the acquisition of Columbia Corrugated Box Company, Inc (CCB). CCB manufactures custom corrugated solutions, protective packaging, and high-resolution printed packaging solutions in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1967, CCB is comprised of two divisions, Columbia Corrugated Box and Packaging Resources Company (PRC). The Company primarily...
ORBIS earns recognition as a John Deere “Partner-level Supplier”
ORBIS ® Corporation has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2023 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating. The Oconomowoc, Wis.-based company was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and services of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement. Company employees accepted...
SupplyOne establishes West Coast Production and Distribution presence with Columbia Corrugated Box
SupplyOne, Inc., the largest independent supplier of corrugated and value-added packaging products, equipment, and services in North America, announced that it has expanded its footprint to the West Coast by acquiring Columbia Corrugated Box Company, Inc (CCB). CCB manufactures custom corrugated solutions, protective packaging, and high-resolution printed packaging solutions in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1967, CCB is comprised...
Industry consultant George Keen publishes new book for equipment dealers
Conquer Your Equipment Dealership’s Sales with Powerful Strategies! Industry consultant George Keen has released his new paperback book to maximize the dealership’s potential with strategic sales management. The book is called Sales Management in an Equipment Dealership. It unlocks the full potential of your dealership with expert sales management strategies. “Sales Management in an Equipment Dealership”...
Toyota Material Handling Celebrates 25th Anniversary of SAS during National Forklift Safety Day
Toyota Material Handling is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its System of Active Stability™ (SAS), which revolutionized the material handling industry by reducing the likelihood of forklift tip over. Commemorated on the 11th annual National Forklift Safety Day, this milestone calls attention to Toyota’s emphasis on empowering customers to foster a culture of safety. As part of this year’s event, Toyota is sharing educational...