Toyota Industries Corporation launches Toyota Automated Logistics Group to house acquired companies
Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) has launched Toyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG) to house its existing subsidiary, Toyota L&F, alongside the companies it acquired in 2017 (Bastian Solutions and Vanderlande) and 2022 (viastore). As a result, it has increased its presence in all integrated and automated projects worldwide and capitalized on the synergies between the respective organizations and the added value they offer to...
Longtime safety expert honored as ASSP Fellow
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has bestowed the honor of Fellow on Daniel G. Hopwood, who has made significant contributions to the occupational safety and health profession for decades. He is the 2024 recipient of the Society’s highest honor, becoming the 147th Fellow since the world’s oldest professional safety organization was founded in 1911. “ASSP Fellows are an elite group of influential safety leaders who...
Supervisory Board Extends CEO Rob Smith’s contract
Contract extended by five years until end of 2029. Hans Peter Ring, Chairman of the Supervisory Board: “Under Rob Smith’s proven leadership we will open the next chapter of the success story of KION.” The Supervisory Board of KION GROUP AG has extended Chief Executive Officer Rob Smith’s (58) contract by five years, ensuring his leadership until December 31, 2029. This decision underscores the Board’s unwavering confidence in Smith’s...
Global Shop Solutions Ilya Dynkin reaches 25-year milestone
Working at the same company for 25 years is a rare occurrence these days. Global Shop Solutions has announced the latest addition to the Quarter Century Club, Ilya Dynkin, VP of Sales. When Dynkin joined Global Shop Solutions early in his career, he had no experience with ERP or manufacturing software. What he did have was enthusiasm, motivation, and the ability to find and win new opportunities, bringing in new customers. The love...
Barcoding to expand North American presence through planned combination with DecisionPoint Systems
Barcoding, Inc. (“Barcoding”), a supply chain automation and innovation company, together with Graham Partners, has announced that an affiliate of Barcoding has entered into a definitive merger agreement with DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. (“DecisionPoint”). DecisionPoint is a mobility-first enterprise services and solutions company and a leading provider of retail in-store solutions and services centered on Point-of-Sale systems...
H&E Equipment Services completes acquisition of Lewistown Rental and affiliated companies
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. has announced the completion of its acquisition of Montana-based Lewistown Rental and three of its affiliated companies located in Havre, Glasgow, and Great Falls, Montana. The acquisition adds a comprehensive mix of equipment with an original equipment cost of approximately $28.5 million. Brad Barber, chief executive officer of H&E, stated, “With the addition of these four locations, H&E now...
Carolina Handling celebrates anniversary with 58 for 58 giveaway
Carolina Handling is celebrating its 58th anniversary in 2024 with a yearlong campaign entitled “Handling Hunger Together” to assist hunger relief organizations throughout the company’s five-state footprint. According to Feeding America, more than 44 million people in the U.S. face hunger each year, including 1 in 5 children. In 2022, 49 million people turned to food banks and other charitable organizations to help feed their...
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