The Association for Advancing Automation promotes Alex Shikany to Executive Vice President
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3), North America’s preeminent automation trade association, has announced the promotion of Alex Shikany to executive vice president. Previously serving as vice president of Membership & Market Intelligence, Alex brings over a decade of dedicated leadership and innovation to his new role. As executive vice president, Alex will oversee several key operations for A3, serving as the...
Nucor Towers & Structures expanding Nationwide
Nucor Corporation has announced the Company’s Towers & Structures business unit will build its third state-of-the-art utility structures production facility in Brigham City, Utah. The Company is currently completing the construction of two utility structures production facilities in Decatur, Alabama, and Crawfordsville, Indiana. The new $200 million Utah facility will be located on Nucor’s existing Brigham City campus...
Bill Pedriana joins NOBLELIFT North America as new president
NOBLELIFT North America has announced Bill Pedriana’s appointment as its new president. With nearly four decades of experience in the material handling industry, Pedriana is poised to lead NOBLELIFT North America into a new era of innovation, growth, and customer-centric success. Bill Pedriana served as Chief Marketing Officer at Big Joe Forklifts, where his visionary leadership helped rebuild the brand, develop groundbreaking...
Yokohama TWS announces Lawrence Harmon as Regional President North and Central America
Yokohama TWS has announced the appointment of Lawrence Harmon as Regional President of North and Central America (NCA), effective January 1, 2025. In this role, Lawrence will be responsible for driving the NCA business strategy, leading market growth, and further developing the commercial team. He will report directly to Elio Bartoli, President of Yokohama TWS. Lawrence brings over 30 years of experience in the tire industry and has a...
MHEDA launches refreshed Website
MHEDA has announced the release of a newly redesigned website, offering an upgraded digital experience for members and material handling industry professionals. The refreshed website features: Streamlined Navigation: Find the resources, tools, and information you need faster. Modern Design: A sleek, user-friendly interface with a clean and contemporary look. Expanded Library: Access industry insights and filter content by relevant...
KPI Solutions recognized in the 2024 Gartner® Market Guide for Warehouse Automation Partners
KPI Solutions (KPI), a supply chain consulting, software, systems integration, and automation supplier, announced that Gartner has recognized the company in the Market Guide for Warehouse Automation Partners. In the report, Gartner states, “Companies often struggle with how to approach warehouse automation, including how to choose the right partner. In a rapidly growing market, there are multiple warehouse automation solution...
Women In Trucking Association announces its January 2025 Member of the Month
The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Alyssa Briggs as its January 2025 Member of the Month. At only 24 years old, Briggs has been a trailer mechanic at XPO, Inc. for nearly four years. Unsure of what she wanted to do when she grew up, Briggs decided to go to a vocational school where she was instructed to pick three-course options. Her first choice was CNC machining, as her stepfather is a CNC machinist, and she had...