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Facing the Covid-19 outbreak spreading across Europe and the globe, Bolloré Logistics, ranking among the world’s top 10 in transport and logistics, is mobilising to support the supply of pharmaceutical products and face masks. A Health crisis unit has been created made up of Bolloré Logistics pharma and life science …

‘TouchMES’ increases production speed and efficiency; enables leaner manufacturing at lower cost Texas-headquartered forklift manufacturer Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (‘MCFA’) has implemented international supply chain solutions provider TouchPath’s ‘TouchMES’ manufacturing execution system, integrating it with the company’s ERP system to increase production capacity and support expansion, it was announced …

Caterpillar Foundation’s investment to support a variety of efforts in local communities around the world where the needs are greatest As the events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve rapidly, the Caterpillar Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), announced it is committing $8.5 million to support …

Jungheinrich performs well under the challenging market conditions faced in 2019 – protecting employee health and safeguarding ability to deliver are the priorities for 2020 Revenue amounts to 4.07 billion euros Incoming orders worth 3.92 billion euros EBIT of 263 million euros achieved despite one-off negative impact on earnings Clear …

Pregis, a leading protective packaging materials and automated systems manufacturer, has received an International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) for air cushioning produced in its Heerlen facility in The Netherlands. ISCC PLUS is an EU-based, leading global certification system that supports the implementation of environmentally, socially and economically sustainable …

A 37.5-ton capacity mill-duty coil grab has been installed beneath the hook of a 40-ton capacity overhead crane at a Monarch Steel Company Inc. facility in Decatur, Alabama. The coil grab was manufactured by The Caldwell Group, a Rockford, Illinois-based company that specializes in both standard and custom lifting equipment. …

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Hino Motors Ltd (Hino) have agreed to jointly develop a heavy-duty fuel cell truck and to conduct testing that leads towards its practical application. Both Toyota and Hino have declared ambitious goals to reduce CO2 emissions by 20501 and are continuing to develop electrified vehicle …

Suttons International has agreed a new deal with Duvel USA, the American subsidiary of Duvel Moortgat, owner of Brewery Ommegang, Boulevard and Firestone Walker, in addition to a portfolio of European brands. The American division of global supply chain specialist Suttons has been working with Brewery Ommegang since 2017, importing …

In the central warehouse of the SPAR Group at St. Gallen in Switzerland, around 100 electric forklift trucks are entrusted with ensuring that a range of around 8,800 different items can be delivered to stores and partners throughout the country. To improve the availability and efficiency of the fleet, the …

For many firms, the outbreak of COVID-19 has meant staff working from home and more use of teleconferencing rather than face to face meetings. However, it’s a different situation for manufacturers because, despite investments in automation, reducing the need for staff on assembly lines, they still need to receive raw …