MHI announces the launch of MHIcast a new information source for the latest insights and trends from the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry. Tune in for a direct line to the industry's top thought leaders.   Today’s launch includes three expisodes: Handling ...

MHI will preview the 2020 Annual Industry Report- Embracing the Digital Mindset: Connecting Data, Talent and Technology in Digital Supply Chains during the March 11 keynote at MODEX.    During the keynote, Thomas Boykin of Deloitte will join George W. Prest, CEO of MHI to present the ...

MHI is pleased to announce four newly elected Roundtable Advisory Committee members who began their terms January 1, 2020. Kevin Reader, Director of Business Development of KNAPP, Karen Norheim, President & COO for American Crane and Equipment, Melonee Wise, CEO of Fetch Robotics and Brian C. Neuwirth, ...

MHI announces that Christian Dow has been named Executive Vice President of Membership and Industry Leadership. In this role, Mr. Dow will lead all membership and the 16 MHI Industry Groups member value initiatives.    Mr. Dow brings over 25 years of experience in the material handling ...

MHI recently launched a blog that concentrates on material handling ergonomics and safety. The EASE and ProGMA  Industry Groups of MHI collaborated on the creation of this new informational and news resource for manufacturing and supply chain professionals.    Ergonomics and safety is ...

The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI) announces the election of two industry leaders to its Board of Directors. Ryan Bartlett, President and CEO of United Material Handling and Matthew Dysard, President of Tiffin Metal Products will begin serving their terms January 1, 2020. ...

ProMat 2019 has been awarded Trade Show Executive’s Fastest 50 awards. Trade Show Executive curates the top 50 trade shows of the year that have the fastest growth in three categories: by net square feet, by exhibitors, and by attendees. ProMat 2019 has been awarded a Fastest 50 for net square feet ...

The Board of Governors of MHI is pleased to announce the appointment of John Paxton to the position of Chief Executive Officer of MHI. Mr. Paxton succeeded George W. Prest at his retirement as CEO on December 31, 2020.   Mr. Paxton was named MHI COO/CEO Designate in August of 2018 and ...

Düsseldorf, April 12, 2021—The strategy consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the supply chain-focused consultancy Miebach Consulting have entered into an exclusive partnership to support companies worldwide in optimizing their supply chains. “Global supply chains are becoming more and ...

VERNON HILLS, Ill. – March 31, 2020 – Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announced the release of its next generation MELSERVO-J5 Series of AC servo motors, amplifiers, and motion control units. The MELSERVO-J5 Series brings performance, reliability, flexibility and efficiency to a wide range of ...

VERNON HILLS, Ill. – September 21, 2020 – Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has announced the release of its RV-8CRL industrial robot, which offers a high-quality solution at a lower price point, while not sacrificing on performance. Due to its smaller base size, expanded effective working area, ...

VERNON HILLS, Ill. – October 29, 2020 – Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has announced the launch of its ASSISTA collaborative robot in the Americas. As a collaborative robot, or ‘cobot’, ASSISTA is designed to share its workplace with humans in a safe and efficient manner. This makes it a useful ...

ODENSE, Denmark—June 15, 2021—Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), the global market leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), today launched the MiR250 Hook for automatically collecting and towing carts through dynamic and constricted industrial spaces. The MiR250 Hook includes the MiR250, MiR’s fastest ...

ODENSE, Denmark—June 15, 2021—Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), the global market leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), today launched the MiR250 Hook for automatically collecting and towing carts through dynamic and constricted industrial spaces. The MiR250 Hook includes the MiR250, MiR’s fastest ...

ODENSE, Denmark—August 12, 2021—Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), the global market leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), today launched its most powerful robots for transporting pallets and other heavy items around manufacturing facilities, warehouses and logistics centers. The MiR600 and MiR1350 ...