New Penn employees provide support to wounded veterans at L.E.E.K. Preserve
Thursday May 23, 2013
New Penn and its employees at the New Penn corporate headquarters in Lebanon, Pa. , provided their support to the L.E.E.K. Hunting & Mountain Preserve in Oswayo, Pa. with a $3,200 donation. The money was raised over the past year from purchases ...
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Freight rail, shipper organizations bestow annual awards for hazardous materials handling
Thursday May 23, 2013
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has announced the 2012 recipients of the Holden-Proefrock Award, Non-Accident Release Grand Slam Award and TRANSCAER® National Achievement Awards. The awards were presented yesterday at the AAR’s ...
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Holland professional driver wins division title
Thursday May 23, 2013
Holland professional driver Russell Simpson took the top award at the 2013 Ohio Truck Driving Championships, winning first place in the 5-axle class. The competition was held May 4, 2013 , at the IX Center in Cleveland . It included more than ...
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Manufacturers gather in Baltimore to share knowledge
Discuss efforts to prepare an sdvanced manufacturing workforce
Wednesday May 22, 2013
Sharing information, driving innovation in manufacturing and preparing an advanced manufacturing workforce will be the focus of the 2013 Society of Manufacturing Engineers Annual Conference to be held June 2-4, 2013 , at the ...
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New at ICUEE 2013: mobile hydraulics courses broaden industry education scope
Wednesday May 22, 2013
The latest from ICUEE 2013-The Demo Expo: new mobile hydraulics courses join a growing roster of industry education at the show to provide attendees more options to fit their specific learning needs.
ICUEE , the International Construction and ...
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ALAN responds to Oklahoma disaster needs
Tuesday May 21, 2013
In the wake of tornado disaster in Moore, Oklahoma, the American Logistics Aid Network will soon be requesting support of loaned material handling equipment.
“We are in communication with state, regional, and national Voluntary Organizations ...
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MAPI releases report showing MH manufacturing orders flat for 1st quarter
Monday May 20, 2013
The Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation ( MAPI ) quarterly report for the three months ending January 2013 shows new orders for the material handling segment flat. This report, with a detailed look at the health of the domestic manufacturing ...
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YRC Worldwide to present at Wolfe Conference
Monday May 20, 2013
YRC Worldwide Inc. Chief Executive Officer James Welch and Chief Financial Officer Jamie Pierson will deliver a company presentation at the Wolfe Research Global Transportation Conference on Thursday, May 23, 2013 , at 8:50 a.m. EDT . The ...
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SME launches revolutionary knowledge edge
Monday May 20, 2013
From high school technology classes and engineering professors to manufacturing professionals trying to solve a production problem or plant managers wanting to train their workers, reliable information is a necessity. As manufacturing professionals ...
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AMT gains presence in Brazil through Sao Paulo Technology Center
Monday May 20, 2013
With an industry that is growing in both size and diversity, Brazil is quickly becoming a global power in manufacturing. AMT-The Association For Manufacturing Technology is increasing its presence in this up-and-coming market with the opening of its ...
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AAR reports increase in weekly rail traffic
Monday May 20, 2013
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported an increase in traffic for the week ending May 11, 2013, with total U.S. weekly carloads of 280,986 carloads, up 0.6 percent compared with the same week last year. Intermodal volume for the ...
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MHIA May 2013 report indicates guarded optimism
Thursday May 16, 2013
Economic forcasts have been released by both Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (MHEM) and Prof. Jeff Rosensweig of Emory University Atlanta. The MHEM series serves as a good proxy for the equipment based market in the Material Handling and Logistics ...
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March U.S. manufacturing technology orders see 30% monthly gain
Wednesday May 15, 2013
March U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $507.91 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was up 30.4% from February and up 3.2% when ...
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YRC Worldwide announces 2013 Destination Green Award Winners
Monday May 13, 2013
YRC Worldwide Inc. announced the winners of its third annual Destination Green Environmental Excellence Award honoring employees who develop and practice innovative processes in sustainability and efficiency. This year's winners include two ...
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AAR reports increase in weekly rail traffic
Monday May 13, 2013
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported an increase in traffic for the week ending May 4, 2013, with total U.S. weekly carloads of 283,916 carloads, up 2.8 percent compared with the same week last year. Intermodal volume for the week ...
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The Association of American Railroads celebrates National Train Day
Monday May 13, 2013
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) urged people around the country to join in the celebration of National Train Day on Saturday, May 11, 2013. This marks the sixth annual National Train Day, with more than 250 events featuring Amtrak, ...
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YRC Worldwide comments on ABF combination proposal
Thursday May 9, 2013
YRC Worldwide Inc. confirms that it had made a preliminary proposal to acquire Arkansas Best Corp. In response, President and CEO Judy McReynolds stated that she had shared the proposal and discussed it with the company's board of directors ...
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Reddaway receives safety honors from California Trucking Association
Thursday May 9, 2013
The California Trucking Association (CTA) has recognized Reddaway with two of its annual Fleet Safety Awards. Reddaway was the proud recipient of the first place trophy in the LTL/General Commodities--Local/Short Haul Over 4 Million Miles category ...
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BTS releases freight Transportation Services Index (TSI)
Freight shipments rose 0.3% in March from February
Thursday May 9, 2013
The amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry rose 0.3 percent in March from February, rising for the fifth consecutive month, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ ...
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AAR reports mixed rail traffic for April, and week ending April 27
Thursday May 2, 2013
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported that U.S. monthly rail traffic showed mixed results in April 2013, and traffic was also mixed for the week ending April 27, 2013. Intermodal traffic in April 2013 totaled 962,019 containers and ...
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AASHTO President Lewis testifies on status of MAP-21 implementation
Monday April 29, 2013
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials President Mike Lewis, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, testified before the Highways and Transit Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure ...
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imX – interactive manufacturing eXperience welcomes FANUC as an eXperience partner
Monday April 29, 2013
FANUC will join MAG Americas and Makino, Inc. as an eXperience Partner at imX – interactive manufacturing eXperience which will be held Nov. 18-20, 2013, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. imX is an innovative educational event for the manufacturing ...
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AAR reports mixed weekly rail traffic
Monday April 29, 2013
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported mixed traffic for the week ending April 20, 2013, with total U.S. weekly carloads of 276,662 carloads, down 2 percent compared with the same week last year. Intermodal volume for the week totaled ...
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Applications now being accepted for the 2013 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards
Thursday April 25, 2013
As the world's most prestigious honor in the field of robotics, the Joseph F. Engelberger awards are presented to individuals for excellence in robotics technology development, application, education, and leadership. The awards, named after the ...
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Holland named 2012 LTL Carrier of the Year by Chemtreat
Thursday April 25, 2013
Chemtreat has recently awarded Holland with its 2012 LTL Carrier of the Year Award. This is the second year in a row, and the fourth time since 2004 that Holland has received this prestigious award. Selections for this award are made by rigorous ...
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YRC Freight network optimization plan approved
Wednesday April 24, 2013
YRC Freight has announced that the network optimization plan submitted to union leaders in March 2013 has been approved. The network optimization is a key component of YRC Freight's strategy to continuously improve customer service by reducing ...
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The NAW Institute for Distribution Excellence elects two new directors
Wednesday April 24, 2013
The NAW Institute for Distribution Excellence of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) has announced the election of Ronald E. Calhoun, President and CEO, The Palmer-Donavin Mfg. Co.; and Larry J. Stoddard, President and CEO, ...
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Nation’s freight railroads average 476 ton-miles-per-gallon
Wednesday April 24, 2013
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) announced that the nation’s freight railroads moved a ton of freight an average of 476 miles on one gallon of fuel in 2012. Ton-miles-per-gallon is a standard measure of fuel efficiency for hauling ...
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TravelCenters of America customers and employees donate more than $2,800 to St. Christopher fund
Wednesday April 24, 2013
Customers and employees of TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters) have once again shown their generosity through donations of $2,811.26 to the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF), a nonprofit organization that provides direct ...
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AAR reports mixed weekly rail traffic
Monday April 22, 2013
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported mixed traffic for the week ending April 13, 2013, with total U.S. weekly carloads of 275,675 carloads, down 0.6 percent compared with the same week last year. Intermodal volume for the week ...
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AEM launches CONEXPO Latin America
Show set for 2015 in Chile
Thursday April 18, 2013
AEM announces the launch of CONEXPO Latin America – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), owner of CONEXPO, has signed a letter of intent with the Chilean Chamber of Construction to co-locate CONEXPO Latin America with the Chamber’s ...
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Messe München and AEM found joint venture in South Africa
Thursday April 18, 2013
Within the scope of their close collaboration organizing international trade shows for construction machinery, Messe München and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) are founding a joint venture in South Africa. They plan to call the ...
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Honoring industry visionaries & leaders: AEM Hall of Fame now taking nominations
Thursday April 18, 2013
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations through June 17, 2013. The prestigious program honors those who have made a difference in our quality of life, whose innovations, ideas and leadership ...
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YRC Worldwide and International Association of Machinists reach tentative agreement
Thursday April 18, 2013
YRC Worldwide announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the leadership of the International Association of Machinists (IAM) on a new contract. The agreement will now go to the IAM-represented employees for a ratification vote. During ...
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YRC Worldwide ends contract extension with International Association of Machinists
Monday April 15, 2013
YRC Worldwide announced that it is ending a contract extension with the International Association of Machinists (IAM), effective April 15. While the company will continue to talk with the IAM, the lack of significant progress in the negotiations ...
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AAR reports increase in weekly rail traffic
Friday April 12, 2013
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported an increase in traffic for the week ending April 6, 2013, with total U.S. weekly carloads of 280,748 carloads, up 3.7 percent compared with the same week last year. Intermodal volume for the ...
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Freight railroads investing, ready for intermodal traffic from Panama Canal expansion
Thursday April 11, 2013
Association of American Railroads (AAR) President and CEO Edward R. Hamberger told the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation that freight railroads are positioning themselves to meet future transportation demands ...
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Executives from top companies to share supply chain strategies at GS1 CONNECT 2013
Thursday April 11, 2013
Executives from more than 50 organizations, including The Coca-Cola Company, Kellogg, Mercy, Target, Tyson Foods, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will headline the conference program at GS1 Connect 2013 . Experts from top companies in ...
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BTS releases freight Transportation Services Index (TSI)
Freight shipments rose 1.2% in February from January
Thursday April 11, 2013
The amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry rose 1.2 percent in February from January, rising for the fourth consecutive month, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ ...
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February U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders up 5.7% from January
Wednesday April 10, 2013
February U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $385.89 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology . This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was up 5.7% from January but down 10.6% ...
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AAR reports mixed rail traffic for March, declines for week ending March 30
Monday April 8, 2013
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported that U.S. monthly rail traffic showed mixed results in March 2013, while both carloads and intermodal traffic declined for the week ending March 30, 2013. Intermodal traffic in March 2013 totaled ...
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Manufacturers gain insights for future growth at successful MFG Meeting
Plans Set for 2014 Meeting in Phoenix
Monday April 1, 2013
Nearly 700 manufacturing leaders gathered at the third edition of The MFG Meeting March 5-8, 2013, in Waikoloa, Hawaii. “Rethink…Refocus…Reinvent…Redefine Convention” was the theme of this year’s event, organized ...
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AAR reports increase in weekly rail traffic
Thursday March 28, 2013
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported an increase in traffic for the week ending March 23, 2013, with total U.S. weekly carloads of 278,738 carloads, up 0.2 percent compared with the same week last year. Intermodal volume for the ...
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BTS releases North American trade numbers by mode of transportation for January
Thursday March 28, 2013
Trucks carried 59.3 percent of the $90.5 billion in trade in January 2013 between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners, Canada and Mexico, followed by rail at 14.3 percent, vessels at 9.8 percent, pipelines ...
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America’s freight railroads oppose Senate antitrust bill
Monday March 25, 2013
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) strongly objects to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, introduced today by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Senator David Vitter (R-LA), saying that while the bill claims to repeal freight railroads’ ...
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Executives share supply chain strategies at GS1 Connect 2013
Monday March 25, 2013
Executives from more than 50 organizations, including The Coca-Cola Company, Kellogg, Mercy, Target, Tyson Foods and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will headline the conference program at GS1 Connect 2013 . Experts from top companies in ...
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BTS releases North American surface trade statistics for 2012:
2012 surface trade with Canada and Mexico rose 6.2 percent from 2011
Monday March 25, 2013
Trade using surface transportation modes between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico increased by 6.2 percent in 2012 compared to 2011, valued at $960 billion in 2012, ...
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AAR reports increase in weekly rail traffic
Monday March 25, 2013
AAR reported an increase in traffic for the week ending March 16, 2013, with total U.S. weekly carloads of 280,624 carloads, up 0.5 percent compared with the same week last year. Intermodal volume for the week totaled 228,806 units, up 0.7 percent ...
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Industry association announces 2013 award winners
Thursday March 21, 2013
The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association ( MHEDA ) is pleased to announce 24 distributor member companies have achieved MVP award status for 2013. The prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award requires a company to provide ...
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Freight railroads praise American Society Civil Engineers report citing private investments
Key to boosting rail sector’s 2013 infrastructure report card grade
Tuesday March 19, 2013
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) lauded the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) report released today citing private freight rail infrastructure investments as a key factor for highlighting rail as the “most improved” ...
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