Equipment leasing and finance industry confidence spikes post-election
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) released the December 2016 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). Designed to…
2017 economic outlook forecasts 3% growth in equipment and software investment
Investment in equipment and software is expected to grow 3.0% in 2017, according to the Annual 2017 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S.…
U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders report shows a slight year-over-year gain in orders
October 2016 manufacturing technology orders saw slight growth over 2015 Manufacturing technology orders saw year-over-year gains for the third consecutive…
AAR reports weekly rail traffic for November and week ending December 3, 2016
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported weekly U.S. rail traffic, as well as volumes for November 2016. Carload traffic…
Columbus McKinnon to acquire STAHL CraneSystems
Columbus McKinnon Corporation, designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, technologies and services, announced that it has reached an…
PackSafe seeks OSHA action on outdated workplace safety rule
Petition to Update Existing Regulation Builds on Support from Congress and Fire Safety Groups The Industrial Packaging Safety Alliance (PackSafe)…
AAR reports weekly rail traffic for week ending November 26, 2016
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 26, 2016. For this week,…
AAR president and CEO statement on nomination of transportation secretary
Edward R. Hamberger, president and CEO of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), statement on the nomination today of Elaine…
BTS statistics release: September 2016 North American freight numbers
Two transportation modes – rail and air – carried more U.S. freight by value with North American Free Trade Agreement…
Cognex acquires two 3D vision companies
Cognex Corporation has expanded its 3D vision capabilities with the recent acquisition of two companies specializing in 3D machine vision technology.…
AAR reports weekly rail traffic for week ending November 19, 2016
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 19, 2016. For this week,…
Attend Free Webinar: Digital Transformation in Wholesale Distribution
Which digital trends will affect your business in 2017? Join the NAW Institute for Distribution Excellence and our sponsor Apruve…
ELFA releases October 2016 Leasing and Finance Index
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25) (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25…
Plug Power signs cooperative agreement
for fuel cell electric vehicle development in China
AAR President and CEO calls on U.S. Surface Transportation Board to halt all major rulemakings
The head of the freight rail industry’s main trade organization said the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) should defer a…
AAR reports weekly rail traffic for week ending November 12, 2016
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 12, 2016. For this week,…
The Raymond Corporation acquires Werres Corporation
The Werres Corporation is pleased to announce that effective August 1, 2016; The Raymond Corporation acquired all of the stock…
Advance headquarters moving to larger space
Due to tremendous growth and expansion, Advance Storage Products, manufacturer of warehouse racking systems, is moving its corporate headquarters to…
Call for Scholarships Deadline February 28, 2017
The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. is an independent charitable organization that was established in 1976 with a mission to…
AAR President and CEO statement on 2016 election results
Edward R. Hamberger, president and CEO of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), issued the following statement in light of…
BTS statistics release: September 2016 freight Transportation Services Index (TSI)
The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry,…
AAR reports weekly rail traffic for week ending November 5, 2016
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 5, 2016. For this week,…
AAR reports weekly rail traffic for October and week ending October 29, 2016
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported weekly U.S. rail traffic, as well as volumes for October 2016. Carload traffic in…
The KION Group enters a new era by successfully completing its acquisition of Dematic
Starting a new chapter in the global supply chain industry, the KION Group has successfully completed its landmark acquisition of…
Self-driving semis: B Double E Double R U Nsane?
Self-driving cars have been making headlines for a while now, but the latest news takes autonomous driving to a whole…
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