Jim Jeffiers and Chris Gumas to Lead PTDA in 2026
The 2026 Board of Directors and Manufacturer Council of the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) have officially begun their leadership…
PLASTICS Economic Analysis: Seven Charts Defining the U.S. Plastics Industry in 2025
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Chief Economist, Dr. Perc Pineda, has released a new economic analysis examining the key production,…
December 2025 Logistics Manager’s Index Report® LMI® at 54.2
Growth is INCREASING AT AN INCREASING RATE for: Warehousing Capacity, Warehousing Prices, Transportation Utilization, and Transportation Prices Growth is INCREASING…
Women In Trucking Association opens nominations for 2026 Image Team
The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today that nominations are now open for the Image Team Class of 2026.…
AAR reports Rail Traffic for the week ending December 27, 2025
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending December 27, 2025. For this…
Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen vote to ratify new contract
Five-year collective bargaining agreement covers 12,000 BLET members Voting concluded for members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen…
AAR Reports Rail Traffic for the week ending December 20, 2025
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending December 20, 2025. For this…
Port of Long Beach on course to achieve busiest year
Goods moved before tariffs began earlier this year helped put the Port of Long Beach on course for its all-time…
PLASTICS Economic Analysis: How 2025 Trade Shifts Are Reshaping U.S. Plastics Imports
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Chief Economist, Dr. Perc Pineda, has released a new economic analysis examining how recent trade…
Caldwell leads Welding Education Outreach Program
The Caldwell Group Inc. has launched a welding education outreach program to create a pipeline of welders by reaching local…
CapEx Finance Index November 2025: Recent rate cuts expected to bolster Equipment Demand heading into 2026
The latest CapEx Finance Index (CFI), released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA), indicates the equipment leasing and finance sector…
PLASTICS supports introduction of the PACK Act
The Plastics Industry Association has released the following statement supporting Congressman Weber’s (R-TX) introduction of the Packaging and Claims Knowledge…
Combilift Celebrates Production of 100,000th Forklift with €100,000 Donation to UNICEF
Ireland-based Combilift has reached a significant milestone in its manufacturing journey—producing its 100,000th forklift. In celebration, the company has transformed…
IFS to acquire Softeon
Strategic acquisition to bring Industrial AI and next-generation robotics integration to warehouse operations IFS, a provider of Industrial AI software,…
Two of the Nation’s Largest Rail Unions announce opposition to the UP-NS Merger
BLET and BMWE which comprise the Teamsters Rail Conference and represent 53 percent of the unionized employees at the Union…
Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Steady at Year End
Survey Reveals Expectations for Consistent Future Sector Conditions The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation has released its December 2025 Monthly Confidence…
Women In Trucking Association seeks 2026 Driver of the Year Nominations
The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Driver of the Year award, sponsored by…
PTDA Industry Immersion Conference Returns, Ready to Accelerate Growth for Emerging PT/MC Talent
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) announces the return of its professional development offering, the Industry Immersion Conference in Nashville,…
Port of Long Beach launches Hydrogen Fuel Grant Program
Funds expected to generate 3.7 million zero-emissions miles The Port of Long Beach is launching a Hydrogen Fuel Grant Program…
AutoScheduler is named Recipient of the 2025 Top Tech Startup Award
Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive Award Spotlights Top Software and Technology Startups in the Supply Chain and…
Arnold Magnetic Technologies announces landmark Supply Agreement with less common Metals and Solvay
Supply chain partnership and strategic investments strengthen Arnold’s commitment to long-term stability and innovation for global customers in aerospace, defense,…
October 2025 US Cutting Tool Orders total $250.1M, Up 14.7% from October 2024
Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report, a collaboration between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing…
Elliott Investment Management increases stake in Toyota Industries
Elliott Investment Management has increased its stake in Toyota Industries to 5.01%, intensifying pressure on Toyota Motor over its planned…
Port of Long Beach honors ‘Green Port Heroes’
Winners were announced last week for the Green Port Hero Awards, recognizing and celebrating businesses, nonprofits, and individuals who have…
AAR reports Rail Traffic for the week ending December 13, 2025
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending December 13, 2025. For this…
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Nano One to receive an additional C$4.3M from NRCan for feasibility study work and integration of software for production and…
Industrial SalesLeads has found that planned capital investment activity in the Industrial Manufacturing sector continued its upward momentum in May…
Port of Long Beach, MARAD sign First-of-its-Kind Partnership Agreement on Nuclear Energy in Maritime
Agencies to advance work on small modular reactor technology, with private sector partners The Port of Long Beach became the…