MODEX 2020 Day 1: Good leads, smaller attendance as expected

As expected the first-day attendance at MODEX 2020 was down but the quality of attendees was” good” said many of the exhibitors when talking with Material Handling Wholesaler staff. The exhibitors who were interviewed were very sympathetic to the show producer MHI and to the pre-registered attendees who choose to not participate this year due to the unforeseen circumstances caused by the COVID-19 virus. MHI officials have...

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Frazier shows off new Wire Screen Design at MODEX

Frazier Industrial Company, a manufacturer of structural steel storage systems, presented a new wire screen design at MODEX 2020, courtesy of J&L Wire. The new design utilizes an internal flare “tuck-in” style, as opposed to the industry’s current external flare style. It was conceived to create a solution for user issues – warping wire beds and jagged pieces of wire – commonly associated with the industry’s current design. “The...

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Kardex Remstar added to list for canceling participation at MODEX

In an emailed press release sent this morning, Kardex Remstar announced their cancellation of participation at the MODEX 2020 show in Atlanta, Ga. next week due to concerns relating to the worldwide spread of the coronavirus. “As the safety, well-being, and health of our employees, distributors, partners, and customers is always our first priority, we have unfortunately canceled our participation in Modex 2020 due to concerns relating...

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Hannibal Industries cancels participation at MODEX

As the largest tradeshow in the supply chain, MODEX, kicks off next week in Atlanta, Hannibal Industries issued the following statement by President, Blanton Bartlett: “The health and safety of our ESOP members and our extended and valued business partners is of paramount importance. Due to the recent and growing developments related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have decided to cancel our participation in the MODEX 2020 tradeshow...

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Fort Robotics introduces Oversight™, its new safety and security platform for smart machines

Full-Stack platform brings enhanced safety, flexibility, and endpoint security for autonomous and connected machines. Participants at MODEX will get a first look at FORT’s new solution for large equipment FORT Robotics, a VC-funded company dedicated to safety and security for smart machines, is introducing its next-generation platform, Oversight™. The first-of-its-kind control system enhances worker safety and machine security with...

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Dematic cancels MODEX 2020 participation

Health and Safety comes first for Employees and Customers In a press release sent to customers of Dematic today, Scott Knight, Dematic Marketing Manager said with the recent developments related to the COVID-19 coronavirus, Dematic and KION North America have decided to limit their direct participation in the MODEX 2020 tradeshow next week, March 9–12 in Atlanta, Ga. Both Dematic and KION North America will retain their booth space at...

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Softeon introduces Warehouse Management and Execution System Capabilities at MODEX 2020

After 20 years of incremental WMS Progress, Softeon Warehouse Execution System delivers step-change improvements in distribution performance Softeon, a global supply chain software provider with the industry’s best record of customer success, announced it will be featuring its new Warehouse Management and Execution System capabilities at the MODEX 2020 trade show in Atlanta, Ga on March 9-12. This powerful solution combines...

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