The Raymond Corp. has been appointed an independent distributor for the sale, rental and lease of Plug Power GenDrive fuel-cell units in North America.

Automated Packaging Systems announces the promotion of Cliff Brehm to president and chief operating officer.

Grainger recognized 25 of its 3,000 suppliers with performance awards at its annual supplier conference held in Schaumburg, Ill.

Booked orders for January 2010 dropped 7% from December 2009 but rose 1% from January 2009, according to the Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA).

A facility lighting retrofit helped a supplier of healthcare products reduce greenhouse gas emissions, cut electric bills and gain tax credits.

Automated lift trucks can increase picking productivity while maintaining the flexibility of a manual approach.

An industrial computer that works reliably can help improve workforce productivity and efficiency.

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