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The Rack Manufacturers Institute, Inc. (RMI) members are the Industry’s leading suppliers of Industrial Steel Storage Racks and Related Structural Systems. They supply industrial rack solutions worldwide and in virtually every major manufacturing and distribution sector. RMI was formed in 1958. Mission: To promote the safe and effective use of industrial steel storage racks and related storage and handling systems. Vision: Every rack system is designed, manufactured, and installed to meet the RMI Standards. Through guidance and education, help to ensure that rack systems are operated and maintained safely. A rack is a single or multi-level structural storage system that is utilized to support high stacking of single items or palletized loads. Racking systems are a fundamental component of any distribution, storage, or material handling operation. The right racks allow rapid access to stored or mounted materials, as well as a dependable, ergonomic product storage solution. Racking systems maximize facility space while simplifying inventory requirements. Pallet racks are among the most widely used type of storage solutions in heavy industry, shipping and manufacturing. Rack decking is manufactured in a variety of styles, from wire mesh to channel-reinforced steel decking. RMI Programs Include: RMI develops American National Standards for industrial steel storage racks and welded wire rack decking. RMI has drafted the American National Standards ANSI MH16.1 (for industrial pallet racks), ANSI MH16.3 (for cantilever racks), and ANSI MH26.2 (for wire rack decking) and certifies compliance with the standards via the R-Mark Certification Program. Product testing and R&D programs funded by RMI over the past 35 years have resulted in virtually all of the technical advances made within the U.S. Codes/Standards Community. RMI members prepare and conduct extensive educational materials and programs to create additional value for you as a user of industrial storage racks and related products. All RMI members are seated on the RMI Engineering Committee. RMI representatives maintain seats on a number of code and fire safety bodies to further assist in advancing the state of the art in rack design/application. RMI collects and disseminates reliable industry statistics. RMI believes that it is important to you that your supplier be committed to the principles of continuous improvement in both product design/application and in the highest Professional and Ethical Standards of Performance as embodied in the mission and work conducted within RMI.
Automated Storage/Retrieval Systems (ASRS) members are the Industry’s leading suppliers of automated storage/retrieval systems. They supply systems worldwide and in virtually every major manufacturing and distribution sector. Mission: Deliver member value by collectively and collaboratively growing and supporting the Automated Storage/Retrieval Systems market. Vision: To be recognized as the independent authority on Automated Storage/Retrieval System solutions and technologies. The Automated Storage/Retrieval Systems Industry Group is a member-driven organization. Members meet regularly to create value in areas they cannot achieve independently through: Contribution to the development and promotion of standards and safety codes Delivery of market intelligence through the collection of statistics and other activities. Preparation and distribution of promotional and educational materials on key features, advantages and benefits of AS/RS for customers. Developing safe-harbor relationships through networking and collaboration. An Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) is a combination of equipment and controls that handle, store and retrieve materials as needed with precision, accuracy and speed under a defined degree of automation. Systems vary from relatively simple, manually controlled order-picking machines operating in small storage structures to extremely large, computer-controlled storage/retrieval systems totally integrated into a manufacturing and distribution process. Generically speaking, AS/RS refers to a variety of computer-controlled methods for automatically depositing and retrieving loads to and from defined storage locations. Within an AS/RS environment one would find one or more of the following technologies: Horizontal Carousels, Vertical Carousels, Vertical Lift Modules, and/or Robotic Storage Retrieval Systems (RSR), the latter utilizing special storage retrieval machines to do the work needed to insert, extract and deliver loads to designated input/output locations within the aisles being served. The right application of AS/RS provides a long list of user benefits! It has been demonstrated time and time again that Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems are proven technologies capable of effectively and reliably handling and buffering raw materials, work-in-process inventories and finished goods of all kinds, making it possible to totally integrate material handling storage, however temporary, into the total process being served. The AS/RS Industry Group is a member-driven organization. Members meet regularly to review, discuss and revise the standards for design, performance and proper operation of Automated Storage/ Retrieval Systems, and to create value in areas they cannot achieve independently through: The development and promotion of standard nomenclature; Assisting and coordinating the efforts of related trade associations and product sections of MHI as applicable to Automated Storage/Retrieval Systems and component elements; The preparation and distribution of promotional and educational materials; The establishment of liaison and cooperation with private and governmental entities establishing standards and/or safety codes that may be pertinent to this Product Section and Working Groups The collection and dissemination of reliable industry statistics.
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Romeoville, IL, USA —February 1st 2024— stow Group, a leading supplier of advanced racking systems and accessible automation and robotics solutions, is presenting its premier brands, stow and Movu Robotics, under one roof for the first time ever at MODEX 2024, which takes place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, in the USA on 11-14 March 2024. Booth B6008 (in hall B) will be a vibrant showcase for stow Group, which will include live demonstrations of racking, automation and robotics systems. From bin storage via precise piece picking, to efficient pallet transport and strategic pallet storage, the exhibits will play out like a harmonious symphony of logistics expertise in both Racking and Robotics. In the dynamic world of warehouse operations, stow Group is the embodiment of long-term expertise, high quality, and reliability. MODEX 2024 is a significant milestone marking the next phase for the Group and, through spotlighting the power of expertise and innovation in action, it sets the stage for a promising future. Harmonizing the reliability of traditional racking systems with cutting-edge robotics automation, stow Group provides a ‘one-stop shop’ for autonomous sub-systems. By combining the best of racking and robotics, it creates successful and seamless integrated warehousing solutions for customers seeking efficient logistics operations. As a global leader in warehouse storage solutions, stow delivers innovative and reliable racking systems, ensuring easy and swift installation. Its global network of factories accelerates supply times and offers localized support for an unmatched storage experience. At its core, stow specializes in the development, manufacture and installation of top-quality solutions. The company’s offering is a guarantee for performance and quality, which has been finely crafted over 40 years, and provides a precise, robust and enduring foundation for all warehouse racking needs, setting the stage for seamless warehouse integration. At MODEX 2024, the international scope and a strong portfolio of benchmark projects will be presented by a collection of showcases with customer in all industry sectors. Sharing the stand, stow Group’s new brand, Movu Robotics will present for the first time ever a unique technology showcase including the full portfolio. Movu throws the spotlight on democratizing automation and robotics through making it more accessible and possible in all kinds of warehouses. Going beyond offering a single robotics product, Movu produces cutting-edge sub-systems for automated storage and retrieval of bins and pallets as well as automating piece picking and internal transport to create a symphony of automated solutions. Providing flexibility and scalability, Movu’s easily adaptable cutting-edge robotics systems work in harmony with existing infrastructure, with its intelligent robots handling diverse loads for an efficient warehousing future. Visitors will be able to see how Movu software coordinates and monitors the shuttles and mobile robots, ensuring a smooth flow of materials with realtime visibility of the system. As demonstrated in the different material flow showcases on the stand, the solutions are a practical, accessible reality rather than a futuristic concept. Movu’s goal is to upgrade the world´s warehouses through the power of easier automation, ensuring that no warehouse – irrespective of its size, shape or use – is left behind. With stow providing excellence in established racking systems and Movu Robotics, pioneering accessible automation and robotics technologies, stow Group seamlessly merges the finest elements from the worlds of racking and the robotics. Being a trusted partner with the gravitas of a global player and the agility of a start-up, the Group offers unparalleled reliability. Experts from both stow Group brands will be on hand to discuss how its solutions, which have improved efficiency for customers in a variety of sectors, can serve your requirements. Jos de Vuyst, CEO of stow Group commented: “We are excited to present for first time ever both Group brands, stow and Movu Robotics, together on our booth at MODEX 2024. We look forward to not only presenting the long-term experience and global footprint of our racking business, but also showing visitors how they can access innovative and accessible warehouse automation solutions. The technology showcases will be outstanding performances of material flows, which will feature the entire robotics portfolio of Movu, for both bins and pallet transportation and storage. The stow Group brands integrate storage systems alongside autonomous sub-systems, with proven software interfaces. Such a fusion of strengths ensures that each element works in harmony, crafting a smooth and efficient orchestration of warehouse operations.” About stow Group stow Group is one of the world leading suppliers of racking and automated storage solutions. The core activity is the development, manufacturing and installation of top-quality systems and solutions for warehouse operations. The company employs more than 2,000 people worldwide. In 2023, the Group generated sales of almost $1 billion. It has an extensive pan-European manufacturing presence with nine production sites and a global distribution network. stow Group has two independent brands under its roof: stow and Movu Robotics, both headquartered in Belgium. Contact stow International NV Thomas Meyer-Jander, CMO +32 56 48 11 11 thomas.meyer-jander@stow-group.com
stow Group (headquartered in Belgium), is a global leader in warehouse storage solutions and high-quality, high-density racking systems and employs over 2,000 people across Europe and the US. The group has a pan-European production footprint with 10 production facilities and a global commercial network. stow Robotics is stow’s warehouse automation business unit, created in 2021. The company further invests in the US market and its emerging US Robotics group with the launch of their new North American Technology Campus in Romeoville, IL (Greater Chicago Area).NEW TECHNOLOGY CAMPUSThe new location, opening in early April of 2023, will be the new base of operations for both stow US, Inc. and the stow Group’s North American automation business unit, stow Robotics US. With ground-breaking technology and warehouse automation solutions from the robotics group, the innovative campus will be a technology and experience center along with offices for solution sales, engineering & design, project management, aftermarket sales, and service & support.With the new facility, stow Group brings together all qualitative, industrial racking systems with its warehouse automation solutions such as the stow Atlas® 1D and 2D Automated Pallet Shuttle, stow Mobile®, stow e.scala® 3D Robotic Bin Storage Order Fulfillment Solution, and the iFollow AMR for picking and in-house transport in warehouses and distribution centers. Now with this unique combination of products, stow Group provides an all-round solution with innovative technology sets that are:• EFFICIENT: reaching any SKU, on any level, within a highly utilized warehouse cubic space• INTEGRATED: with the ability to be seamlessly linked together (stow Atlas® 2D, e.scala®, iFollow) to manage a complete warehouse• QUICKLY DEPLOYED: leveraging global resources and strategies to deliver solutions faster than the industry average• SCALABLE: As business operations expand, we can easily add storage locations, shuttles, and AMRs to accommodate this dynamic need• COST EFFECTIVE: providing a near “out-of-the-box” solution for customers and integrators"The brand new North American technology and experience center in Romeoville will give the stow Group a unique opportunity to showcase our newest automation solutions to our customers. This is the next step in the fast build-up of our activities on the North American market. We are thrilled to see the first big stow Atlas® 2D installations being installed on the market, and are very confident about our future on the North American market."--Jos De Vuyst - CEO, stow Groupstow Group is quickly emerging as a leading warehouse racking and automation provider and is growing at an astonishing rate, both in Europe and the US."Our employees continue to be our greatest assets. We’re excited to give them the tools and resources they need to be successful by investing in state-of-the-art facilities like our new Romeoville campus. In addition, the new technology center will allow our customers to get a first-hand experience with the automation and how it will fit their product/application. We understand that uptime is critical to a customer’s success; to that end, we have planned to inventory spare parts, AMRs, and robot shuttles to increase our service and support offerings domestically as well as improve response times and recoverability. Service and maintenance training for our customers will also be offered to ease the transition into automation."--Nathan Richter - Managing Director, stow Group USContact:pr@stow-group.comwww.stow-group.comwww.stow-robotics.com