Milwaukee, WI — October 23, 2025 — NOBLELIFT North America proudly announced the grand opening of its new North American Tech Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The ribbon-cutting celebration was held in conjunction with the first annual “NOBLEFEST,” an exciting event that brought together dealers from across the country to experience the company’s latest innovations and celebrate the future of material-handling technology.Located at 700 W. Virginia Street, Suite #B110, the new 7,000-square-foot facility is dedicated to research and development, new product innovation, and dealer engagement. It serves as a hands-on environment where customers and dealers can test-drive equipment, experience new technologies firsthand, and participate in collaborative R&D initiatives, including automation projects that represent the next frontier of warehouse efficiency.During NOBLEFEST, attendees had the opportunity to test-drive NOBLELIFT’s newest lineup of equipment, including the HERO Task Support Vehicle, the PSR30 Walkie Reach Truck, and the ALPHA Series forklifts, along with a sneak preview of NOBLELIFT’s upcoming robotic solutions. Dealers also got an exclusive first look at what NOBLELIFT will be showcasing at MODEX 2026, one of the premier trade shows for manufacturing and supply chain innovation.“The opening of our Milwaukee Tech Center represents a major step forward in our North American commitment to innovation and dealer support,” said Bill Pedriana, President of NOBLELIFT North America. “It’s a place where our partners can experience technology in motion to test, learn, and help us shape the future of intelligent material-handling.”The Tech Center will serve as a hub for collaboration, product development, and continuous improvement, reinforcing NOBLELIFT’s reputation for engineering excellence and customer-driven innovation.To see photos from the event, visit nobleliftna.com/noblefest-milwaukee-2025.About NOBLELIFT North America NOBLELIFT® North America is a global leader in Lithium technology. We manufacture a comprehensive range of high-performance, low-maintenance manual, electric, and internal combustion equipment with more than 200 categories and around 30 series of each product. Our products are designed to meet different application demands and are well accepted by our customers in more than 100 countries and regions in Europe, America, Asia, Africa and more. Products include: sit-down forklifts, rough terrain forklifts, narrow aisle forklifts, walkie-stackers, order pickers, electric pallet trucks, scissor lifts, tuggers/tow tractors, scrubbers, sweepers, automated guided vehicles (AGV’s), lift tables, manual pallet jacks and more. Noblelift® North America builds tough, durable products that deliver high productivity, low total cost of ownership, easy serviceability, and advanced ergonomic features; accompanied by outstanding parts, service, and training support. We are Noble. Expect More!For more information about our company and our products, visit www.nobleliftna.com
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The warehouse automation specialist's order intake climbed by 55 percent and reached more than $1.7 billion USD for the first time in the company's history. Revenue rose slightly to $1.24 billion USD during the 2024/25 business year. Significantly improved EBIT of $57.1 million USD thanks to the successful transformation program.(Marchtrenk, Austria, October 24, 2025) Despite challenging economic conditions, the warehouse automation specialist TGW Logistics brought the 2024/2025 business year (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025) to a record-breaking close. At $1.24 billion USD, the revenue of the technology company, which plans and realizes highly automated logistics centers for its international customers and supports them during live operation, slightly exceeded the previous year's all-time high. The earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose significantly to $57.1 million USD, and the number of employees grew to 4,645."Our order intake has risen by 55 percent to $1.7 billion USD—the highest it's been in our company's history. That ensures our capacity utilization in the coming months in both production and realization. The operating result (EBIT) also experienced a significant upward trend: at $57.1 million, it increased 66 percent compared to last year. We are seeing the positive effects of the transformation program, which we successfully completed in the summer of 2025," affirms Henry Puhl, Chief Executive Officer at TGW Logistics.$61.2 million USD for the technology of tomorrowInvestments in research and development amounted to $61.2 million USD, corresponding to 4.9 percent of the revenue. Innovation has been an integral part of the company's DNA since its founding in 1969. At present, particular focus is on mobile and stationary robotics, artificial intelligence and the possibility of digitalization.Medium-sized companies and global players alike put their trust in TGW Logistics' expertise: during the 2024/25 business year, these included home appliance specialist BSH Hausgeräte, healthcare supplier OneMed, and spare parts expert AUTODOC.Dual Employee ParticipationFor the 2024/25 business year, TGW Logistics will be distributing $6.38 million USD in the form of dual employee participation—the sixth time it has done so. "In the interest of transparency and fairness, each employee will receive the same base amount. No matter whether they work in Austria, the USA or China and no matter their function," emphasizes Henry Puhl. "The fact that our employees can participate in our success is a central element in our foundation philosophy."What's more, as a foundation-owned company, TGW Logistics cannot be sold and is a stable business partner as well as a reliable employer. Two-thirds of its profits remain within the company and are invested. The other third goes to the owner, the TGW Future Private Foundation, which in turn uses at least 30 percent of that to support the charitable projects of TGW Future Wings. Those projects focus on the comprehensive personal development of children and young people.Expansion of the headquarters on scheduleThe expansion of the TGW headquarters in Marchtrenk (Austria) was launched in September 2024. Now the construction progress is clearly visible and the showcase project continues on schedule. "By the summer of 2026, we will have constructed a 172,000 ft² production hall and a highly automated storage system, laying the foundation for our planned growth over the coming years. We are investing a total of roughly $115 million USD", according to Sebastian Wolf, Chief Financial Officer at TGW Logistics. "This constitutes not only a strong affirmation of the potential of intralogistics, but also and above all of this location."About TGW LogisticsTGW Logistics is one of the leading international suppliers of material handling solutions. For over 50 years, the Austrian specialist has implemented highly automated systems for customers, including brands from A as in Adidas to Z as in Zalando. As systems integrator, TGW Logistics plans, produces, implements and services complex logistics centers – from mechatronic products and robots to control systems and software.TGW Logistics has subsidiaries in Europe, Asia and the U.S. and employs roughly 4,500 people worldwide. In the 2023/24 business year, the company generated a total revenue of 1.07 billion euros.ContactTGW Logistics GmbH+43.50.486-0tgw@tgw-group.com

VANCOUVER, WA (USA) – October 20, 2025 – Rick Goode, Chairman and CEO of Columbia Machine, Inc., announced the appointment of Robert Gustine as Group President, Vancouver Operations, effective October 20, 2025. In this newly created role, Gustine will lead Columbia’s Vancouver-based Concrete Products, Palletizer, and Mold business units, along with shared manufacturing operations, to drive tighter strategic alignment and performance across the organization.Gustine’s mandate includes strengthening operational and financial accountability, advancing market and industry leadership, and reinforcing Columbia’s customer-centric culture - ensuring decisions are made “from the eyes of our customers” while maintaining cost-effectiveness. He will focus on operational excellence and manufacturing performance, including cost control, quality, efficiency, utilization, lean practices, and inventory management, while accelerating innovation and deepening collaboration across business units, affiliates, and international subsidiaries.Gustine joins Columbia from OECO (Parker-Meggitt), where since 2010 he has held progressive leadership roles including General Manager, Director of Site Operations, and Director of Manufacturing. Earlier in his career, he served in operations and quality roles at Material Sciences Corporation and Sherwin-Williams. He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and is a Six Sigma Black Belt.“Rob brings a proven, metrics-driven approach to leading complex, high-reliability manufacturing,” said Rick Goode, Chairman and CEO, Columbia Machine, Inc. “His track record aligning teams around strategy, elevating quality, and moving faster from concept to customer value makes him an excellent fit to guide our Vancouver Operations and support our global growth ambitions.”“I’m honored to join Columbia and partner with our teams to deliver innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for our customers,” said Robert Gustine. “We’ll focus on disciplined execution, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement—always from the eyes of our customers.”About Columbia MachineEstablished in 1937, Columbia Machine is a fourth generation, privately held, world-wide leader in the design, manufacturing and support of factory automation equipment solutions for a variety of industries, with customers in over 100 countries around the world. Primary business units include: Batching and Mixing Solutions, Concrete Products Equipment Solutions, Production Equipment Molds, Bag Filling and Handling Technology, Mechanical Palletizing Machines, Robotic Palletizing Solutions, Conveyor System Solutions, Pallet Load Transfer Solutions and Manufacturing Services. The Columbia Group of Companies has manufacturing facilities on five continents, with over 1,200 team members worldwide, focused on world-class engineered solutions and customer service.ContactTaylor GoodeCorporate Marketing Managertaygoode@colmac.com