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FREMONT, Ohio (8-13-2025) — Motion Controls Robotics, Inc. (MCRI), a leading provider in robotics and automation solutions, is empowering customers to move forward with their BA Palletizer projects through flexible financing options from First American Equipment Finance. These payment plans are designed to help reduce the budgetary impact of adding the BA Palletizer by spreading the total project cost into manageable, predictable payments.“We want our customers to feel comfortable investing in their automation upgrades. Offering a financing option through First American Equipment Finance aligns with our vision to help our customers achieve their goals, faster,” says Scott Lang, President & CEO of Motion Controls Robotics.By providing the option to finance BA Palletizer projects, MCRI helps organizations align a payment plan with their unique goals, maintain cash flow, and achieve a quicker return on investment. With over 30 years of automation achievement, MCRI is committed to innovating the automation space. By introducing a new way to fund palletizing solutions, the company aims to make automation more accessible and empower organizations to sharpen their competitive edge.For more information on financing your BA Palletizer project, please visit motioncontrolsrobotics.com/cobot-ba-palletizer-purchase-options/About Motion Controls Robotics, Inc.Motion Controls Robotics (MCRI) provides solutions for customers by designing and building turn-key end of line applications, fulfillment solutions, and general material handling automation. MCRI offers unmatched capabilities to elevate companies to the next tier of Industry 4.0 by combining automation expertise with full plant and front office connectivity interfacing with ERP/WMS systems. MCRI has been implementing robotic automation since 1995, is a Certified Servicing Integrator for FANUC America, and Certified Integrator by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) (formerly Robotics Industry Association). Learn more at www.motioncontrolsrobotics.com.About First American Equipment FinanceFirst American Equipment Finance is a wholly owned subsidiary of Los Angeles, CA-based City National Bank, an RBC Company. First American is ranked among the largest equipment finance companies in the United States and provides equipment financing to established commercial borrowers nationwide.About City NationalCity National Bank, a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, is one the largest banks headquartered in Los Angeles with $93 billion in assets as of April 30, 2025. Founded in 1954, City National provides personalized banking, investment and trust services in select markets including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Delaware, Las Vegas, Washington D.C. and Miami.* In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $101 billion in client investment assets. City National is dedicated to strengthening communities, and in 2024 alone, the company made charitable contributions of nearly $10 million to nonprofits that support the communities it serves.*City National Bank does business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank.ContactNicole BusenbarkMotion Controls Robotics419.334.5886sales@mcri-us.com
Company recognized as one of the top 35% of organizations assessed by globally trusted provider of business sustainability ratingsGREENVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 12, 2025) – Hyster-Yale Materials Handling announces it has earned a Bronze medal in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment, marking its third consecutive year of participation. The EcoVadis rating is a sustainability assessment that evaluates a company’s performance in the areas of environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. Compared to 2024, Hyster-Yale increased its rating in each of those four categories, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to responsible business practices.“Corporate responsibility is a core value for us, and is an important element in our vision of transforming the way the world moves materials from port to home,” says Don Buckman, Environmental Health and Safety Manager, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling. “This rating speaks volumes toward the consistency and depth of our initiatives across the board, as well as our team’s continuous dedication to improvement and detail.”Every year, EcoVadis recognizes eligible companies that complete the assessment, which measures the quality of a company’s sustainability management system through their policies, actions and results. EcoVadis employs strict and well-developed scoring guidelines applied to each assessment by expert analysts. The score allows companies to benchmark against their industry peers as well as define the company’s overall sustainability performance in absolute terms.The ratings have been applied to more than 150,000 companies across over 250 industries and 185 countries. Hyster-Yale improved its total score from the previous year by four points, enough to place in the 77th percentile of all companies assessed by EcoVadis worldwide.About Hyster-Yale Materials HandlingHyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, aftermarket parts and technology and energy solutions marketed globally under the Hyster®, Yale®, Maximal® and Nuvera® brand names. Hyster-Yale Materials Handling’s subsidiary, Bolzoni S.p.A., is a leading worldwide producer of attachments, forks and lift tables marketed under the Bolzoni®, Auramo® and Meyer® brand names. Hyster-Yale Materials Handling also has an unconsolidated joint venture in Japan with Sumitomo NACCO Forklift Co., Ltd. Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyster-Yale, Inc. (NYSE: HY). For more information about Hyster-Yale, visit the Company's website at www.hyster-yale.com.ContactNicole McLawhornHyster-Yale Materials Handling252-561-5399nicole.mclawhorn@hyster-yale.com
Lithium-ion batteries function within integrated ecosystem of connected technologies that continuously share data to help businesses manage energy efficientlyGREENE, N.Y., August 12, 2025 — Today, The Raymond Corporation announces the expansion of its energy offerings with a broad range of best-in-class lithium-ion batteries. Delivering greater efficiency and superior capacity retention, Raymond’s lithium-ion batteries hold an ingress protection (IP) rating of 69 and offer 17% productivity improvement over lead-acid batteries to meet the needs of virtually every customer and application.“This launch underscores Raymond’s unmatched understanding of its own trucks, developed through years of testing and continuous learning, which allows us to engineer energy systems around the peak energy requirements demanded by each model,” said Jennifer Lupo, vice president of technology solutions, Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), which includes The Raymond Corporation. “By integrating with Raymond’s asset and data tracking systems, Raymond’s lithium-ion batteries give customers real-time insights to proactively manage energy consumption, help reduce downtime and meet sustainability goals.”The ecosystem of truck, battery and charger is critical for active truck control — not only purpose-built but also right-sized for the specific application. Beyond truck energy requirements, harmonized components create a more intelligent, efficient and responsive environment that enhances overall operational performance.This product expansion reflects the continued innovation across TMHNA, which operationally unites and supports the strengths of both Raymond® and Toyota® brands to deliver integrated energy solutions.Powered by lithium iron phosphate, the batteries are easily deployable with a drop-in design for your Raymond fleet and compatible with high-frequency lithium-ion battery chargers from Energy Essentials Distributed by Raymond® batteries. The batteries also: Enhance productivity with long run-times, fast charging and convenient opportunity charging. Reduce energy and operating costs with more energy-efficient solutions and less need for spare batteries or lift trucks. Minimize maintenance costs with a completely sealed design that eliminates the need for watering, equalizing and cleaning. Run multiple shifts in captive cold applications with a robust solution with internal thermal management that provides long-lasting, durable performance. Operate more sustainably and responsibly with cleaner, greener technologies. Optimize lift truck performance with 24-, 36- and 48-volt options. Work more securely and confidently with UL® 2580 listed batteries, tested and certified for durability and dependability. Integrate with Energy Asset Manager, allowing access to battery performance data from anywhere in a facility and enabling proactive energy management to reduce downtime. “We work hand in hand with customers who have advanced energy needs to understand what solutions would be best to help improve productivity and enhance efficiency in their operations,” said Christine Edwards, senior manager of energy product solutions, The Raymond Corporation. “Our teams work with them to understand their data and turn it into actionable insights to move their business forward. It’s not about solving today’s challenges but anticipating tomorrow’s opportunities.”To learn more about Raymond’s portfolio of energy solutions or conducting a power study to identify the best energy source and capacity for your operation, contact your local Raymond Solutions and Support Center, or visit www.raymondcorp.com.Discover how lithium-ion power affects lift truck productivity in Raymond’s latest power source research by visiting www.raymondcorp.com/PowerChoice.About The Raymond Corporation The Raymond Corporation, a member of the Toyota Industries family of companies, is a leading global provider of best-in-class material handling products and intelligent intralogistics solutions. Built on principles of innovation and continuous improvement for over 100 years, Raymond’s integrated automation, telematics, virtual reality and advanced energy solutions provide ways to optimize operations and bring warehouse and distribution operations to a new level of performance. Raymond® electric forklift trucks are engineered to achieve increased productivity and efficiency and are designed to provide ecological and economic benefits. Raymond delivers solutions to material handling and logistics markets in North America and globally. Combining operational excellence, award-winning innovation and world-class global customer support, we work together to run better, manage smarter and keep our customers always on. For more information, visit raymondcorp.com and follow us on Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.Energy Essentials Distributed by Raymond®, iWAREHOUSE® and Raymond® are U.S. trademarks of The Raymond Corporation. Toyota® is a registered trademark of Toyota Motor Corporation. UL® is a registered trademark of UL LLC.©2025 The Raymond Corporation. All rights reserved.ContactElizabeth BuzaThe Raymond Corporationelizabeth.buza@raymondcorp.com607-343-0845
Sam’s Club is ensuring that the handheld devices used by store associates are kept safe and properly charged.The warehouse club retailer, a banner of Walmart Inc., is deploying mobile device management locker technology from ARC across all stores nationwide. The tech-enabled lockers will keep the thousands of company-owned handheld devices Sam’s Club provides to its store associates charged, protected and fully functional.ARC's mobile device management lockers, which Sam’s Club will roll out to all store locations starting later in 2023, provide one-to-one device tracking and proprietary charging technology in each locker. The lockers are configured to allow for quick scan-in and scan-out of devices, and issue-reporting technology signals the need for mobile device maintenance and repair.In store locations where Sam’s Club is already deploying the smart lockers, the retailer reports a large decrease in annual device loss and says the technology helps save associates time on a daily basis."We are excited to partner with ARC on this technology that we feel is a key part of our device strategy and ensures all associates can quickly and easily access a device,” said Chad Donath, senior VP of operations for Sam's Club. “Our associates are already telling us these lockers allow them to stop worrying about lost or damaged devices and gives them more time to focus on taking care of our members. All of our stores and our associates will benefit from this technology. It's just easier."“They [Sam’s Club] set the bar for operational excellence in retail, and we're thrilled that ARC will be integrated at scale with their device strategy to help maximize club efficiency,” Douglas Baldasare, founder and CEO of ARC. “This partnership is a clear message that retailers no longer have to struggle with their enterprise mobile devices. Sam's Club associates can now focus on continuing to deliver the absolute best member experience."About ARC by ChargeItSpotARC® (Asset Recharge Center) is a leading smart-locker system for managing company-owned handheld devices that employees use to do their jobs. Handheld devices are a critical productivity driver for team members. When these devices go missing, become non-functional, or consume too much time from managers overseeing manual processes, productivity slows, time and money are lost, and employee and customer satisfaction drops. ARC’s tech-enabled solution has allowed clients to save time, money, and improved productivity surrounding this complex retail problem.Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, ARC is a division of ChargeItSpot. Since its founding in 2011, ChargeItSpot has managed millions of consumer and associate devices within the world’s largest brands. To learn more, visit ExperienceARC.com.ContactARCHeidi DavidsonGalvanize Worldwideheidi@galvanizeworldwide.com(914) 441-6862