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Record-setting ProMat exhibition connects manufacturers, supply chain

Automation, robotics and artificial intelligence dominate topics

May 9, 2025

With an overall registration count of 52,223 and 1,160 exhibitors, ProMat included 659,000 net square feet of exhibit solutions and 215 educational sessions across three show halls at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

Warehouse

ProMat event sets record attendance

Tradeshow highlights digital supply chain solutions

April 26, 2023

The manufacturing and supply chain community came together in a big way after four years for a record-setting ProMat event, according to show producer MHI.

Distribution

Carts, hand trucks indispensable in last mile delivery

Maneuvering loads in tight retail spaces key for carts, hand trucks

Barbara Harfmann

April 22, 2022

In beverage distribution operations, hand trucks and carts are indispensable pieces of material handling equipment that help transport heavy, bulky cases of beverages from delivery trucks to point-of-sale at retail stores.

Operations

Palletizing equipment evolves to support lighter packaging materials

Adoption of robotics drives innovation within palletizing, depalletizing market

Jessica Jacobsen

June 22, 2021

As packaging materials have become thinner, material handling equipment ― like palletizing and depalletizing machines ― is adapting to ensure warehouse operations protect the efficacy of beverages.

Toyota Material Handling offers ergonomic joystick to optimize productivity

Lift and tilt handled simultaneously with EZ Control Joystick

October 13, 2020

Toyota Material Handling announced the release of its new EZ Control Joystick, which optimizes productivity for its electric forklifts by placing the hydraulic controls into a single intuitive feature.

MODEX event launches virtual experience for those who couldn’t attend

On-site suppliers highlight solutions for the beverage market Keywords: tradeshow, supply chain, robotics, conveyors, drum motors, material handling

April 21, 2020

Manufacturing and supply chain professionals converged March 9-12 on Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center as they came together for MODEX 2020 to find new equipment and technology solutions, gain knowledge and network with industry peers to solve common supply chain challenges.

Signode StorFast Warehouse Automation Technology - Beverage Industry

ProMat 2019 help companies find their “WOW”

Automation, material handling solutions featured

May 10, 2019

More than 950 exhibitors, nearly 150 on-floor informational seminars and a host of materials handling technologies, supply chain solutions and automation innovations were displayed in 420,000-square-feet of exhibits across two halls at ProMat 2019, which took place April 8-11, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Verti-Lift Inc. scissor lift - Beverage Industry

Product positioning easier with Verti-Lift scissor lift tables

Tables can lift up to 4,000 pounds at tilt range of up to 60 degrees

February 26, 2019

Verti-Lift Inc. offers scissor lift tables with tilt capabilities for improved ergonomics and product positioning.

Hyster End Rider B60-80ZHD2 - Beverage Industry

Hyster Co. unveils new lift trucks for heavy-duty applications

End Rider series equipped for multiple pallets

January 24, 2019

The lift trucks are engineered to take on demanding, heavy-duty applications in a multitude of operating conditions, including home centers, food distribution and food processing.

Yaskawa introduces new MotoMini robot

Six-axis robot designed to fulfill diverse project needs

January 21, 2019

Designed to take small part-process to the next level, the MotoMini offers high-speed performance and its 7-kg weight facilitates easy transportation and installation.

On Demand In Beverage Industry’s annual State of the Industry: The Alcohol Beverage Market, analysts at S&D Insights LLC delve into these trends and how they’re shaping the industry.

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