Industry News

Session with OSHA’s Parker added to Safety 2023

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) will again welcome Doug Parker, assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health, to a special general session on June 7th at Safety 2023 in San Antonio, Texas. Parker will discuss the latest activities and future plans of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to protect workers across the country. It will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

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New Study: Propane terminal tractors up to 99 percent cleaner than diesel

New data released from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) shows propane-powered terminal tractors are significantly cleaner than their diesel counterparts in several key emissions reduction areas. In recent testing at PNCT, researchers collected emissions data from a MAFI-manufactured propane terminal tractor and Tier 4 diesel technologies. The results confirm the propane-powered tractor yielded 99 percent fewer nitrogen oxide (NOx) composite and idle emissions than either diesel tractor.

www.Propane.com/Ports

ARA’s quarterly forecast reveals economic optimism reflected in rental operator attitudes

The American Rental Association (ARA) indicates in its updated forecast that the United States equipment rental industry’s growth will soften but still grow. Last quarter, the year-overyear growth was expected to be 4.7 percent in 2023 and 2.1 percent in 2024. The most current projections indicate 7.6 percent growth in 2023 totaling $60.4 billion in construction and general tool rental revenue. As for 2024, a 3.1 percent revenue increase is now expected. www.ARArental.org

Trelleborg Wheel Systems now operates under the name “Yokohama TWS”

Following last year’s announcement, Trelleborg Wheel Systems announced the acquisition by The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. has been successfully completed for 2,074 million euros. From this day forward, the company will officially be part of The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., operating under the name “Yokohama TWS” as a new company. The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., based in Hiratsuka, Japan, is a global leader in the tire industry and other rubber applications, such as conveyor belts, hoses & couplings, and fenders.

www.yokohama-tws.com

Growth in Material Handling Automation evident at ABCO-CEO confirms

An industry report released last month forecasts a nine percent increase by 2029 in automated material handling systems accurately reflects trends recently seen at ABCO Systems, according to CEO Seth Weisberg. The report from Exactitude Consultancy projected the automated material handling equipment market will reach $51.7 billion by 2029. ABCO Systems is a provider of warehouse automation and design, and its systems help increase efficiency for materialhandling businesses across the nation.

www.AbcoSystems.net

ELOKON appoints Mark Stanton as Senior Vice President of Sales

ELOKON Inc. has announced the appointment of Mark Stanton as its new Senior Vice President of Sales. Mark brings with him a wealth of experience in the materials handling industry, with a deep knowledge of forklift fleet management and forklift safety systems.Mark has worked in the industry for over 25 years, including serving as General Manager for Supply Chain Solutions at a publicly traded fleet management solutions provider.

www.elokon.com

ORBIS Corporation welcomes Thomas Estock as Director of Sustainability

ORBIS® Corporation, has announced Thomas Estock as its new director of sustainability. The position will focus on furthering sustainability efforts throughout the company while helping customers improve their sustainability performance and meet their ESG goals with reusable packaging. As a steward of sustainability, ORBIS is committed to minimizing its impacts while creating holistic value for its stakeholders through reusability, innovative product design, and optimization of its operations and material usage.

www.orbiscorporation.com

Craig Salvalaggio appointed President of Applied Manufacturing Technologies

Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), North America’s largest independent automation engineering company supporting manufacturers, robot companies, systems integrators, line builders, and users of robotic automation worldwide, has announced the promotion of Chief Operating Officer (COO) Craig Salvalaggio to the position of company president. Since becoming COO, Salvalaggio has led overall operations of Applied Manufacturing Technologies along with sales, engineering, and talent management. His technical skills in automation and robotics combined with his leadership ability, led to his current role. www.appliedmfg.com

Leuze announces a change of management

Leuze is placing its strong growth on a broader footing and has expanded its executive management. Xavier Hamers joined the company on April 1, 2023. By 2025, Leuze will have doubled its sales growth since 2020, and not for the first time. With a sales increase of 25 percent, Leuze took another big step toward achieving this ambitious goal in 2022. And the company is set to make further investments: in international structures as well as in its employees and new talent.

www.leuze.com

Andrew Manship appointed as Vanderlande’s next CEO

Vanderlande has announced the appointment of Andrew Manship as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Andrew will take up the position on January 1, 2024, succeeding current CEO, Remo Brunschwiler, who has the intention to end his executive management career on December 31, 2023 and thereafter transition to nonexecutive management positions. Andrew is currently the company’s Executive VP of BU Airport & Parcel Solutions. He brings a strong customer-driven focus to his new role, as well as a deep understanding of Vanderlande’s business strategy, activities, and global markets.

www.vanderlande.com