Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Top applications are in logistics, hospitality More than one in two professional service robots sold in 2023 were built for transportation and logistics applications, noted the IFR. Its sample composition varies each year. ” Register now. Sales grew by 35%, with nearly 113,000 units sold in 2023.

Robotics 116

Robotics Robotics Logistics Sourcing 116

MEM

JANUARY 19, 2023

Germany’s major packaging act, VerpackG, has mandated that retailers, restaurants, and distributors of “to-go” food delivery offering plastic food packaging and beverage cups inform consumers of reusable options for takeaway meals and drinks that can replace single-use packaging. Spain’s much-awaited Plastic Tax is now in force, and 0.45

Beverage 59

Beverage Composites Logistics Manufacturing 59

Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 1, 2024

The July composite index reading reflects companies continuing to manage outputs down as order softness continues. Logistics costs have settled, transit times continue to shorten and capacities at most suppliers are sufficient.” The Imports Index remained in contraction territory, registering 49.6 percent, 0.3

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Beverage Composites Apparel 52

Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The August composite index reading reflects companies managing outputs appropriately as order softness continues, but the month-over-month increase is a sign of improvement. Logistics stabilized and costs are matching 2019. The Imports Index remained in contraction territory, registering 48 percent, 1.6 percent reported in July.”

Manufacturing 64

Manufacturing Beverage Composites Apparel 64

Fastener News Desk

JUNE 7, 2023

The May composite index reading reflects companies continuing to manage outputs to better match demand for the first half of 2023 and prepare for growth in the late summer/early fall period. ” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “Business is returning to pre-pandemic levels. .” Fiore continues, “The U.S.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Beverage Composites 52

Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 3, 2022

The seven industries reporting contraction in July compared to June, in the following order are: Wood Products; Furniture & Related Products; Paper Products; Miscellaneous Manufacturing; Fabricated Metal Products; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Chemical Products. ” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products].

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Electronics Beverage Apparel 52