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Analysis: Demand surging for cold storage warehouses, but construction requirements pose challenges

The growth of online grocery sales has stoked demand for additional cold storage warehousing space in the United States.
October 1, 2019
The growth of online grocery sales has stoked demand for additional cold storage warehousing space in the United States, but the cost and complexity of constructing cold storage facilities might make meeting that demand challenging, according to a new report from CBRE, Los Angeles.
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Survey on U.S. manufacturing shows U.S. brands remain strong

The national survey examines Americans’ perceptions about the manufacturing industry, including sustainability and tariffs, as well as whether they plan to pursue a career in this sector.
September 30, 2019
While only one quarter of respondents think the current state of manufacturing is either growing or stable but strong, 95% of all respondents stated that manufacturing is important to the U.S. economy, as outlined in the “Manufacturing Perception Report,” presented by Thomas, New York.
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Emerson Matt Toone

Minimizing food safety risks from farm to fork

Whether you’re a convenience store operator, quick-service retailer, fast-casual or fine dining restaurant, ensuring food quality and safety is imperative to your success.
Matt Toone
September 24, 2019
Here’s how restaurants and c-stores can deliver safe, high-quality food offerings.
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Report: Global sales of robots hit $16.5B in 2018

Logistics systems, such as autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) represent 41% of all units sold, followed by inspection and maintenance robots (39%).
September 20, 2019
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR), Germany, released its annual World Robotics Report, which showed an annual global sales value of $16.5 billion in 2018.
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How e-commerce dictates the future of cold storage construction

From the influx of e-commerce and direct-to-consumer to maintaining employees’ well-being and implementing more automated solutions, here’s how today’s cold storage construction providers are meeting grocery retailers’ and warehouse providers’ needs.
Marina Mayer
Marina Mayer
September 17, 2019

Check out this in-depth editorial outlining trends and challenges impacting the cold storage construction industry.


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Hanel Smart Picking

How automated AS/RS help move product up and out

Many of today’s automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) offer better visualization and the ability to handle variability, variety and high volume at higher speeds.
Marina Mayer
Marina Mayer
September 17, 2019

Discover the latest in automated storage and retrieval systems designed to move businesses up and out.


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Research shows 75% of companies believe investing in ground transportation directly supports growth

Companies are increasingly viewing ground transportation as being more than a tactical commodity, with 71% now considering it to be a strategic component of their businesses.
September 11, 2019
Nearly 83% of businesses are willing to pay more for better and value-added services as long as they provide a measurable return on their investment, according to a research report released by DHL, Westerville, Ohio.
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US Foods

2019 Foodservice Distributor of the Year: How US Foods became the ultimate partner in food

Discover how the Rosemont, Ill.-based company’s continued efforts in developing better-for-you recipes, implementing sustainable initiatives and exercising smart distribution deem it this year’s Foodservice Distributor of the Year.
Marina Mayer
Marina Mayer
September 10, 2019

From promoting employee well-being to improving efficiency across its facilities and fleet to developing on-trend products, here’s why US Foods was named Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ 2019 Foodservice Distributor of the Year.


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