DC Velocity - March 2017

Averitt Express has added new locations in Hagerstown,
Md., and Saint Albans, W.V., to help the company meet
increasing demand for truckload services in both areas.
… Yale Materials Handling Corp. has introduced New
Every Two, a leasing program that allows operations to
adjust their fleet composition and upgrade to the lat-
est technology while controlling costs. Under terms of
the program, Yale will upgrade qualifying trucks with
new replacement units featuring the latest technology
every two years. … Dachser USA Air & Sea Logistics
has moved its Los Angeles office to a larger space close
to the Los Angeles International Airport. … In 2016,
The Raymond Corp. contributed to over 140 nonprofit
and educational organizations, concentrating its efforts
on supporting the advancement of future technolo-
gies through education. … PFlow Industries Inc. has
developed a new company website to improve the user
experience for customers, dealers, and other parties
seeking information on the company’s vertical recipro-
cating conveyors. … CenterPoint Properties has acquired
a Class-A distribution facility for a national Fortune
500 company in Medley, Fla. … Bastian Automation
Engineering has received its ISO 9001:2015 certification.
… Voxware has released research highlighting why con-
sumers return items purchased online or by phone and
how their experience with the returns process affects
their intentions to shop with retailers in the future.
… Safety solutions specialist Safe Fleet has acquired
Randall Manufacturing, a manufacturer of specialized
products used in refrigerated semitrailers and facilities.
… UniCarriers Americas Corp. sponsored Huntley (Ill.)
High School’s inaugural “Girls in Engineering, Math, and
Science” workshop in January. … Swisslog Warehouse
and Distribution Solutions has established an Americas
Technology Center at its West Coast office in Salida, Calif.
… Order-picking solutions provider Unex Manufacturing
Inc. had an exceptional year in 2016, highlighted by
new client wins, product introductions, and industry
awards for excellence. … Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift
America Inc. has announced a two-shift guarantee on
several Jungheinrich models, including a range of mid-
to high-level order pickers, pantograph reach trucks,
and three-wheel electric counterbalanced and electric
pneumatic tire forklifts.

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