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"Lift Truck Series: Lift Trucks Take the Path to Autonomy"

Modern Material Handling; In this latest article, Lift Truck Series: Lift trucks take the path to autonomy, Raymond’s Susan Comfort discusses the future of lift trucks, as well as the technology and products Raymond provides. Read more about the future of autonomous lift

"Logistics Gives Back: May 2022"

DC Velocity; In collaboration with Sidney High School in Sidney, New York, forklift manufacturer The Raymond Corp. has developed the Raymond Welding Skills Development Program (RWSDP), an initiative designed to prepare high school students for a career in welding.

"Awards: Smartest Forklifts"

Inbound Logistics; At The Raymond Corporation, forklifts are evolving in ways that allow pickers to improve picking efficiency and accuracy. “We’re adding features that incorporate the truck into the warehouse management system so the operator doesn’t have to figure out where to go next,” says David Norton, vice president of customer solutions and support. “The truck automatically takes them to the next pick face.”

"Culture of Innovation"

MHI Solutions; In the recent article, Culture of Innovation, President and CEO Michael Field discusses how focusing innovation around problem-solving and finding better solutions for customers helps nurture a culture of innovation.

"Carts, Hand Trucks Indispensable in Last Mile Delivery"

Beverage Industry; In the Beverage Industry article, Carts, Hand Trucks Indispensable in Last Mile Delivery, Raymond’s Chad Kritzman notes that more ergonomic features and operator assist technologies are moving pallet trucks to the next level, along with making sure powered equipment has the energy to last through a shift.

"Logistics Gives Back: April 2022"

DC Velocity; In collaboration with Sidney High School in Sidney, New York, forklift manufacturer The Raymond Corp. has developed the Raymond Welding Skills Development Program (RWSDP), an initiative designed to prepare high school students for a career in welding.

"How Technology Affects Order-picking and Decision Making"

Control Design; In the article, How Technology Affects Order-picking and Decision Making, Raymond’s Martin-Buena Franco discusses how material handling technologies and automation can change warehouse functions and what the future may hold.

"How Lithium Batteries Are Helping Companies Overcome Long Lead Times For New Forklift Orders In 2022"

DC Velocity; According to the Industrial Truck Association’s data, the MHE order backlog is bigger than ever in 2022. Lead times have grown from the normal (pre-pandemic) 20–30 weeks to 20, and in some extreme cases up to 30, months. Long waiting lists have been reported by potential customers of Toyota, Crown, Raymond, and HYG. Some OEM dealers stopped taking orders in early 2021!

"Going Narrow And Deep Adds Capacity"

Material Handling Product News; The company needed a warehouse layout and lft truck colutions provider (The Raymond Corp.) that could make the optimal use of space in its existing facility. Raymond worked with Superior Auto Extras to assess the current operations and facility layout and determine the best operations for optimizing space while staying within the company's budget.