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Alcoa Advances In 'Coolest Things Made In New York' Contest

Yahoo; "The latest of five rounds to the finals pits Alcoa's aluminum against General Motors' Corvette engine, with NightRide Thermal Inc. and The Raymond Corporation also in the hunt to become the final two."

Raymond Adding New Facility In Kirkwood

WICZ-TV (Vestal, NY); "The Raymond Corporation is expanding its footprint in the Southern Tier with a new facility in Broome County. According to the agency, two companies, Raymond and Toyota Material Handling North America will bring an advanced energy storage manufacturing facility in Kirkwood, along with new jobs."

The Latest In Lift Truck Innovations

Modern Materials Handling; "Raymond’s iWarehouse integrated tether system also provides data-gathering capabilities that reinforce safety best practices."

Raymond Corp. Makes top 16 'Coolest Thing Made In New York' Contest

WBNG-TV (Johnson City, NY); "Out of 45 businesses that applied for the contest Raymond Corporation’s high-capacity orderpicker was able to advance in the contest. The contest is a state initiative to spotlight innovation, creativity and manufacturing accomplishments from businesses across the state."

Top 20 Lift Truck Suppliers 2024

Modern Materials Handling; "Since 2020 when the pandemic and its shutdowns put a crimp in lift truck sales, the market rebounded, making 2021 a banner year for lift truck sales, as companies that had delayed purchases of industrial trucks resumed ordering equipment, while 2022 continued the growth curve. This year’s Top 20 Lift Truck Supplier list—which looks at revenue figures from 2023—shows that demand continues to be strong."

Big Ideas For Lift Truck Batteries

Modern Materials Handling; "Lead acid still accounts for probably 80% or more of all batteries. Lithium-ion is moving up to 15% or more. That leaves the balance for hydrogen as a power source. At less than 5%, that’s not a lot, but it’s worth noting. … Fortunately, Damon Hosmer, Raymond’s general manager of energy management solutions, has four time-proven points of interest for being more efficient..."

Raymond West and Toyota Lift Northwest Join Forces

Material Handling Network; "James Wilcox, CEO of Raymond West, will spearhead this initiative, while Dr. Ashwini Wankhede will remain President and Chief Operating Officer of Toyota Lift Northwest.."

Carolina Handling Supports Hunger Relief Organizations With Equipment Giveaway

Modern Materials Handling; "The following organizations were awarded a Raymond motorized pallet jack in Carolina Handling’s 58 for 58 giveaway."

Carolina Handling Supports Hunger Relief Organizations With Equipment Giveaway

Modern Materials Network; "The following organizations were awarded a Raymond motorized pallet jack in Carolina Handling’s 58 for 58 giveaway."