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Materials Handling News and Resources

MODEX 2026: Bobcat launches UL-certified lithium-ion forklift batteries

April 13, 2026 · Bobcat’s new lithium-ion batteries are UL 2580 certified, IP65-rated, and designed to reduce maintenance and improve fleet management for indoor, outdoor, and cold chain forklifts. MODEX booth C14364.

MODEX 2026: Damotech Introduces DAMO GUARD XPS rack column protector

April 13, 2026 · Damotech’s new DAMO GUARD XPS steel rack column protector integrates with a quick-lock system to connect directly into existing North American rack upright punch holes without drilling. MODEX booth B15146.

MODEX 2026: Roach Conveyors launches CrossX easy-transfer roller

April 10, 2026 · Roach Conveyors new CrossX transforms standard roller conveyor sections into transverse top-push configurations to improve ergonomics, reduce strain & fatigue. MODEX 2026 booth B16932.

MODEX 2026: InCord launches new Stretch Guard Rack Net

April 10, 2026 · Designed to improve warehouse safety while supporting efficient picking, Incord’s new Stretch Guard Rack Net contains small items while allowing easy access. MODEX 2026 booth B12319.

MODEX 2026: New Age Industrial showing new aluminum warehouse products

April 10, 2026 · New Age Industrial is showing its new machine guards, hazardous materials fences, ergonomic data center workstation, & fire-safe ASRS pallets at MODEX 2026 in booth B15719.

Safety educational seminars at MODEX 2026

April 10, 2026 · Occupational safety educational seminar topics at MODEX 2026 include rack safety, ergonomics, predictive maintenance, standardized crash barrier testing, and loading dock safety.

More than just compliance: the importance of proactive rack maintenance

March 31, 2026 · Tracy Buck, national sales manager at Dexco, provides core material handling rack inspection and repair procedures to prevent minor issues in the warehouse from becoming safety risks.

Hyster launches pedestrian detection event dashboard

March 20, 2026 · Hyster’s pedestrian detection event dashboard uses data from the Hyster Reaction pedestrian awareness camera system to track pedestrians near lift trucks indoors and outdoors.

CSB issues update on fatal AES explosion investigation

March 16, 2026 · The CSB is investigating Accurate Energetic Systems’ “melt-pour” manufacturing process, process safety management, and industry guidance for commercial high explosive manufacturing.

Mezzanine Safeti-Gates launches WorkZone safety gate

February 25, 2026 · The new WorkZone safety gate from Mezzanine Safeti-Gates adds ground-level separation between stationary work zones for people and travel lanes for forklifts, AMRs, and AGVs.

Mezzanine Safeti-Gates WorkZone Safety Gate

February 25, 2026 · WorkZone safety gates from Mezzanine Safeti-Gates prevent injuries from employees accidentally walking into the path of forklifts and warehouse robots in pallet drop areas.

A-SAFE first to complete ANSI MH31.2 crash barrier certification

February 13, 2026 · MHI ProGMA developed ANSI MH31.2 to establish a common, independently-verifiable crash-testing method for industrial guardrails and barriers. A-SAFE is the first to be certified.

Raymond on-demand maintenance tech training now available

January 16, 2026 · Raymond is now offering on-demand, self-paced video training modules to build a strong foundation for new maintenance techs and provide valuable refreshers for experienced teams.

Hyster Pedestrian Awareness Camera

January 12, 2026 · Hyster’s Pedestrian Awareness Camera provides voice and visual alerts when rearward pedestrians are detected, and can automatically and gradually slow down the lift truck.

Elokon ELOfusion collision avoidance and fleet management system

January 11, 2026 · ELOfusion combines ELOshield proximity detection, pedestrian safety systems, and collision avoidance with ELOfleet productivity tools and easy-to-use OSHA-required digital checklists.