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Overhaul Executes Accelerated Global Expansion Strategy
Overhaul Advances Product Innovation and Recruits World-Class Talent Leveraging Series B Funding
Overhaul, the industry’s first and only software-based, supply-chain visibility, integrity, and security solution for leading enterprises shipping freight globally, has announced continued momentum in a record year following its recent $35 million Series B funding. Enhancing its already global presence, Overhaul is in the process of expanding its current global footprint by adding additional offices in Europe and Latin America; which coupled with the announcement of strategic industry partnerships and its ongoing commitment to driving innovation across its products and services to support an expanded roster of global clients with varying and complex supply chain needs, continues to solidify the company’s market leadership.
Through the end of 2020, the company cited a 108% increase in net revenue year-over-year and is on track to close out another year of exceptional growth. The company is reporting 86% annual recurring revenue year-to-date with a projected $25-35 million in overall revenue. Overhaul provides visibility to about $7.5 billion in freight daily and customer count around the world has increased by 50% compared to 2020.
Key Milestones and Forward-looking Plans Include:
• International Expansion: Servicing global enterprises, Overhaul will continue to extend its international footprint – expanding the breadth of real-time visibility and risk management solutions offered in Latin America and Europe. Responding to intensifying demand from global companies looking for greater insight to both protect and optimize their end-to-end supply chain operations, Overhaul will announce new office openings and deeper expansion in Mexico, Ireland and Italy in the coming months, delivering in-region expertise to customers navigating the growing complexities of today’s supply chain environment with boots on the ground support.
• Growing Workforce: Since its inception, Overhaul has made considerable investments into building its workforce and recruiting world-class supply chain, security and technology talent to deliver on its commitment to customers and partners. With a remote first and friendly environment, Overhaul commits to ensuring only the best talent is hired around the world with a priority focus on building a diverse network to service various parts of the business. Since 2018, the company has grown headcount by more than 500% and to date in 2021, hiring has increased 75% over last year. This will be further supported by key hires in the pipeline including the addition of a Chief Product Officer, Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
• Strategic Partnerships: Overhaul explored new opportunities in 2021, expanding the reach of its software portfolio via new strategic partnerships with leading technology players globally. From partnering with CalAmp to deploy its technology as part of Overhaul’s full-stack cold chain tracking solution for pharmaceutical companies to collaborating with CNA, one of the largest commercial property and casualty insurance companies, to offer motor carriers preferred insurance pricing and policy terms, Overhaul remains committed to building relationships that bring added value to its customers.
Expanded Product Portfolio: The increasing number of customer engagements would not have been successful were it not for Overhaul’s continued product innovation – bringing market critical technology to some of the industry’s most pressing challenges. Among the advancements brought to market, this year Overhaul unveiled TruckShield, an industry-first, risk-management technology solution for North American motor carriers. TruckShield is a quickly implemented, low-cost solution that uses existing motor-carrier fleet hardware to identify dangerous or illegal driving practices in real time and implement corrective actions to avoid costly situations that can develop due to motor accidents. In addition to identifying and correcting costly behavior, TruckShield also defends against predatory legal practices in the event of an accident, digitizes and centralizes insurance, maintenance, and safety management, and builds a data profile to showcase safety culture to insurers.
Other updates to Overhaul’s product portfolio include the addition of Asset Manager, which provides real-time asset visibility, whether they are in-transit or in-yard. Real-time information allows the warehouse, yard, and fleet management teams to make better business decisions and add value to the company’s operations, driving down costs by reducing dwell time, improving processes, and increasing productivity. A single unified view of all assets in real-time, down to the precise location in the yard with polygonised zones and geo-fenced arrival notifications supports greater efficiency. Fleet managers can manage asset location based on actual and upcoming needs and identify asset type and location to assist with planning. Temperature reporting data for reefers is visible down to zone-level and remote-control management reduces hands-on prep of assets before dispatch.
Overhaul also expanded its Intelligence and Response team and its extensive law enforcement network, LE Connect, to expedite cargo theft recovery around the world.
“2021 has been a transformative year for Overhaul, particularly as we closed our Series B round and sharpened our focus on serving our existing customer base while extending our offering to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving supply chain landscape,” said Barry Conlon, CEO and founder of Overhaul. “From the sheer number of new customer engagements and subscriptions to the development and release of market-shaping software, I am truly proud of all we have accomplished this year. The developments of 2021 reaffirm Overhaul as the gold standard of industry solutions for stakeholders across the global supply chain, from container to truck, and everyone in between.”
WALNUT, CA, Jan. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armlogi Holding Corp. (“Armlogi” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BTOC), a U.S.-based warehousing and logistics service provider that offers a comprehensive package of supply-chain solutions related to warehouse management and order fulfillment, today announced the integration of Amazon Shipping into its suite of shipping solutions. This new addition is expected to enhance Armlogi’s shipping capabilities, providing customers with more efficient and cost-effective options for parcel delivery.
Since its launch last week, Amazon Shipping has already enabled Armlogi to handle thousands of parcels daily. This service supports Armlogi’s commitment to offering versatile, reliable logistics solutions by ensuring timely pickup and delivery for a broad range of customer needs. Amazon Shipping is particularly noted for its efficiency and cost-effectiveness, making it an attractive option for businesses looking to optimize their shipping and distribution strategies.
“The adoption of Amazon Shipping marks a significant enhancement in our logistics operations,” said Aidy Chou, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Armlogi. “This service is expected to allow us to expand our shipping capabilities and provide our customers with additional low-cost, reliable shipping options. It’s an essential part of our strategy to continually adopt innovations that enhance service quality and operational efficiency.”
This new shipping channel is expected to improve customer satisfaction by providing more flexible delivery options and maintaining the reliability that Armlogi's clients have come to expect. The Company anticipates this enhancement will support ongoing growth and strengthen its position as a leader in the logistics sector.
About Armlogi Holding Corp.
Armlogi Holding Corp., based in Walnut, CA, is a fast-growing U.S.-based warehousing and logistics service provider that offers a comprehensive package of supply-chain solutions relating to warehouse management and order fulfillment. The Company caters to cross-border e-commerce merchants looking to establish overseas warehouses in the U.S. market. With eleven warehouses covering over three and a half million square feet, the Company offers comprehensive one-stop warehousing and logistics services. The Company’s warehouses are equipped with facilities and technology for handling and storing large and bulky items. For more information, please visit www.armlogi.com.
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NORD’s specialized solutions for the poultry and meat processing industry are highly reliable, cost-effective, and built to withstand harsh wash-down environments.
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS will once again be exhibiting at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), the world’s largest annual poultry and meat processing industry event. This year’s convention will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA January 28-30, 2025. NORD offers a modular product system with over 20,000,000 standard options, enabling configuration of solutions that precisely meet application requirements without the need for costly custom components. Their poultry and meat processing solutions include hygienic, smooth surface gear motors, versatile electronic motors, intelligent variable frequency drives, drop-in ready overhead conveyor drives, and more.
Visit IPPE Booth B38075 to discuss these solutions and more with NORD experts:
Smooth Surface Gear Units and Motors
NORD utilizes a high-strength, lightweight, aluminum alloy for their smooth surface gear units and motors. The material offers high cooling capacity for thermal conductivity and innate corrosion resistance for additional surface protection. Smooth surface UNICASE™ gear units are highly durable and fully enclose all gear components and bearing points within the housing for a smooth, hygienic surface that is easy to clean and stands up to harsh wash-down environments. Available gear units include NORDBLOC.1® helical inline gear units, NORDBLOC.1® helical bevel 93.1 series gear units, UNIVERSAL SMI worm gear units, and the DuoDrive integrated gear unit and motor. NORD smooth surface motors can be combined with any of their gear units and offer additional protection options such as potted terminal boxes, condensation drain holes, and moisture resistant varnish-dipped windings to keep moisture and unwanted debris from entering the unit.
Overhead Conveyor Drives
Overhead conveyor drives feature high quality components, heavy-duty construction, and an output mounting flange and shaft designed with industry-standard footprints for easy drop-in replacement. They are engineered with a standard VL3 spread bearing design with oil safe dry cavity that enables high overhung loads and thrust loads to be efficiently absorbed, extending bearing life and reducing maintenance. The internal gearing is further protected with an optimized oil leakage protection system with QUADRILIP™ seals and an oil sight glass or optional oil proximity sensor. H1 low- and high-temperature food-grade lubricants are also available to withstand the harsh, hygienic environments commonly found in food processing applications.
Screw Conveyor Package
NORD’s Screw Conveyor Package is a compact, cost-effective drive solution available for UNICASE parallel 1/3shaft gear units and UNICASE helical bevel gear units. Closely stepped ratios combined with a direct motor or NEMA C-face input adapter eliminate the need for top motor mounts, pulleys, belts, or guards, effectively minimizing backstock parts and enabling easier system maintenance. This design results in increased reliability, durability, and superior drive performance with greater direct torque transfer. The package additionally includes a QUADRILIP sealing system, a standard CEMA flange and shaft assembly, as well as versatile mounting options with multiple bolt patterns.
IE5+ Synchronous Motors
IE5+ synchronous motors feature permanent magnet technology, enabling constant torque and high efficiency over a wide speed range, even at partial loads and low speeds. The non-ventilated variant (TENV) offers a compact, hygienic design with smooth surfaces for high corrosion resistance and easy cleaning. When supplied as part of a complete gear unit, IP69K rating is available for further protection against moisture and chemicals. Thanks to their constant high efficiency, IE5+ synchronous motors lower operating and maintenance costs and reduce the number of system variants.
DuoDrive Integrated Gear Unit and Motor
DuoDrive integrated gear unit and motor combines the high efficiency of IE5+ synchronous motors with a single-stage helical gear unit in one compact, smooth surface housing optimized for easy installation and space utilization. Full Plug-and-Play capabilities enable fast commissioning and minimum downtime when servicing or replacing units. Their high system efficiency of up to 92% results in a significant reduction in the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and a fast Return on Investment (ROI). They additionally feature high power density, quiet operation, and are available with IP69K ingress protection.
NORDAC ON/ON+
NORDAC ON/ON+ variable frequency drives are engineered to meet the special requirements of horizontal conveyor technology. They feature a version compatible with IE3 asynchronous motors (NORDAC ON) as well a version optimized for use with IE5+ synchronous motors (NORDAC ON+). The product series is characterized by an integrated multi-protocol Ethernet interface, full pluggability for fast commissioning, and dynamic PLC functionality for drive-related functions, making it a compact, cost-effective solution for IIoT environments.
Learn more about NORD’s poultry and meat processing solutions featured at IPPE by visiting digital-trade-fair.nord.com/en-us/ippe.
Des Plaines, Illinois – Loren Swakow, Managing Director of NOBLELIFT North America, has announced his retirement effective January 31st, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of unprecedented growth, innovation, and strong relationships built over nearly a decade at the helm of the company.
Swakow joined NOBLELIFT in October 2016, tasked with the challenge of bringing an unknown brand into the highly competitive American market. At the time, NOBLELIFT had no dealer network and minimal brand recognition. Over the course of eight years, Swakow's strategic leadership and expertise have led to remarkable success, driving average annual growth of 43%. Today, NOBLELIFT is supported by a professional dealer network spanning the entire country, with sales growth consistently outpacing the industry, a true testament to Swakow’s vision and determination.
Swakow’s leadership also played a key role in expanding NOBLELIFT's footprint into Canada by helping to establish NOBLELIFT Canada. His unwavering belief in the brand and dedication to fostering partnerships were critical to this growth.
Reflecting on his tenure, Swakow remarked, “It takes a great team to do what we did in eight years, and that’s what we have—A Great Team! I have always believed in fostering open communication, creating a culture of trust, empowering individuals, leveraging diverse perspectives, and prioritizing collaboration. We have all worked very hard, and I am proud of them all.”
Swakow’s career in the material handling industry began long before his time at NOBLELIFT. He co-founded a lift truck dealership with his brother, representing brands like Komatsu, Mitsubishi, Tailift, and TCM. After decades of success, they sold the dealership and related businesses in 2012. Swakow also played a key role in the wider industry, serving as a founding member and Presidentof the Chicago Industrial Truck Dealers Association and as President of MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association) in 2004. His strong belief in the power of networking was critical to the formation of NOBLELIFT North America.
"MHEDA has always been the optimal association for networking," Swakow stated. "The connections and insights I gained through MHEDA were invaluable as we built NOBLELIFT North America from the ground up."
The succession plan for Swakow's role has been set, with the announcement of his successor scheduled for January 7th, 2025. Through January, Swakow will collaborate closely with his successor to ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities and to share his insights and guidance.
“We are grateful for Loren’s remarkable contributions to NOBLELIFT North America,” stated Wendy Mao, CEO at Noblelift Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. “His vision and passion have been instrumental in shaping our success. We are committed to building on the strong foundation he has established.”
Swakow’s dedication to excellence, his ability to inspire trust, and his relentless pursuit of success will leave a lasting impact on the material handling industry. While the company expresses enormous gratitude for his leadership, it is clear that his legacy will continue to guide NOBLELIFT on its upward trajectory.
About NOBLELIFT North America
NOBLELIFT® North America (www.nobleliftna.com) is a global leader in Lithium-iron technology. We manufacture a comprehensive range of high-performance, low-maintenance manual, electric, and internal combustion equipment with more than 200 categories and around 30 series of each product. Our products are designed to meet different application demands and are well accepted by our customers in more than 100 countries and regions in Europe, America, Asia, Africa and more. Products include: sit-down forklifts, rough terrain forklifts, narrow aisle forklifts, walkie-stackers, order pickers, electric pallet trucks, scissor lifts, tuggers/tow tractors, scrubbers, sweepers, automated guided vehicles (AGV’s), lift tables, manual pallet jacks and more. Noblelift® North America builds tough, durable products that deliver high productivity, low total cost of ownership, easy serviceability, and advanced ergonomic features; accompanied by outstanding parts, service, and training support.
For more information about our company and our products, visit www.nobleliftna.com or follow us on social media.
BELTON, MO (December 10, 2024) – KPI Solutions (KPI), a leading supply chain consulting, software, systems integration, and warehouse automation supplier today announced the retirement of Larry Strayhorn and appointment of Michael Cavanaugh as Chief Executive Officer.
Larry serves the material handling industry with a position on the MHI Board of Governors and was a key figure in the 2021 formation of KPI Solutions. His 40+ year career includes executive roles at leading supply chain and enabling technology companies, including WEPCO, Paragon Technologies, TGW, Diamond Phoenix, and Dematic. Going forward, he will join KPI’s Board of Directors and act in an advisory role for the new CEO.
With his unique expertise in operations, finance, and business transformations, Michael will be responsible for enabling a culture of excellence that drives client success, boosting company growth and performance, establishing long-range goals, and strengthening capabilities in engineering and advanced software.
“I am excited to welcome an experienced and accomplished leader who brings a fresh perspective to KPI Solutions and will continue our growth trajectory through a focus on data-driven designs, intelligent software, and best-of-breed automation,” stated Larry Strayhorn, retiring CEO. “Michael thrives on enhancing operational strategy by empowering teams, creating shared vision, and encouraging innovative approaches to problem-solving, ultimately enhancing client success and company value.”
“I look forward to working alongside the talented associates at KPI Solutions to deliver successful projects for our clients, enabling them to meet the challenging needs of the fast-evolving market,” stated Michael Cavanaugh. “As businesses increasingly demand improved throughput and faster fulfillment, KPI is in a unique position to serve clients with innovative engineered designs combined with proven automation and robotic technology, intelligent warehouse execution software, and lifetime services.”
Michael brings over twenty years of executive leadership experience in high-growth companies including Indicor, Honeywell, Smiths Group, Safran, General Electric, and United Airlines. He holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and a Bachelor’s degree from Lake Forest College.
About KPI Solutions™:
KPI Solutions provides end-to-end supply chain services and automation to transform our clients’ distribution operations. We analyze, design, implement, and support flexible and scalable engineered solutions that optimize order fulfillment, build capacity, and reduce reliance on labor. Our data-driven operations strategy delivers resilient designs and our technology-neutral approach allows a blend of automated technologies for a customized solution. Our comprehensive offerings include consulting, network strategy, engineered facility design, material handling systems integration, robotics, intelligent warehouse software, and lifetime services.
Roboteon, provider of a powerful software platform for warehouse robot enablement, announces breakthrough simulation capabilities in its platform for robotics and other warehouse automation. The new tool help companies make better decisions across multiple time horizons, from initial automation planning through real time execution on the floor.
Interest in Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and other robotics is high, but there remains much uncertainty about use cases, the number of AMRs and humans needed across different time horizons, expected operational improvements, and cost savings from the robotics investment.
Companies also lack tools to optimally balance and release work to the DC floor based on demand and available human and robotic resources.
The good news: Roboteon’s Warehouse Robotics Fulfillment platform addresses all these challenges and more in a way unique in the market , adding a new dimension to the Roboteon platform’s powerful capabilities to integrate, manage, orchestrate, and optimize robot-enabled warehouse processes.
Key features and capabilities of the new simulation tool include:
• The ability to assess the number of robots and humans that will be needed for a potential robotics initiative.
• After the initial deployment, the ability to test different operating plans, such as what is required for peak season success.
• “Digital twin” functionality that enables real-time optimization of resource assignment and order release.
• Native support for multi-client environments, as required by many 3PLs.
• Ability to run simulation using actual past order history or generate synthetic demand based on profiling order patterns without the need to gather all that data.
• Highly flexible configuration parameters for running the simulation, including the facility layout, speed of the robots, speed of human workers, time to complete picks and other work, use of other automation such as goods to person systems, and more.
• More than two dozen metrics generated by the simulation, including cost per pick, lines or unit per hour, robot and human dwell times, and many more.
• Extensive use of machine learning to improve the optimization results over time.
The combination of Roboteon’s simulation capabilities, ease of use, and robot vendor agnostic orchestration provides a breakthrough in the warehouse robotics sector.
Companies would typically work with Roboteon early in a robotics initiative to understand automation options, ROI, costs, as part of the solution design. Once robots have been deployed, the simulator supports short to mid-term planning for placement of robots and humans on the DC floor.
Benefits of Roboteon’s simulation tool include:
• Support for testing and building the business case for automation
• Improved visibility over flexible time-horizons
• Enhanced decision-making based on real-time data
• More consistent ability to meet service-level commitments and client scorecards
• Higher productivity and throughput
“With the release of this simulation tool as part of our Robotics Fulfillment Platform , Roboteon has further enhanced our sector-leading capabilities for successful robotic enablement in the short and long term” said Dan Gilmore, chief marketing officer.
About Roboteon
Roboteon Inc.™ is a unique market innovator whose vision is to enable rapid deployment and efficient operation of robotics in distribution. Our software platform enables interoperability across robotic technologies and vendors. It also optimizes order planning, picking and other process execution while automatically considering dynamic conditions such as robot and human resource capacities on the floor. Combined with deep domain expertise, our technology speeds time-to-value and supports agile change. You can learn more at www.roboteon.com.
Media Contact Dan Gilmore Roboteon dgilmore@roboteon.com