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GreenPower secures $5M loan with EDC to fund EV mfg.

Canadian Manufacturing

GreenPower manufactures a suite of all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission vehicles that serves the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector. “The mix of funding from EDC is a great fit with our production requirements and fulfilling our order book without shareholder dilution.”

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AGV Wireless Evolution

i4.0 today

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz, a globally recognized automotive manufacturer, is renowned for its innovative technology, craftsmanship, and luxury design. At their state-of-the-art automotive factory in Ludwigsfelde, over 70 AGVs move automotive parts to the assembly line.

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Five minutes with… Cian O’Brien, Managing Director, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK

SMMT

Buzz Cargo? Buzz Cargo, including long-term partners, Miele and Ringtons. Buzz range is fitted with the latest safety technology such as Autonomous Emergency Breaking Front Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Monitoring; and Park Assist Plus with Memory function. What has the reaction in the UK been like to the ID.

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GreenPower vehicles to be featured in American fairs

Canadian Manufacturing

a manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, announced an exclusive media preview event and ride and drive to be held April 18, at Matthews Specialty Vehicles in Greensboro. .

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New Trailer Lift Features Reinforced Platform, Increased Lift

Fabricating & Metal Work

The new Rite-Hite Trailer Lift (RHTL) helps raise an array of vehicles to proper dock height, while leveling the trailer bed to help protect cargo and make forklift loading/unloading more efficient and ergonomic. Its four-panel design allows for gentle inclines and declines of the deck surface to help keep the trailer bed level when raised.

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Magna’s thermoplastic rear swing doors are released to the market

Canadian Manufacturing

From carrying cargo to working on the job site, consumers reportedly have the option to choose their preferred method of rear access to fit their lifestyle; a traditional liftgate or split swing doors. Both thermoplastic solutions are supplied as ready-to-install modules.

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Tech Tuesdays: Sorbothane marks 40 years of shock and vibration innovation

Design World

In honor of Sorbothane’s anniversary, we discuss the unique history of the company, including how the material was developed for insoles to support runners and then became essential for industrial industries to protect vital cargo and equipment. If it’s later down the road, a lot of times it’s more challenging to get the best performance.

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