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America's largest and fastest-growing companies in material handlingPosted by IndustryNet on Thursday, June 14, 2018
Companies in every subcategory of the material handling industry have reported hiring gains to IndustryNet, which shows that U.S. manufacturing keeps performing well. A look at the latest data provides insight for those interested learning more about the largest and fastest growing U.S. material handling companies. What's new in material handling?Resilience has been the hallmark of the U.S. material handling industry over the previous year. As a broad, diverse manufacturing sector, material handling companies include: • Packaging Only software, pallets, racks and shelving subcategories reported slight drops in growth, based on the number of employees. Other sectors grew at healthy paces, with no signs of slowing down. Related: Choosing the right material handling equipment for your business Packaging companies, which comprise the largest subcategory in material handling, saw employment increase 3.56 percent in only one year. Strapping and conveyor companies were also notable for reporting employment growth above two percent. From a broader perspective, the material handling industry as a whole is showing impressive sales growth. Last year, material handling encompassed $216.47 billion in average sales; today, average annual sales topped $229.31 billion, a noteworthy 5.93 percent increase. Comparatively, U.S. general manufacturing expanded at 1.13 percent, based on average annual sales. Largest material handling companies by number of employeesIndustryNet data shows the five largest material handling companies, ranked by the total number of employees: • Crown Equipment Corp. These companies, among many others in material handling, regularly report employment statistics to IndustryNet. Crown Equipment Corp. Specializing in material handling equipment, Crown Equipment Corp. has been operating since 1960. The company has the expertise and production capacity to design, fabricate, distribute and support high-quality material handling equipment both domestically and internationally. • Location: New Bremen, Ohio International Paper Co. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, International Paper Co. operates in 24 countries, providing the company with access to the global marketplace for material handling packaging. What makes International Paper Co. unique is the company's genuine commitment to creating renewable, recyclable fiber-based packaging. • Location: Memphis, Tennessee Siemens Building Technologies As a part of the Siemens brand, Siemens Building Technologies provides advisory services to a wide range of industries, including life science, technology and the petroleum industry. Through a holistic approach that relies heavily on technology integration, the company provides customers with access to a network of distributors and manufacturers. • Location: Buffalo Grove, Illinois The Raymond Corporation End-to-end warehousing is The Raymond Corporation's area of expertise. In business for over 95 years, the company designs and manufactures lifting machinery used for warehouse space optimization and distribution. Its customers have the benefit of over 100 sales and service centers in North America. • Location: Greene, New York
Founded in Longview, Washington, in 1953, Nippon Dynawave Packaging manufactures liquid packaging board, both coated and uncoated products. The company opened a new environmentally efficient facility in 2016, further expanding their offerings to the food packaging industry. • Location: Longview, Washington Fastest growing companies by on-site employeesIndustryNet data also shows the five fastest growing material handling companies, ranked by the number of on-site employees: • McCormick & Co., Inc. These companies represent the fastest growing in the U.S., but many other material handling companies are reporting positive growth as well. McCormick & Co., Inc McCormick & Co., Inc. has a reputation as one of the top spice and flavoring brands in the world. As such, the company specializes in food packaging and distribution out of its newly built headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. • Location: Hunt Valley, Maryland UniCarriers Americas Corporation With a base of operations in Marengo, Illinois, UniCarriers Americas Corporation takes an energetic approach to the material handling equipment industry. The company has remained committed to leveraging new technology and striving to lead the market. Founded more than 100 years ago, UniCarriers Americas Corporation began as a manual pallet truck manufacturer, eventually partnering with Nissan Motor Corporation to manufacture lifting equipment. • Location: Marengo, Illinois TVH Parts Co. TVH Parts Co. seeks to be a one-stop shop for manufacturers and machine shops. The company also has proficiency in electronics, which shows how they offer a wide range of products. Furthermore, TVH Parts Co. is an internationally recognized brand, operating offices and distribution centers in five countries. • Location: Olathe, Kansas
Habasit America, Inc. specializes in belting and conveyors. The Habasit corporation began in 1946 and acquired an American manufacturer in 1997. Continuing to operate internationally, Habasit America, Inc. now serves global industries, such as automotive, food and textiles in addition to material handling. • Location: Suwanee, Georgia PAC Worldwide Corp Headquartered in Middletown, Ohio, PAC Worldwide Corp. manufactures packaging that supports mailers, couriers and the e-commerce industry. The company started operations over 40 years ago and now has the capability to fabricate custom food pouches, cold chain packaging and also tamper-resistant security bags in addition to mail packaging. • Location: Middletown, Ohio For more information, click here to see detailed listings of the nation's thousands of material handling companies on IndustryNet.
Related Companies: Crown Equipment Corp., Habasit America, Inc., International Paper Co., McCormick Spicemill, Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc., Nippon Dynawave Packaging, PAC Worldwide Corp., Siemens Industry, Inc. - Siemens Building Technologies Div., The Raymond Corporation, TVH Parts Co.
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As the further expansion of U.S. manufacturing portends an economic boom, material handling companies will likewise continue to benefit from positive growth.
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