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Avoiding the Automation Letdown
The automation buzz is real and uptake is on the rise. Yet many businesses are finding that ‘off-the-shelf' automation solutions—with promises of quick efficiency gains—aren’t quite living up to the hype.

Inside ProMat 2025: Innovation, Automation, and What's Next
Lucy Cresswell Global Brand Manager Date published: 09/04/2025 MasterMover Global Brand Manager, Lucy Cresswell, recounts an incredibly successful week in Chicago at ProMat 2025 – a key event for MasterMover and the supply chain industry.

The Manufacturing Labor Shortage Shift
A quietness has spread throughout the manufacturing industries. A quiet born not of inactivity but of unfilled positions. The manufacturing labor shortage has become a lingering and focal challenge for many businesses.

Automation & Humans: Will We Be Replaced?
There is a shared global cautiousness around automation for many businesses and workers. Yet the reality of robotics and autonomous solutions, such as Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), presents a powerful opportunity in how we can work smarter ...

On-demand Webinar: How to Buy a Tugger AGV
Tugger (a.k.a. tow tractor) AGVs are an efficient way of moving large amounts of material around a plant or warehouse. But what should you consider when selecting a towing AGV?

Exclusive Live AGV Demonstration at ProMat '25
We will be making another return to ProMat 2025 in Chicago from March 17th - 20th, showcasing a ProMat-exclusive live demonstration of our TOW300 AGV tugger in action - visitors won’t want to miss out on witnessing the new generation of material ...

Manufacturing Predictions for 2025
As 2025 kicks off, we're looking ahead to see that manufacturing is on the verge of a major transformation. As manufacturers ourselves, we keep our finger on the pulse of the industry and have been evaluating emerging trends to form key predictions ...

An Expert's Guide to Tugger AGV Systems & Automated Material Handling
In the evolving landscape of industrial automation, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) specialized in towing operations are revolutionizing traditional material handling practices.

Six New Tuggers Expand the PowerSteered Range for Fingertip Control
We’ve bolstered our heavy-duty PowerSteered Range of electric tuggers with six new models and a suite of new control options…

Motorized Cable Reel Movers Deliver a Reel-y Safe Solution
In an impressive display of customer-focused problem-solving, MasterMover has once again demonstrated its leadership in engineering customized material handling solutions.

10 Tips to Improve Trash Room Safety
While the trash room may seem like a low-risk area, accidents can and do still happen. The manual movement of heavy dumpsters poses a significant risk of injuries. Fortunately, there are practical steps you can take to mitigate these risks and ...