Monaghan, Ireland– September 30, 2025 – Combilift, once again, has been recognized as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies by Deloitte, marking their 13th consecutive year receiving this prestigious accolade.This recognition is not only a reflection of Combilift’s consistent year-on-year growth, but also highlights its ongoing commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and strategic vision. The rigorous requalification process assesses companies across four key pillars: strategy, culture & commitment, capabilities & innovation, and governance & financials. Re-qualifying means continuously proving their ability to lead in each of these areas in a dynamic global market.“The renowned Deloitte international brand Best Managed Companies programme sets a high benchmark, and re-qualifying for the 13th time reinforces our position as a serious global business,” said Martin McVicar. “While we’re known for manufacturing innovative world-class material handling solutions, this recognition also speaks to how we run our business — from our lean operations and customer-focused R&D to our world-class production facility in Monaghan.”This accolade strengthens Combilift’s brand not just as an industry leader in materials handling equipment, but as a model for sustainable growth and management on the global stage.About Combilift
Combilift is one of the largest global manufacturers of multi-directional, Side-loading and articulated forklifts and a leader in heavy goods handling. Operating in over 85 countries, Combilift designs and builds off-the-shelf and customized material handling equipment that maximizes space, safety, and efficiency.ContactMaria Sanchez+353 47 80500maria.sanchez@combilift.com

In-person event to feature over 1,000 exhibitors, 200 sessions and keynotes from Richard McPhail, Salim Ismail and Dale Earnhardt JrWhen the largest manufacturing and supply chain trade event of 2026, MODEX, returns to Atlanta on April 13 it will include over 1,000 exhibitors from leading solution providers and a comprehensive Educational Conference focusing on best-in-class solutions for manufacturing and supply chain operations. MODEX 2026 exhibits will represent all segments of the material handling, logistics and transportation industry, from traditional, manual equipment to computerized, automated systems and smart, connected supply chain technologies and last mile logistics.“Only MODEX, delivers face-to-face business interactions and immersive firsthand experiences with cutting-edge supply chain equipment, technology, and solutions,” says John Paxton, CEO, MHI. “The value of seeing and operating these solutions in-person, in-action on the exhibition floor, participating in informative educational sessions, and connecting with industry thought leaders and innovators is critical to taking your operations to the next level of excellence.”“Supply chains are essential to global commerce.” says Daniel McKinnon, Chief Exhibitions Officer, MHI. “By experiencing the diverse range of solutions, engaging with industry-leading suppliers, and networking with peers, supply chain professionals can discover opportunities that will pave the way for their future success.”MODEX 2026 Conference In addition to the exhibits, the MODEX Conference will include five keynotes and over 200 show floor educational sessions covering leading trends, best practices and state-of-the-art equipment and technology solutions that can make manufacturing and the entire supply chain work more resiliently, efficiently and profitably.April 13 Keynote: Lessons Learned from the Supply Chain Front LineRichard McPhail, CFO, The Home DepotApril 14 Keynote: Exponential AI Supply Chains: Transforming Logistics with AI and the ExO MethodologySalim Ismail, Exponential Strategist, Founder & Chairman of OpenExO, Founding Executive Director of Singularity University, Former Yahoo VPApril 15 Keynote: A Conversation with a Racing LegendDale Earnhardt, Jr.April 15 Keynote Panel: Preview of MHI 2026 Annual Industry ReportModerators: John Paxton, CEO, MHI and Wanda Johnson, Technology Fellow, Deloitte Consulting LLPApril 15: MHI Industry Night with Jim GaffiganAn exclusive event with food, drinks and entertainment by comedian Jim Gaffigan, where the MHI Innovation Award winners will be announced.Women in the Supply Chain Industry Forum on April 13 at MODEXMHI has partnered with Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association and the Warehousing, Education and Research Council (WERC) to bring an afternoon of discussion, education, and networking for women in our industry.MHI Young Professionals Network Reception on April 13 at MODEXThis event provides attendees to network and connect with young professionals in the material handling and supply chain industry.MODEX 2024 Student Day on April 15MHI in partnership with Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC), College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE), Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) and the Material Handling Education Foundation (MHEFI) presents Student Day at MODEX. More than 400 students will have the opportunity to tour the exhibition and gain first-hand experiences of the latest supply chain technologies.MODEX is the largest manufacturing and supply chain expo held 2026. The event will be held April 13-16 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center.For more information on exhibiting or attending MODEX, visit modexshow.com.About MHIMHI is an international trade association that has represented the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry since 1945. MHI’s over 1,000 members include material handling and logistics equipment and systems manufacturers, integrators, consultants, workforce solution providers, publishers and third-party logistics providers. MHI offers education, networking and solution sourcing for their members, the members’ customers, and the industry as a whole through programming and events. The association produces the ProMat and MODEX expositions that showcase the products and services of its member companies and to educate manufacturing and supply chain professionals. The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) is a division of MHI and provides education and research to the warehousing, distribution, and logistics community.

Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control and automation solutions, today introduced the Kollmorgen Essentials™ motion system, a new line of servo motion solutions that makes high-performance motion control easier and more affordable for virtually any axis of motion. These thoughtfully pre-configured systems enable simple sizing and selection, while multiple onboard communication protocols ensure seamless integration into the most common controller environments. With unmatched ease of installation and commissioning, Kollmorgen Essentials ensures reliable performance across key industrial applications, from packaging and warehouse automation to material handling and forming. This is achieved while significantly reducing engineering time and overall system costs.Each Kollmorgen Essentials motion system combines an optimally matched servo drive, a servo motor with integrated absolute multi-turn feedback, and a combined power/data cable.A Versatile, Feature-Optimized Servo DriveThe Kollmorgen Essentials drive includes multiple protocol options, allowing the user to select between fieldbus types: EtherCAT®, EtherNet/IP™ or PROFINET® at time of install. The multi-axis synchronization capabilities allow designers to have precise control of multi-axis systems via a choice of CIP Sync™, PROFINET IRT or EtherCAT. This fieldbus flexibility gives all customers access to Kollmorgen’s high-performance motion within their existing environments, without the typically associated higher system cost. It also simplifies the ordering processes and inventory management for machine builders supporting different types of communication protocols for a global customer base. Functional safety capabilities are provided through integrated dual-channel STO, SIL2/Cat 3 PLd.These compact, feature-optimized drives are easy to install and commission with the Express Setup feature in the Kollmorgen WorkBench software. Drive setup, configuration and tuning has been simplified, even for engineers with little motion experience, with the simplified graphical configuration tool that supports them throughout the entire commissioning process. And the full suite of WorkBench tools is also included for more advanced motion programming and tuning tasks.The Kollmorgen Essentials servo drive is available for supply voltages of 120–240 or 240–480 VAC and delivers continuous power up to 4,000 watts at 3, 6 or 12 amps.A Powerful, Precise Servo Motor with Advanced, Integrated FeedbackKollmorgen Essentials servo motors are rated at 120, 240, 400 or 480 VAC and are designed for the most common power requirements from 200 to 4,000 watts. Each winding delivers a rated speed of 3,000 rpm, with peak performance reaching up to 6,000 rpm. An integrated 24 VDC brake is optionally available. Industry-standard mounting reduces the need for excess inventory and improves field flexibility. With a simple, innovative shaft key kit, users can adapt the shaft configuration to any coupling type—ready, off-the-shelf, for any application.In addition to this flexibility and the exceptional torque density, quality and reliability Kollmorgen customers have come to expect, each servo motor features our innovative SFD-M multi-turn absolute encoder. TheSFD-M provides single-turn resolution of 24 bits and multi-turn resolution of 16 bits. Using power-harvesting technology to eliminate the need for battery maintenance or the risk of battery failure, it retains absolute positioning information even when the system is powered down or during a power failure.With the integrated SFD-M device providing multi-turn absolute feedback to the highly responsive drive, customers can expect positioning performance comparable to Hiperface® or EnDat® feedback. This high-performance device is included at zero additional cost over an equivalent motor with resolver feedback.Single-Cable Technology and Optional AccessoriesKollmorgen has pioneered the development of single-cable technology that combines power and data, an innovation that is offered as a standard feature with the Kollmorgen Essentials motion system. This technology enables faster installation; just one cable to route and one connection at the drive and motor. It also enhances reliability with strong immunity to electromagnetic noise and fewer connectivity errors. The Kollmorgen Essentials motion system offers combined power/data cables in a variety of lengths in stock, with lengths up to 25 m available. The system is also optionally available with regen resistors, line filters and spare drive-side connectors. The Kollmorgen Essentials motion system supports DC bus-sharing, which balances energy between the connected drives, contributing to energy savings and a more constant DC link voltage for better control performance.Essential Performance, Features and Value, in One Complete System“Kollmorgen has always been the motion leader for torque density, responsiveness and control in compact systems that offer the flexibility and features to suit practically any application,” said Chris Cooper, Global Director, Product Management. “We’re pleased to now offer all these advantages in complete, optimized systems that allow design engineers to more easily and affordably integrate Kollmorgen high-performance motion across all axes of their machines, with easy connectivity to their existing PLC environments. The new Kollmorgen Essentials motion system is truly a game-changer for our business and the essential industries we serve.”Specifications are subject to change without notice. It is the responsibility of the product user to determine the suitability of this product for a specific application. Kollmorgen Essentials is a trademark of Kollmorgen Corporation. Regal Rexnord is a trademark of Regal Rexnord Corporation. The following are believed to be the trademark and/or trade names of their respective owners and are not owned or controlled by Regal Rexnord Corporation. EtherCAT: Beckhoff Automation GmbH; PROFINET: PROFIBUS PROFINET International; Hiperface: SICK AG; EnDat: Dr. Johannes Heidenhain GmbH. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.www.kollmorgen.comAbout KollmorgenKollmorgen, a Regal Rexnord brand, has more than 100 years of motion experience, proven in the industry’s highest-performing, some of the most reliable motors, drives, linear actuators, AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) control solutions, and automation control platforms. We deliver breakthrough solutions that combine exceptional performance, reliability and ease of use, giving machine builders an irrefutable marketplace advantage.ContactLinda Mecimore540-633-3688linda.mecimore@regalrexnord.com