Several commodities used in construction continue to rise rapidly in price, including diesel fuel, natural gas, copper and steel.

FKI Logistex announced the formation of the Solutions Development Group to provide integrated supply chain solutions to its North American customers on an accelerated schedule. This FKI Logistex team operates

Adept Technology announced it has reached a production milestone with the shipment of its 25,000th robot. The company shipped the Adept Quattro robot to its Preferred Packaging Partner Clear Automation

Tyco Fire & Building Products’ SprinkCAD group has entered into an exclusive license agreement with Asurio Inspection Systems to provide its mobile fire protection inspection software.

DeWALT, a manufacturer of industrial power tools, announced its collaboration with Ford Motor Co. to launch Tool Link, the industry’s first Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) asset tracking system that enables professional

OMNI Corporate Services Ltd. Inc., a national network of independent wholesalers, has selected Activant Solutions Inc. as a preferred technology provider. Read full press release here.

Technology News …Activant Solutions Inc. has introduced the Automated Backup Solution (ABS) for Activant Prophet 21. ABS provides real-time, off-site data backup storage in Activant’s secure location. Read full press

FKI Logistex announced enhancements to its EASYpick order fulfillment software, integrating multiple light- and voice-directed picking and putting technologies and supporting FKI Logistex EASYpick Pick-to-Light, GoKart, Voice, RF and EASYput

Engenuity Systems announced its restructured Web site, www.engenuity.com, at the 2008 AHR Expo. New features include application articles, white papers, datasheets and live chat support on all the products Engenuity

ProTech Systems Inc. has launched its new Web site, www.protechinfo.com, featuring improved navigation and a contemporary look.