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MAGA in the approach path
German technology remains highly regarded when it comes to rapid material handling, the elimination of weaknesses, and service quality. Following successful projects in Oklahoma and Texas, the steel trader " Steel and Pipe Supply " once again relied on saws and storage systems from the Rhine Valley in Kansas City.
Rent warehouse equipment instead of buying it
Bito is launching an offensive with an economical alternative for companies that want to re-equip, expand, or temporarily supplement their warehouse and production areas, but don't want to tie up their capital long-term: renting instead of buying is the motto. The advantages – especially in " dynamic times " – are obvious.
«Kanpai» with sake on the pharmaceutical chain
Logistics provider Yusen is presenting an expanded global platform for the healthcare sector at LogiPharma in Vienna, where companies such as Novartis, Bayer, Takeda, and hospital supplier UCB are currently participating. The platform focuses on the professional delivery of specialized healthcare solutions.
Streamlined logistics
Coop's own rail connection for urban logistics in Zurich, streamlined logistics vehicles and the outsourcing of all operating room logistics in a cooperation between the Seeschau Clinic and the Swiss Post are the projects that are entering the final sprint for this year's Swiss Logistics Award from GS1.
Vacuum technology makes mobility possible
Compressed air has traditionally been used primarily for fixed installations. Schmalz's vacuum grippers also mainly operate with lines that often have to run across halls and facilities. However, mobile robotics increasingly requires flexible solutions – a need that Schmalz now intends to address more effectively.
A foray into drive technology
Safelog, the specialists for software for controlling intralogistics processes, have entered into a cooperation with the drive experts from SEW Eurodrive at LogiMAT in order to jointly develop a high-performance software for controlling mobile and stationary processes in intralogistics.
Networking with perspectives
“Never walk alone” could be the motto of a networking event hosted by the consulting experts from “Adnovum”, where the Digital Product Passport (DPP), cybersecurity and IT opportunities with Petra Merino (GS1 Switzerland) and security expert Andreas Achterholt are on the agenda on May 7th in Zurich.
Maintenance in Austria
With a new workshop in Obersiebenbrunn near Vienna, rail manufacturer Stadler is expanding its capacity for the commissioning, approval, and servicing of modern rail vehicles in Austria. The workshop has been used to maintain Westbahn's high-speed trains since March 2026.
Idealworks pushes into the US market
Idealworks, part of the Munich-based Agile Robots Group, with more than 1,700 AMRs and AGVs worldwide and one of the pioneers in industrial automation through AI in robot-controlled logistics processes, has founded a US company headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
New chain belt sorting
At LogiMAT, conveyor technology provider Interroll attracted attention with a new chain-belt sorting system developed after the acquisition of Sortteq. Together with MCP Play, this creates a material flow ecosystem that combines single-item transport with intelligent sorting.
"Flagship" with dream figures
"Flagship" with dream figures
With a cooling capacity of up to 4.5 kW – and thus not much more than twice that of a normal domestic fan heater – Thermo King offers the new all-electric E-500e for delivery journeys in low and zero emission zones as well as diesel ban zones.
The manufacturer of cooling and temperature-controlled units announces the model as a new "flagship" for inner-city deliveries and a sustainable solution for reducing CO2 emissions in its all-electric E-Series for electric light commercial vehicles (e-LCVs).
The company has thus commenced production of the new E-500e single and multi-temperature models for fleet operators in urban logistics. Product Manager Davide Fusciani: "The E-Series is not only 100% electric, but also inherently energy-efficient, with unsurpassed cooling performance, making it ideally suited for urban areas.".
“In developing this model, we are meeting the European Union’s requirement to reduce CO₂ emissions from new trucks by 90% by 2040 and are offering the right solutions to make operations future-proof. Further models will follow,” said Fusciani.
Image: Trane Technologies
The E-500e is designed to utilize the full potential of electric cooling while minimizing its impact on the electric vehicle's battery and range. Inverter technology, patented energy management, and real-time communication between the unit and the vehicle ensure maximum cooling performance, energy efficiency, and power supply with minimal impact on the vehicle's performance.
The E-500e is powered directly by the vehicle's battery, eliminating the need for an additional battery pack or mains connection module. Drivers can run the refrigeration unit while the electric vehicle is parked for charging or unloading.
The brand-new, high-speed compressor, independent of the vehicle's engine speed, offers cooling and optionally a heating mode. Thanks to its compact design, which delivers high performance at half the weight of its predecessor, the unit can be relatively easily mounted on vans, chassis cab trucks, and other types of vehicle conversions.
