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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.
Stopover in the border triangle
Stopover in the border triangle
Online retailer Galaxus celebrated the laying of the foundation stone for its new logistics center in early October in Neuchâtel, north of Basel and east of Mulhouse in the border region of three countries. The center will feature two warehouses and 90,000 square meters of storage space . The first warehouse is scheduled for completion in summer 2025.
"It is the largest commercial development in Neuchâtel since the 1960s," said Neuchâtel's mayor, Jens Fondy-Langela. With approximately 90,000 square meters of warehouse space and 1,000 employees, the site is expected to be of a similar size to Galaxus's previous largest logistics center in Wohlen, Switzerland.
“Since we are experiencing strong growth in both Switzerland and Germany, we need more space,” said Michael Stolle, COO of Digitec Galaxus, to around 50 guests. “Because the Swiss permitting processes in Rafz and Utzenstorf are still taking some time, our project in Neuchâtel has top priority.” Work on obtaining the necessary permits for the construction of the Swiss sites in Utzenstorf and Rafz is proceeding at full speed. The third location in Neuchâtel on the Rhine will not compete with the two planned operations centers in Utzenstorf and Rafz. Galaxus had already announced the new location in February. Michael Stolle explained: “Neuchâtel is ideally situated for us: From here, we can quickly deliver to Switzerland with our logistics partners, as well as to Germany and France. The products that Galaxus sells generally arrive via ports in Northern Europe. Neuchâtel is located on the route these products take to Switzerland.”
Digitec-Galaxus COO M. Stolle
Galaxus will be recruiting not only in the small town of Neuenburg, but also in Mulhouse, France, which is just a 20-minute drive away and, with over 100,000 inhabitants, is the nearest major city. Neuenburg's location directly on the Rhine and the A5 motorway makes commuting easy from all over western South Baden, from Freiburg to Lörrach, Müllheim, Schopfheim, and Bad Krozingen.
Last month, the Migros Group, majority owner of Digitec Galaxus, approved the corresponding budget for Galaxus Germany for another four years. In the spring, Migros had reviewed all of the group's strategic business areas – including its European expansion. The analysis of the strategy showed that the targeted further development of the online business in the European market holds promise.
Almost simultaneously, as previously reported, Galaxus Germany moved into a new office in Hamburg. With three times the space, direct subway access, and a rooftop terrace, Galaxus has left the Altona district of Hamburg and, since September 20th, has been operating from the centrally located Hoheluft-Ost district. The online retailer had outgrown its previous German headquarters on Schützenstrasse in Altona.
D. Borchers
