Combi-LC Blade

Combilift, the world's largest manufacturer of multi-directional forklifts, has received a double award at this year's UK Engineering & Manufacturing Awards 2024: with the «Combi-LC Blade» as «Design of the Year» and with CEO Martin McVicar at the helm, the coveted «Industry Leader Award».

Those who supplement their diet with vitamins, minerals, and trace elements often turn to Nutrilo nutritional supplements. The Cuxhaven-based company, in turn, relied on the expertise of Kardex Mlog for an automated small parts warehouse with 3,124 container storage locations.

Baoli, the forklift manufacturer belonging to the KION Group, is launching the electric KBET 15-20Li series. The new 3-wheeled KBET 15Li, 18Li and 20Li models, with lifting capacities of 1.5 to 2.0 t and lifting heights of up to 6.5 m, are ideal for use in confined spaces.

C. Herting

Claus Herting has been managing the business in Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey for Hyster and Yale brand forklifts as Area Business Director since the beginning of March, with a core team of currently seven area managers.

 «No jokes»

“No jokes with names!” on the second day of the logistics, future, and AI congress “AI24” with a pun as “indestructible” However, the Westphalians are indeed serious about their intention to compete with Silicon Valley.

Many suppliers are focusing on the automation of warehousing and transport processes. The container and tray portfolio that SSI Schäfer Plastics is presenting at FachPack from September 24th to 26th is designed for a wide variety of conveyor systems, stacker cranes, lifts, shuttles, and robots.  

Photo: Coles

Australian food retailer Coles has opened a second Advanced Distribution Center (ADC) in Kemps Creek, 40 km west of Sydney city center, equipped with technology from automation specialist Witron. It will supply 226 stores.

Fig.: Wagner

Detecting fires and identifying potential fire hazards early on: Wagner's aspirating smoke detectors pinpoint heat sources early, and oxygen reduction prevents fires. This is crucial for logistics, data centers, and archives – and one of the key topics at "Security 2024" in Essen.

The WS12M

Clark has expanded its electric pallet stacker range with the WS and SWX series and four new pedestrian-operated models with a lifting capacity of 1.2 to 1.6 tons. These trucks are suitable for transporting goods over short distances in narrow warehouse aisles, as well as for loading and unloading trucks.

 Henne, Althoff, Wimmer

A generational change has taken place at the German Logistics Association (BVL): After 25 years, Thomas Wimmer has handed over the position of Chairman of the Board to Kai Althoff (CEO of 4flow SE). Ilse Henne completes the Executive Committee as Vice Chairwoman.

Imagine sitting in the dry at a mobile control station during an outdoor operation, directing the ongoing operation of the equipment in real time via camera and joystick? HBC Radiomatic recently introduced a mobile seat with built-in remote control for the operator.

Monkey World (literally: "Monkey World" or "Monkey Circus") seems to be densely populated, given the numerous antics and fakes on virtual channels. DHL has now arranged the real VIP transport of a female chimpanzee from the Congo to a sanctuary of the same name in Dorset, England.

 Photo: Neste

As a more sustainable fuel alternative for operating refrigeration units in trucks and trailers, Thermo King is now also promoting the fossil-free diesel fuel HVO, the availability of which has increased in Central and Southern Europe. Many fleet operators are already using HVO.

Covering peak loads, testing new markets with their own goods, or storing goods in prime locations as a small business: A German start-up called "Warespace" has been making all this possible online since today. The start-up also organizes inbound and outbound transport.

The Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn, in partnership with Swisslog, has opened a state-of-the-art home shopping center in Zwolle, near the IJsselmeer. The second facility will be able to process 55,000 orders per week through automation.