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«Show» case taken literally
The show lighting with light effects is optional, so to speak. Otherwise, the new A-Series electric forklifts, which Hyster is now launching for indoor and outdoor applications and loads up to 3.5 t, offer high performance and are environmentally friendly.
Welding work in Salt Lake City
Stadler is now producing aluminum railcar chassis in Salt Lake City. The facility is part of the expansion of its existing US plant there, which manufactures passenger trains for the US market . With the new 4,600-square-meter hall, Stadler is also creating 20 new jobs.
Car wash with accelerator
Conveyor technology provider Frei is celebrating the modernization and expansion of the container conveyor system at the Migros Cooperative in Lucerne – with a focus on performance, automation, and future-proofing. The new conveyor lines can handle up to 2,400 containers per hour.
Exyz in the high-bay warehouse
Zambelli, a provider of solutions for building envelopes, shelving, industrial metalworking, and heating technology, is also one of the leading manufacturers of roof drainage systems. Here alone, the product range includes 17,500 items. A clear case for SSI Schäfer in the new logistics center in Grafenau.
Again powerful in a double pack
which was held jointly with the packaging trade fair "Empack" in Zurich in early 2025 will reopen its doors in Bern on January 28 and 29, 2026. Last January, over 4,000 visitors attended.
Efficient handling
Under the Kion umbrella, Baoli stands for solid and robust industrial trucks at competitive prices. The new KBP 14H, a low-lift pallet truck with a lithium-ion battery, also makes in-house material handling simple and straightforward.
Transport world at Bernexpo
Only a few weeks remain until transport.ch 2025. From November 5 to 8, the most important Swiss event for light and heavy commercial vehicles, mechanical and body workshops once again be present with 240 exhibitors and over 800 brands on almost 40,000 m² of space in ten halls.
Review for thought leaders
The 350 participants of the Fraunhofer IML Future Congress in Dortmund received prominent input on topics ranging from simplifying material flows using AI to ideas for space logistics. Among them was Gilgen Logistics, where innovation is a declared driver of business activities.
Google Street View in the warehouse
"We already have a wide range of assistance systems, cameras, and sensors in use," explained Rolf Huber at forklift manufacturer Still's Innovation Day in front of an audience of experts, customers, and visitors in Otelfingen. Now, an AI is perfecting the whole thing. With new LiDAR scanners and preferably in real time.
The clever fox at Dachser
Stefan Hohm, Head of Development at Dachser, was " Logistics Leader of the Year 2025 " politics, and academia . He was honored primarily for the @ILO project, a highly efficient digital twin for packages, assets, and processes in general cargo warehouses.
Welding work in Salt Lake City
Welding work in Salt Lake City
Stadler is now producing aluminum railcar chassis in Salt Lake City. The facility is part of the expansion of its existing US plant there, which manufactures passenger trains for the US market . With the new 4,600-square-meter hall, Stadler is also creating 20 new jobs.
Sparks fly as Stadler commissions its modern welding facility on Thursday, producing the first aluminum car body welded in North America. "We're committed to building more than just trains," said Martin Ritter, CEO of Stadler North America. "We're creating economic opportunities, strengthening supply chains, and laying the foundation for a future where American
trains represent world-class quality."
The reality of the “Buy America Act”
The 4,600-square-meter welding hall on the Stadler campus in Salt Lake City will create up to 20 new jobs for local welders and technicians by the end of 2026. During the start-up phase, Stadler's top welding experts from the competence center in Hungary will support the Salt Lake City site, sharing their expertise and ensuring seamless knowledge transfer.
Photos: Stadlerrail
This positioning is one of the results of the "Buy America Act," which has required the rail manufacturer since 2016 to demonstrably generate at least 70 percent of its value creation in the USA if US taxpayer money is part of the financing. With the new welding facility and car body production, Stadler is further strengthening its local value creation in the USA, increasing it to around 80 percent. Of the remaining 20 percent, a large portion of supplies already comes from Europe, with the lower tariff rate of 15 percent. Stadler is currently analyzing all supply chains with the goal of further reducing the proportion of components subject to the high punitive tariffs.
Local ambitions
Local officials, community leaders, and team members were invited to the commissioning ceremony . Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall praised Stadler's commitment to the local economy and community: "This facility is a shining example of what can happen when global expertise meets local ambition," said Mendenhall. "With the opening of this new welding shop, car bodies will be manufactured locally. This means jobs, innovation , and a more sustainable future."
