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Columbus's "egg"
Now Linde MH also offers an expanded series with an integrated lithium-ion battery: The major advantage, according to the manufacturer, is the increased space in the driver's cab, which is up to 35 percent above the industry average, and the fact that the footwell has grown significantly with the elimination of the traditional battery compartment.
“Best of Intralogistics” in the test camp
As part of the Test Camp Intralogistics and the International Forklift of the Year (IFOY) competition, the preliminary certificates for 2026 were presented today in Dortmund by Jan Drömer, Chairman of the VDMA Materials Handling and Intralogistics Section, to the 17 nominees who will now go into the final round.
SVTL meets in a historic setting
The general assembly of the Swiss Association for Temperature-Controlled Logistics at Lenzburg Castle on May 8th will address, in addition to the usual agenda items, personnel management, modern advertising for skilled workers on social media and the question of whether humanoid robots will one day be helpful .
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 " (SPS) in Kansas City once again relied on Kasto saws and storage systems.
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.
Groundbreaking ceremony in Villmergen
Groundbreaking ceremony in Villmergen
Swiss Post operates various freight logistics centers in Switzerland and neighboring countries. its hub in Villmergen with four new buildings. These include a state-of-the-art automated high-bay warehouse with space for 23,000 pallets and 125,000 automated containers for small parts.
Spread across five floors, it will create storage space equivalent to roughly eight football fields, and a photovoltaic system will be installed on the roof. Swiss Post is investing 137 million Swiss francs in the project and creating approximately 100 additional jobs. The groundbreaking ceremony took place recently.
Modern sorting technology
“The expansion and modernization will help us continue to provide industrial and commercial companies in Switzerland with comprehensive logistics solutions, thus simplifying their market access,” says Johannes Cramer, Head of Logistics Services and member of the Swiss Post Executive Board. Together with Roland Heizmann, Head of National Freight Logistics at Swiss Post, and Ueli Lütolf, Mayor of Villmergen, he broke ground on the project today. The new logistics center will create approximately 100 additional full-time positions – primarily for logistics specialists, facility maintenance staff, and administrative personnel. Mayor Ueli Lütolf is also enthusiastic: “Swiss Post is a major employer in our community. We are delighted that it is demonstrating its commitment to our business location by expanding its logistics center.”
With the new building, Swiss Post is expanding its warehouse space in Villmergen to a total of 57,000 square meters across five floors. The new warehouse will relieve pressure on Swiss Post's other logistics centers in Dintikon, Mägenwil, and Oftringen, which are reaching their capacity limits due to growing demand. Swiss Post plans to put the new building into operation at the beginning of 2025.
Swiss Post aims to be climate-neutral company-wide by 2040. It already operates some of the largest photovoltaic systems in Switzerland on the roofs of its buildings. Currently, 27 Swiss Post systems across Switzerland produce over 10 gigawatt-hours of solar power annually. Swiss Post is also installing a system on the roof of its new Villmergen warehouse, which will generate over 1,200 megawatt-hours of solar power per year. This will cover the majority of the warehouse's energy needs.
