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“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.
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.
Swing door instead of high-speed door
Swing door instead of high-speed door
It doesn't always have to be a complex mechanism or even an airlock. Swing doors impress with their functionality and low maintenance requirements. The gate and door manufacturer Hörmann has now acquired the swing door manufacturer Grothaus to expand its product range.
“With Grothaus’s expertise and commitment to quality on the one hand, and Hörmann’s experience and sales strength on the other, we look forward to a future full of exciting tasks and opportunities. We are delighted to expand our product range and grow in the coming years,” said Christoph Hörmann, personally liable partner of the Hörmann Group. Grothaus will continue to operate independently in the market and, with Hörmann’s support, will further expand its market position and product portfolio.
Hörmann has been offering sliding and high-speed doors for many years, which are often used in conjunction with swing doors in the same building. In the future, the manufacturer plans to expand its product range to include refrigerated and freezer doors, among other things, for the food industry.
Grothaus, a company with twelve employees, produces high-quality swing doors made of PE, PVC, wood, and stainless steel, as well as the corresponding frames, at its Melle site in the Osnabrück district. The previous owners, Sandra Dixius and Klaus Grothaus, will remain with the company, taking over management of internal sales and product development, respectively. "We are delighted that Hörmann was impressed by the quality of our swing doors and the expertise of our company. Together, we have excellent opportunities for national and international growth," said Sandra Dixius and Klaus Grothaus regarding the sale.
Effective September 1, 2022, Daniel Kurpiers will assume the role of Managing Director. Kurpiers has been with Hörmann for four years and was previously responsible for integrating the products of the acquired French company Maviflex and for developing the new storage systems product line. "I am very much looking forward to my new role at Grothaus. Working together with the employees, customers, and Hörmann's international sales force, we will jointly drive the company's further development and leverage synergies," said Daniel Kurpiers.
Founded in 1996, the family-owned company Grothaus, based in Melle, Lower Saxony, in the Osnabrück district, specializes in the production of high-quality swing doors made of PE, PVC, wood, and stainless steel, as well as the corresponding frames. Their products are used worldwide, primarily in the food industry, the pharmaceutical sector, supermarkets, cold storage and freezer rooms, hotels, and production facilities.
