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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.
That cuts off the air supply to the fire
That cuts off the air supply to the fire
The fire protection specialists of the Wagner Group have been awarded the "GIT Security Award 2026" for their "OxyReduct F-Line". The system expands the OxyReduct process to include H2- based fuel cell technology, which simultaneously ensures an emission-free energy supply.
The key advancement lies in the combination of a protective atmosphere and self-sufficient energy supply. Thus, the OxyReduct® F-Line ensures continuous fire prevention with CO2-neutral operation – a milestone for preventative fire protection.
CO2-neutral operation
The solution is specifically designed for applications with high availability and protection requirements. It particularly demonstrates its strengths in automated or deep-freeze warehouses, data centers, and archives, where conventional
Thanks to the continuous oxygen reduction, fires cannot start, and damage from extinguishing agents or residues is avoided.
With this award, the jury, as well as the voting experts and industry insiders, recognized both Wagner's technical innovative strength and its strategic ambition to consistently combine sustainability and safety.
Fuel cell in a container. (All images: Wagner Group)
Since 1976, Wagner – represented in Switzerland by Patrick Gschwind with ten employees and approximately 100 completed projects – has been developing and implementing comprehensive fire protection solutions and has established itself as an innovative solutions and systems provider with around 800 employees at 25 locations in 15 countries worldwide. Its leading position is supported by in-house research and development, internal innovation management, numerous patents, and system certifications.
