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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.
Bernsteiner will become Stadler CEO
Bernsteiner will become Stadler CEO
M. Bernsteiner
Peter Spuhler has the opportunity to step back a little from the top of the Swiss railway manufacturer: Markus Bernsteiner (55), currently deputy CEO of the group, Executive Vice President of the Switzerland division, head of the plants in Bussnang and St. Margrethen and has been with Stadler since 1999, is moving up to the top.
Spuhler himself will focus on his role as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors in the future. Due to operational challenges and strong company growth in recent years, Spuhler felt compelled to temporarily resume operational leadership as Group CEO ad interim in the spring of 2020. Despite the Covid pandemic and global economic and geopolitical challenges, the company reportedly succeeded in strengthening and further developing its operational performance. With the nomination of Markus Bernsteiner as Group CEO, the course has been set for a successful future.
"Markus Bernsteiner has everything it takes to lead Stadler to success as Group CEO, even in times of continuing major challenges. With Markus Bernsteiner, I have gained an extremely competent, long-time colleague and experienced entrepreneurial thinker for the position of Group CEO." Bernsteiner has many years of extensive professional experience in the manufacture of rail vehicles. Spuhler: “I am convinced that with his broad expertise in rail vehicle construction and his leadership skills, we have the best prerequisites to successfully manage our large order backlog and further increase the company's profitability.”
As CEO, Bernsteiner initially managed the plant in Bussnang, then Altenrhein and St. Margrethen, and from 2018 also held interim responsibility for the plant in Berlin. In 2014, he was responsible for the founding of the “Components” division, in which all internal supplier plants were successfully integrated under one management. Before joining Stadler, Markus Bernsteiner worked for Bühler AG and Benninger AG. Markus Bernsteiner is a mechanical engineer, a certified industrial engineer (HF), has completed further training in business administration (KMU-HSG and AMP-HSG), and holds an Executive MBA from the University of St. Gallen (HSG).
Peter Spuhler will focus more strongly on strategy processes, on "Mergers & Acquisitions" projects, the strategic localization shares in joint ventures, offer processes and strategic product development.
