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MAGA in the approach path
April 15, 2026
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
April 15, 2026
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
April 15, 2026
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
April 15, 2026
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
April 14, 2026
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
April 13, 2026
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
April 10, 2026
“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
April 10, 2026
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
April 10, 2026
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
April 9, 2026
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.
Siemens acquires Eastern European ETCS provider
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Siemens acquires Eastern European ETCS provider
November 15, 2023
Fig.: Siemens
MIREL is a train control system developed to ensure the safe operation of railways in Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland. With an interface compliant with European railway standards, it is capable of integration into the European ETCS.
Siemens Mobility announces the acquisition of HMH, a Slovakia-based technology company that provides the national train control system MIREL for Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland. With this acquisition, Siemens is now able to offer a complete portfolio of train control systems for the Eastern European rail corridors. HMH will remain based in Bratislava, Slovakia, and will be integrated into Siemens Mobility's Rail Infrastructure business unit.
"HMH is a strategic addition to our Rail Infrastructure portfolio and strengthens our market position. The acquisition represents an important milestone in offering comprehensive, single-source solutions to all rolling stock providers in Europe," says Andre Rodenbeck, CEO of Siemens Mobility Rail Infrastructure.
"Together, we can further develop our portfolio of train control systems, which have been pioneering over the past two decades. The future lies in European cross-border rail transport. With HMH as an integral part of the Siemens Mobility family, we will be at the heart of this development for the Eastern European market." “This is a big step for our future,” says Tomáš Horváth, CEO and founder of HMH.
HMH, a MIREL supplier, was founded in 1993 and has been involved in the development, production, and maintenance of train control and train protection systems since 1999. MIREL is the company’s main product.

















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