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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 " once again relied on saws and storage systems from the Rhine Valley in Kansas City.

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.
Battery-powered journey to the Black Forest
WAGNER Switzerland AG
Battery-powered journey to the Black Forest
April 15, 2024

Since last week, the first four Siemens Mireo Plus B battery-powered trains have been in operation in the Ortenau region near Offenburg. The official launch was marked by an exclusive inaugural run from Offenburg to Oberkirch and back.
“With this inaugural journey, we are writing a new chapter in railway history,” said Baden-Württemberg’s Transport Minister Winfried Hermann at the ceremonial start. “Thanks to the battery-hybrid drive of the Mireo Plus B, trains in the Ortenau region will now run more climate-friendly instead of on diesel. Baden-Württemberg is a pioneering region with innovative train technology. All trains should be climate-friendly. Where there are no overhead lines yet, we are relying on alternative and climate-friendly solutions.”
The hybrid vehicles will initially be deployed on the routes from Offenburg to Bad Griesbach and from Offenburg to Hornberg. They will replace the diesel-powered Regio Shuttle RS1 trains. A gradual expansion of services to other routes in the network is planned.
Thanks to their battery-hybrid drive, they can be used on routes with and without overhead lines. If they were to operate across the entire network in the future and replace the diesel-powered RegioShuttle trains, this would save approximately 1.8 million liters of diesel per year.
The Mireo Plus B has a battery range of up to 120 km under real-world conditions. The batteries can be recharged via overhead lines and regenerative braking. The battery system is located under the car body and comprises two battery containers. Long-life lithium-ion batteries are used.
(The Black Forest Railway itself has been electrified since 1975, editor's note.)
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