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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.
Fire protection also on the railway
Fire protection also on the railway
Wagner, the fire protection specialists, reported significant company growth of twelve percent to €138 million in revenue for 2023/2024. The division specializing in fire alarm systems, extinguishing systems, and water mist systems for rail transport, in particular, performed exceptionally well.
With its consolidated total output, the Wagner Group, headquartered in Hanover, increased its revenue by €14.8 million in the 2023/24 financial year compared to the previous year. This enabled the company to successfully overcome current market challenges – high inflation, rising energy costs, and continuing market uncertainties – by adapting to the changing conditions, thus maintaining and further expanding its market position.
The family-owned company has been growing steadily for years and currently employs around 800 people worldwide, 120 of whom work outside Germany. Internationalization is a key driver of this positive development. According to the company, the current export ratio is around 50% – and rising.
The Management Board
Wagner currently lists the United Kingdom, Austria, the USA, and India as its most important export markets. As previously reported, two new subsidiaries, Fire Safety India and Wagner Fire Safety DMCC in Dubai, were established in 2023/24, offering comprehensive fire protection solutions for their respective local markets. Initial market successes have already been achieved in India.
Within the targeted market segments, the area of fire protection for rail transport has developed particularly well. Systems have been implemented for the Munich subway, the Eurostar, the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), the Austrian Railjet, and the Thameslink in London.
With a systematic and process-oriented management system for its own information security, Wagner also ensures cybersecurity – and was recently certified according to ISO 27001. Company founder and CEO Werner Wagner: "We are also delighted that we were able to celebrate the 15th and 10th anniversaries of our subsidiaries in Poland and the USA, respectively."
Wagner solutions for rail transport
