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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.
Welding work in Salt Lake City
Welding work in Salt Lake City
Stadler has begun producing aluminum railcar chassis in Salt Lake City. The facility is part of an expansion of the existing US plant there, which manufactures passenger trains for the US market . The new 4,600-square-meter hall will also create 20 new jobs for Stadler.
Sparks flew as Stadler commissioned its modern welding facility on Thursday, producing the first aluminum train car body welded in North America. "We have set ourselves the goal of building more than just trains," said Martin Ritter, CEO of Stadler North America. "We are creating economic opportunities, strengthening supply chains, and laying the foundation for a future in which American
trains stand for world-class quality."
The reality of the «Buy America Act»
The 4,600-square-meter welding hall on the Stadler campus in Salt Lake City will create up to 20 new jobs for local welders and technicians by the end of 2026. During the start-up phase, Stadler's top welding experts from the competence center in Hungary will support the Salt Lake City location, sharing their expertise and ensuring a seamless transfer of knowledge.
Photos: Stadlerrail
This positioning is one of the results of the "Buy America Act," which, since 2016, has required rail manufacturers to demonstrably generate at least 70 percent of their added value in the USA if US taxpayer money is part of the financing. With the new welding plant and car body production facility, Stadler is further strengthening its local value creation in the USA, increasing it to around 80 percent. Of the remaining 20 percent, a large portion of the supplies already comes from Europe, which benefits from the lower further reducing the proportion of components subject to
Local ambitions
Local officials, community leaders, and team members were invited to the official opening ceremony. Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall praised Stadler's commitment to the local economy and community: "This facility is a shining example of what can happen when global expertise meets local ambition," said Mendenhall. "With the opening of this new welding shop, car bodies will be manufactured locally. This means jobs, innovation , and a more sustainable future."
