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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.
Stadlerrail appoints new board members
Stadlerrail appoints new board members
At the railway manufacturer's annual general meeting in May, Christoph Franz and Wojciech Kostrzewa will not stand for re-election. Sabrina Soussan and Michael Schöllhorn, who are considered highly experienced in the fields of mobility and project management, are expected to succeed them.
S. Soussan
Sabrina Soussan studied mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering and began her career in the mid- 1990s as an engineer in engine research and development at Renault. From 1997, she held various management positions internationally at Siemens, including Vice President for Regional Trains and then CEO of the Rail Vehicles business unit. From 2017 to 2020, she served as Co-CEO of the entire Siemens Mobility division.
Mechanical engineer
Sabrina Soussan is currently a member of the Shareholders' Committee at Henkel and of the Supervisory Board at Continental. There, she is the designated Chair of the Supervisory Board and is expected to assume the chairmanship at the end of April. Previously, the trained engineer was CEO and Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Suez, a global leader in water and recycling project management. " Her extensive expertise will further strengthen Stadler's innovative capacity and competitiveness " says Stadler's Chairman of the Board, Peter Spuhler.
M. Schöllhorn
Michael Schöllhorn has been CEO of Airbus Defence and Space since 2021 and is also considered experienced in international project management. He brings many years of industry and management experience to the Board of Directors, thereby strengthening the company's strategic direction. Previously, as COO, he led global manufacturing and quality at BSH Home Appliances, one of the world's leading providers of home appliances and an independent subsidiary within the Bosch Group.
International profile
Schöllhorn served on the Executive Board of BSH from 2015 to 2021. He studied mechanical engineering and earned his doctorate in control engineering from Helmut Schmidt University. With his international to provide important impetus for the further development of Stadler's global market presence on the Supervisory Board
Chr. Franz
According to Peter Spuhler, Christoph Franz and Wojciech Kostrzewa, who will be stepping down from the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting on May 5th at the Swiss Life Arena in Zurich, . After working for Lufthansa and Deutsche Bahn, Franz was elected to the Executive Board of Deutsche Bahn in 1999. In 2004, he became CEO of Swiss International Air Lines, and following a successful turnaround of Swiss, he served as Chairman of the Executive Board of Lufthansa from 2011. has been leveraging on the Stadler Board of Directors since May 2011
Member of the Board of Directors since 2011
With his many years of international management experience in the transport and industrial sectors, the industrial engineer has made significant contributions to Stadler. As former CEO of Lufthansa and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Roche Holding, he possesses in-depth knowledge of strategic corporate management and global networking. In the transport industry, Christoph Franz has played a key role in Stadler's international focus and innovative strength.
W. Kostrzewa
Wojciech Kostrzewa also intends to step down after many years of service on Stadler's supervisory board . Following his studies in law and economics, he served as an advisor to the Polish Minister of Finance until 1991, and as Chairman of the Board of the Polish Development Bank and mBank.
Numerous offices and positions
Since 2005, Kostrzewa has also been President and CEO of the large Polish media group ITI and chaired the supervisory board of the television broadcaster TVN. In 2019, he became President of the Polish Business Roundtable. He is also Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Alior Bank and Vice Chairman of the Supervisory Board of ERGO Hestia.
Chairman of the Board Peter Spuhler acknowledged the long-standing service of the two departing board members. "I sincerely thank Christoph Franz and Wojciech Kostrzewa for their many years of dedication over the past 15 and 14 years, respectively. They have made a decisive contribution to the development and success of Stadler." He was particularly pleased about Christoph Franz's election to the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn (DB).
