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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 " (SPS) in Kansas City once again relied on Kasto saws and storage systems.
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.
Fully electric in environmental applications
Fully electric in environmental applications
Every day he completes collection routes of between 150 and 180 km without needing to recharge. When Adrian Infanger returns from shorter trips, the remaining capacity of his Scania BEV is usually still over 50%. Now that's something!.
The environmental logistics provider Zimmermann, with locations in Alpnach Dorf, Altdorf, and its headquarters in Buochs, is broadly positioned in the areas of transport, recycling, its own collection points, dismantling, and civil engineering. Especially in the area of recycling, says company owner Reto Zimmermann, they are constantly searching for sustainable solutions in order to lead by example.
So, in the spring of 2022, he readily accepted Scania Switzerland's offer to thoroughly test a fully electric Scania bridge trailer with a tarpaulin and liftgate in real-world conditions, assessing its suitability for everyday use on his own transport jobs. For two days, the BEV Scania was driven on a wide variety of routes and its suitability was evaluated. The conclusion: In terms of performance, the electric version was on par with the diesel vehicle, only much quieter and more environmentally friendly.
Completely satisfied: Adrian Infanger
The vehicle has now been in everyday use for several weeks and, with its custom-designed tarpaulin, is also clearly serving as an advertising tool.
When asked about his BEV vehicle, chauffeur Adrian makes it clear that he would be reluctant to give up the 25P B 4x2. He says that the feedback from his customers motivates him to make even greater use of regenerative braking so that he can increase his range even further.
For owner Reto Zimmermann, the ecological advantages are obvious, as he leads by example for his customers, demonstrating that residual materials can be processed into valuable new materials through targeted recycling. The collected materials and residues are transported to the regional biogas plant in Alpnach, where they are used to produce pure biogas.
