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SVTL meets in a historic setting
The general assembly of the Swiss Association for Temperature-Controlled Logistics at Lenzburg Castle on May 8th will address, in addition to the usual agenda items, personnel management, modern advertising for skilled workers on social media and the question of whether humanoid robots will one day be helpful .
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.
"City logistics" with a twist
"City logistics" with a twist
Photo: GW/Meier
Gebrüder Weiss supports football. The Vorarlberg-based company recently acquired the Bayreuth-based freight forwarding company Wedlich – and now they are taking on a gold sponsorship for the footballers of SpVgg Bayreuth. Locally, the club is known as "Oldschdod" (Old Town).
Fans and spectators of SpVgg Bayreuth will soon find a new color on the yellow and black jerseys of the "Old Town" team – not too obtrusive, and certainly not as omnipresent as Klaus-Michael Kühne's logo at Hamburger SV, but still clearly visible in orange with the letters GW. The new partnership was sealed on August 1st between SpVgg Managing Director Jörg Schmalfuss and Werner Dettenthaler, Managing Director of Land Transport Germany at Gebrüder Weiss.
Having recently acquired a stake in the Bayreuth-based freight forwarding company, the logistics firm stated, "It was a given that we would also get involved with the SpVgg. We have a lot in common with the 'Oldschdod': teamwork, speed, precision, and above all, a love of movement," explained Dettenthaler at the contract signing in the Upper Franconian city of 74,000 inhabitants, otherwise also known for its Richard Wagner-inspired productions at the Festspielhaus. In addition to the first men's football team, the logistics company also supports the SpVgg's youth and women's teams.
"The club is a football club with over a hundred years of history, similar to our new sponsor Gebrüder Weiss. Passionate commitment and skillful collaboration of professionals for top performances – that fits together, whether on the football pitch or in transport," added Jörg Schmalfuss at the contract signing.
In the future, the orange GW logo will appear not only on the jerseys of the Altstadt team, but also on the advertising boards and the stands of the Hans-Walter-Wild Stadium. Gebrüder Weiss has nine locations in southern Germany and, in addition to professional football, is also involved in cycling, running, and volleyball.
FC Bayern Munich will play at the Hans-Walter-Wild-Stadium this Friday at 7 p.m. SpVgg Bayreuth will be looking to maintain their perfect home record against Bayern's U23 team. Back in 2022, Bayreuth, then second in the Regionalliga, already defeated FC Bayern 4-0.
(In the picture Werner Dettenthaler, Managing Director Landverkehr Deutschland at Gebrüder Weiss with Captain Edwin Schwarz and Managing Director Jörg Schmalfuss at SpVgg Bayreuth.
