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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.
Mourning for Heidi Senger-Weiss
Mourning for Heidi Senger-Weiss
Photo: LHoF
Farewell to "Heidi" Senger-Weiss, co-owner and supervisory board member of the transport company Gebrüder Weiss until her advanced age. She was 82 years old. Together the company from 1968 to 2004 to which she remained closely connected .
During her 36 years at the operational helm, Heidi Senger-Weiss, who was also inducted into the Logistics Hall of Fame in 2015, had a lasting impact not only on the company. According to a statement from the logistics service provider, her network-oriented thinking inspired the entire industry. As President of the Austrian Freight Forwarding and Logistics Association and in various roles at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, she successfully championed the importance of logistics and repeatedly highlighted its significance for the economy in public.
In the 1960s
Her management style and leadership made Gebrüder Weiss a model for medium-sized family businesses. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to logistics, Heidi Senger-Weiss was inducted into the Logistics Hall of Fame at the German Federal Ministry of Transport in Berlin in 2015 – the first woman ever to receive this honor. For her life's work, Heidi Senger-Weiss received numerous other awards, most recently the Grand Silver Medal of Honor and Decree of the Republic of Austria in November 2022. With Heidi Senger-Weiss's passing, Gebrüder Weiss loses an exceptional personality and a remarkable individual to whom the company owes so much.
Photo: GW/Atlas
Born in Vienna in 1941, she spent her youth in Bregenz. After completing her studies in economics at the Vienna University of Economics and Business, she gained practical experience in freight forwarding in Basel, Rotterdam, Paris, and New York. In 1965, she joined her parents' company. She exemplified values such as reliability, commitment, and respect. About herself, she said: "I never fancied myself the best freight forwarder. My talent lies in motivating people and inspiring them to work with enthusiasm and dedicate themselves to a cause."
Heidi Senger-Weiss in an interview she gave in 2015: " Better to go with your gut feeling"
