Stöcklin develops explosion-proof lithium-ion battery
With the LiTex, Stöcklin Logistik has developed what it claims is the world's first lithium-ion battery for use in explosion-protected areas.
With the LiTex, Stöcklin Logistik has developed what it claims is the world's first lithium-ion battery for use in explosion-protected areas.

The coronavirus is currently making it difficult to communicate with customers and interested parties in person. InSystems Automation is therefore facilitating the specification and planning of automated guided vehicle systems (AGVs) and is increasingly relying on online exchange.

Hyster Europe is adding new, particularly manoeuvrable and space-saving stackers to its Fortens series, which can lift up to eight tons. At the same time, the trucks in the entire H6.0-8.0FT range will be retrofitted with double and triple lift masts.
Hermes Fulfilment relies on the Toyota battery system with lithium-ion technology for longer truck operating times at the Ohrdruf logistics center.

The modular driverless transport system TORsten has once again been nominated for the Best of Industry Award. This time, Torwegge is presenting the system as the Manipula-TORsten mobile manipulator.
During the coronavirus pandemic, the Grönwohlder Hausbrauerei brewery is producing disinfectant in its production areas. Still is supporting this commitment and is providing an electric forklift truck for operational logistics free of charge.

Logistics has a special role to play in the corona crisis, as supply chains should not be interrupted if possible. Rolf Eiten, Clark President & CEO, describes the current situation in the company and the measures that have been taken.

The aim of an exclusive partnership between DS Automotion and Identytec is to jointly create a standardized solution for making in-house ordering and delivery processes more flexible.

The name changes, the rest stays the same: UniCarriers Germany GmbH has been called Logisnext Germany GmbH since April 1.

Martina Möller will head the new "Strategic Customers, Logistics Solutions and Digitalization" division at Toyota Material Handling Germany from the beginning of April.

Hyundai Material Handling has revised and presented its U-series of electrically powered three- and four-wheel forklifts.

Geek+, a global provider of robots for logistics, will be using localization software from Bosch Rexroth in the future.

After the cancellation of the Hannover Messe
The IFOY Award Night, planned for July 13, will also not take place. This was announced by the organizers of the award a few hours after the cancellation of the Hannover Messe.

Driverless transport systems for everyone! What was previously only worthwhile for larger companies should also become affordable for small businesses. Flexlog GmbH and the IPH - Institute for Integrated Production Hanover are working towards this goal.

Protection of participants and spectators
For 15 years, over two thousand forklift drivers have been competing in the StaplerCup every year in nationwide regional championships from March to July. The competition has now been postponed to 2021.

At the end of the 2019 financial year, Jungheinrich achieved sales of over four billion euros. This means that the company achieved its strategic growth target for 2020 one year earlier than planned.

The intralogistics industry event "World of Material Handling" planned for June in Mannheim has been postponed by one year due to the coronavirus.

Transport heavy loads flexibly
The Charger heavy-duty compact forklift truck from the manufacturer DIMOS has an electric drive and enables handling in the tightest of spaces.

New stacker series for simple applications
Hyster Europe is expanding its range with a new series of multi-purpose counterbalance and warehouse trucks. With the UT series, Hyster wants to respond to the increasing demand for low-cost forklifts.

With the new Vario Move transport robot, E&K Automation, supplier of automated guided vehicles (AGVs), aims to set new standards.