In modern production and logistics environments, modular shelving systems do much more than simply serve as storage solutions. They improve material flow, reduce travel times, and support processes in line with lean management principles. materialfluss presents selected real-world examples.
NOSTA Logistics is expanding Ladbergen into a European logistics hub for Panasonic HVAC. To this end, the full-service logistics provider is making 12,000 square meters of space available, where air conditioning, ventilation, and heat pump technology from European and Asian plants will arrive and, in the future, will primarily be distributed to the DACH and Benelux regions.
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Koch Robotersysteme, a company specializing in the integration of robotic systems, has developed a complete, automated packaging line for packaging rolls based on Tentoma's RoRo StretchPack packaging machine.
Warehouse automation is growing significantly in Europe. According to a study by Prologis, 50 percent of modern logistics space is expected to be automated by 2035.
Intersport France has launched a new, highly automated distribution center in Saint-Vulbas, near Lyon. The facility, built by TGW Logistics, is designed to support the sporting goods retailer’s growth, smooth out seasonal peaks, and make store deliveries more efficient.
The Swiss deep-tech company Verity has been awarded the 2026 IERA Award for its autonomous indoor drone system. The flying robots monitor inventory levels autonomously, operate without GPS, and are already in use in approximately 200 warehouses worldwide.
Whether it’s an S/4HANA implementation, the urgently needed replacement of the traditional SAP WM, or the growing demands for digitalization and automation—many companies are faced with the question of which warehouse management system will best suit their processes in the future. A comparison of five systems.
The TG Group and the Swiss robotics company Pick Place are merging. By combining their expertise, both companies aim to expand their offerings in the fields of packaging, robotics, and industrial automation.
Next-Generation Cold Storage Facility
Lineage is relying on TGW Logistics’ automation expertise to build one of the world’s largest temperature-controlled distribution centers in Texas. The highly automated cold storage and frozen food warehouse is scheduled to begin operations in late 2027 and will strengthen the supply chain for the U.S. market.
LGI Logistics Group International is strengthening its senior management team: Frank Weber assumed the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) on July 1, 2026. He will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the group, which has more than 45 locations worldwide.
New materials, more efficient components and digital control concepts are increasingly changing traditional conveyor technology. The focus of many developments is primarily on one goal: reducing overall costs. Considerable expenses are often incurred on the construction site in particular, which, according to industry figures, can account for more than 30 percent of the total costs of a conveyor system.
Automated guided vehicles are increasingly in demand in production and logistics as they automate processes efficiently - but in addition to the vehicle, the right peripherals are also crucial for safe operation. A new solution consisting of a standardized base trolley and individually configurable attachments now meets the manufacturer's specifications for the first time while also enabling flexible applications.
Vectura systems create capacity for peak loads
Swisslog has successfully completed the installation of six Vectura storage and retrieval machines in Lebkuchen-Schmidt's new central logistics hub in Nuremberg. The project has thus reached a milestone on the way to the planned commissioning of the distribution center at the beginning of 2027.
As part of the Empower research project, a six-month test phase with a battery-electric, zero-emission truck prototype from Iveco for heavy commercial vehicles will start in mid-June 2026. In collaboration with Gruber Logistics, the prototype based on the Iveco S-eWay series chassis will be deployed from the company's site in north-eastern Italy.
In modern logistics processes, pallets are far more than just transport aids. Especially in automated logistics systems or industries with high hygiene requirements, it is worth making a precise comparison.
Productivity guaranteed all day long
With the new 8-inch ZX80W and ZX80W-EX tablets, Getac is launching two rugged Windows 11 devices based on ARM architecture. The tablets are designed for mobile use in logistics, warehousing, and transportation.
Digital processes shorten delivery times
trans-o-flex ThermoMed Austria is optimizing its delivery processes with new scheduling software and a digital self-handling module for drivers.
mk expands conveyor technology portfolio
The mk Technology Group is expanding its intralogistics portfolio with the new RBF 2000 roller conveyor system. The fully modular system combines flexible conveyor technology with intelligent control architecture and is suitable for transport, buffering and sorting tasks in internal material flows.
Toyota Material Handling Europe has reduced the CO₂ emissions of its Toyota LHM230 hand pallet truck "from the cradle to the factory gate" by 18 percent. This was made possible by using SSAB Zero steel for the forks and frame.
Route planning and optimization solution
The Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has realigned its e-commerce logistics with Greenplan, the intelligent route planning and optimization solution from the Ehrhardt Partner Group.
