The topic of green logistics has been on the agenda of intralogistics provider Stöcklin Logistik, based in Switzerland, since 2010. During the planning and construction of a sustainable technology center in Laufen, the company saw the opportunity to approach and implement the topic holistically for production, buildings, infrastructure and employees.
Michael Löckener has been appointed Managing Director Operations at trans-o-flex Verwaltungs GmbH as of August 1, 2024. The company manages the various trans-o-flex companies in Germany and Austria, which specialize in transport and logistics for the pharmaceutical & healthcare industry, cosmetics, household and consumer electronics and other sensitive goods.
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Storage media leverage savings potential
More and more operators are equipping their storage and retrieval machines (SRMs) in automated small parts warehouses with energy-saving capacitors as a storage medium. For SRMs in refrigerated warehouses, capacitor storage pays for itself quickly, as the energy is not converted into thermal energy as is usual with braking resistors and has to be compensated for with additional energy input from the refrigeration system.
Purus Plastics has developed a new retail range that is designed to attract the interest of retailers in particular. The company operates a modern plastics processing plant in Arzberg, Bavaria; new products are created from secondary raw materials through recycling, including pallets.
Noise mapping in logistics facilities
Dematic offers solutions that are tailored to different cloud environments and reduce environmental impact through reduced material consumption and improved energy efficiency. The portfolio also includes solutions for noise reduction in the workplace.
When packing outgoing goods, things usually have to happen quickly. This process step is often not implemented optimally due to time constraints. The software company TUP sees the inclusion of AI solutions as an effective lever for improving packing processes.
Digital maps that record and display the locations of objects and areas via a digital twin provide transparency in warehouses and production halls - in real time.
In recent years, environmental protection has become a fundamental concern of society. Sustainable logistics focuses on minimizing the environmental impact of logistics activities without compromising the economic efficiency of companies.
Logistics real estate consultant Logivest has hired another key account manager as of July 1, 2024: Arne Sander was previously on the freight forwarding side and will be the central point of contact for key account management - focusing on retail, production and logistics service providers.
With its Multicube concept, which the Pfenning Group has been pursuing for over twelve years, the company aims to set standards in terms of sustainable construction methods for logistics properties.
With the SE25-35 electric four-wheel forklift trucks with load capacities of 2.5 to 3.5 tons, Clark Europe is offering a generation of electric forklift trucks designed to meet the requirements of industry, distribution and the food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries without causing harmful emissions.
Vecoplan has expanded its portfolio in the area of material handling. This includes a bunker system for storing and transporting material, a truck receiving station and a new version of the pipe belt conveyor system.
Transport, cutting, buffering - the HaRo Group conveyor system installed at Smurfit Kappa, a manufacturer of corrugated cardboard packaging, combines these three functions.
Werit looks back on 75 years of company history this year. The supplier of industrial packaging and plastic products is working on new solutions for containers and packaging systems as well as their collection and recycling in the responsible use of resources.
Supply Chain Act and new EU directive
Business associations complain that the German Supply Chain Act is too bureaucratic, and now an EU directive for sustainability reports is coming. The German government promises fewer obligations.
The Swiss e-commerce company QoQa invests in a customized, automated warehouse solution from Knapp. At the heart of the warehouse design is the requirement to significantly optimize processes while maintaining flexibility in order processing.
This summer, Greiwing logistics for you GmbH took on eight trainees after they successfully completed their training. In addition, the logistics specialist has chosen its three top trainees, who will receive prizes in recognition of their achievements.
El Ciruelo SL is an international producer and exporter of table grapes and stone fruit. The company is based in the Murcia region, one of the most important agricultural regions in Spain. A flexible fleet of forklift trucks is used to ensure that the entire process, from unloading the harvest to loading the transport vehicles, runs smoothly.
On July 9 and 10, Gruber Logistics successfully transported a zero-emission vehicle cabin from the Iveco plant in Ulm to the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Vienna. The company is also responsible for the six-month operational project phase of two zero-emission heavy-duty vehicle prototypes scheduled for 2026.
Cradle-to-cradle is a sustainable design concept that aims to design products in such a way that they can be reused endlessly - either in the same application or in new products without sacrificing quality.
