
PPWR spurs market expansion of Orbis Europe
The manufacturer of reusable plastic packaging Orbis is expanding its market presence, investing in new products and seeing increasing demand for durable packaging solutions as a result of the PPWR.

The manufacturer of reusable plastic packaging Orbis is expanding its market presence, investing in new products and seeing increasing demand for durable packaging solutions as a result of the PPWR.

MSK, a specialist in intralogistics solutions for all aspects of pallet handling, will be showcasing innovative end-of-line systems at Logimat 2026 that have been developed to meet the requirements of manufacturers and distribution/logistics centers.

Honeywell presents 'Granit Ultra 2105i', an industrial scanner for demanding environments in production and logistics.

Sereact and the Rohlik Group want to work together to drive forward the industrial scaling of AI-controlled robotics in the e-grocery sector. With the launch of an AI robotics program at several locations in Germany and Austria, the two companies want to show that the technology has left the proof-of-concept behind. The initiative is starting with 24 robots and has the potential to grow to a three-digit number in the coming phases.

Georg Utz, specialist for reusable plastic transport packaging, has realized a comprehensive logistics project together with the book retailer Thalia. Utz supplied 360,000 custom-made containers and 432,000 lids in three different colors for Thalia's logistics locations in Marl and Hörselgau, which are specially designed to meet the requirements for direct delivery to the more than 500 bookstores in the Thalia network.
Organic wholesaler Weiling has automated key parts of its warehouse logistics with an AutoStore system implemented by Swisslog. The compact container warehouse increases efficiency in the new logistics center in Coesfeld and has led to a higher picking performance and a doubling of turnover in the dry goods area.
Booxit aims to make logistics processes more efficient and sustainable with intelligently networked reusable boxes. The start-up is receiving support from plastics specialists Haidlmair and Polytec.

The Austrian dairy NÖM AG has commissioned Kardex Mlog to build a fully automated dispatch warehouse and conveyor system. The new building will offer space for up to 26,000 pallets. As general contractor, Kardex Mlog is also coordinating the steel racking construction, the roof and wall cladding and the supply of two electric monorail systems. The ground-breaking ceremony took place on June 23, with acceptance scheduled for April 2027.
The Motan Group, a manufacturer of machine systems for the plastics industry, has erected a new logistics building on its existing production site in Isny in the Allgäu region. From here, the entire production is now supplied with all the individual parts required for the construction of the machines. In cooperation with BITO-Lagertechnik Bittmann, a structured, efficiently used logistics area has been created, which optimizes the internal material flow.

Weighing and packaging technology
Packaging, precise and fast weighing, reliable and production-integrated testing: These are Ishida's topics at Fachpack.
Automation and digitalization are unavoidable and present small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with both challenges and great opportunities for greater competitiveness, cost savings and increased sales. Entry-level scenarios are flexible solutions that grow with the company at both hardware and software level.

Under the motto "Dancing with Robots", Trapo will be demonstrating live crate and carton handling at Fachpack.

Auer Packaging, the Bavarian specialist supplier of transport and storage containers, will be showcasing its entire product range on a 440 square meter stand at Fachpack in Nuremberg this autumn.

Dematic is automating the new distribution center of the Turkish retail chain Eren Perakende in Istanbul. The solution supports the company in sustainably increasing operational efficiency and meeting increasing market requirements with modern automation technology.

Gebhardt Intralogistics North America has announced that it will significantly expand its production capacities in North America. This step will allow the company to build up additional manufacturing capacity in the USA. Gebhardt Intralogistics currently produces and manufactures in Streetsboro, Ohio.
Demographic change poses enormous challenges for industry and logistics, because while the shortage of skilled workers is increasing, people remain irreplaceable in many processes. This is where wearable assistants come into play, providing employees with targeted support, making processes more efficient and contributing to ergonomic workplace design at the same time.

Packaging industry in Nuremberg
From September 23 to 25, 2025, Fachpack will bring together the packaging industry in Nuremberg. With new formats such as the FuturePack start-up summit and the Converting meets Packaging pavilion, the trade fair will focus on current developments and future topics.

One of the largest Autostore facilities in...
For the new logistics center of Buttinette Textil-Versandhaus GmbH, the system integrator Element Logic is responsible for planning and implementing the automated intralogistics solutions for storage and order processing. One of the largest AutoStore systems in Germany, conveyor technology and a WMS from Element Logic's subsidiary S&P offer a solution from a single source.
With the construction of a modern, automated high-bay warehouse at Asahi Poznań, System Logistics wants to set an example for the future of intralogistics. The project, which is being implemented in close cooperation with a total of twelve specialized partners, is currently in the active construction phase.

Goods-to-person order processing
Vanderlande has been selected by Kmart to automate its new logistics facility at the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct in Sydney. To meet the Australian retail brand's requirements, the warehouse will be equipped with Fastpick, Vanderlande's goods-to-person order fulfillment system.