
Kaufland relies on Vanderlande
The retail company Kaufland has commissioned Vanderlande, general contractor for fully automated systems, with the planning and implementation of a logistics system at its Geisenfeld site near Ingolstadt.

The retail company Kaufland has commissioned Vanderlande, general contractor for fully automated systems, with the planning and implementation of a logistics system at its Geisenfeld site near Ingolstadt.

In order to adapt to changes in the retail sector, the Bohus furniture chain is currently investing in IT and network solutions as well as warehouse logistics. To this end, the company has commissioned Jungheinrich to set up a central warehouse in Lillestrom near the capital Oslo.

SSI Schaefer is joining the "50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders" initiative and wants to raise its voice for sustainable, economical and future-proof intralogistics.

FoodOase GmbH offers food for people with allergies and intolerances in its online store. The company relied on the AutoStore system, implemented by intralogistics expert Element Logic, for an automated warehouse.

The Gebhardt Intralogistics Group has gained a sales partner for the intralogistics market in Australia and New Zealand in the Production Reality Group. Production Reality will take over sales for the entire Gebhardt product range there.

High coronavirus case numbers in Africa and a simultaneous slump in passenger business: the state-owned airline Ethiopian Airlines (EAL) is facing major challenges due to the pandemic. With the modern equipment of the new cargo facility built by Unitechnik, the company has adapted at least part of its business model to the new situation in the short term.

Kasto Maschinenbau is expanding its portfolio with a brand new sheet metal turner that enables safe and user-friendly unpacking and storage of sheet metal packages.

The Gebhardt Intralogistics Group sees a strong international presence as a driver for further growth. In recent years, the Sinsheim-based company has positioned itself as a globally active partner for intralogistics solutions and would like to expand this further.

Classic office supplies, furnishing concepts, document management or school supplies: the Isfort Group's portfolio is broadly based.

Organic wholesaler Phönix is optimizing and expanding its intralogistics by installing 2 AutoStore systems. These will be installed by the AutoStore expert Element Logic under general contractor responsibility.

The outbreak of Covid-19 has brought the importance of cleanliness even further into focus in all industries. Autonomous solutions such as the Liberty SC50 from the Bellenberg-based cleaning equipment specialist Nilfisk bring relief to the situation.

The sawing and storage technology specialist Kasto was honored in the "100 Places for Industry 4.0 in Baden-Württemberg" competition - as one of only 13 companies in the state.

With the EFA SmartConnect system, the manufacturer of high-speed doors is setting new standards in the intelligent networking of door systems.

In order to be able to offer its customers a comprehensive range of products as well as fast and punctual deliveries, the steel trading company Heine + Beisswenger has been relying on a Kasto Unitop drive-over storage system since 1995. Kasto brought the system back up to date with a comprehensive retrofit.

DB Schenker opened an air freight and contract logistics facility in Singapore this summer. The regional warehouse specializing in high speed, named "Red Lion", was built in a strategic location in Singapore's Airport Logistics Park (ALPS) and is the largest single investment in Schenker's history at EUR 101 million.

Schoeller Allibert has developed the new ChemiFlow especially for transporting liquids for the chemical, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and food industries. The intermediate bulk container (IBC) in ISO pallet dimensions holds up to 1,000 liters, is stable, versatile and sustainable.

From materialfluss SPEKTRUM 2020
Even in times of coronavirus, logistics centers and the expectations placed on intralogistics in them are growing. Editor-in-chief Martin Schrüfer asked industry experts about the fundamental considerations that should be made before any new construction or expansion of a logistics center and wanted to know which products are helpful.

The online retailer of beauty products flaconi uses the KT3 order picking trolley in its warehouse.

Kunert Wellpappe is planning a new automated high-bay warehouse at its Bad Neustadt site. Hörmann Logistik was awarded the contract to realize the new warehouse with connecting conveyor technology.

Frozen and fresh food logistics
SSI Schaefer together with ORCA, a logistics service provider for frozen and fresh products in the Philippines, announces the commissioning of the first fully automated deep-freeze warehouse in the Philippines in February 2020.