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Not «breath-» but wireless
Bluepath Robotics, an internal innovation project at the Ford subsidiary Otosan, which was spun off at the end of 2023, develops and produces autonomous mobile robots for a wide range of intralogistics applications. Now, Wiferion enables the inductive power supply of the AMRs.
Electric monorail system for Quark & Co
NÖM produces a wide range of dairy products, yogurt, butter, and curd cheese from approximately 450 million kg of milk from 2,200 farmers in the region build a fully automated shipping warehouse with comprehensive conveyor technology for 26,000 pallet spaces.
The fire is left without air
The fire protection specialists of the Wagner Group have been honored with the "GIT Safety Award 2026" for their "OxyReduct F-Line." The system expands the OxyReduct process with H2- based fuel cell technology, which simultaneously ensures emission-free energy supply.
Temperature-controlled at the motorway junction
Movianto, a logistics service provider specializing in pharmaceuticals and healthcare, is setting up a new cold storage facility in Wiesloch-Walldorf this month. A photovoltaic system there produces approximately 3,100 MWh per year, more electricity than the site consumes.
Fusion reactor in creep mode
Despite all the political turmoil currently shaking the world, work on the ITER fusion reactor, in which countless nations are involved, continues – much like on the ISS. Recently, another of the 15-meter-high segments for the future plasma chamber was delivered by heavy-duty transport.
Nonstop strapping
Mosca offers a comprehensive portfolio of integrated end-of-line systems for transport packaging, strapping machines, stretch wrappers, and associated consumables. Strapping made from materials such as PP and PET is produced with increasing recycled content.
Dynamic open-plan area
Relocations often involve considerable effort. Furniture needs to be transported, boxes packed, and unwanted items disposed of. The company " Optimal Umzug " from Lachen, Canton of Schwyz, offers services tailored to the greater Zurich area.
Optio L-Series updated
Developed with the user in mind, the completely redesigned generation of low-level order pickers in the Optio L series from TMHE sets new standards. Increased platform lifting heights, low entry, and versatile model variants for loads up to 2.5 t make these devices highly sought-after helpers.
Cold chain in transition: Ambitious goals
Temperature-controlled logistics is facing an energy revolution: battery-electric trucks, long-range hydrogen vehicles, and cryogenic cooling with nitrogen are transforming the industry. Enough "material" for the SVTL to discuss future processes and alternatives at Galliker in Altishofen.
DLR expands drone defense
While Russian drones have long been surveying German bases and critical infrastructures as potential targets for their “ asymmetric warfare ” a project called CUSTODIAN (Counter-UAS Technologies for Detection, Interception and Neutralization) is now slowly gaining momentum at the DLR.
Kion restructures its management team
Kion restructures its management team
The Kion Group again achieved significant growth in the first three quarters of 2023. Michael Larsson was appointed Executive Board member responsible for the Supply Chain Solutions segment, and Ching Pong Quek was appointed Chief Technology Officer. Henry Puhl, previously CTO, intends to pursue entirely new opportunities outside of Kion.
According to company figures, sales in the first nine months rose to €8.347 billion (previous year: €8.243 billion), and profit before taxes increased more than two and a half times from €210 million to just under €572 million compared to the same period last year. The positive results, according to the Frankfurt company, were primarily driven by continued momentum in the forklift segment (Industrial Trucks & Services).
C.-P. Quek
The main reasons for this were the stabilization of supply chains, which enabled higher production volumes, as well as the positive effects of the measures introduced in 2022 to increase economic and operational agility. "The strong results in the first nine months of this year once again clearly demonstrate the Kion Group's significant upward trend," says Kion CEO Rob Smith. "This strong momentum is strengthening our leading position." The service share of consolidated revenue rose to 44.6 percent (previous year: 41.7 percent). In the Industrial Trucks & Services segment, total revenue rose by 16.5 percent to €6.160 billion (previous year: €5.288 billion). The systematic execution of the well-filled order book from the previous year had a positive impact. In addition, the price increases implemented in the previous year contributed to the increase in revenue over the course of the year.
Photos: Kion Group
The continuously improved availability of materials and the easing of material prices on the supplier side contributed significantly to the earnings development of the forklift segment, which exceeded expectations.
Michael Larsson succeeds Hasan Dandashly, who will step down from the Executive Board and retire at the end of this year. "I am confident that with the appointment of Ching Pong Quek and Michael Larsson, we are excellently positioned to strengthen our leading position in automation and integrated solutions and further advance our profitable growth strategy," said Hans Peter Ring, Chairman of the Kion Supervisory Board.
Augmented Reality
CEO Rob Smith on the new CTO Ching Pong Quek: "As the longest-serving board member with a proven track record, he brings a deep multicultural background and diverse regional experience. (...) He has actively shaped the global platform and module strategy, mobile automation, and software development. His team-oriented leadership style, extensive experience in the material handling market, and strong customer focus make him the ideal successor to Henry Puhl."
Michael Larsson, who led SCS's Americas business as Executive Vice President for the past three years, brings more than 30 years of experience across four continents in technology-driven automation solutions. He will expand the integrated solutions strategy through flagship projects with top customers.
H.Puhl
Henry Puhl, who is leaving Kion at his own request to pursue other opportunities outside the intralogistics industry, has successfully restructured the technology division over the past two years, expanded the product and solution portfolio of the Kion brands, and driven innovations in the areas of energy, software, and warehouse management systems.
