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4-way pallet shuttle system
The "tiger" among pallet shuttle systems currently comes from Moffett, a company based in Monaghan, Ireland. SSI Schäfer has now entered into a partnership with the automation provider to combine its 4-way shuttle technology with SSI Schäfer's global integration expertise.
After Christmas is before Christmas
During peak seasons – such as Christmas – error-free, rapid order picking is crucial to meeting delivery deadlines. Modern pick-by-light systems allow for flexible adaptation and can be easily combined with simple solutions, such as order picking carts.
Fresh courage in the new Academy
With its ambitious sustainability goals, Galliker is considered a role model in the transport industry. In this interview, Corinne Galliker explains the upcoming appearance at "Logistics & Automation" in Bern and why people will continue to be the focus of the new Galliker Academy World.
New concept in the telecommunications sector
The food retailer Axfood and Witron have built an omnichannel distribution center in Bålsta, Sweden , from which more than 1500 branches, thousands of end customers via Click + Collect and home delivery are served with over 22,000 dry, fresh and frozen items.
Continuity in the Kion board
The Supervisory Board of the Kion Group (Linde MH, Still, Baoli, etc.) has extended the term of office of Chief Financial Officer Christian Harm until 2029. "Since 2023, he has driven forward key projects," said Supervisory Board Chairman Mohsen Sohi, "and made a significant contribution to the company's resilient development."
Change of guard at Swiss Logistics
Serge Frech has been successfully involved in the business operations of Swiss Logistics (ASFL SVBL) for some time now – and as of January, he has taken over as Managing Director from Beat M. Duerler. Duerler will remain President of the Vocational Training Association for the time being.
Flexible Automation in Bern
At Logistics & Automation on January 28th/29th in Bern, Dematic will present its flexible automation portfolio with solutions for new customers and for expanding existing systems, its autonomous mobile robots (AMR), AutoStore systems and pallet shuttles.
"Adjustments are unavoidable"
Zalando calls it "a difficult but necessary decision": the logistics center in Erfurt, Germany, is to be closed by the end of September. For more than ten years, 2,700 employees there made a significant contribution to the company's success. Now, restructuring is underway.
Fleet management in three stages
Forklift manufacturer Still, with its broad portfolio of in-house solutions for these situations, is calling on logistics companies at the start of the new year to operate their vehicle fleets efficiently and make the best possible use of potential savings. If necessary, this can of course be supported by AI.
Beumer expands production in China
The 90th anniversary of material flow solutions specialist Beumer and the 20th anniversary of its presence in China not only coincide. At the end of 2025, a new, state-of-the-art production facility also went into operation in Taicang, China, which is intended to expand Beumer's global production capacities.
Fitted perfectly into the surroundings
Fitted perfectly into the surroundings
Automotive and aerospace supplier CGR is currently constructing a new logistics hall covering 620 square meters, for which the groundbreaking ceremony took place in June 2025. The centerpiece will be an intralogistics solution from SSI Schäfer: a pallet racking system with 750 storage locations and a heavy-duty mobile racking system with an additional 360 storage locations.
Photo: SSI Schäfer
CGR International's core business is the cold forming of metals and component manufacturing – from the production of springs to mechanical and mechatronic components. The internationally operating company has 24 production facilities in eleven countries across four continents.
Part of the French CGR Group
For 170 years, the Burberg-Eicker company has stood for technical precision and high-quality products. Today, the traditional company, founded in 1855, operates under the name CGR BE GmbH, having been acquired by the French CGR Group in 2013.
Complex mechatronic components. Photo: CGR
In recent years, the developed, particularly at its Mettmann site, into a manufacturer of complex mechatronic components found in almost all vehicles worldwide. Especially in the last five years, the company has invested millions in new technologies in Mettmann and is supporting the automotive industry, for example, in the transformation from combustion engines to electric vehicles.
Efficiently managing processes
The expansion of warehouse capacity is driven by growing logistical demands. Products from the new hall are scheduled to be shipped worldwide starting in early 2026. The new logistics hall, featuring green roofs and a photovoltaic system, is intended not only to be functional but also a model for sustainable construction.
Groundbreaking ceremony in Mettmann. Photo: City Administration
SSI Schäfer is handling the implementation of the storage solution, which consists of a static pallet rack and a mobile racking system. The goal is to achieve the most compact storage possible with direct access to each pallet. The transport routes have been planned to efficiently support the processes.
Solution-oriented thinking
Given the global challenges facing the automotive industry, flexibility is a key factor. Therefore, the solution is specifically designed for durability and scalability to meet demand. To mitigate personnel shortages and ensure competitiveness, streamlined and rapid order picking processes are crucial – and these are optimally supported by the new solution .
Wide product range. Photo: CGR
In September 2024, CGR BE first approached SSI Schäfer; the contract was awarded in late summer 2025. "The collaboration with SSI Schäfer was very open and based on trust from the outset," says Edyta Köhler, Head of Supply Chain at CGR BE. "Especially with the many detailed adjustments and technical questions, it was helpful to have a partner who not only thinks proactively but also reacts quickly and with a focus on solutions."
Coordinated with the architects
Furthermore, the new logistics hall had to be adapted to the existing building structure: "The new hall is being built between two existing buildings and had to be precisely integrated into the existing structure," explains plant manager Stefan Schmidt. "This is where SSI Schäfer's experience in planning and implementing complex racking systems, as well as in coordinating with architects, proved invaluable."
SSI Schäfer / klk. / Mettmann district town
