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New building with a signal effect
April 28, 2026
Not a "lighthouse" in the true sense, but a construction project that has a signal effect in its dimensions, architectural design as well as its future function, is now being created with the groundbreaking ceremony for the doubling of the office capacity of TGW Logistics for around 50 million euros at the main site in Marchtrenk.

GS1 Excellence Day at StageOne in Zurich-Oerlikon
April 28, 2026
Prominent speakers from across the world of logistics, business, science, and technology will converge on June 18th at the GS1 Switzerland Excellence Day at StageOne in Zurich-Oerlikon . The focus will be on data-driven intelligence and sustainable supply chains.

Opposite in Duisburg
April 27, 2026
Directly opposite its European headquarters, Clark is celebrating the expansion of its direct sales operations in Duisburg with the official opening of its premises in the Asterlagen business park. The "Western Branch" is intended to serve as an "exclusive interface" to drive market potential in the region.

A new hunt for record times
April 24, 2026
The StaplerCup season is starting again at Linde Material Handling in Germany. Experienced forkliftoperators and enthusiastic newcomers can now register to qualify at over 20 venues both in Germany and abroad. The final will be held in Aschaffenburg in October.

Kemaro establishes US subsidiary
April 24, 2026
“The USA is no longer an experiment; it is our next major revenue driver”says Kemaro, the Eschlikon-based manufacturer of cleaning robots. The company has already sold over 1,500 robots to more than 600 industrial customers worldwide. With $5 million in fresh capital, it now aims to enter the next phase of its expansion.

SVTL meets in a historic setting
April 24, 2026
The general assembly of the Swiss Association for Temperature-Controlled Logistics will take place on May 8th Castle and Lenzburg , in addition to the usual agenda items, personnel management, modern advertising for skilled workers on social media and the question of whether humanoid robots will one day be helpful .

Logistics expert: "Masters at balancing uncertainties"
April 24, 2026
The days of unlimited supply chains are over. Global just-in-time supply chains are now on new leadershipThe 20th Logistics Day of the Kühne Logistics University (KLU) in Hamburg focused

New opportunities with «GreyMatter»
April 23, 2026
"Fifty Shades of Grey" is a moderately boring movie about teen fantasies concerning first sexual experiences with the opposite sex. "Grey Orange" be more exciting for some: a global provider of AI-powered software for warehouse control and inventory management, whose "GreyMatter"software Dematic now wants to profit from.

Implemented step by step
April 23, 2026
"Iterative" is the magic word that the southern German supermarket chain V-Markt used to implement the Wamas Core WMS warehouse management system from SSI Schäfer for the smooth supply of its southern German branches. This minimized risks during ongoing operations.

Pallet market under pressure
April 23, 2026
Circulating in the millions, Euro pallets are an integral part of everyday life in industry, trade, and logistics. However, A and B grade pallets are becoming increasingly scarce, warns the logistics provider Dachser. This has repercussions for costs, planning reliability, and delivery capacity along the entire supply chain.
Kemaro establishes US subsidiary
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Kemaro establishes US subsidiary
April 24, 2026
“The USA is no longer an experiment; it is our next major revenue driver”says Kemaro, the Eschlikon-based manufacturer of cleaning robots. The company has already sold over 1,500 robots to more than 600 industrial customers worldwide. With $5 million in fresh capital, it now aims to enter the next phase of its expansion.
Photo: klk.
The company, whose customers already include major international corporations with significant growth potential such as Unilever, Nestlé, BMW, and Amazon, is currently closing the closing-ofpre a $5 million funding round to accelerate the global expansion of autonomous, AI-native industrial cleaning robots. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate the company's international growth , with a primary focus on scaling its operations in the US and expanding its product portfolio.
Robot vacuum cleaner - not an industrial spy
Founded in 2016, Kemaro has established itself as a leading provider of autonomous industrial floor cleaning solutions with its flagship K900. Unlike conventional cleaning systems, Kemaro's technology offers a solution specifically designed for complex, heavily soiled industrial environments such as logistics centers and production facilities.
M. Gadient, Th. Oberholzer, A. Koller, N.Gerber (from left to right)
A key component of the next phase is consistent expansion in North America. To drive the go-to-market strategy directly on the ground, co-founder Thomas Oberholzer will relocate to the USA. This move is intended to underscore Kemaro's commitment to the United States as a key region and ensure that the company's vision and expertise are directly represented in its most important growth market. With the establishment of "Kemaro Incorporated," the opening of its first US location in Atlanta. This strategic hub will serve as the base for sales, customer success, and market development in North America.

Kemaro has a clear competitive advantage in the US market thanks to its "Privacy by Design"approach . Because the robots do not collect visual data and do not use 360° cameras, they also mitigate concerns about industrial espionage that sometimes exist with comparable solutions, according to the company .
Numerous pre-orders
The company plans to launch the new K700 – a compact model specifically designed for confined industrial spaces and lower clearance heights. Kemaro is already seeing strong pre-orders and complements its flagship K900 to create a comprehensive fleet solution for industrial plants of all sizes. With a total target of US$20 million to complete its SeriesB funding round,Kemaro approximately 10,000 robots in Europe and the US in the coming years to install

















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