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Staffing needs almost halved
The US cooperative Associated Wholesale Grocers keeps 54,600 dry goods, fresh produce, and frozen food items in stock for its 1,100 members using a highly automated, full-range logistics center . The facility is designed for a daily picking capacity of more than 460,000 retail units.
Knowledge transfer in the Seychelles
Natural hazards are increasingly occurring worldwide in the form of floods, landslides, forest fires, storms, earthquakes, and rockfalls. Acute crisis management is required, but so are long-term strategies for transportation routes, where Gasser Felstechnik provides assistance in the Seychelles.
German Design Award for Traigo-i
Following the Red Dot Design Award 2025, Toyota Material Handling's new 48-volt counterbalance forklift, Traigo_i, has now also received the German Design Award 2026 in the Excellent Product Design – Industry category. The focus: the complete integration of lithium-ion technology.
Long-term contracts at SBB Cargo
Numerous SBB Cargo Switzerland transport customers, such as Migros, have signed new single wagonload (EWLV) contracts with terms of up to ten years. New contracts have also reportedly been concluded with fenaco, Stahl Gerlafingen, and the Swiss saltworks.
Cooperation with Capra Robotics
Frei Fördertechnik announces its future collaboration with the Danish robotics specialist Capra. "This expands our portfolio to include mobile robot platforms that bring even greater flexibility and efficiency to production and logistics," says Michael Schüpbach, Head of Automation & Robotics. The AMRs are versatile and can be used in a wide range of applications.
SSI subsidiary continues to consistently rely on SAP
Since 2021, the software specialists at SWAN have been part of the SSI Schäfer Group, responsible for the SAP projects of the globally active intralogistics experts and supporting companies in implementing future-proof solutions – from highly automated distribution centers to integrated production logistics. The course is right.
Arne Sturm will be the new CEO in Hirschthal
Jungheinrich Switzerland will have a new managing director as of January 1, 2026. Arne Sturm will succeed Martin Weber, who is leaving the company after 18 years – eleven of them as managing director – at his own request to pursue new topics and challenges.
Another 50 million for new TGW headquarters
TGW Logistics is currently investing €100 million in expanding its production capacity at its headquarters in Austria. Now, with an expansion of the existing office building at the site, a five-story office building with 14,000 m² of usable space is being constructed for around €50 million, with completion expected by the second half of 2028.
AutoStore for Belgian hospitals
AutoStore system for Maria Middelares, a non-profit medical organization in Belgium, and Aalter in East Flanders, about 60 km west of Brussels.
Reliable data instead of empty phrases.
The Basel Logistics Cluster of the Basel Chamber of Commerce (HKBB), together with the cantons of Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft, industry associations, and infrastructure operators, has published a guide to sustainable logistics in the Basel region. Supply chain expert Daniel Bubendorf explains why such a guide is needed.
Explosion-proof in the whisky cellar
Explosion-proof in the whisky cellar
Glen Turner's Starlaw Distillery in Bathgate, Scotland, produces ten whisky varieties (Label 5, Glen Moray, and Cutty Sark) and has approximately 3.2 million bottles in stock. Now, 16 Hyundai forklifts, ten 3.5-tonners (35B-9U) for shipping, and six explosion-proof 5-tonners are giving things a boost.
Glen Turner operates three main bottling lines, two of which produce up to 13,000 bottles per hour and one with 7,500 bottles per hour. The 3.5-tonners are equipped with triplex masts for a 5,500 mm lift height. Double pallet clamps are the preferred attachments. The 5-tonners are equipped with 7,500 mm triplex masts, allowing them to stack kegs seven high. They feature fully heated cabs and explosion-proof forks.
35B-9U with multiple clamp
The 5-tonners move barrels in the maturation cellars (capacity: 750,000 barrels). Due to the volatile vapors that can be generated during this process, known as "angel's share," the 50B-9 forklifts were converted from Pyrobane. The ATEX-compliant 3G conversion is a gas detection system. Since 2022, the Purvis Group has been the Scottish dealer for all Hyundai material handling equipment.
All electric forklifts are equipped with PzS (standard armored plate) batteries. The 3.5-ton trucks can complete two shifts in the distribution center on a single battery charge. All forklifts feature HD Hyundai's HiMate monitoring system. Drivers receive access codes that guide them through their daily machine checks.
50B-9 with triplex mast
The system can be used for zone management and shuts down forklifts if they are working in the wrong area. It also reports maintenance and repair requirements. In the event of a malfunction, HiMate generates a notification to the supervisor and a technician.
The Purvis Group, founded in 1980 by Bob Purvis, expanded from equipment and tool rental into transportation, building supplies, civil engineering, demolition, earthmoving and recycling.
Hyundai Material Handling Europe manufactures and sells LPG, electric, and diesel-powered forklift trucks from 1.5 to 30 t and warehouse equipment (low-lift and high-lift trucks) used in various industries such as logistics, distribution, shipbuilding, steel, automotive, and chemicals.
Photos: O. Bachmann
The European division distributes its products through a qualified network of more than 60 dealers in 22 countries. Hyundai Material Handling is represented worldwide with offices in the USA, Europe, Korea, India, and Brazil. Its two factories in Korea (Gunsan and Ulsan) have a combined production capacity of 24,000 units. The company has announced numerous new products for 2025, 2026, and 2027.
