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«Show» case taken literally
The show lighting with light effects is optional, so to speak. Otherwise, the new A-Series electric forklifts, which Hyster is now launching for indoor and outdoor applications and loads up to 3.5 t, offer high performance and are environmentally friendly.

Welding work in Salt Lake City
Stadler is now producing aluminum railcar chassis in Salt Lake City. The facility is part of the expansion of its existing US plant there, which manufactures passenger trains for the US market . With the new 4,600-square-meter hall, Stadler is also creating 20 new jobs.

Car wash with accelerator
Conveyor technology provider Frei is celebrating the modernization and expansion of the container conveyor system at the Migros Cooperative in Lucerne – with a focus on performance, automation, and future-proofing. The new conveyor lines can handle up to 2,400 containers per hour.

Exyz in the high-bay warehouse
Zambelli, a provider of solutions for building envelopes, shelving, industrial metalworking, and heating technology, is also one of the leading manufacturers of roof drainage systems. Here alone, the product range includes 17,500 items. A clear case for SSI Schäfer in the new logistics center in Grafenau.

Again powerful in a double pack
which was held jointly with the packaging trade fair "Empack" in Zurich in early 2025 will reopen its doors in Bern on January 28 and 29, 2026. Last January, over 4,000 visitors attended.

Efficient handling
Under the Kion umbrella, Baoli stands for solid and robust industrial trucks at competitive prices. The new KBP 14H, a low-lift pallet truck with a lithium-ion battery, also makes in-house material handling simple and straightforward.

Transport world at Bernexpo
Only a few weeks remain until transport.ch 2025. From November 5 to 8, the most important Swiss event for light and heavy commercial vehicles, mechanical and body workshops once again be present with 240 exhibitors and over 800 brands on almost 40,000 m² of space in ten halls.

Review for thought leaders
The 350 participants of the Fraunhofer IML Future Congress in Dortmund received prominent input on topics ranging from simplifying material flows using AI to ideas for space logistics. Among them was Gilgen Logistics, where innovation is a declared driver of business activities.

Google Street View in the warehouse
"We already have a wide range of assistance systems, cameras, and sensors in use," explained Rolf Huber at forklift manufacturer Still's Innovation Day in front of an audience of experts, customers, and visitors in Otelfingen. Now, an AI is perfecting the whole thing. With new LiDAR scanners and preferably in real time.

The clever fox at Dachser
Stefan Hohm, Head of Development at Dachser, was " Logistics Leader of the Year 2025 " politics, and academia . He was honored primarily for the @ILO project, a highly efficient digital twin for packages, assets, and processes in general cargo warehouses.
«Show» case taken literally
«Show» case taken literally
The show lighting with light effects is optional, so to speak. Otherwise, the new A-Series electric forklifts, which Hyster is now launching for indoor and outdoor applications and loads up to 3.5 t, offer high performance and are environmentally friendly.
"Building on our proven A Series combustion engine and years of experience in developing reliable models," says Product Manager Fraser Brash, "this enables the use of clean drive options as well as the selection of specialized features for individual requirements." To help businesses meet their handling challenges, the new Hyster A Series electric forklifts are available with a choice of lead-acid, lithium-ion, or TPPL (Thin Plate Pure Lead) batteries.
Keep operating costs low
Companies can keep their operating costs low by selecting a drive motor that best meets the needs of their application. An optional extended motor package manages charging requirements, can extend runtime, and helps of batteries in higher-performance, low-energy applications .
Photos: Hyster
The new A-Series robots are protected against dust and water according to IP67 protection. This makes them suitable for use in many heavy-duty applications, such as the paper, chemical, metal, or wood industries. For intensive use that requires greater comfort, they can be equipped with additional seating and control options.
Additional operator assistance systems (OAS) including camera and lighting packages are available. The optional Dynamic Stability System (DSS) can also help reduce the risk of tipping and increase operator safety. It monitors operating conditions and limits the truck's functionality if the system detects critical situations.
















