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Prime example of sustainability
High-speed doors combine perfect insulation, energy-efficient functionality, and modern technology. The new building for the Road Traffic and Shipping Office in Schaffhausen is a showcase project for sustainable construction. Efaflex doors further contribute to minimizing energy consumption.
Swiss Post under increasing pressure
Without the logistics division, which generated CHF 278 million in operating profit in 2025, Swiss Post as a whole would be close to being in the red. As it is, the group still made a profit of CHF 315 million in 2025. Meanwhile, the company is still reeling from the shock of the bus fire in Kerzers that claimed six lives.
News from the management team
Toyota Material Handling, a provider of forklift trucks and intralogistics solutions, is hosting a panel discussion with leading European executives on the second day of LogiMAT at the Stuttgart trade fair. Participants include Jan Lorenz, CEO of Toyota Germany; Hiroshi Kuriyama, head of Toyota Europe; Ralph Cox; and Avinash Balachandran, head of development.
Hupac defies difficult environment
In 2025, the Hupac Group transported approximately 975,000 road shipments using combined road/rail transport. This represents a 4.3% increase in transport volume. Hupac stated that this performance allowed it to maintain its leading position in Europe, particularly on the transalpine TEN-T corridor.
Not as rosy as expected
For material handling and intralogistics suppliers in Germany, the 2025 financial year shows a 7 percent decline in production volume. This brings the value down to €25.8 billion, reports the VDMA Materials Handling and Intralogistics Association. No turnaround is yet in sight for 2026.
The perpetrator set himself on fire
Following the fire on the postal bus in Kerzers, initial findings from the investigation do not point to a terrorist act. Hearings and witness statements suggest that the perpetrator was mentally unstable, acted alone, likely holds Swiss citizenship, and lived in the canton of Bern.
«Vehicle Lifetime» in Katowice
In Katowice, SSI Schäfer is setting up a highly automated logistics center for the «Vehicle Lifetime» division of the automotive supplier Schaeffler in close cooperation with the robot specialists from RO-BER, the SAP experts from SWAN and the robotics and AGV experts from DS Automation.
With Kardex Mlog towards Lodz
As part of the expansion of an existing high-bay warehouse by three additional aisles, a pallet conveyor loop, and the modernization of the existing pallet conveyor system, Kardex Mlog has provided 20,016 new pallet spaces for the Polish pharmaceutical company Aflofarm Farmacja.
A fire in a postal bus claims lives
Six people are believed to be dead and several injured after a postal bus went up in flames in Kerzers on Tuesday evening around 6:25 p.m. Police reported late Tuesday evening that the bus was completely destroyed and that the fire may have been deliberately set.
Always up-to-date via remote access
Economical to purchase, with focused performance, ergonomic and equipped with numerous safety features, the new Linde Ri14 to Ri18 series reach trucks from Linde Material Handling (MH) are set to premiere at LogiMAT.
Prime example of sustainability
Prime example of sustainability
High-speed doors combine perfect insulation, energy-efficient functionality, and modern technology. The new building for the Road Traffic and Shipping Office in Schaffhausen is a showcase project for sustainable construction. Efaflex doors further contribute to minimizing energy consumption.
Rising vehicle registration numbers and increased passenger traffic – the demands on the Road Traffic and Shipping Office in Schaffhausen have grown steadily in recent years. "The existing premises were simply no longer adequate," explains Ralph Gallmann, project manager from the Building Construction Office within the canton's Department of Construction. "Due to the lack of space, processes could not be further optimized. In addition, the office was spread across several locations in the canton of Schaffhausen , which negatively impacted efficiency."
At the new location, combined
The new building on Ernst Müller-Strasse in Herblingen now includes a large testing hall with four test lanes for passenger cars and two for trucks, an administration building, and electric vehicle charging stations for customers and employees. The construction costs for the project, which began in 2019 and lasted approximately five years, amounted to 16.4 million Swiss francs.
R. Gallmann
The office can now service 120 vehicles per day. The previous location in the monastery district of Schaffhausen's old town, as well as the rented branch offices in Beringen, Ebnat, and Schweizersbild, have been integrated into the new headquarters, simplifying workflows and communication channels and optimizing customer services.
Minergie-P standard
What makes this project special: The building meets all the requirements of the Minergie-P standard, which guarantees excellent thermal insulation, minimal heat loss, and outstanding airtightness. Locally sourced timber was used in the construction to support the local economy and reduce transportation distances. A solar array on the roof generates electricity and lowers the building's external energy needs.
Lifting platform in the new building
The building is heated via a district heating network. Accordingly, the demands placed on the doors were high, which ultimately led to Efaflex's expertise being called in. developed for use in cold storage facilities, proved to be ideal to 2.5 m/s. This not only accelerates work processes many times over, but especially during the winter months, thanks to the high opening and closing speeds .
Work processes accelerated
Furthermore, a variety of control options optimize and simplify operations. For example, induction loops for automatic gate opening have been embedded in the asphalt on the entrance side. Employees can also operate the gates using pull switches, push buttons, or proximity sensors.
Minimal heat loss
A major challenge was the passage widths and heights. It was crucial to adhere precisely to the specified dimensions. Planning with BIM-3D allowed the installation to be simulated up to final assembly on the construction site and subsequently implemented in reality . Efaflex doors combine perfect insulation, energy-efficient functionality, and state-of-the-art technology. During the redesign, particular attention was paid to improving the physical properties of the door leaf and optimizing its functionality .
highest standards
As the world's first manufacturer of industrial doors, Efaflex offers thermally broken EFA-THERM insulating slats for the EFA-SST as standard. Depending on the door size, this achieves thermal insulation values between 0.66 and 1.52 W/m²K. Safety measures and certifications meet the highest standards, protecting people, cargo, and the door itself.
Perfect gate leaf guidance
Besides functionality, the design and user-friendliness of the gates also played an important role. They should be as easy to operate as possible and controllable via a tablet. Special functions such as remote control, access control, or smart home integration – and of course the gate control itself – could be integrated.
Smart gate control
When it comes to gate technology, the Schaffhausen-based company can rely on the high reliability of the Efaflex spiral and a gate leaf guide system that is perfected: The gate leaf is not wound onto a shaft, but rather held at a space-saving distance by the spiral guide . Thanks to this mechanical principle, Efaflex spiral gates operate exceptionally quietly, with virtually no wear, and at extraordinary speed.
Photos: Efaflex
For Ralph Gallmann, there isn't one single moment or aspect of this project he's particularly proud of. Rather, it's various factors, such as the excellent collaboration with the general contractor and the satisfaction of the users, that make the project special for him. Consolidating all workstations in one location finally enables cross-departmental collaboration among employees and fosters team spirit. And customers also benefit from having all services available on-site.
