
New sales manager at Unicarriers
Unicarriers has a new sales manager: Oliver Priedigkeit is now responsible for the strategic positioning of the manufacturer of industrial trucks in Germany.

Unicarriers has a new sales manager: Oliver Priedigkeit is now responsible for the strategic positioning of the manufacturer of industrial trucks in Germany.

After more than 18 years as Managing Director of the Multivac Group, Hans-Joachim Boekstegers will hand over the business to Christian Traumann and Guido Spix on January 1, 2020 and leave the company.
Knoll, a supplier of conveyor and filter systems for chips and cooling lubricants in the metalworking industry, is now also assembling its systems in Shanghai.

The Mega-Pack line from Walther Faltsysteme is an alternative to conventional metal mesh boxes when it comes to transporting heavy and bulky goods. This reusable solution is considerably lighter.

Jungheinrich has adjusted its forecast for 2019 due to the economic slowdown and the significant decline in the material handling equipment market.
Warehouse technology and industrial trucks
Held is ready for the motorcycle season with a new logistics center in Kempten in the Allgäu region. The manufacturer of motorcycle clothing has equipped its warehouse with solutions from Toyota.

With charging systems, intelligent battery management and services relating to the charging process, battery charging technology expert Fronius supports users in reducing the energy consumption for operating electric forklift trucks.
With the EXD-SF 20, Still has developed a pallet truck for loads of up to 2,000 kilograms with a double-decker function, which is suitable for transporting sensitive or non-stackable goods such as fruit, vegetables or fragile goods.

Clark has found a new sales partner for Spain in Serema. The industrial truck specialist based in Rubí, Barcelona, will be responsible for sales and service in the Barcelona region.
With the increasing automation of intralogistics, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), automated storage and retrieval systems and shuttle systems are becoming the decisive "employees". Igus offers high-performance polymers for their maintenance-free continuous use.
Lithium-ion batteries have long since established themselves in cell phones and tablets. Electric forklift trucks are a different story: the classic lead-acid battery still dominates here. However, the modern alternative has numerous advantages.

Vanderlande to modernize the baggage handling system (BHS) at Brussels Airport. The order is part of a 20-year framework agreement between Brussels Airport Company (BAC) and Vanderlande.

A Combi-WR4 multidirectional reach truck is in use at Sanha, a manufacturer of piping systems for heating, sanitary and air-conditioning technology.

With the foldable XSTO stair climber, bulky goods such as wood-burning stoves, photocopiers or refrigerators can be transported over stairs or terrain by a single person.

Heber Fördertechnik from Upper Swabia takes on the role of general contractor for increasingly large and complex internal logistics projects.

Singapore Airport handles more than 65 million passengers a year. The operator relies on a baggage handling system from Beumer and Customer Support to ensure that the system always runs smoothly.
Linde is renewing and expanding its range for order picking applications. It starts with eight new models of the N20 C low-lift order picker for the 1.2 to 2.5 tonne load range.
For a new order, the forwarding company Schmitt set up a new logistics facility in which components for axle and gearbox plants are stored and picked. Schöler Fördertechnik supplied reach trucks with Linde Dynamic Mast Control for this purpose.

Habasit offers end connections for its Habasync timing belts for quick replacement as well as mobile punches and heating presses for on-site installation of endless belts. This allows maintenance work to be carried out quickly.

With the Trailer Loader, Wiltsche Fördersysteme offers a convenient solution for loading vehicles.