
Hand pallet truck to go
Since November, Toyota Material Handling Germany's Toyota-Stapler-Center Ost (TSC Ost) has had standard hand pallet trucks from the BT-Lifter L series available for immediate collection.

Since November, Toyota Material Handling Germany's Toyota-Stapler-Center Ost (TSC Ost) has had standard hand pallet trucks from the BT-Lifter L series available for immediate collection.

I.D. Systems has introduced the KT 106, a management solution for small and medium-sized industrial truck fleets.

Hubtex is once again investing in the expansion of its company headquarters in Fulda and is constructing another production building and a new customer center by September 2018. In this way, the forklift manufacturer aims to meet the increasing demand for special vehicles and Industry 4.0 solutions.

Vetter Krantechnik has introduced a manually movable light crane system with aluminum rails. The Ergoline system can move loads of up to 1,000 kilograms sensitively and precisely. The complete crane system is available from stock as it consists of standard components.

Still can celebrate the production of the 200,000th forklift truck from the orange and silver RX series. A new RX 20, the quintessence of the powerful series that was only presented in January, was handed over to the Ulm-based Seifert Logistics Group.

The Swiss conveyor technology specialist Montech is presenting an application consisting of a longitudinal transfer system and a vacuum conveyor belt. This customized solution transports and sorts CDs or other flat workpieces.
Precision components for drives
At CeMat, Altra Industrial Motion, manufacturer of industrial drive components, will be presenting the innovative solutions for Logistics 4.0 from some of its brands. The company will be showcasing precision components for drives that meet specific industry requirements in intralogistics and supply chain management.

SSI Schaefer is expanding its shuttle portfolio for small load carriers with the Flexi Shuttle. Powered by supercapacitors, the single-level shuttle enables the handling of various stored goods with a payload of up to 50 kilograms.

The heart of the new AFSG-APM accumulation conveyor from Tünkers is now the toothed belt drive instead of the central chain. It is maintenance-free, operates quietly and is largely compatible with the proven AFS technology, according to the manufacturer.

High-performance traction batteries
Enersys has expanded its range of high-performance two-volt traction batteries from the Nexsys series with six higher cells. These are suitable for applications where high performance and large capacities are required. The new range thus covers a wider range of electric vehicles.
At the Giggijoch restaurant, you can order fresh cake, yeast dumplings and strawberries at an altitude of 2,283 meters at minus 12 degrees in the Ötztal Alps. A logistical feat made possible by a tugger train from Linde Material Handling.
The Euro containers from Auer Packaging are versatile. They are suitable for both industry and the food sector and can be stacked to save space thanks to their standardized Euro dimensions.

At Logimat, Jungheinrich presented the ETV 216i, the world's first reach truck with a permanently installed lithium-ion battery as standard.

On March 1, 2018, Nicola Magrone (42) became the new Managing Director of E&K Automation in Italy. He succeeds Pietro Zita (67), who is retiring.

Remote operation Easypilot Follow
Jungheinrich has introduced a new remote control for its ECE family of horizontal order pickers. The Easypilot Follow is a semi-automated control system that allows the ECE to follow its operator independently.

Dematic has founded the "Robotics Center of Excellence" division, which specializes in the development and technology of robot-assisted automation.
The ground-breaking ceremony on March 16 marks the start of Knapp's 2018 construction campaign: a modern, six-storey office building with an innovation center, two production halls and a large-scale photovoltaic system are to be built by autumn 2019.

Crown has been honored with the iF Design Award by the iF International Forum Design. The 63-member jury of experts awarded the seal of approval in the "Automobiles/Vehicles" category for the product design of the compact Crown WP 3010 lift truck.

Save fuel with ultracapacitors
Skeleton and Transiidikeskus, a container terminal in the Baltic Sea region, are introducing a Rubber Tyre Gantry (RTG) crane equipped with a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) that reduces fuel consumption andCO2 emissions by 34 percent.

Strautmann Umwelttechnik will be presenting its disposal solutions for various recyclable materials at Logimat. These include its semi-automatic baling press for cardboard packaging. According to the manufacturer, this product is designed to streamline processes.