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CeMAT Russia provides comprehensive overview of intralogistics

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CeMAT Russia ran from 24 to 26 September 2019 at the IEC Crocus Expo in Moscow.

The tradeshow for materials handling, warehousing equipment and logistics featured more than 150 exhibiting companies and attracted 5,700 visitors, solidifying its position as the only intralogistics event in Russia with such a diverse portfolio.

On occasion of its tenth anniversary in 2019, CeMAT Russia expanded its exhibit program to include even more products, equipment and solutions for warehousing, intralogistics and supply chain management. [Read more…] about CeMAT Russia provides comprehensive overview of intralogistics

CeMAT established as Russia’s leading intralogistics trade fair, says organiser

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CeMAT has established itself as Russia’s leading intralogistics trade fair, according to organiser Deutsche Messe.

CeMAT Russia is on a course for continued growth. Featuring more than 150 exhibitors, this year’s edition will be staged in two halls at the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center in Moscow, with the first-time inclusion of the open-air site.

Leading exhibitors include companies like Beumer, Honeywell, Interroll, Haulotte, Kardex, Komatsu, Linde, Manitou, SAP, SSI Schaeffer, TVH and Vanderlande. [Read more…] about CeMAT established as Russia’s leading intralogistics trade fair, says organiser

Logistics trade event CeMAT Asia expecting ‘well over 100,000 attendees’

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Deutsche Messe, organiser of the annual logistics trade event CeMAT Asia, says it is expecting well over 100,000 attendees this year.

The show is already regarded as Asia’s biggest intralogistics fair, and this year looks set to expand its lead, partly through co-location with Apex Asia as well as the launch of new showcase, Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Asia.

The 20th edition of CeMAT Asia will be staged at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, with a record number of exhibitors – more than 700 – presenting their products and solutions for sustainable and automated logistics systems. [Read more…] about Logistics trade event CeMAT Asia expecting ‘well over 100,000 attendees’

Swisslog wins major order from Ikea in Malaysia

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Swisslog, a warehouse automation company, has received a major order from Ikea Supply in Malaysia.

The contract is valued at approximately €43 million.

The project comprises of 215,000 pallet locations of clad-rack, 21 warehouse pallet stacker cranes Vectura, the pallet conveyor system ProMove, the electric Monorail System and the core of the system, the Swisslog software SynQ.

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Swisslog wins two large orders in Scandinavia and Southeast Asia

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Swisslog has been commissioned to carry out the comprehensive automation of the Coop warehouse in Langhus.

The delivery includes a high-bay pallet warehouse with six Vectura stacker cranes and a conveyor system, which are controlled by the intelligent Swisslog software SynQ.

 The new distribution centre will be in full operation at the beginning of 2021.

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Sick demonstrates ‘smart logistics’ system for warehouse automation

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Sensors supplier Sick showcased a new “smart logistics” system at the recent ProMAT Show, one of the world’s largest material handling exhibitions.

Sick says its system demonstrates how to obtain greater efficiency throughout supply chain operations.

Sick presented its new innovations under the banner of “Logistics Gets Smart”, and says they are designed to provide “highly efficient solutions for intralogistics applications”. [Read more…] about Sick demonstrates ‘smart logistics’ system for warehouse automation

Trapo looks ahead to a busy Spring season for logistics

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Spring is approaching, making it the busiest season in plant logistics. When dealing with plants, there are many challenges – from correct handling of sensitive organisms to short turnaround times, so that the goods arrive fresh at the traders.

Volmary, an internationally operating vegetable- and flower-growing company in Münster, Germany, grows herbs, vegetables and flowering plants for wholesale.

The company turned to Trapo AG for the automation of intralogistics processes, who installed a high-capacity picking system, tailored to the individual requirements of Volmary.

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MontraTec to launch self-propelling ‘shuttle carrier’ for intralogistics applications

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Intralogistics solutions provider MontraTec is launching a new self-propelling “shuttle carrier” at Automatica.

The company says it will also be showcasing five new product developments of their future-oriented automation and transport system “montrac”.

The product highlight, however, is the new “shuttle carrier”, which the company says is about connecting rail-bound workstations without rail.  [Read more…] about MontraTec to launch self-propelling ‘shuttle carrier’ for intralogistics applications

GreyOrange to showcase its logistics automation solutions at India Warehousing Show

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GreyOrange is planning to showcase its solutions for supply chain automation at the 8th India Warehousing Show.

GreyOrange is a multinational robotics and supply chain automation company and offers one of the most well-known solutions on the market.

Vivek Anand, country manager, India & SAARC, GreyOrange, said: ”We are proud to be a partner for the India Warehousing Show, a premier event for the logistics and supply chain industry.  [Read more…] about GreyOrange to showcase its logistics automation solutions at India Warehousing Show

AGV maker Kivnon agrees logistics partnership with CLS

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Automated guided vehicle manufacturer Kivnon has reached a partnership agreement with logistics solutions provider CLS. 

The companies announced the new collaboration while having a joint conference at the Intralogistica Italia event.

The Intralogistica Italia event takes places in Milan, and is said to be Italy’s most relevant trade fair dedicated to the most innovative solutions and integrated systems for materials handling, warehouse management, materials storage and picking.  [Read more…] about AGV maker Kivnon agrees logistics partnership with CLS