31 March, 2020

Imperial Logistics International Makes Key Contract Logistics Hire

Posted on 31 March, 2020 by David Priestman

Imperial Logistics International has appointed Robert Berganus to the newly-created post of Chief Operating Officer (COO) Contract Logistics, with effect from 1 April 2020.

Based in Zurich and Duisburg, Berganus will be responsible for contract logistics operations across the business’ key industry verticals, reporting to CEO | International Hakan Bicil.

The new post is part of a more focused structure which divides and reallocates the much wider responsibilities previously undertaken by the COO of Imperial Logistics International, Jürgen Mues, who has left the company.

Berganus has spent his entire 36-year career in logistics, working in senior roles for leading operators including Hays Logistics, Schrader (now CEVA), Kuehne + Nagel (culminating in the post of Senior Vice President Contract Logistics) and Schenker (where he was Chief Operating Officer Global Contract Logistics).

His experience includes handling major blue-chip customers in the Aerospace, Automotive, Industrials, Healthcare, Hi Tech, Retail and FMCG sectors. Berganus is a graduate of Hamburg and Berlin Universities, where he studied Business Administration.

Imperial Logistics International Makes Key Contract Logistics Hire

Posted on 31 March, 202031 July, 2025 by David Priestman

Imperial Logistics International has appointed Robert Berganus to the newly-created post of Chief Operating Officer (COO) Contract Logistics, with effect from 1 April 2020.

Based in Zurich and Duisburg, Berganus will be responsible for contract logistics operations across the business’ key industry verticals, reporting to CEO | International Hakan Bicil.

Software Provider 4flow Names Althoff New CEO

Posted on 31 March, 202024 July, 2025 by David Priestman

From May, 4flow co-founder Kai Althoff is to assume the role of CEO for the provider of supply chain consulting, software and fourth-party logistics (4PL) services. He will replace 4flow co-founder Dr. Stefan Wolff, who will join the company’s supervisory board.

As one of the founders, Kai Althoff has been with 4flow for 20 years and has played a significant role in shaping it. As COO and long-standing member of the management board responsible for business operations globally – he represents continuity at the executive level in a way that no other individual could, says the company.

“I am very much looking forward to the new role and am convinced, with our integrated business model, that we will continue our success and continuous growth,” said Kai Althoff. “It is a tremendous advantage that Stefan Wolff will remain with 4flow in his new role. It will give the company a great deal of stability while allowing us to carry on our collaboration, which I value greatly.”

As the change in executive leadership has been long-planned and carefully prepared, it is therefore being carried out despite the current situation surrounding COVID-19.

Software Provider 4flow Names Althoff New CEO

Posted on 31 March, 202029 July, 2025 by David Priestman

As the change in executive leadership has been long-planned and carefully prepared, it is therefore being carried out despite the current situation surrounding COVID-19.

Datalogic Releases Compact Fixed Scan Module

Posted on 31 March, 202029 July, 2025 by David Priestman

Datalogic has released the DSM04XX Fixed Scan Module, the ultimate solution for high performance fixed position scanning in a compact form factor. Developed to equip a variety of different systems such as kiosks, ticketing machines, access control systems, turnstiles, vending machines, and gas pumps, DSM04XX can be easily integrated into embedded applications and tight spaces, with high performance 1D- and 2D reading capabilities.

The new scan module is available in WVGA and Megapixel models, to cover specific performance needs. The wide-angle model is particularly useful in any application where space is at a premium. It fits into self-checkouts, price verifiers and ticket readers used in the retail industry just as well as in ticket & passport reading solutions and access controls in transportation and logistics environments. With its IP54 particulate and water sealing housing, the module offers rugged and dependable scanning performance in manufacturing applications, such as work in process systems, robotic solutions and AGV’s. Users in healthcare benefit from housing resistant to cleanings solvents and disinfectant solutions, thanks to its high impact resin.

Its small size in combination with its versatile mounting options ensures easy integration into any type of application even when space is very tight. The module comes with a set of mounting hardware that allows mounting from all sides of the device at any angle.

Lastly, the DSM04XX Fixed Scan Module provides simple electrical and mechanical integration for system designers. Included mounting hardware allows mounting from all sides of the device at any angle. Interface options include USB, RS-232 or multi-interface models allowing ‘plug-and-play’ installation perfect for integrators who must support multiple platforms and applications.

The new Datalogic DSM04XX fixed scan module ensures big performance in a small package.

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