Kion and Eurofork Sign Strategic Partnership

The KION Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Eurofork S.p.A., a leading manufacturer of pallet shuttle systems. The two companies have signed a cooperation agreement at KION GROUP AG headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Under the agreement, Eurofork’s E4CUBE® solution will be distributed through the sales and service networks of the KION brands in the Industrial Trucks & Services segment in the EMEA region with immediate effect.

Andreas Schneider, Senior Vice President Product Management at KION, said: “We are very pleased to enter this strategic partnership with Eurofork, one of the leading players in the market for pallet shuttles. This will enable us to offer our customers an even more comprehensive product portfolio of automated solutions and further strengthen our position.”

Pallet shuttle systems are an efficient form of storage with high flexibility, continuous material flow and high throughput rates. Automated shuttles travel independently on rail systems through the racks and transport palletized goods to the picking station. E4CUBE® can be easily configured with standard modules for individual customer solutions and is operational within a few months. In addition, the system ensures the traceability of goods and offers a high level of operational safety.

Maurizio Traversa, CEO of Eurofork, said: “We are proud to enter this strategic partnership agreement, which marks a new high of our long-standing cooperation with the KION Group. Our pallet shuttle automation adds substantial value for customers and having KION teaming up with us for the distribution of the E4CUBE® will enable access to easy automation for a wide array of companies. This solution delivers value without unnecessary complexity, including from a financial perspective, thanks to our partner’s leasing solutions.”

Eurofork was founded in 2000 in Roletto near Turin, Northwest Italy. The company specializes in the production of material handling devices such as pallet shuttle systems and telescopic forks made in Italy. Thanks to their quality and efficiency, Eurofork products and solutions are used worldwide in the field of industrial automation and intralogistics.

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TotalEnergies Deploys Software for Personnel Logistics

TotalEnergies, one of the world’s leading global integrated energy companies, has selected IBS Software to transform its personnel logistics and tracking operations in Iraq through its affiliate TotalEnergies Exploration Production Ratawi Hub (TEPRH). This collaboration marks a significant milestone in digitising and automating workforce transport, Personnel on Board (POB) control and accommodation, ensuring enhanced safety and seamless travel experiences for TotalEnergies employees.

This partnership will see TotalEnergies deploy IBS Software‘s iLogistics Cloud solution, designed to streamline and optimise personnel logistics, material logistics, and safety through its e-mustering solution. IBS Software’s platform provides the automation of transport scheduling, check-ins, and tracking of personnel on site. This will not only boost operational efficiency for TotalEnergies Iraq operations but will also contribute to safer and more reliable workforce mobilisation.

To ensure safety, iLogistics will provide TotalEnergies with dynamic risk assessments and safe journey management fuelled by real-time data. What’s more, the iLogistics Accommodation Management module will offer the energy company a state-of-the-art platform for managing personnel arrivals, departures, and accommodations at work sites.

This partnership provides TotalEnergies with the iLogistics Check-In App which simplifies the logistics process by providing a tablet-based smart check-in system for logistics dispatchers. At airports, camps, and oilfield locations, travellers will be able to check in seamlessly and touchlessly by scanning iLogistics Go QR codes, RFID, or smart badges. The app also supports offline capability, making it ideal for remote worksite personnel management and oilfield installations where network connectivity may be limited.

Hani Al Kassous & Pierre Soury, TEPRH Logistics Managers, commented on the partnership: “At TotalEnergies, we are committed to innovation and operational excellence in every aspect of our business. Our collaboration with IBS Software will allow us to enhance the safety and efficiency of our personnel logistics in Iraq, ensuring that our workforce can operate smoothly and safely in even the most challenging environments.”

“This partnership with TotalEnergies is a testament to the value and capability of our iLogistics platform in transforming logistics operations,” said Tarek Muradi, Regional Director at IBS Software. “Our solution will empower TotalEnergies to achieve seamless, efficient, and safe personnel logistics, supporting their operations in Iraq and potentially expanding to other key geographies.”

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