3 Conveying Lessons Learned at LogiMAT 2025

At LogiMAT 2025, one thing became crystal clear to: logistics operations are under more pressure than ever. Rising energy costs, unexpected breakdowns, and the push for sustainability mean businesses simply can’t afford inefficiencies. Florian Kley shares with you three key Conveying related lessons taken away from this year’s event.

Conveyor systems must work smarter, last longer, and be easier to manage.

1. High energy costs are straining budgets – but there’s a smarter way

With energy prices constantly fluctuating, every kilowatt really does count.

Many of the professionals I spoke with are under immense pressure to cut costs while still ensuring their operations perform at the highest level. This is where Ammeraal Beltech’s AMMdurance rPET belts come into play.

Their dry fabric treatment reduces friction, lowers power consumption in long-term by 17% in average, and extends their lifespan. This means real energy savings without compromising performance. Compared to standard synthetic belts, our PET fabric solutions also reduce CO2 emissions by 1.2 kg and decrease greenhouse gas release by 70%. It’s a smarter, more efficient way to operate.

2. Downtime is a constant headache for business

I’ve heard this time and again: every minute of downtime is lost revenue.

When unexpected breakdowns occur, especially during peak seasons, it’s a nightmare. Many visitors shared their frustrations about belts wearing out too quickly or breaking at the worst possible moments. This is exactly why we focused on ZipLink® belts.

Designed for ultimate flexibility, ZipLink® belts allow splicing at any length with just a single pin. The unique mesh structure not only simplifies splicing without special tools but also ensures quick maintenance and minimal downtime—critical for keeping operations running smoothly during those high-pressure peak seasons.

3. Managing conveyor belts shouldn’t be a hassle

One consistent issue I heard during my discussions with logistics experts is that finding technical data, certifications, or maintenance records shouldn’t slow down operations—but it often does. That’s why I was excited to see how well Ammeraal Beltech’s AMMcare Connect resonated with so many visitors.

With a simple QR code scan, everything operators need is right at their fingertips. This makes belt management effortless, helping to minimise downtime and make operations more efficient.

Stay ahead of competition!

The logistics industry is evolving rapidly, and the challenges are undeniable. But with the right conveyor solution, combining efficiency, durability, and digitalisation is within reach.

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Industry to Discover New Products at LogiMAT 2025

Taking place from 11th to 13th March 2025, at the Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre in Germany, LogiMAT 2025 is a key gathering for logistics professionals looking to enhance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in their operations.

“LogiMAT is the ideal platform to present our latest advancements in conveyor belting technology,” says Florian Kley (pictured), Global Industry Manager for Logistics and Airports at Ammeraal Beltech. “At Hall 1, Stand G31, visitors can explore solutions designed to address industry challenges and optimise performance directly.”

One of Ammeraal Beltech’s key highlights of this year’s exhibition is the ZipLink® range. “Engineered for peak-season demands, ZipLink® belts eliminate splice areas and weak points, ensuring greater durability while protecting both machinery and goods,” Kley explains. “Companies already using ZipLink® belts have reported a 50% reduction in both time and manpower required for belt changes, a direct gain in cost savings and operational continuity.”

Driving Sustainability in Logistics

Sustainability lies at the heart of Ammeraal Beltech’s innovation. “Our belting solutions are engineered to reduce energy consumption while ensuring high performance,” Kley explains. “For example, PET fabric solutions cut CO2 emissions by 1.2 kg and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70% compared to standard synthetic belts. This is why we developed the AMMdurance rPET conveyor belt, which features a dry fabric treatment that reduces power consumption by 17% by minimising friction between the belt and machinery. Additionally, this solution enhances resistance to dirt and shrinkage, further extending the belt’s lifespan and improving overall efficiency.”

Visitors can also experience Ammeraal Beltech’s AMMcare Connect, a digital service that simplifies belt management. “With a simple QR code scan, users gain instant access to technical datasheets, certifications, and maintenance history,” Kley explains. “It streamlines enquiries and orders while providing direct access to Ammeraal Beltech experts whenever needed. Visit our booth for a live demonstration.”

“These are just a few of the innovations we’ll be presenting at LogiMAT,” Kley concludes. “As a One-Stop Belt Shop, we provide solutions for everything from tangentially driven roller conveyors to curved, straight, and pallet conveyors. Join us from 11th to 13th March at Hall 1, Stand G31, and explore how our solutions drive a more sustainable and cost-effective logistics sector. For an exclusive preview, download our industry brochure.”

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Overcome Peak Season Challenges in Logistics

As the peak season approaches, Ammeraal Beltech, a global provider of high-quality conveyor belting solutions, is stepping up its support for the logistics industry. With an extensive range of advanced conveyor belts, accessories, and services, the company is committed to ensuring seamless operations and uninterrupted workflows for logistics facilities during this critical period.

“Peak season presents unique challenges for the logistics industry, with heightened demand and the need for flawless operations,” says Florian Kley, ISM Airport & Logistics at Ammeraal Beltech. “We’re dedicated to helping businesses navigate these complexities with our cutting-edge belting solutions, designed for efficiency and reliability.”

How To Prepare For Peak Season

Ammeraal Beltech introduces the Ziplink® belts, a groundbreaking solution engineered to tackle peak season demands. Featuring a pioneering design that integrates cover materials with a structured link mesh, Ziplink® belts allow for splicing at any length with just a single pin. This innovation removes splice areas and potential weak points, offering a robust solution without added thickness or metal components that could damage machinery or goods.

“The unique mesh structure of Ziplink® belts not only facilitates easy splicing without special tools but also ensures swift maintenance and minimal downtime during critical operations,” Kley explains. “This innovation is specifically tailored to help logistics facilities manage peak season challenges with ease.”

Enhanced Performance in Parcel Operations

Kley highlights the significant impact of Ziplink® technology: “Our customers have reported remarkable improvements in parcel sortation operations since adopting Ziplink® belts. At the sorter’s infeed—the heart of logistics centres—where reliability is crucial, these belts have proven invaluable.”

Ziplink® belts are versatile, used in gapping, live roller systems, strip merging, general and incline transport, and high-speed merging operations. “Users have noted over a 50% reduction in both time and manpower required for belt changes,” Kley adds. “This advancement not only boosts productivity but also enhances safety and reliability in parcel sortation.”

Superior Performance Under Tough Conditions

In addition to Ziplink® belts, Ammeraal Beltech offers a variety of high-performance solutions, including RAPPLON® flat belts and heavy-duty roller drives. These belts excel in challenging conditions, such as extreme temperatures and heavy loads. RAPPLON® belts can be made endless with Classic Splice or QuickSplice, a reliable method that completes splicing in under 15 minutes—half the time of traditional systems.

RAPPLON® heavy-duty roller drive belts are designed for high loads and long transport sections, featuring a robust Aramid tensile member and a wear-resistant Polyurethane cover. This design supports accumulation and ensures low energy consumption due to its flexibility.

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Achieving Peak Season Success

Navigating Peak Season with Advanced Conveyor Solutions

Peak season is a critical time for the logistics industry, marked by surging demand driven by holiday shopping, back-to-school purchases, and seasonal inventory shifts. The resulting pressure on supply chain operations often leads to challenges like higher freight rates, limited transportation options, and logistical bottlenecks. During this period, every link in the logistics chain—from order picking to shipping—faces increased strain, making operational efficiency more crucial than ever.

In this context, Ammeraal Beltech has emphasized the role of advanced conveyor solutions in navigating these peak season challenges. With a range of high-performance belts and systems, they aim to help logistics facilities maintain seamless operations despite heightened demand. Florian Kley, ISM Airport & Logistics at Ammeraal Beltech, highlights the industry’s challenges: “During peak season, the logistics industry faces unprecedented challenges in meeting demand and ensuring smooth operations. We are committed to supporting businesses with our advanced belting solutions, ensuring they can navigate these complexities with efficiency and reliability.”

Maximizing E-commerce Success During Peak Seasons

This perspective aligns with the broader industry’s recognition of reliable conveyor systems as critical tools in managing peak season pressures. Efficient material handling, particularly in warehouses and distribution centers, is key to maintaining throughput and meeting delivery timelines. Kley underscores that accurate and swift order fulfillment is vital for performance, especially during peak periods: “Today, accurate and quick order picking and distribution are key to successful business performance. Maintaining your operations to optimal standards means creating the most reliable system possible, and for that, you need the best partner you can find.”

Conveyor Solutions

Ammeraal Beltech’s approach reflects an industry-wide shift towards flexible and resilient solutions that can adapt to varying demands. Their product portfolio covers a wide range of needs, from tangentially driven roller conveyors to specialized solutions for e-commerce applications like automated storage, retrieval, and robotic picking systems. These innovations are designed not only for efficiency but also for energy savings and reduced maintenance, which are increasingly important considerations in the logistics sector.

As e-commerce continues to evolve rapidly, the need for sustainable, fast, and accurate order fulfillment grows. Kley notes, “We understand that e-commerce is a constantly evolving industry, which is why we’re committed to keeping up with the latest trends and challenges to provide our customers with the most innovative and efficient conveying solutions.” This commitment to staying ahead of industry trends and tailoring solutions to specific needs is crucial for logistics operators striving for peak performance during high-demand seasons.

The broader industry takeaway is clear: as peak seasons become more intense, investing in advanced conveyor solutions is essential to maintaining both efficiency and reliability in logistics operations.

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Leading Sustainability in Logistical Operations

In the dynamic world of logistics, there’s growing pressure to address environmental impact. From transportation to infrastructure, operations significantly contribute to carbon emissions and resource consumption.

As climate concerns rise, companies are urged to reduce their carbon footprint and embrace sustainability. Beyond ensuring cost savings, this shift enhances operational efficiency and shapes consumer perceptions, crucial for staying competitive in today’s eco-conscious marketplace.

Prioritising Sustainability: Ammeraal Beltech’s Approach to Logistical Solutions

At Ammeraal Beltech, we deeply integrate sustainability into our business strategy, recognising its critical significance in today’s global landscape. Our dedication lies in conducting our operations responsibly and actively implementing initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint across all aspects of our business.

Acknowledging the distinct challenges encountered by the logistics industry, particularly in terms of energy consumption and carbon emissions, thanks to our expertise, we strive to provide our customers with customized and pioneering solutions and strategies that not only cater to their operational requirements but also support their sustainability objectives.

AMMdurance rPET: A Game-Changer in Sustainable Conveyor Belts for Logistics

In response to these challenges, Ammeraal Beltech proudly presents AMMdurance rPET, a revolutionary conveyor belt crafted from fabric made from recycled PET bottles. With every square meter of AMMdurance rPET, 14 PET bottles are recycled, resulting in a significant CO2 emissions reduction compared to standard synthetic belts.

AMMdurance rPET provides three key benefits:

  1. Reduced environmental impact
  2. Minimized noise
  3. High-quality performance.

The use of recycled materials not only promotes plastic recycling but also reduces carbon emissions by 70%. Furthermore, noise-reduction features contribute to better working environments for logistics operators, fostering clear communication and heightened productivity. Despite its sustainability focus, AMMdurance rPET upholds the exceptional performance standards associated with Ammeraal Beltech products, thereby decreasing power consumption, lowering maintenance needs, and extending belt longevity.

Ammeraal Beltech’s commitment to sustainability is evident in innovative solutions like AMMdurance rPET. By reducing carbon emissions and enhancing operational efficiency, we’re shaping a more sustainable future for logistics. Partner with us to embrace sustainability and propel your logistical operations towards success in a rapidly evolving industry.

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Ready to Optimize Your Logistics?

In the fast-paced world of logistics, staying ahead is not just an advantage – it’s imperative. The LogiMAT 2024 fair is a gateway to discovering cutting-edge solutions that can revolutionize operations. One exhibitor, Ammeraal Beltech, invites visitors to meet its experts in person.

As the logistics landscape evolves with just-in-time inventory management and the booming e-commerce sector, the demand for speed and efficiency has never been higher. Ammeraal Beltech, a long-standing supplier of conveyor belting solutions, claims to understand the pulse of the industry. The company’s expertise, technology, and collaboration with diverse logistics businesses ensure delivery of reliable, high-quality belt systems designed for optimal operational standards.

Tailored Solutions for Unique Challenges

The company is dedicated to providing innovative belting solutions tailored to the customer’s specific needs, ensuring the highest availability and reliability, coupled with the lowest power consumption and maintenance downtime. Serving as a go-to ‘Belt Shop’, it offers a range of seamlessly integrated solutions; from smart roller conveyors to versatile curved, straight, or pallet conveyors.

With a focus on innovation, Ammeraal Beltech’s belting solutions bring energy-saving features, low noise, flame-retardant, and anti-static properties, along with resilience in abrasion, temperature, and weather conditions. Designed for versatility in every logistics facility, the belts handle telescopic loaders, automatic parcel handling, cross-belt sorting, accumulation, merge, and takeaway processes, as well as line conveyors, curve conveyors, roller conveyors, and pallet handling for warehousing.

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Ammeraal Beltech at LogiMAT Stuttgart

Ammeraal Beltech, a leader in conveying solutions, is proud to join LogiMAT Stuttgart 2023. The event is held in Stuttgart, Germany, from 25 to 27th April. At booth G31, Hall 1, you will experience the company’s innovations for the logistics industry.

LogiMAT 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the latest technologies, products, and solutions in the intralogistics industry, with a focus on process optimisation and cost reduction.
Ammeraal Beltech believes in the positive impact of technology and evolution on intralogistics. Their R&D Centres collaborate with customers to offer innovative solutions that meet the demands of today’s market. LogiMAT is an excellent opportunity to discover their products and find ways to improve your operations.

Discover Ammeraal Beltech portfolio at LogiMAT 2023

At Ammeraal Beltech booth, you will discover the product portfolio that prioritises energy efficiency, reliability, and long service lifetime. Some of the innovations to be presented include:
• Elastic belts for belt-over-roller applications, which withstand extreme temperature variations, save energy and offer remarkable flexibility
• belts with recycled fabrics making the production of belts more sustainable. The solution is a perfect choice for all business owners wanting to run their operations more responsibly towards the planet and people.
• AMMdurance belts, which provide substantial energy savings, low-noise operation, long service lifetime, and reduced ecological impact, for all business owners wanting to run their operations more responsibly towards the planet and people.

Visit Ammeraal Beltech at LogiMAT Stuttgart 2023 and let them optimise your operations. The team is ready to discuss solutions tailored to your applications. HALL 1 | STAND G31

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