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Elokon Hires New Chief Operating Officer

Posted on 3 April, 202331 July, 2025 by David Priestman

ELOKON, a leading provider of forklift telematics and safety systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Ute Filippone as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Ute Filippone brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team.

Prior to joining ELOKON, Filippone served in executive roles at a leading, NASDAQ quoted, US company in our industry, where she oversaw operations of the company’s European subsidiaries and international expansion. Her extensive experience in both operations and internationalization make her a perfect fit for ELOKON as the company continues to expand its global presence.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ute to ELOKON,” said Alexander Glasmacher, CEO of ELOKON. “Her deep industry expertise and proven track record in driving operational excellence will be invaluable for our plans for ongoing growth. As COO, she will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of ELOKON’s operations, including manufacturing, supply chain management, and customer service. She will work closely with the rest of the executive team to realise the company’s strategic vision.”

“ELOKON is a leader in its industry and I am looking forward to being part of this talented team to help drive its success as we continue to innovate and increase our offering on the global market,” said Ute Filippone.

ELOKON is a specialist in forklift telematics and safety systems, providing cutting-edge solutions to help customers enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity in their warehouses and logistics operations. Founded in 1986, the company has offices in Germany, the US, and in Poland, and serves customers in over 40 countries worldwide.

Fleet management, Driver Assistance on Smartphone

Posted on 31 March, 202329 July, 2025 by David Priestman

One very notable new development from ELOKON is the merging of the ELOfleet forklift fleet management system and the driver assistance system ELOshield, which can now both be operated for the first time on one and the same commercially available smartphone.

Alexander Glasmacher, Managing Director of ELOKON GmbH said: “This makes both systems not only very user-friendly, but also combines their functions and enables new applications. It made eminent sense for us to offer products that our customers can operate intuitively via our smartphone app.”

Fleet management system

A new cloud-based product – ELOdms – will also be on show. This enables companies, whether they are SMEs or global enterprises, to manage their entire mobile business inventory in one software solution. All information, such as core data, invoices or instruction manuals are centrally accessible whenever required. ELOdms enables the centralised management of not only forklifts, but also batteries, chargers, AGVs and mobile robots, allowing companies to realise their potential for digitisation.

“LogiMAT is an excellent platform for us to give live demonstrations of the benefits of our systems for more productive and safer intralogistics to visitors. But equally important are the opportunties that trade shows and events offer to network with customers and industry partners when looking to future product innovation. So we are eagerly looking forward to going to Stuttgart at the end of April.”

EU Funding Granted to Develop a New Assistance System

Posted on 6 November, 202025 July, 2025 by David Priestman

ELOKON GmbH, the supplier of safety and assistance systems for the intralogistics sector, is developing a new assistance system to enable multiple VNA forklifts to operate simultaneously in the same narrow aisle. This is based on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and wireless mesh networks. ELOKON’s digital co-pilot AngELO will enable forklifts working in visibility-limited high bay racking to be networked with other vehicles and the surrounding infrastucture by means of data technology. The purpose of this assistance system is to improve vehicle productivity and safety whilst also ensuring a risk-free environment for the workforce. ELOKON has secured financial funding for this development project from the EU as well as federal and regional government bodies.

“The steady growth in online retailing has led to a spike in demand, which has in turn increased the requirement for forklift trucks. More vehicles in operation however increases the likelihood of collisions or injury to personnel“, said Alexander Glasmacher, MD of ELOKON GmbH. This is particularly the case in warehouses with high bay racking, as the typically narrow aisle widths offer limited visibilty, which can lead to serious accidents. “We have therfore developed a digital co-pilot to counteract these hazards”, said Glasmacher. “AngELO combines the car-to-car and car-to-x location principles to network the vehicles with each other as well as with the infrastructure.”

The system is based on the principles of swarm intelligence, AI and mesh network radio. The assistance system technology is fitted with an RFID reader and a radio modem to identify electromagnetic signals. This enables real-time communication between the vehicles via a MESH network.

“When carrying out their tasks and processing orders, drivers work independently of each other, but AngELO’s ability to provide a constant exchange of information enables analysis of individual vehicles‘ routes, the implementation of appropriate swarm behaviour and the identification of potential hazards“, explains Glasmacher. If a collision risk is detected, acoustic and optical signals are triggered to warn personnel. The inclusion of autonomous speed reduction also prevents the occurrence of collisions. Customers worldwide will appreciate the ability to retrofit ANGelo to their fleet.

ELOKON has secured six-figure grants for this project from the EU as well as federal and regional government bodies. “This financial funding will enable us to expand our portfolio of solutions for VNA vehicles by applying the Car-to-Car and Car-to-X communication systems from the automotive sector to intralogistics procedures“, said Glasmacher.

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