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Hyster Impact Live Showcases Clean Power

Posted on by David Priestman

From 8th to 10th October 2024, Hyster dealers and customers from across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) gathered at the Hyster test centre in Weeze, Germany, for Impact Live – a three-day event demonstrating how Hyster is ‘Powering Your Possibilities’ with equipment, solutions, and support to overcome challenges in tough industries.

Attendees had a special opportunity to experience a wide range of dependable Hyster equipment and learn how it supports the specific needs of different industry applications, such as those in ports and terminals, the paper supply chain, and heavy industries such as wood, steel, and construction. It also presented an ideal forum for dealers and customers to have conversations with Hyster experts on how to scale available solutions to their unique handling requirements.

Innovative Lithium-Ion Solutions Previewed

A highlight of Impact Live 2024 was the preview of lithium-ion battery-powered trucks, emphasising the company’s commitment to delivering Clean Power that Means Business. For example, attendees had a chance to get up close with the Hyster® J10-18XD electric lift truck series, engineered for ICE-like performance in heavy-duty applications and lifts up to 18 tonnes.

“At Hyster, we are committed to helping operations overcome their most demanding challenges, with an appreciation that sustainability is of ever-increasing importance to many businesses across EMEA,” says Robert O’Donoghue, Vice President of Marketing EMEA, at Hyster. “This event was a great opportunity to showcase how matching the right clean power solution, with the right application, means there is no need to compromise on performance or productivity.”

With a focus on power, exclusive event sponsor EnerSys also presented its range of energy storage solutions for the range of Hyster equipment and showcased the benefits of its NexSys Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) battery technology for demanding materials handling operations.

Heavy-Duty Demonstrations

The event also featured live demonstrations of some of the most powerful Hyster equipment, including Reach Stackers and empty container handlers. These not only showed their robust capabilities in ports and terminals, but addressed how Hyster trucks can tackle specific challenges, from shrinking margins to digitalisation and how the lowest Total Cost of Ownership can be achieved.
In the heavy industry themed zone, attendees got to see a direct comparison between a 12-tonne Hyster ICE truck and its electric counterpart being driven and operated side by side.

Visitors also saw the positive impact of up-to-date Hyster solutions from operator assistance systems to telematics and fleet management. Moreover, Impact Live provided an ideal platform for those using or specifying lift trucks to engage with Hyster and dealer experts to discover solutions that address the unique operational challenges of their businesses.

“Strength and durability are what Hyster is known for, but Impact Live was about more than just showcasing our tough trucks,” says Robert. “By bringing together hundreds of people from both dealers and customers, we had a great opportunity to learn and collaborate, and that enables us to deliver the application-specific solutions that ultimately help businesses succeed.”

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4 Factors Driving Change In Industrial Manufacturing

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Robert O’Donoghue from Hyster Europe reveals the key trends and challenges affecting industrial manufacturing warehouse operations and discusses how Hyster® materials handling equipment is responding to changing requirements.

1. Labour market challenges

Shortages of warehouse staff and lift truck operators remain widespread. In addition, many industrial employers are experiencing a high staff turnover in certain areas of their operation, such as order picking. An important consideration with a stretched workforce is the individual operator’s needs. Warehouse equipment should be designed for operator comfort to help deliver the best productivity levels. However, ergonomic design and operator assist features can also play an important role in keeping equipment operators motivated and content, which may help support better staff retention.

In situations with a high staff turnover, it is also important that warehouse equipment, such as order pickers, stackers, and pallet trucks, are simple to use and easy to get started with after training.
These factors have been accounted for across the range of Hyster warehouse equipment. For instance, the Hyster S2.0SD Platform Double Stacker is built with an operator centric design that features a large platform with rubber floormat to provide excellent grip and side/rear operator compartment panels. Additional options to enhance the operator experience include multipurpose bars and clamps, clipboard, and a bottle holder.

2. Booming Demand

Property costs and rental rates have increased, making the price of warehouse floorspace more costly per square metre. At the same time, industrial manufacturers need to adapt to seasonal and cyclical fluctuations in demand for their products. Warehouses are increasingly storing more product lines. Loads need to be handled with high precision for maximum efficiency, and to avoid damage. Traceability is important, so more warehouses are adopting management software and devices, like barcode scanners, to promote high accuracy, and, in turn, customer satisfaction.
However, more stock means that more room is needed. To increase pallet spaces on the same footprint, some Hyster customers have been raising racking heights in the warehouse. In response to this, the Hyster R1.4-2.5 Reach Truck series was updated to incorporate a 14-metre mast for the R2.0HD model as a standard option.

Some industrial manufacturing applications are also now storing items outdoors to maximise use of their space. These businesses need trucks that can be used both inside and outside to optimise their fleets, and costs. The robust new Hyster RO1.6-2.0 Reach Truck models, for lifts up to two tonnes, are designed to work outdoors, as well as in indoor warehouses. They feature Super Elastic Tyres for load and drive wheels that suit conditions in an outdoor storage yard, plus heating and wiper options, allow the truck to be tailored for outdoor use as needed.

3. Environmental awareness

An increased focus on environmental and sustainability objectives is resulting in some businesses considering their power options for materials handling equipment more closely. Lithium-ion batteries are often a popular choice for these operations. The latest lines of Hyster warehouse equipment respond to this with lithium-ion battery options. For instance, when specified with a lithium-ion battery, the new Hyster Outdoor Reach Truck requires no off-gassing or watering and there is no risk of acid spills. Lithium-ion batteries may also drive high productivity. They enable rapid opportunity charging during breaks, with no adverse effect on the battery, to support multi-shift operations and maximise fleet uptime.

Transitioning to lithium-ion needs to be quick and easy. The Hyster S2.0D Platform Double Stacker, for example, is designed to be ‘lithium-ion ready’, with a controller that automatically recognises the chemistry of the battery (lithium-ion vs. lead-acid). This means there is no need to manually change any parameters to manage the battery. The best power option will always depend on the particular application’s needs.

4. The growth of automation

Some businesses are exploring opportunities for automation to help fill the gaps in their talent pool. At the same time, technology is often becoming more accessible and affordable.
Robotic warehouse equipment and lift trucks may help companies to optimise their workforce, automating repetitive tasks and allocating human resource to more value-added activities.
Hyster Robotics can help. The solution enables Hyster Robotic lift trucks and warehouse equipment to be used by human operators if needed and does not require extensive changes to warehouse infrastructure. Therefore, if the warehouse needs to change or expand, the robotic equipment can be adapted without the whole automation project having to start from scratch.

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New lithium-ion options for Hyster® UT forklift range

Posted on by Will Priestman

The choice of lithium-ion forklift options is set to step up a gear with the launch of several new competitively priced models from Hyster. The new four-wheel UTL and three-wheel UTTL lithium-ion counterbalance forklifts provide the dependability and strength expected from the Hyster brand, and are bolstered by unmatched aftermarket support, warranty, and fast parts supply.

“Forklift buyers can now have all the benefits of lithium-ion on a no-nonsense forklift they can depend on, with lift capacities up to 3.5 tonnes and a reach up to 6m,” says Robert O’Donoghue, Vice President Marketing and Product Solutions, EMEA for Hyster. “What’s more, these zero-emission trucks are easy to maintain, provide a low total cost of ownership and are supported by one of the strongest lift truck distribution networks in the market to keep industrial businesses moving.”

The new models include the J1.5-3.5UTL series alongside the J1.6-2.0UTTL series, and will be available across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. All the models feature long-lasting lithium-ion batteries that are integrated via a battery box underneath the seat, with various options available.

“Users can expect a fast, full charge in about two and a half hours on most models providing a responsive performance, consistent lifting power and travel speeds up to 16km/h,” he says. “The batteries can also be opportunity charged in available breaks to fully meet the application requirements, even over multiple shifts.”

The new forklifts are ideal for stacking and moving goods around yards, storage areas, or loading bays in various manufacturing and materials handling operations, inside and out. There is reduced time on maintenance with no cleaning or watering required, and the fast charging does not have any adverse effects on the battery life. Furthermore, space-eating battery charging and changing stations are no longer needed.

The lithium-ion battery, which is factory fitted, has an attractive 5-year warranty (or 7500 hours) as standard. The battery box can also be replaced if required (e.g. for a lead acid battery) later in the truck’s lifecycle.

“These lithium-ion forklifts are another demonstration of how Hyster is powering your possibilities. They are highly dependable, easy to operate, simple to maintain and meet local emissions standards, supporting businesses in their own sustainability goals,” Robert says. “And with the strong Hyster dealer network, customers have the peace of mind that there is aftermarket support and parts readily available for any units in need of immediate repair, alongside the protection of a fully backed warranty.”

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Operator Assistance Optimises Warehouse Practices

Posted on by David Priestman

Yale Lift Truck Technologies has launched Yale Reliant – an advanced suite of operator assistance technologies that help reinforce lift truck best practices in warehouses and intralogistics operations. The innovation was shown for the first time in Europe at LogiMAT 2024.

At the heart of Yale Reliant is advanced dynamic stability technology. This adjusts performance of the lift truck or warehouse equipment in real time, assisting the operator to not exceed the truck’s capabilities. This may be a reduction in travel speed or truck acceleration, or a reduction in lift speed or tilt speed. Whatever movement may potentially lead to an instability incident can be reduced in intensity or blocked altogether, all while the operator remains in ultimate control of the equipment. Yale Reliant also provides audible and visual alerts to aid compliance with best practices.

“Warehouse environments are often complex, and operations are increasingly under pressure to increase throughput and orders picked. However, companies also cannot ignore the importance of occupational safety for everyone working on, or close to, warehouse equipment,” says Ron Farr, Director, Warehouse Sales, EMEA from Yale Lift Truck Technologies. “The Yale Reliant Operator Assistance System (OAS) is a result of more than 29,000 hours of research and development, giving us the expertise and insight to deliver a scalable solution, driven by the real challenges of diverse intralogistics operations.”

The power of Yale Reliant comes from three core technologies. Proximity detection is provided by local or real-time location technologies that use tags on equipment, pedestrians, and infrastructure. This enables truck-to-truck, truck-to-pedestrian, and truck-to-beacon detection. Lidar-based technology (light detection and ranging) is leveraged to detect obstacles without proximity tags in the path of travel. Meanwhile, advanced dynamic stability provides advanced traction, hydraulic, and overload control to support truck stability.

Operator Assistance

These integrated technologies combine to give warehouses different ways to harness the benefits of Yale Reliant. For instance, a warehouse may use the system to control equipment speed in order to maintain a specific following distance between equipment. If required, location-based rules can also be set. For example, limiting travel speed at the end of aisles or excluding certain equipment from pedestrian areas. Warehouses can also set up the system to restrict travel and lift functions or reduce speed to avoid stability issues.

“Intralogistics applications are increasingly looking for technologies that support efficiency now, but also enable their operations to be ready for the future as warehouses evolve,” explains Ron. “Our network of independent Yale dealers are local experts who can provide insight on the right solution for the specific operation, from selecting the right truck fleet, to implementing Yale Vision telemetry, or advising on the optimal suite of operator assistance technologies – such as Yale Reliant.”

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Intralogistics Performance is Paramount

Posted on by David Priestman

Automation solutions offer enormous potential when it comes to internal material flow. At this year’s LogiMAT trade show in Stuttgart, Germany, Linde Material Handling (MH) will be demonstrating the options available to small, medium-sized and large companies and showing how a wide range of project requirements can be successfully implemented. Energy, Safety and Warehouse Intelligence will be further key topics in focus at the centrally located exhibition booth in Hall 10. Offering the broadest portfolio of energy and safety options for industrial trucks and leading technical material flow solutions, the intralogistics specialist supports its customers on their way to greater efficiency, sustainability and performance.

Occupying more than 500 square meters, Linde MH’s main booth in Hall 10 (Booth B21 and B17) highlights current trends in intralogistics: Automation, Energy, Safety and Warehouse Intelligence. On display will be corresponding products and solutions which are designed to optimize the internal material flow. A live demonstration will showcase flexible and scalable automation solutions involving automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Just a few meters away from the exhibition stand, in the loading yard between Halls 8 and 10, visitors can test forklifts for themselves or get an up-close look during vehicle demonstrations. Examples include various reversing assistance systems, such as the AI-based Reverse Assist Camera, that alert industrial truck drivers to people in the vicinity behind them. Additional exhibition space that offers hands-on experience with various vehicle models is located in the outdoor area between Halls 9 and 10.

“The Linde brand represents top performance in goods handling. This is achieved through innovative products and solutions, a high level of user-friendliness, a wide range of active and passive safety and assistance systems, customized individual solutions and the comprehensive consulting expertise of our sales organization. Our products and solutions ensure maximum productivity even under the most demanding operating conditions, such as those found in the beverage, paper, wood, food and chemical industries,” says Torsten Rochelmeyer, Senior Director Strategy & Solution Portfolio at Linde MH.

At LogiMAT 2024, Linde MH will showcase its expertise as a competent partner for the automation of material flow processes. “Together with our network partners, we have successfully planned and implemented hundreds of projects in recent years,” reports Rochelmeyer, referring to the sales organization’s extensive expertise and experience gained in small and large projects alike. Alongside this, standardized solution packages are available for simple transport tasks. “This allows existing brownfield processes in particular to be automated more quickly,” says the Linde trade show manager. The company’s automation experts can resort to a large product portfolio when it comes to implementing projects: The range extends from AMRs such as the Linde C-MATIC and the Linde C-MATIC HP, to automated pallet stackers (Linde L-MATIC) and tow tractors (Linde P-MATIC) all the way to reach trucks (Linde R-MATIC) and VNA trucks (Linde K-MATIC). Where complex automated material flow systems are required, colleagues from the Group’s sister company Dematic will be involved, whose booth in Hall 10 is directly adjacent to the Linde MH area.

The Energy area of the exhibition covers the company’s broad spectrum of available energy types, with a focus on the X-series electric counterbalanced trucks with lithium-ion batteries. They are just as powerful, robust and ergonomic as ICE-powered trucks, but are emission-free and potentially CO2-neutral in operation. However, diesel, LPG, CNG, lead-acid batteries, fuel cells and HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) are also available as power options. “Visitors who want to find out about suitable energy systems for their current or future fleet will be offered software-assisted advice that provides an initial assessment based on the requirements, general conditions and customer-specific situation. This can be followed by further analysis within the company,” explains Rochelmeyer. Another focus will be on the Linde connect fleet management system. In addition to access control, damage monitoring, vehicle and driver management, fleet usage analysis and predictive maintenance, the Linde connect:charger software module provides intelligent control of battery chargers, helping to avoid expensive power peaks.

In general, the following applies to all warehouse activities: The safer the internal material flow, the higher the productivity and thus the contribution to the company’s success. Using a reach truck equipped with extensive safety features, Linde MH demonstrates how fleet operators can ensure smooth processes and protect their employees. The features range from a large number of driver assistance systems such as the Linde Safety Guard for the mutual warning of pedestrians and drivers and the Rack Protection Sensor for avoiding collisions with racks and goods to various lighting solutions and protection systems like the Dynamic Mast Control system for reducing mast vibration.

In the Warehouse Intelligence area, guests can learn how to make their warehouse even more efficient and dynamic with the help of modular software solutions. An application consisting of a warehouse management system, a forklift guidance system and a warehouse control system provides real-time visualization of the warehouse through a three-dimensional view and shows the driver the fastest route to the destination. In the process, it automatically tracks the movements of the load carriers across changing storage locations, which ensures a high degree of transparency. The software is also capable of integrating and controlling various automated systems such as AGVs and shuttles.

Premiere for Yale Reliant Lift Truck

Posted on by Keith McKinley

With Yale Reliant, a package of advanced operator assistance systems, Yale Lift Truck Technologies is putting ergonomics and occupational safety centre stage at LogiMAT in Stuttgart. In Hall 10 F20 from 19 to 21 March 2024 the intralogistics solutions provider will bring its international insight, local knowledge, and previously unseen products and new technologies to show how warehouses can optimise opportunities and outsmart their biggest challenges.

At LogiMAT, visitors can see a live demo of Yale Reliant, a system that can continually monitor people, trucks and loads and can recognise and help avoid hazards. With around 5,000 units already in use in the USA, it is a multiple award-winning solution developed with customer-driven design.

The system combines location-based and event-based functionality. Examples include if the operator lifts a load above recommended heights or where there is increased pedestrian traffic, obstacles or other hazards.

The speed is automatically reduced at the end of an aisle, at junctions or in the event of obstacles. Among other features, pedestrian areas are avoided, the fork height adapts to the surroundings and the sight lines support the driver.

Logistics managers around the world are looking for solutions that support warehouse safety across all lift truck types. With this solution, Yale Lift Truck Technologies is also responding to the trend towards higher goods turnover and the simultaneous shortage of skilled labour in the logistics market.

“With 100 years of experience and a network of independent dealers with local knowledge, we are helping customers worldwide by delivering solutions for the real-world challenges they face today,” says Ron Farr, Director, Warehouse Sales EMEA at Yale. “At the same time, our experience gives us the insight to understand the future intralogistics roadmap and provide the support to guide our customers past the next challenges.”

“Yale Reliant demonstrates how we tailor our advanced technologies as a customised solution. Key customers in the USA are already using the solution and we look forward to launching in Europe with decision makers who are concerned about the growing skills shortage as volumes increase,” he continues. “From order pickers and reach trucks to tow tractors and counterbalance trucks, we offer a wide range of integrated technologies and are one of the few suppliers on the market to offer comprehensive and customised solutions for operator assistance systems.”

Yale Lift Truck Technologies leverages over a century of material handling experience and substantial investment in innovation to bring the most advanced technology-driven lift truck solutions to market. The company offers a full line of award-winning lift trucks, including reach trucks, order pickers, very narrow aisle trucks, pallet jacks and trucks, pallet stackers, tow tractors and counterbalanced forklifts, as well as powerful operator assist solutions, proven robotics and a wide range of power sources to help customers adapt to today’s demanding supply chain. Yale and its independent dealer network support these solutions with comprehensive after-sales service, parts, financing and training.

Material Handling at Latin America’s Largest Port

Posted on by David Priestman

Konecranes delivered 7 forklifts and 2 gantry cranes to Eldorado Brasil’s new cellulose terminal in Port of Santos in Q3 2023, completing an order that also involved joint planning and consulting on the layout of the terminal to ensure Eldorado gets the best business return for its major investment.

Eldorado Brasil’s new terminal in Port of Santos, Latin America’s largest port, is designed to process 3,000,000 tons of pulp bales annually – or close to 8,300 tons daily by rail and truck. Around 90% of the pulp is exported to 45 countries globally. Eldorado approached Konecranes for support in planning the layout of the terminal and to provide the specialized equipment to keep it running.

“We want to be the benchmark in cellulose logistics, so we chose Konecranes for our new terminal. They helped us design the terminal and provided equipment with all the special adaptations we require for cellulose handling. After just a few months, we’re already impressed with the productivity, safety and eco-efficiency,” says Leandro Nogueira, Logistics Operations Manager, Eldorado Brazil.

“Eldorado came to us after using a Konecranes indoor overhead crane at another pulp mill for over a decade. With this terminal, we offered them a complete pulp handling solution, and we will continue to offer such full-service support in the future,” says Leandro Belotto Bosco, Senior Account Executive, Industrial Cranes, Konecranes.

“This delivery strengthens a long partnership with Eldorado that offers many benefits to both sides, including extensive cooperation with our trusted local lift trucks distributor Equiport. The new cellulose terminal is a state-of-the-art digital ecosystem that brings the highest levels of efficiency and safety to lifting in the pulp and paper industry, and we’re proud to support Eldorado in making it a success,” says Andrés Ramirez, Regional Sales Manager, Lift Trucks, Konecranes.

The seven Konecranes SMV 16-1200 C 16-ton forklifts use a special clamp designed to lift pulp bales without pallets and have several safety enhancement features including shock absorbers and safety lights and cameras. Special sensors optimize oil usage and reduce waste.

The two Konecranes gantry cranes are tailor-made with a customized open winch, a spreader clamp for pulp bales and the option to attach a container spreader when needed. A variety of Smart Features ensure smooth and accurate movement, and braking energy is recycled. Radio controls and a Remote Operating Station (ROS) allow full crane control with maximum operator safety. Konecranes is also providing Eldorado Brasil with TRUCONNECT® Remote Monitoring, which collects near real-time diagnostics to optimize the performance, maintenance and eco-efficiency of all the equipment. This data is available 24/7 through the online customer portal yourKONECRANES.

 

Linde Experience Hub at HQ

Posted on by David Priestman

Linde Material Handling (MH) has had an additional office building at its headquarters in Aschaffenburg since October. A new structure with a total of 6,000 square meters on six floors was built in the immediate vicinity of the existing headquarters. The expanded administrative complex now also includes the “Linde Experience Hub”, a newly built 5,500-square-meter venue hall for training and education purposes, product presentations, and large and small events.

After a construction period of just over one and a half years, the new office building was ready for occupation and the employees of the two building complexes, which are separated only by a narrow street, came together for a house-warming party. With the completion of Headquarter West and Headquarter East, as the buildings are referred to, the main goal of the expansion at Carl-von-Linde-Platz has been achieved: The satellite locations that were previously scattered throughout the city area have been consolidated and the entire Linde MH headquarters team is now located in one place. “The design and facilities of the new building provide a first-class work environment for collaboration among employees at the Aschaffenburg site, as well as the pan-European Linde sales and service organization and business partners and further stakeholders,” said Ulrike Just, Executive Vice President Sales & Service Linde MH EMEA at the opening ceremony. “The expanded headquarters underscores our attractiveness as an international employer who offers a wide range of career opportunities.”

Linde Experience

The new office complex takes into account the needs and requirements of a changing world of work. For the first time, Linde MH’s Aschaffenburg site is using the shared desk system. Instead of having a fixed workstation, employees take a seat at an available desk in their department area when they arrive at the office. In addition to open-plan offices with desks, there are numerous other rooms on each floor that can be used for a variety of purposes. These include small and large meeting rooms with a variety of furnishings and state-of-the-art presentation technology for creative brainstorming, a library for solitary work in a quiet atmosphere. In addition, there is a bright, sizeable recreational area that is equipped with a kitchenette, bar tables and chairs, as well as lounge furniture for spontaneous exchanges of information and ideas.

The Linde Experience Hub, just a few steps away, bridges the gap between theory and practice, providing a first-rate functional setting for a wide range of events – from presentations for individual groups of guests to major customer events or events for Linde MH’s European or global sales and service organization. The hall is equipped with a high-rack warehouse, a flexible open area with truck ramps, and various exhibition areas where visitors can experience Linde MH’s solution and innovation expertise first-hand. Around half of the spacious hall is available for vehicle and theme presentations. In addition, there are training and meeting rooms on two levels, a reception area, service areas, hospitality areas for catering and numerous seating areas.

Linde Material Handling GmbH, a KION Group company, is a globally operating manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks, and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics. With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries, the company is represented in all major regions around the world.

Visualisation adds Value to Warehouse Scenario Planning

Posted on by David Priestman

Intralogistics operations could better manage unexpected changes in the warehouse by using visualisation and simulation tools for scenario planning, suggests Yale Lift Truck Technologies.

“The warehousing industry is constantly changing,” says Ron Farr, Director, Warehouse Sales – EMEA for Yale Lift Truck Technologies. “Businesses in industries such as retail, e-commerce, 3PL, food, and beverage, not only need to specify a fleet that works for them right now, but also consider how that equipment might adapt with them in the future.”

Efficient flowthrough and efficient use of site storage are vital in intralogistics. So, to support warehouse applications, data driven simulation and up to date visualisation solutions are available now from Yale and its global network of independent local dealers.

The Yale Warehouse Simulator is bespoke software that allows us to design different warehouse layout options based on real world situations. It uses complex mathematical calculations to provide statistics on fleet performance and efficiency, based on various scenarios.

“Growth within a business is a positive change, but one consequence is that it can lead to inefficient and poorly thought-out materials handling operations,” Ron explains. “If the economy then changes for the worse, how can a business know what to change to become more productive in the warehouse? Or how it may impact other parts of the business. It helps to look at the layout in detail to understand how high they need to go, where to put racking, what configuration of trucks is right, and whether they need a VNA or a Reach Truck, for example.”

The Yale Warehouse Simulator allows experimentation with different layouts, equipment configurations and timings, in 2D and 3D, with data analysis. This can support scenario planning to help businesses to be as prepared as possible for unknown warehouse changes.

A simulation model is created based on the real world, including detail such as which different trucks could be used to perform certain tasks, maintenance rates, how various parts of the warehouse perform, numbers of pallets, possible areas of congestion in staging lanes, or numbers of lorries used in order to optimise flow and productivity. This enables Yale and its dealers to advise the optimum mix of Yale equipment to meet the warehouse’s needs.

“The issue with spreadsheet techniques and some simulation software is that it’s inflexible, and often doesn’t make calculations based around interaction between equipment, such as traffic.” Ron Farr adds. “What’s great about the Yale Warehouse Simulator is that it allows us to explore different options and help businesses move into the future with confidence.”

“Nothing is static in the intralogistics industry, and that impacts how you arrange and organise your warehouse,” explains Ron. “These solutions from Yale help operations to better plan for now, and for the future, by exploring different scenarios. It’s just one of the ways that Yale and our dealers can be there to closely support businesses as warehouses evolve.”

New Brand VP for Linde Material Handling

Posted on by David Priestman

Intralogistics specialist Linde Material Handling is realigning its brand management and sales and service business responsibility. In this context, the company has appointed Ulrike Just (43) as Executive Vice President Sales & Service Linde MH EMEA with effect from October 4th, 2023. The experienced manager brings with her many years of expertise in strategic business development as well as operational sales and service management. Most recently, Ulrike Just was responsible for the sales and service business of KION Industrial Trucks & Services (ITS) in the UK and Ireland. Prior to that, she was Head of Business Development at Linde MH, where she played a key role in developing the company’s corporate strategy.

As Executive Vice President Sales & Service, she takes responsibility for aligning Linde Material Handling even more closely with future customer needs, adapting it to changing market requirements and leading the execution across the EMEA region.

“Like no other in the material handling industry, the Linde brand stands for the highest levels of performance, customer focus and reliability. Our employees are passionate about meeting customer demands and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of their in-house material flow,” says Ulrike Just, the new top executive overseeing offering portfolio, marketing, sales, and service for the Linde brand. “I want to ensure that we continue to live up to these values – through our products, software solutions and services, but also in the close collaboration with our customers.” The portfolio of customized solutions will also be substantially expanded to cater even better to the specific individual requirements of a wide range of sectors.

Just earned an MBA in business administration from Harvard Business School. Before joining Linde MH in Aschaffenburg in 2017, she had already built a successful international career, holding various management positions at investment company Bain Capital, Linde AG, and the Boston Consulting Group, where she and her teams planned and successfully implemented projects in the UK, the USA, Russia, and South Africa.

Linde Material Handling GmbH, a KION Group company, is a globally operating manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks, and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics. With a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries, the company is represented in all major regions around the world.

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