Swisslog secures major order from Hama
First deployment of innovative SmartCarrier technology in Germany
Buchs/Aarau, 11 January 2012 – Germany-based Hama, which specializes in accessories for multimedia, photo, consumer electronics and telecommuni cations, has commissioned Swisslog to design and implement a new logistics solution for the central logistics center at its headquarters in Monheim. The order value amounts to approximately MEUR 19 (approx. MCHF 23).
By
redesigning its picking system and shipping area, Hama aims to create the logistics conditions necessary
for continuing growth that is closely tied to the fast availability of goods and ability to deliver.
Parts of the existing intralogistics and related processes are to be renewed in the central logistics
center located at the Monheim (Bavaria) headquarters of the internationally active company. The innovative
picking concept creates a high degree of flexibility alongside a significantly increased throughput
performance. This allows Hama to respond to the changing requirements of its business partners while
continuing to operate quickly and reliably. “Our concept for the distribution center’s redesign enables
us to cover Hama’s specific needs. Moreover, the integration of existing installations minimizes the
new investments required by Hama,” explains Daniel Fink, President of Swisslog’s Warehouse & Distribution
Solutions division.
First SmartCarrier system in Germany
Hama
is the first German company to deploy the innovative SmartCarrier light goods technology developed by
Swisslog in the Servus Intralogistics joint venture. SmartCarrier is a warehousing and transport system
that is used in highly dynamic buffer warehouses and for the modern integration of picking stations.
Swisslog’s
services as general contractor for logistics include the design, realization and start-up of the renewed
facility, including the provision of material handling equipment and controls. The project will be implemented
in parallel to day-by-day operations. The new facility is planned to be operational in the first half
of 2013.
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From left: Dr. Volker Jungbluth, Managing Director Swisslog GmbH, Germany; Hendrik Weiß, Principal, Miebach Consulting GmbH; Christian Seel-Mayer, Executive member Hama (Marketing, IT, Logistics and HR), Hartmut Kuhn, Sales Manager, Swisslog GmbH, Germany; Roland Handschiegel, Head of Distribution center, Hama; Thomas Kopp, Executive member Hama (Finance and Accounting); Anton Ossiander, Head of Order Picking and Shipping, Hama |
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March 2012: Publication 2011 Annual Result
18 April 2012: General Meeting of Shareholders
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20 August 2012: Publication 2012 Half-Year Result
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Swisslog
Swisslog is a global provider of integrated logistics solutions for hospitals,
distribution centers and warehouses. Its comprehensive services portfolio ranges from building complex
warehouses and distribution centers to implementing Swisslog's own software and technology to intra-company
logistics solutions for hospitals.
Swisslog’s solutions optimize customers’
production, logistics and distribution processes in order to increase flexibility, responsiveness and
quality of service while minimizing logistics costs. With years of experience in the development and
implementation of integrated logistics solutions, Swisslog provides the expertise that customers in
more than 50 countries around the world rely on.
Headquartered in Buchs/Aarau,
Switzerland, Swisslog currently employs over 2 000 staff in 20 countries worldwide. The group’s parent
company, Swisslog Holding AG, is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (security number: 1232462, Telekurs:
SLOG, Reuters: SLOG.S). Swisslog refers to an order as a “major order” if its financial volume exceeds
the threshold of MCHF 20.
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