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<![CDATA[News - Healthcare Solutions]]> http://www.swisslog.com/news-archive.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 00:15:57 GMT en-us Swisslog Introduces TransCar® LTC3 – the Next Generation of Automated Guided Vehicles for Hospital Material Handling New Swisslog TransCar Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) features advanced navigation and user interface capabilities that enable efficient and cost-effective automation of bulk supply movements within hospitals.DENVER, Colo. (May 1, 2013) – Swisslog, the leading supplier of automation solutions for hospital material transport, today announced that it has released the next generation of its TransCar Automated Guided Vehicle. TransCar automates heavy payload movements from receiving docks to central supply; integrating with elevators and doors to move goods seamlessly to and from dock, laundry, food service, pharmacy and lab departments to patient floors, operating rooms and back. The next-generation TransCar AGV features state-of-the-art laser guidance and ultrasonic and photo-eye sensors that support safe, automated material delivery and an intuitive user interface that makes the system easy to learn and easy to operate.<a href="http://www.swisslog.com/hcs-press-release-transcar-ltc3.pdf" target="_blank">Read the Press Release</a>. http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=20824 Wed, 01 May 2013 06:37:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=20824 Swisslog Introduces MedPortal™ Integrated Inventory Management Software for Drug Visibility from the Dock to the Bedside New Swisslog MedPortal Inventory Management Software (IMS) is the only software designed specifically for tracking medications, regardless of their storage locations and the level of pharmacy automation -- providing transparency across the health system to drug inventories and usage. DENVER, Colo. (April 2, 2013) – Swisslog, a leading supplier of automation and software solutions for material transport and medication management, today announced that it has released MedPortal, the first fully integrated software for pharmacy inventory management. MedPortal gives pharmacists new possibilities by freeing them from routine management tasks and offering them a unique view into their drug spend and utilization data. Web-based MedPortal allows true control and management of the drug spend, supporting multi-location drug management in a single facility or across multiple sites within an organization.<a href="http://www.swisslog.com/hcs-press-release-medportal.pdf" target="_blank">Read the full press release</a>. http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=11325 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:12:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=11325 Swisslog MedRover® Mobile Dispensing Cabinet Proven to Increase Nurse Workflow Efficiency and Patient Satisfaction After first year of use, Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation reports more satisfying patient experiences and an increase in nursing staff’s ability to spend time on patient-centered care.DENVER, Colo. (March 19, 2013) – Swisslog, a leading supplier of automation and software solutions for healthcare material transport and medication management, today announced results for its MedRover Mobile Dispensing Cabinet’s first year of operation at Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation in New Jersey. Bacharach nursing management reports an increase in staff workflow efficiency following MedRover implementation, allowing nurses to spend more time with their patients. Their new med pass workflow, coupled with Bacharach’s dedicated staff, has given patients more satisfactory experience while at the facility.<a href="http://www.swisslog.com/hcs-press-release-medrover-bacharach.pdf" target="_blank">Read the Press Release</a>. http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=20503 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:31:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=20503 Swisslog and Healthland Form Strategic Partnership to Improve Patient Safety in Rural Hospitals Combining the Swisslog MedRover Mobile Dispensing Cabinet and Healthland Electronic Health Record provides an integrated solution for access to patient information and dispensing medications, giving nurses more uninterrupted time with patients for better patient care.DENVER, Colo. (March 13, 2013) – Swisslog, a leading supplier of automation and software solutions for material transport and medication management, today announced that it has formed a co-marketing partnership with Healthland®, America's market leader in healthcare information technology solutions for rural hospitals. Under the new agreement, Healthland will interface its complete electronic health record (EHR) solution with Swisslog’s MedRover® Mobile Dispensing Cabinet.<a href="http://www.swisslog.com/hcs-press-release-healthland-partnership.pdf" target="_blank">Read the Press Release</a>. http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=11326 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:41:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=11326 Swisslog with increased sales and operating profit Record-high order intake for the Healthcare Solutions divisionBuchs/Aarau, 7 March 2013 – Swisslog’s net sales in the 2012 fiscal year rose to MCHF 652.0, which is equivalent to an increase of 13.4% year-on-year. The provider of automated logistics solutions to hospitals and distribution centers succeeded in increasing its EBIT by 33.3%, to MCHF 25.6. However, restructuring expenses took their toll on net profit. Swisslog sees positive growth in profitability for the current fiscal year. <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2013-03-07-crp-news-annualreport-news-en.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release including financial summary</a><a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2013-03-07-crp-news-annualreport-presentation-en.pdf" target="_blank">Download media and analyst presentation</a> <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/crp-ir-2012-financialreport-en.pdf" target="_blank">Download 2012 financial report</a> <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/crp-ir-2012-annualreport-en.pdf" target="_blank">Download 2012 annual report</a> Swisslog closed the 2012 fiscal year with a satisfactory overall result. There was an increase in both net sales and EBIT. The Healthcare Solutions division (HCS) in particular experienced a positive development, once again with record-high order intake, and it acquired its biggest order ever in the growing market of Asia. As expected, order intake for the Warehouse & Distribution Solutions division (WDS) fell year-on-year. The decrease is attributable to the fact that, in the previous year, the division succeeded in receiving a major order with an extraordinarily large order value. Expansion in Asia – new markets in Europe Swisslog remains well positioned in its target markets (i.e., for the HCS division, in the hospital sector, and, for the WDS division, in the retail, food and beverage market as well as the pharma sector). Both divisions have invested in innovations, which are now reaching market-readiness. For example, HCS, together with an American company called JBT, has developed a new generation of automated guided vehicles for hospitals, which will be brought onto the market in 2013. In addition, HSC launched the UniPick picking solution for hospital outpatient pharmacies on the Chinese market. Swisslog sees great potential for growth in this segment. In North America, it expanded its portfolio in the field of automated drug management systems with MedTower. The WDS division introduced two innovative picking systems onto the market. From a geographical point of view, emphasis is to be placed on Asia. Swisslog has invested heavily in the expansion of the organization there. Furthermore, Swisslog is now represented by both divisions on the Turkish and Polish markets. Lower order intake – higher net sales The Group's order intake reduced year-on-year by 9.3% (−11.6% in constant currencies) to MCHF 632.4 and thus remained within the range expected. Three large orders (projects with order volumes larger than MCHF 20) were won in the 2012 fiscal year—about just as much as in the previous year. However, the order volume of these large orders was significantly lower than for the year prior. The margin in order intake experienced positive growth, which will improve profitability next year. Based on the higher order backlog in relative terms at the end of 2011, net sales got a substantial increase, climbing to MCHF 652.0 (+13.4%, or +10.8% in constant currencies). These higher net sales led to a rise in operating profit before interest and taxes (EBIT) and before restructuring expenses, which brought it up to MCHF 25.6 (+33.3%, or +23.4% in constant currencies). The progress of HCS and the reduced fixed costs in corporate headquarters in particular have contributed significantly to the better operating profit. The EBIT margin also increased from 3.3% to 3.9% as a result. Swisslog is thus on track to achieve its target margin of 5% by 2014. Positive effects of Score! Swisslog put special emphasis on the Score! program in the 2012 fiscal year, which aims to improve profitability. With this program, structures in the whole company were optimized during the year under review in order to sustainably increase profitability by MCHF 8–10 by 2014. This was carried out on the one hand via cost optimizations, and on the other by realizing potential for growth. Various sub-projects were almost completed by the end of 2012 and resulted in restructuring expenses that affected the financial result in 2012 amounting to a total of MCHF 8.0. Net profit thus fell by 33.3% (−40.5% in constant currencies) to MCHF 7.8. The financial situation of Swisslog remains solid. The General Meeting will therefore propose that a dividend of CHF 0.02 per share be distributed. HCS with significant improvement, WDS with more new business The growth of the Healthcare Solutions division is encouraging on all levels. In Europe, a return to profitable results was begun. In addition, the division's order intake came in strong in all three regions (North America, Europe, Asia), totaling a record-high MCHF 243.9 (+11.0%, or +6.8% in constant currencies). The division's solid growth in the growing market of Asia in particular is noteworthy, which is where HCS acquired its largest order ever. The division's order backlog climbed to MCHF 163.3 (+6.2%, or +8.2% in constant currencies). Positive growth was also seen in net sales, which came in at MCHF 219.3 (+6.6%, or +2.3% in constant currencies), and EBIT before restructuring expenses, which came in at MCHF 18.0 (+40.6%, or +32.0% in constant currencies). The division succeeded in increasing its EBIT margin from 6.2% to 8.2% and is thus approaching its target value of 10%. The profit that came in for the Warehouse & Distribution Solutions division was not entirely satisfactory. The division's order intake fell, as expected, to MCHF 388.5 (−18.6%, or −20.1% in constant currencies). The division's order backlog, which came in at MCHF 324.1 (−11.4%, or −11.7% in constant currencies), is lower than it was the year prior, while the quality of the order backlog in terms of margins is better than in the previous year. Net sales increased by 17.2% (+15.5% in constant currencies) totaling MCHF 432.7. This growth in net sales has not led to an improvement in EBIT, because the lower-margin new business in particular was increased. EBIT before restructuring expenses amounted to MCHF 15.6 (+2.0%, or −3.3% in constant currencies), and the EBIT margin fell from 4.1% to 3.6%. The targeted EBIT margin remains at 5%. New executive management and new head of WDS The 2012 fiscal year was also characterized by two important staff changes. Remo Brunschwiler, CEO of the Swisslog Group since 2003, left the Company effective the end of December 2012 to take over the lead of the Selecta Group. The Board of Directors subsequently decided to streamline the management structure of the Group. Chairman of the Board of Directors Hans Ziegler has taken over the lead of the Executive Committee as of January 1, 2013. In addition to Hans Ziegler, Karl Pühringer, Head of the Healthcare Solutions division, and Joe Doering, the new Head of the Warehouse & Distribution Solutions division, as well as Christian Mäder as Chief Financial Officer are now part of the Executive Committee. Christian Mäder also heads up the Corporate Center. Positive outlook Swisslog sees positive growth in profitability for 2013, especially as a result of the improved margin in its order backlog and the positive effects of Score! Given the background of large economic uncertainties, especially in Europe, expectations are, however, more on the conservative side. Swisslog sees a substantially more positive outlook for its business in Asia, where we expect further growth for 2013. We also see growth in the U.S. market in a positive light. Swisslog expects stable net sales for 2013, along with an increased EBIT margin of between 4.0% and 4.5%. The 2012 Annual Report is available in English and German and can also be found at the website www.swisslog.com. The German report is the authoritative version. Calendar 11 April 2013: 2013 General Meeting of Shareholders 29 May 2013: Investor Day 20 August 2013: Publication of 2013 Half-Year Result <table><tr><td>Contact Swisslog Holding AG Reto Sidler Head Corporate Communications Tel.: +41 (0)62 837 95 36 Fax: +41 (0)62 837 95 55 E-mail: <a href="mailto:reto.sidler@swisslog.com">reto.sidler@swisslog.com</a> Internet: www.swisslog.com</td><td> Swisslog Holding AG Christian Mäder Chief Financial Officer Tel.: +41 (0)62 837 95 64 Fax: +41 (0)62 837 95 10 E-mail:<a href="mailto:christian.maeder@swisslog.com">christian.maeder@swisslog.com</a> Internet: www.swisslog.com</td></tr></table> About Swisslog Swisslog is a global provider of integrated logistics solutions for warehouses, distribution centers and hospitals. 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 2000 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). Note: Swisslog refers to an order as “major order” if its financial volume exceeds the threshold of MCHF 20. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.swisslog.com" target="_blank">www.swisslog.com</a> Get inspired - Join the dialog Visit our blog, where our experts regularly share news and information on hot topics within various industries such as F&B and Retail. You will find interesting opinions and comments on the automated warehouse and DC developments. To join the dialog, please visit <a href="http://blogs.swisslog.com/" target="_blank" alt="Food & Beverage Blog" title="Food & Beverage Blog">www.blogs.swisslog.com</a> http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=20364 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:17:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=20364 Swisslog proposes two new members for the Board Buchs/Aarau, 5 March 2013 – Swisslog is nominating Bernd Minning and Peter Hettich for election as members of the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting of 11 April 2013. <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2013-03-05-news-crp-newboardmembers.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release</a> Mr Minning is the President and CEO of Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH in Asbach-Bäumenheim, Germany and Mr Hettich is the head of Grenzebach’s General Industry division. Grenzebach, a company active in mechanical and plant engineering as well as in process and material flow technologies, is the largest single shareholder of Swisslog Holding AG. The two candidates are to assume the seats of Rudolf Weber and Heinz Bachmann. Rudolf Weber will resign from the Board of Directors at the time of the Annual General Meeting. Heinz Bachmann will also resign from the Board of Directors due to the statutory age limit. Swisslog expresses its gratitude to both of them for their dedication in favor of the company. Calendar March 7, 2013: Publication of 2012 Annual Result April 11, 2013: 2013 General Meeting May 29, 2013: Investor Day August 20, 2013: Publication of 2013 half-year results <table><tr><td>Contact Swisslog Holding AG Reto Sidler Head Corporate Communications Tel.: +41 (0)62 837 95 36 Fax: +41 (0)62 837 95 55 E-mail: <a href="mailto:reto.sidler@swisslog.com">reto.sidler@swisslog.com</a> Internet: www.swisslog.com</td><td> </td></tr></table> About Swisslog Swisslog is a global provider of integrated logistics solutions for warehouses, distribution centers and hospitals. 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 2000 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). Note: Swisslog refers to an order as “major order” if its financial volume exceeds the threshold of MCHF 20. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.swisslog.com" target="_blank">www.swisslog.com</a> Get inspired - Join the dialog Visit our blog, where our experts regularly share news and information on hot topics within various industries such as F&B and Retail. You will find interesting opinions and comments on the automated warehouse and DC developments. To join the dialog, please visit <a href="http://blogs.swisslog.com/" target="_blank" alt="Food & Beverage Blog" title="Food & Beverage Blog">www.blogs.swisslog.com</a> http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=20362 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=20362 Swisslog Healthcare Solutions Achieves LEED Certification at its Denver Headquarters Swisslog HCS Denver facility recognized as a pioneering example of sustainable design.DENVER, Colo. (31 January 2013) – Swisslog Healthcare Solutions (HCS) is proud to announce it has achieved LEED® Silver Certification for Existing Buildings at its North American headquarters facility. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification is the most widely recognized green-building program in the world, transforming buildings and communities in all 50 states and 135 countries. LEED-certified companies demonstrate leadership in corporate responsibility and sustainability through reducing carbon emissions, using less energy and contributing to a healthier work environment.<a href="http://www.swisslog.com/hcs-press-release-leed-certification.pdf" target="_blank">Read the Press Release</a>. http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=20188 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:03:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=20188 Reto Sidler new Head Corporate Communications of Swisslog (non-ad hoc) Buchs/Aarau, 9 January 2013 – Reto Sidler will assume the role of Head Corporate Communications of Swisslog Group as of 1 February 2013. In his last position, Reto Sidler (35) used to work for many years with one of the leading PR and communication agencies in Switzerland. He will take over Corporate Communication from Christian Winiker who is leaving Swisslog after more than five years at his own request. <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2013-01-09-news-crp-sidler.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release</a> Calendar 7 March 2013: Publication 2012 Annual Result 11 April 2013: General Meeting of Shareholders 2013 29 May 2013: Investor Day <table><tr><td>Contact Swisslog Holding AG Christian Mäder Chief Financial Officer Tel.: +41 (0)62 837 95 64 Fax: +41 (0)62 837 95 57 E-mail: <a href="mailto:christian.maeder@swisslog.com">christian.maeder@swisslog.com</a> www.swisslog.com</td><td> </td></tr></table> About Swisslog Swisslog is a global provider of integrated logistics solutions for warehouses, distribution centers and hospitals. 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). Note: Swisslog refers to an order as “major order” if its financial volume exceeds the threshold of MCHF 20. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.swisslog.com" target="_blank">www.swisslog.com</a> Hungry? Thirsty? Both? Swisslog has launched a Food & Beverage blog, where our industry experts share information on news and hot topics within the F&B industry, comment on developments and provide feature opinions. To join the dialog, please visit <a href="http://blogs.swisslog.com/" target="_blank" alt="Food & Beverage Blog" title="Food & Beverage Blog">www.blogs.swisslog.com</a> http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=19947 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:09:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=19947 US appeal court ruling favors Swisslog in PillPick patent dispute Buchs/Aarau, 27 December 2012 – The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit unanimously affirmed the earlier judgment of the District Court that Swisslog did not infringe patents held by McKesson, thus upholding Swisslog's position. The lawsuit relates to the PillPick pharmacy automation system developed by Swisslog, which is used in hospital pharmacies. <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2012-12-27-news-crp-mckesson.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release</a> Calendar 7 March 2013: Publication 2012 Annual Result 11 April 2013: General Meeting of Shareholders 2013 29 May 2013: Investor Day <table><tr><td>Contact Swisslog Holding AG Christian Mäder Chief Financial Officer Tel.: +41 (0)62 837 95 64 Fax: +41 (0)62 837 95 57 E-mail: <a href="mailto:christian.maeder@swisslog.com">christian.maeder@swisslog.com</a> www.swisslog.com</td><td> </td></tr></table> About Swisslog Swisslog is a global provider of integrated logistics solutions for warehouses, distribution centers and hospitals. 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). Note: Swisslog refers to an order as “major order” if its financial volume exceeds the threshold of MCHF 20. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.swisslog.com" target="_blank">www.swisslog.com</a> Hungry? Thirsty? Both? Swisslog has launched a Food & Beverage blog, where our industry experts share information on news and hot topics within the F&B industry, comment on developments and provide feature opinions. To join the dialog, please visit <a href="http://blogs.swisslog.com/" target="_blank" alt="Food & Beverage Blog" title="Food & Beverage Blog">www.blogs.swisslog.com</a> http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=19789 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=19789 Swisslog Healthcare Solutions to Exhibit Patient Inspired Solutions at ASHP Midyear Next level of innovation in medication management to be demonstratedDenver, Colo. (Nov. 26, 2012) – Swisslog, a leading provider of medication management and automated materials transport for hospitals, today announced it will showcase its patient inspired medication management solutions at booth #2413 during the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Dec. 2-6. The experiential setting is designed to educate pharmacists about what makes Swisslog’s solutions unique.<a href="http://www.swisslog.com/hcs-press-release-ashp-midyear-2012.pdf" target="_blank">Read the Press Release</a>. http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=19161 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:06:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=19161 Swisslog presents the next generation of Automated Guided Vehicles at Medica in Düsseldorf Westerstede, 8 November 2012 – With their partnership Swisslog and JBT Corporation have set high objectives and will present the results of their cooperation for the first time at Medica 2012 in Düsseldorf. The market leader for automated guided vehicles (AGV) will present TransCar – generation 3, this November. A world premiere, which will be followed by the official market introduction planned for spring 2013. The previous generations were rapidly accepted into the market and have earned themselves a good name due to their flexibility and efficiency. The further development of the TransCar means it is more maneuverable and even safer; therefore it is easier to integrate into existing hospital structures. Furthermore, the TransCar fulfills the strict hygiene standards required in hospitals and acts as effectively and discretely as any colleague within the service team. “We are proud of this further development of the TransCar, because it strengthens our position as the leading provider of logistic solutions for hospitals. The new TransCar is a perfect illustration of the success of the cooperation between JBT, as an AGV manufacturer, and Swisslog, as a provider of logistic solutions for hospitals. Accompanied by first-class know-how, reliable realization of projects and an experienced customer service, we will show a piece of future at the exhibition with the TransCar – generation 3,” declares Karl Pühringer, president of the Swisslog Healthcare Solutions division. As one of the leading providers of automated logistic solutions for the healthcare sector, Swisslog relies on years of experience: automated material transport systems and drug management systems have been installed in more than 3 000 hospitals all over the world. Swisslog’s range of services includes the conception of complete solutions, research, development, production, installation, and customer service, thus covering the whole chain of hospital in-house logistics. Product Introduction at Medica: The TransCar – generation 3 will be displayed at Swisslog booth A20 / Hall 16. <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/hcs-press-release-medica2012-e.pdf">hcs-press-release-Medica2012-E.pdf</a> <table><tr><td>Contact: Swisslog Healthcare GmbH Claus von der Decken Marketing & Communication Central Europe Phone: +49-4488-8389-125 E-mail: claus.vonderdecken@swisslog.com Website: <a href="http://www.swisslog.com" target="_blank">www.swisslog.com</a></td><td></td><td> </td></tr></table> About Swisslog Swisslog is a global provider of integrated logistics solutions for warehouses, distribution centers and hospitals. 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). Note: Swisslog refers to an order as “major order” if its financial volume exceeds the threshold of MCHF 20. http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=19018 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=19018 Tbilisi, Georgia chooses Dutch passport storage and dispensing system Swisslog Paspomaat proves itself abroad Apeldoorn, 21 September 2012 - For the safe storage and fast issue of security documents in the new Public Service Hall in Georgia, the Ministry of Justice has chosen the Swisslog Paspomaat®, a fully automated solution for the storage, management and issue of security documents. On 21 September the 8th Public Service Hall in Tbilisi opens its doors. Here, the first Paspomaat® in Tbilisi, Georgia will be in operation. In the Netherlands there are already over 50 municipalities successfully using the Paspomaat®. <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/hcs-press-release-georgia-e.pdf" target="_blank">Read press release </a> http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=18783 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:13:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=18783 Swisslog secures another PillPick order in Asia Technology leadership and strong local presence decisive factors Buchs/Aarau, 24 July 2012 – Swisslog will install a total of five PillPick systems for Singapore’s largest hospital group that invests in the fully automated inpatient pharmacy solution of Swisslog. Technology leadership and local presence of Swisslog were decisive for being awarded this order. The order underlines that Swisslog’s centralized closed loop medication management solution is becoming increasingly predominant in Asia’s hospitals. <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2012-07-24-news-crp-singapurpp.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release</a> “This project could be a tipping point,“ notes Stephan Sonderegger, Head of Swisslog Healthcare Solutions in Asia. “Just a few months ago we received a PillPick order from Benxi Central Hospital, one of the leading hospitals in China. Now another leading Asian hospital chose Swisslog’s PillPick solution for its automated closed loop medication management system. PillPick is a fully-automated inpatient pharmacy solution that automates the packaging, storage and dispensing of medications in unit doses. It provides maximum patient safety based on its multi-level, IT-supported security features. Besides Swisslog’s technology leadership for such solutions, the strong local presence in Singapore was another key reason for the customer to choose Swisslog. Central Closed Loop Medication Management on the rise Swisslog adopts the central Closed Loop Medication Management (CLMM) concept. Medication for each patient is picked and packaged at the hospital inpatient pharmacy. The whole medication process including dispensing is controlled centrally. In contrast, the decentralized approach requires picking and packaging to be done by the nurses on the wards. Besides the advantages entailed by an automated overall control, the centralized approach relieves nurses from the picking process, freeing up valuable time for patient care. Hospital pharmacists, on the other hand, have more time to focus on the review of therapies rather than preparing medication. Patient safety further increased with innovative vision system In this project, Swisslog will deploy for the first time an innovative vision system that is integrated in the PillPick robot. Due to the automated visual control potential errors such as empty or double-filled bags are avoided. With its portfolio of Automated Drug Management Systems (ADMS) Swisslog provides automation solutions for the entire medication management supply chain in hospitals – from dockside to bedside. In addition to PillPick, the offering includes other proven systems such as BoxPicker, which enables secure storage and dispensing of medications in the hospital pharmacy or MedRover as an integrated bed-side care solution. For more information about Swisslog’s healthcare logistics systems please visit <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/index/hcs-index.htm" target="_blank">http://www.swisslog.com/healthcare</a> Calendar: 20 August 2012: Publication 2012 Half-Year Result 7 March 2013: Publication 2012 Annual Result 11 April 2013: General Meeting of Shareholders 2013 <table><tr><td>Contact: Swisslog Holding AG Dr. Christian Winiker Head Corporate Communications Tel.: +41 (0)62 837 95 36 Fax: +41 (0)62 837 95 55 E-mail: <a href="mailto:christian.winiker@swisslog.com">christian.winiker@swisslog.com</a> www.swisslog.com</td><td> Swisslog Holding AG Christian Mäder Chief Financial Officer Tel.: +41 (0)62 837 95 64 Fax: +41 (0)62 837 95 57 E-mail: <a href="mailto:christian.maeder@swisslog.com">christian.maeder@swisslog.com</a> www.swisslog.com</td></tr></table> About Swisslog Swisslog is a global provider of integrated logistics solutions for warehouses, distribution centers and hospitals. 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). Note: Swisslog refers to an order as “major order” if its financial volume exceeds the threshold of MCHF 20. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.swisslog.com" target="_blank">www.swisslog.com</a> Hungry? Thirsty? Both? Swisslog has launched a Food & Beverage blog, where our industry experts share information on news and hot topics within the F&B industry, comment on developments and provide feature opinions. To join the dialog, please visit <a href="http://blogs.swisslog.com/" target="_blank" alt="Food & Beverage Blog" title="Food & Beverage Blog">www.blogs.swisslog.com</a> http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=18289 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=18289 Swisslog’s Automated Guided Vehicle System chosen for the New South Glasgow Hospital Redditch, 24 February 2012 – The New South Glasgow Hospital will have the largest critical care complex in Scotland and more than 1100 beds when completed in 2015. To secure efficient hospital logistics, Swisslog will provide the Automated Guided Vehicle System TransCar.Swisslog Healthcare Solutions have been awarded the contract for a hospital logistic system with 22 Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) at the New South Glasgow Hospital. Whilst Swisslog have provided many AGV systems to hospitals in the rest of Europe, this is the first order received for a UK project, and is particularly important due to the prestigious nature of this Scottish development as the hospital will provide the largest critical care complex in Scotland. Designed for world-class hospital Swisslog worked closely with the main construction contractors, Brookfield Multiplex to propose a solution that fully realised the aspirations of the Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Board to deliver a modern world-class hospital that makes best use of the latest technological solutions. Dynamic computer simulations validated the AGV proposal and were used to identify the scope of the various equipment interfaces and human resources necessary to work alongside the robotic systems.<a href="http://www.swisslog.com/hcs-press-release-nsgh.pdf">Download media release</a> http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=16168 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:51:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=16168 Swisslog secures first PillPick order in China (non-ad hoc) Market entry for automated pharmacy solutions in hospitalsBuchs/Aarau, 6 February 2012 – Benxi Central Hospital, one of the leading hospitals in China, will implement the first PillPick system in the country. The fully-automated inpatient pharmacy solution will be integrated with the pneumatic tube system previously installed by Swisslog. The PillPick order strengthens the company’s positioning as a leading provider of total logistics solutions for hospitals in China. <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2012-02-06-news-crp-benxi-en.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release</a> “This project is a milestone for Swisslog Healthcare Solutions in China. The PillPick order from Benxi hospital underlines Swisslog’s strong reputation in China’s hospital market. It also testifies to Benxi’s commitment to invest in cutting-edge automation technology. We look forward to create additional benefits for our client by integrating the pharmacy solution with our pneumatic tube system,” notes Stephan Sonderegger, Head of Swisslog Healthcare Solutions in Asia. Highest patient safety, efficient transports Benxi Central Hospital is a 1000-bed facility located in Liaoning province in the northeast of China. It is rated a tier 3A hospital by the Chinese healthcare system, which is the highest classification. The hospital chose Swisslog’s PillPick solution to minimize the risk of medication errors and free up time for pharmacists to focus on the review of therapies rather than preparing medication. To maximize efficiency, the patient-specific medication prepared by the PillPick system is forwarded to the Swisslog Pneumatic Tube System (PTS), which delivers the drugs to the wards. The installation shall be completed by autumn 2012. PillPick is a pharmacy robot that automates the packaging, storage and dispensing of medications in unit doses. Each bag is identified by the commercial name of the medication, the active ingredient, the production lot and expiry date in order to guarantee maximum safety to patients. Bed-side verification represents another important safety step: the barcode of each medication will be checked with the barcode assigned to the patient, reducing almost to zero the possibility of medication error. Encompassing automation solutions for medication management Swisslog will leverage its existing strong sales network for Automated Materials Transport Systems (AMTS) as well as its Customer Support organization across China to promote its portfolio of Automated Drug Management Systems (ADMS). The ADMS product group provides automation solutions for the entire medication management supply chain in hospitals – from dockside to bedside. Besides PillPick, the offering includes other proven products such as e.g. BoxPicker, which enables secure storage and dispensing of medications in the hospital pharmacy. For more information about Swisslog’s healthcare logistics systems please visit http://www.swisslog.com/healthcare . Calendar: 13 March 2012: Publication 2011 Annual Result 13.-15. März 2012: LogiMAT, Neue Messe Stuttgart 18 April 2012: General Meeting of Shareholders 2012 20 August 2012: Publication 2012 Half-Year Result <table><tr><td>Contact: Swisslog Holding AG Dr. Christian Winiker Head Corporate Communications Tel.: +41 (0)62 837 95 36 Fax: +41 (0)62 837 95 55 E-mail: <a href="mailto:christian.winiker@swisslog.com">christian.winiker@swisslog.com</a> www.swisslog.com</td><td> Swisslog Holding AG Christian Mäder Chief Financial Officer Tel.: +41 (0)62 837 95 64 Fax: +41 (0)62 837 95 57 E-mail:<a href="mailto:christian.maeder@swisslog.com"> christian.maeder@swisslog.com</a> www.swisslog.com</td></tr></table> About 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. For more information, please visi <a href="http://www.swisslog.com" target="_blank">www.swisslog.com</a> Hungry? Thirsty? Both? Swisslog has launched a Food & Beverage blog, where our industry experts share information on news and hot topics within the F&B industry, comment on developments and provide feature opinions. To join the dialog, please visit <a href="http://www.blogs.swisslog.com" target="_blank">www.blogs.swisslog.com</a> http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=15609 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:25:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=15609 JBT Corporation and Swisslog enter into partnership for Automated Guided Vehicles (non-ad hoc) Clear market leader for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) solutions in hospitalsBuchs/Aarau and Chicago, 2 February 2012 – Swisslog and JBT Corporation have entered into a partnership agreement to develop and manufacture state-of-the-art AGVs for hospitals. <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2012-02-02-crp-news-jbt-en.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release</a> With this agreement, a new AGV product line will be jointly developed and marketed from 2013 onwards. The alliance further strengthens Swisslog’s reputation as a leading provider of logistics solutions for hospitals. JBT will supply all jointly developed AGVs and software products and benefit from Swisslog’s extensive sales and service network and its customer base. “We are enthusiastic about this agreement as it will create the clear market leader for AGV solutions in hospitals,” notes Karl Pühringer, Head of Swisslog’s Healthcare Solutions division. “The strength of the partnership is the result of JBT being one of the largest AGV companies worldwide and Swisslog’s positioning as a leading provider of logistics solutions for hospitals.” “The partnership will leverage the knowledge and expertise of both companies to produce a state-of-the-art AGV product for hospitals,” explains John Lee, Vice President of JBT AeroTech Division.“ This is a win-win scenario, with JBT supplying all of the jointly developed products and Swisslog leading the sales, project realization and customer support efforts for the hospital market worldwide.” Calendar: 13 March 2012: Publication 2011 Annual Result 13-15 March 2012: LogiMAT, Neue Messe Stuttgart 18 April 2012: General Meeting of Shareholders 2012 20 August 2012: Publication 2012 Half-Year Result <table><tr><td>Contacts Swisslog Swisslog Holding AG Dr. Christian Winiker Head Corporate Communications Tel.: +41 (0)62 837 95 36 Fax: +41 (0)62 837 95 55 E-mail: <a href="mailto:christian.winiker@swisslog.com">christian.winiker@swisslog.com</a> www.swisslog.com</td><td>Contacts JBT Debarshi Sengupta Director, Investor Relations Tel.: +1 312 861 6933 Fax: +1 312 861 5897 E-mail: debarshi.sengupta@jbtc.com</td></tr><tr><td> Swisslog Holding AG Christian Mäder Chief Financial Officer Tel.: +41 (0)62 837 95 64 Fax: +41 (0)62 837 95 57 E-mail:<a href="mailto:christian.maeder@swisslog.com"> christian.maeder@swisslog.com</a> www.swisslog.com</td><td> Kenneth Jones Director, Corporate Development & Communications Tel.: +1 312 861 6971 Fax: +1 312 861 5897 E-mail: kenneth.jones@jbtc.com Internet: <a href="http://www.jbtcorporation.com" target="_blank">www.jbtcorporation.com</a></td></tr></table> About 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. For more information, please visi <a href="http://www.swisslog.com" target="_blank">www.swisslog.com</a> About JBT Corporation JBT Corporation (NYSE:JBT) is a leading global solutions provider to the food processing and air transportation industries. JBT Corporation designs, manufactures, tests and services technologically sophisticated systems and products for regional and multi-national industrial food processing customers through its JBT FoodTech segment and for domestic and international air transportation customers through its JBT AeroTech segment. JBT Corporation employs approximately 3,300 people worldwide and operates sales, service, manufacturing and sourcing operations located in over 25 countries. For more information please visit <a href="http://www.jbtcorporation.com" target="_blank">www.jbtcorporation.com</a> or <a href="http://www.jbtaerotech.com" target="_blank">www.jbtaerotech.com</a> http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=15572 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:45:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=15572