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<![CDATA[News - Warehouse & Distribution Solutions]]> http://www.swisslog.com/news-archive.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 02:38:33 GMT en-us Swisslog’s AutoStore to boost space efficiency at Asda Buchs/Aarau, 16 May 2012 <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/swisslog_to_boost_space_efficiency_at_asda_en.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release</a> Swisslog, a global provider of integrated logistics solutions, has agreed a contract with supermarket chain Asda, to deliver an automated goods-to-man materials handling solution called AutoStore. AutoStore, an intelligent storage and retrieval system for small case lines, will be used to handle a range of Asda products in a more space efficient and productive way than its current operation, whilst providing flexibility for future expansion. Asda is the second largest supermarket chain in the UK, holding around 17.9 % market share and, as part of American retail giant Wal-Mart, belongs to the world’s largest retail group. With over 550 stores across the UK, selling more than 35 000 products including groceries, clothing, household goods and electronics, Asda is a leading proponent of warehousing innovation. Ant Everett, Head of Network Development for Asda Distribution, commented: “We have been looking at a number of ways to improve the use of space within our existing distribution centres. Asda is very excited about the emergence of this innovative technology that will transform the way in which we handle small-case products. Read more <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/swisslog_to_boost_space_efficiency_at_asda_en.pdf" target="_blank">>></a> Contact: Swisslog UK Ltd Emma Rawlinson Head of Marketing (Europe Central) Tel.: +44 (0) 1527 55 1600 Mobile: +44 (0) 7833 562699 Fax: +44 (0) 1527 55 1664 E-mail:<a href="mailto:emma.rawlinson@swisslog.com">emma.rawlinson@swisslog.com</a> www.swisslog.com About SwisslogSwisslog is a global provider of integrated logistics solutions with a focus on the retail, food & beverage, pharma, and healthcare industries. The services portfolio encompasses the realization of complex distribution centers and warehouses as well as automated logistics solutions for hospitals, including the implementation of Swisslog's own software and technology. 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 on which customers in more than 50 countries around the world rely. 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). For more information, visit www.swisslog.com 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 www.blogs.swisslog.com http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=17964 Wed, 16 May 2012 08:38:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=17964 Management change at Swisslog’s Warehouse & Distribution Solutions division Buchs/Aarau, 27 April 2012 – Daniel Fink, Head of the Warehouse & Distribution Solutions division and member of the Group Executive Committee, will leave Swisslog during Q3, 2012. <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2012-04-27-news-crp-wds-manager-en.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release</a> Daniel Fink, member of the Group Executive Committee and Head of Warehouse & Distribution Solutions division since July 2008, has announced his intention to leave the company in order to start his own business. Both his strong commitment and leadership have made a significant contribution to furthering the development of the division. Swisslog regrets his decision and would like to thank him for his outstanding service and accomplishments on Swisslog’s behalf. His successor as Head of Warehouse & Distribution Solutions division will be announced by Swisslog in due course. Calendar: 30 May 2012: Investor Day 20 August 2012: Publication 2012 Half-Year Result 7 March 2012: Publication 2012 Annual Result 11 April 2012: 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=17742 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=17742 Swisslog shareholders approve all Board proposals Buchs/Aarau, 18 April 2012 – A large majority of Swisslog Holding AG shareholders have approved all proposals of the Board of Directors on today's Annual General Meeting held in Buchs/Aarau. Rudolf Weber was elected as new member of the Board. <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2012-04-18-news-crp-gv-en.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release</a> Shareholders voted for a dividend payment of CHF 0.04 per share from reserves from capital contributions for business year 2011. Jürg Rückert (Vice-Chairman, member of the Board of Directors of Swisslog Holding AG since 2004) and Johann Löttner (member of the Board of Directors since 2009) were both re-elected for a three-year term of office. Rudolf Weber will assume the remaining two-year term of office of Manfred Schuster who retired from the Board of Directors as of 31 December 2011. Swisslog's Board of Directors is composed as follows: Hans Ziegler (Chairman), Jürg Rückert (Vice-Chairman), Heinz Bachmann, Johann Löttner and Rudolf Weber. Calendar: 30 May 2012: Investor Day 20 August 2012: Publication 2012 Half-Year Result 7 March 2012: Publication 2012 Annual Result 11 April 2012: 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=17710 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:05:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=17710 Swisslog to deliver a new automation system for Publix Super Markets, Inc. Buchs/Aarau, 23 February 2012 <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/press_release_publix_final-2.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release</a> Publix Super Markets has commissioned Swisslog to design and implement the automation for a new distribution center. Founded in 1930 with its headquarters in Lakeland, Florida, Publix Super Markets is the largest and fastest-growing employee-owned supermarket chain in the United States. In February 2011, Publix was recognized as the highest-ranking supermarket for customer satisfaction according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) for the 17th consecutive year. The project will help support the stated mission of Publix to be the premier quality food retailer in the world and will provide a state of the art automated frozen food storage and distribution facility, utilizing the latest AS/RS and order fulfillment technology from Swisslog. It will insure that Publix can grow and continue to provide the highest levels of customer service in a most efficient manner. “This investment is consistent with our continuing strategy of improving systems and efficiencies that will ultimately reinforce the premier service our customers have grown to know and expect from us,” said Richard Schuler, Publix Vice President of Distribution. Comments Markus Schmidt, Senior Vice President, Swisslog; “We are very pleased to work with a company with such a high commitment to quality as Publix. In addition, the open collaboration of their project team greatly supported our efforts to develop a high performance, sustainable solution which will serve the demands of their customers going forward.” Kontakt: Swisslog Logistics, Inc. Markus Schmidt Senior Vice President Tel.: 757-820-3616 E-Mail: infoNA@swisslog.com www.swisslog.com About SwisslogSwisslog is a global provider of integrated logistics solutions with a focus on the retail, food & beverage, pharma, and healthcare industries. The services portfolio encompasses the realization of complex distribution centers and warehouses as well as automated logistics solutions for hospitals, including the implementation of Swisslog's own software and technology. 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 on which customers in more than 50 countries around the world rely. 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). For more information, visit www.swisslog.com 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 www.blogs.swisslog.com http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=16162 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:44:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=16162 Medline selects Swisslog for Advanced Order Fulfillment and Storage System Buchs/Aarau, 23 February 2012 <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/press_release_medline_-2.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release</a> Newport News, VA; Feb 7, 2012 – Medline Industries Inc. has commissioned Swisslog to install a state-of-the-art order fulfillment and storage systems, into one of their distribution centers. Swisslog will provide its AutoStore Goods-to- Person (G.t.P.) solution, which will be fully integrated into the existing facility by year end 2012. Medline, the largest privately held medical supplier in the United States, manufactures and distributes over 125,000 medical and surgical products to healthcare institutions and retail markets from a network of 30 distribution centers. The AutoStore solution will increase both storage capability and throughput within an existing distribution facility. AutoStore is comprised of bins stacked on top of each other for inventory storage integrated with a robotic solution for goods-to-person (G.t.P.) picking, providing over 1000 order lines per hour with only three pickers and the densest solution possible. This project represents the first rollout of what will be implemented at multiple locations. “We are very proud to receive this commitment for our AutoStore solution from a company with an outstanding reputation such as Medline” comments Markus Schmidt, SVP of Swisslog. “This confirms our opinion that AutoStore will transform the Goods to Person solution landscape through a combination of outstanding storage density, performance, efficiency and sustainability. Medline is the 24th company to select the AutoStore solution for their order fulfillment and storage requirements.” Kontakt: Swisslog Logistics, Inc. Markus Schmidt Senior Vice President Tel.: 757-820-3616 E-Mail: infoNA@swisslog.com www.swisslog.com About SwisslogSwisslog is a global provider of integrated logistics solutions with a focus on the retail, food & beverage, pharma, and healthcare industries. The services portfolio encompasses the realization of complex distribution centers and warehouses as well as automated logistics solutions for hospitals, including the implementation of Swisslog's own software and technology. 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 on which customers in more than 50 countries around the world rely. 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). For more information, visit www.swisslog.com 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 www.blogs.swisslog.com http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=16165 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:44:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=16165 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 Swisslog’s latest innovation unfreezes operations (non-ad hoc) Buchs/Aarau, 26 January 2012 – Underlining its commitment to continuous innovation, Swisslog has launched FreezerPick, its latest industry-specific solution. Cumbersome picking is moved out of the freezer into chilled environments, resulting in highly efficient order fulfillment. The FreezerPick design concept offers a compelling ROI by addressing all aspects of operational cost savings and providing improved ergonomics. <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2012-01-25-news-crp-freezerpick-en.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release</a> <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/freezerpick-factsheet.pdf" target="_blank">Download Factsheet</a> In response to recurring labor, efficiency and quality issues in deep-freeze warehousing, Swisslog has developed a materials handling solution to meet both the current and future challenges arising in this particular environment. FreezerPick improves operations for companies such as retailers, F&B manufacturers, 3PLs as well as pharmaceutical companies which handle frozen products and deliver directly to stores. “Swisslog thoroughly understands the customer requirements regarding deep-freeze,” notes James Sharples, Swisslog’s Head of Sales in the UK and one of the driving forces behind FreezerPick, adding that “customers can rely on Swisslog’s unique experience as we have realized over 50 deep-freeze solutions, 30 of which in the past 10 years.” Efficiency at the forefront At the heart of FreezerPick is the ergonomically optimized goods-to-person picking located in the chilled environment. Cases are delivered in store shelf sequence to the picker. Straight after picking, order pallets are lowered back into the deep-freeze environment with orders ready to be dispatched. This ensures cases stay in chilled environments for a few minutes only, complying with all major regulations. Besides the significantly more efficient picking process, pickers are no longer exposed to the harsh deep-freeze environment. Scalable and flexible solution FreezerPick is based on four different systems: Pallet Storage, Miniload Buffer Storage, Case Picking and Layer Picking. The innovative solution is highly scalable and flexible in operation, allowing it to be tailored to each customer’s requirements. FreezerPick is designed for single case picking, automated layer-pallet building, and full pallet out-feed. A fully automated version is also available. FreezerPick is the latest addition to Swisslog’s string of technologies developed for automated materials handling systems, reinforcing its competence in the design, realization and maintenance of complete solutions over their entire life cycle. A string of benefits FreezerPick offers a wide range of benefits: tailored solutions, highly efficient picking, space savings due to high-bay warehouse storage, reduced energy consumption through optimized equipment and building size, higher accuracy of order fulfillment and last, but not least, lower fluctuation and health costs as a result of ergonomically-optimized workstations and a friendlier work environment. These benefits add up to a compelling ROI in both monetary and qualitative terms. More detailed information about features and benefits of FreezerPick can be found on our homepage: <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/index/wds-index/wds_solutions/wds_freezerpick_ot.htm" target="_blank">www.swisslog.com/FreezerPick</a> 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>Contact: Swisslog AG Cathrin Völz Global Marketing Communication Manager Warehouse & Distribution Solutions Tel: +41 (0)62 837 43 21 E-mail: <a href="mailto:cathrin.voelz@swisslog.com">cathrin.voelz@swisslog.com</a> www.swisslog.com</td><td> </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=15523 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=15523 Swisslog secures major order from Hama First deployment of innovative SmartCarrier technology in GermanyBuchs/Aarau, 11 January 2012 – Germany-based Hama, which specializes in accessories for multimedia, photo, consumer electronics and telecommunications, 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). <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2012-01-11-news-crp-hama-en.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release</a> 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. <table><tr><td><img src="http://www.swisslog.com/2012-01-11-crp-news-hama-small.jpg" width="300" height="201"></td><td> </td><td>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 <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2012-01-11-crp-news-hama.jpg" target="_blank">Download high resolution picture</a></td></tr></table> Calendar: 13 March 2012: Publication 2011 Annual Result 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=15453 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=15453 Manfred Schuster resigns as member of Swisslog’s Board of Directors Buchs/Aarau, 22 December 2011 – Manfred Schuster retires from the Board of Directors of Swisslog Holding AG by 31 December 2011 for personal reasons. Manfred Schuster has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2004 and served as member and chair of the HR committee for several years. Swisslog expresses its gratitude for his many years as member of the company’s Board of Directors. <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2011-12-22-news-crp-schuster-en.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release</a> Calendar: 13 March 2012: Publication 2011 Annual Result 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> </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=15437 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=15437 Swisslog awarded major order in Singapore Buchs/Aarau, 9 December 2011 – Grocery Logistics of Singapore (GLS) has commissioned Swisslog as general contractor to design and implement its new automated storage and CaddyPick distribution center in Singapore. GLS provides logistics and distribution services to FairPrice Supermarkets, one of the leading supermarket chains in Singapore. The order volume amounts to approx. MSGD 50 (approx. MCHF 35). <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2011-12-09-news-crp-gls-en.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release</a> “We are glad to have been chosen by our longtime customer Grocery Logistics of Singapore as partner for this major step towards further expansion. We take it as a sign of the trust placed in Swisslog’s capability to find optimal solutions for the future needs of its clients,” explains Daniel Fink, President of Swisslog’s Warehouse & Distribution Solutions division. The new logistics center will enable GLS to provide logistics services in view of the projected growth of its business in the future. First CaddyPick system in all Asia/Pacific As general contractor, Swisslog will deliver a turnkey facility. Its services encompass the design, realization and start-up support of the new facility, including the installation of all materials handling equipment. GLS will be the first company in the Asia/Pacific region to implement Swisslog’s CaddyPick monorail concept. Besides CaddyPick, Swisslog will also install its conveyor systems and pallet stacker cranes as well as the software and control systems. Calendar: 13 March 2012: Publication 2011 Annual Result 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=15401 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=15401 Swisslog appoints Karl Puehringer Head Healthcare Solutions division Buchs/Aarau, 21 October 2011 – Karl Puehringer takes over the position of Head Healthcare Solutions division as of 1 January 2012. In this capacity he will be a member of Swisslog’s Executive Committee. The division was led by CEO Remo Brunschwiler on an interim basis since April 2010. Besides two years as manager with the management consultancy A.T. Kearney in Germany, Karl Puehringer (46) has been working in different management positions for international industrial groups, lastly as CEO of Baldwin Technology Company in the USA. Puehringer has many years of leadership experience at executive level and deep knowledge in the process automation industry. His professional career has taken him to Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the USA, allowing him to get familiar with various business cultures. Swisslog’s Healthcare Solutions division is the leading supplier of logistics automation solutions for healthcare facilities. Swisslog has installed automated materials transport and medication management systems in more than 3 000 hospitals around the world. <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/mm_headhcs_e.pdf">Download media release</a> Calendar: 13 March 2012: Publication 2011 Annual Result 18 April 2012: General Meeting of Shareholders 2012 20 August 2012: Publication 2012 Half-Year Result <table><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: christian.maeder@swisslog.com Webseite: 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). Swisslog refers to an order as a “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://www.blogs.swisslog.com" target="_blank">www.blogs.swisslog.com</a> http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=15113 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=15113 Swisslog Australia wins Coca-Cola New Zealand “Supplier Challenge Award” Buchs/Aarau, 19 October 2011 – Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) presented Swisslog Australia with the “Supplier Challenge Award” during its annual Supplier of the Year Awards. This award recognizes Swisslog’s contribution towards Innovation in CCA’s New Zealand business. The Swisslog concept is based on fully automated case picking and palletizing in the DC to deliver customer orders on a case level. This, combined with sequence loading of trucks, enables efficient and safe customer delivery. The concept could provide significant benefits to CCA’s Route business. To prove the concept Swisslog consultants went out on the Route to experience how CCA supplies to its customers. The concept includes automated depalletizing, a case buffer with <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/index/wds-index/wds_products/wds_smartcarrier.htm" target="_blank">SmartCarrier</a>, <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/index/wds-index/wds_products/wds_mhp_lightgoods-conveyors.htm" target="_blank">QuickMove</a> conveyors and automated palletizing all integrated into the existing site in Auckland. CCA Supplier of the Year Awards was held in Auckland New Zealand in October 2011. <img src="http://www.swisslog.com/cca_nz_supplier_challenge_award.gif" width="283" height="189" alt="CCA Supplier of the Year Awards was held in Auckland New Zealand in October 2011"> Craig Harley (Swisslog Maintenance Manager Auckland), Daniel Stierli (Swisslog Head of Software) and George Adams (Managing Director of CCA NZ) <table><tr><td>Contact: Swisslog AG Daniel Martin Global Market Development Manager Tel.: +41 (0)62 837 41 45 Fax: +41 (0)62 837 44 22 E-mail: <a href="mailto:wds.marketing@swisslog.com" target="_blank">wds.marketing@swisslog.com</a> URL: <a href="http://www.swisslog.com" target="_blank">www.swisslog.com</a></td></tr></table> About SwisslogSwisslog is a global provider of integrated logistics solutions with a focus on the retail, food & beverage, pharma, and healthcare industries. The services portfolio encompasses the realization of complex distribution centers and warehouses as well as automated logistics solutions for hospitals, including the implementation of Swisslog's own software and technology. 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 on which customers in more than 50 countries around the world rely. 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). For more information, visit www.swisslog.com 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 www.blogs.swisslog.com http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=15096 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:13:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=15096 Swisslog awarded major order in the U.S. Buchs/Aarau, 10 October 2011 – Swisslog has secured a major order for an automated distribution center with a financially strong Fortune 200 retailer in the South of the U.S. <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2011-10-10-news-crp-us-en.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release</a> Calendar: 13 March 2012: Publication 2011 Annual Result 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> </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). Swisslog refers to an order as a “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://www.blogs.swisslog.com" target="_blank">www.blogs.swisslog.com</a> http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=15054 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=15054 Faster… lighter… greener - Swisslog's intralogistics solutions prove more attractive than ever before! Buchs/Aarau, 23. September 2011 – As a direct result of its drive to increase both cost and energy efficiency of material handling technologies, Swisslog is delighted to share the latest developments of its Vectura pallet cranes. Swisslog’s pallet cranes are an integral element of its modular intralogistics solutions for the Food & Beverage, Retail and Pharmaceutical industries. The Vectura pallet crane now enjoys increased quality as well as lower energy values, having reduced its weight by 14% and optimized its engineering and assembly. These optimizations have made the Vectura crane an even more competitive product on the market as Swisslog offers customers probably the most energy-efficient crane with higher performance capabilities as well as shorter implementation times. Swisslog’s popular pallet crane is already a leading product in the market with over 2 700 cranes installed globally. On-going incremental innovation has been fundamental to maintaining this position over the years, ensuring that Swisslog’s solutions have adapted to changing market requirements. “Swisslog maintain a continuous improvements ethos whereby it constantly seeks to develop its material handling technologies in line with anticipated industry requirements,” explains James Sharples, Head of UK Sales at Swisslog. <table><tr><td>Contact: Swisslog AG Martina Suter Marketing Manager Technology Center Tel.: +41 (0)62 837 44 26 Fax: +41 (0)62 837 41 97 E-mail: <a href="mailto:martina.suter@swisslog.com" target="_blank">martina.suter@swisslog.com</a> URL: <a href="http://www.swisslog.com" target="_blank">www.swisslog.com</a></td></tr></table> About SwisslogSwisslog is a global provider of integrated logistics solutions with a focus on the retail, food & beverage, pharma, and healthcare industries. The services portfolio encompasses the realization of complex distribution centers and warehouses as well as automated logistics solutions for hospitals, including the implementation of Swisslog's own software and technology. 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 on which customers in more than 50 countries around the world rely. 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). For more information, visit www.swisslog.com 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 www.blogs.swisslog.com http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=14992 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:04:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=14992 Swisslog with higher order intake and stable net profit – unfavorable exchange rates Buchs/Aarau, 16 August 2011 – As a globally operating company, Swisslog was clearly affected by exchange rate developments in the first half of 2011. The Group’s operational improvements are reflected only inadequately when expressed in Swiss francs, the reporting currency. Swisslog expects a better second half-year. <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2011-08-16-crp-news-halfyear-2011.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release with financial overview</a> <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2011-08-16-crp-news-halfyear-presentation.pdf" target="_blank">Download presentation half-year result</a> The continued and sharp deterioration in currencies relevant to Swisslog (primarily the dollar and the euro) versus the franc has left its mark on the half-year result: while in local currencies all key figures in the income statement improved versus the same period last year, this is no longer the case for the reporting currency. “In light of this, it is pleasing to note that order intake and order backlog for the Group also grew in francs,” emphasizes CEO Remo Brunschwiler. “Moreover, the higher order backlog will allow us to significantly grow net sales in the second half.” Order intake for the Group rose to MCHF 385.3 (+11.6% compared to the same period last year, +25.4% in constant currencies) and order backlog to MCHF 486.0 (+2.3%, +15.8% in constant currencies). Net sales fell to MCHF 271.0 (-10.9%, +0.4% in constant currencies). Besides the currency effect, this was due to a delay in the commissioning of several projects for new distribution centers. Operating profit (EBIT) increased to MCHF 6.6 (+15.8%, +49.1% in constant currencies), resulting in net profit of MCHF 3.2 (+6.7%, +53.3% in constant currencies). Improved EBIT at Healthcare Solutions The impact of the weaker dollar is especially noticeable in the Healthcare Solutions division, which conducts the bulk of its business in this currency area. While results in the local currency are consistently better than in the previous year, a mixed picture shows in the reporting currency: order intake in the first half of 2011 fell to MCHF 101.0 (-6.3%, +9.6% in constant currencies), while order backlog as at 30 June 2011 declined to MCHF 124.4 (-16.4%, +2.2% in constant currencies). Net sales remained unchanged at MCHF 105.4 (+0.2%, +17.2% in constant currencies). In contrast, EBIT increased to MCHF 6.1 (+144.0%, +208.0% in constant currencies), primarily due to lower additional costs compared to the same period last year for resolving problem-ridden projects in Europe. Accordingly, the EBIT margin increased to 5.8% (first half-year 2010: 2.4%). Higher order intake, lower net sales at Warehouse & Distribution Solutions The Warehouse & Distribution Solutions division increased order intake to MCHF 284.3 (+19.7%, +32.7% in constant currencies) and order backlog to MCHF 361.6 (+10.8%, +22.0% in constant currencies). Net sales fell due to the reasons mentioned above (delayed order intake, currency effect) to MCHF 165.7 (-16.8%, -8.4% in constant currencies), leading to a lower EBIT of MCHF 5.2 (-31.6%, -26.3% in constant currencies). The margin declined to 3.1% (first half-year 2010: 3.8%). Solid financial situation The net financial result (MCHF 0.0) changed only slightly compared with the same period last year (MCHF 0.4), while income taxes (MCHF 3.1) remained the same. The Group’s financial situation shows the familiar solid picture. The equity ratio declined slightly to 38.3% (31.12.2010: 41.4%) due to currency translation effects. Net cash fell to MCHF 29.9 (31.12.2010: MCHF 66.1), but this is primarily due to reduced advance payments from customers as measured on balance sheet date. Better second half-year, exchange rates reduce result Brunschwiler looks forward to a better second half-year. “In view of the Swisslog Group’s higher order backlog and progress made with project corrections at Healthcare Solutions Europe, we anticipate an improved second half, both in terms of net sales and EBIT.” Due to the exchange rate developments in particular and in view of the delayed order intake, the outlook given in March 2011 for the current business year has been revised as follows: Swisslog expects order intake to remain on a par with the prior-year level (instead of a return to growth); net sales are anticipated to fall by approx. 5-10% (instead of 1-5% growth) and for EBIT a target range of MCHF 17-20 is expected (instead of MCHF 25-28) – barring any unforeseen events. Calendar 13 March 2012: Publication 2011 Annual Result 18 April 2012: General Meeting of Shareholders 2012 <table><tr><td>Contacts: Swisslog Holding AG Christian Mäder Chief Financial Officer Tel: +41 (0)628 37 95 64 Fax:+41 (0)628 37 95 57 E-Mail: <a href="mailto:christian.maeder@swisslog.com">christian.maeder@swisslog.com</a> Homepage: www.swisslog.com</td><td> 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> Homepage: www.swisslog.com</td></tr></table> About Swisslog Swisslog is a global provider of integrated logistics solutions with a focus on the retail, food & beverage, pharma, and healthcare industries. The services portfolio encompasses the realization of complex distribution centers and warehouses as well as automated logistics solutions for hospitals, including the implementation of Swisslog's own software and technology. 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 on which customers in more than 50 countries around the world rely. 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). For more information, visit www.swisslog.com 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 www.blogs.swisslog.com http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=14366 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 04:45:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=14366 Swisslog and prismat enter into partnership for SAP Extended Warehouse Management SAP warehouse management systems and innovative, automated warehouse and distribution solutions from a single sourceBuchs/Aarau and Dortmund, 5 July 2011 – Swisslog and prismat, the German-based expert for SAP implementation, have decided to enter into a close partnership. Family-owned prismat will become the exclusive and global implementation partner for SAP-based warehouse management systems, thereby ideally rounding off Swisslog’s service portfolio. The client’s benefits are twofold: the quality of prismat’s SAP implementations on the one hand and Swisslog’s competence in the design and realization of complex, automated logistics facilities on the other. <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2011-07-05-news-wds-prismat-en.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release</a> “We are observing a growing demand for the Extended Warehouse Management system. The cooperation with prismat allows us to offer our clients an additional, high-quality software solution alongside the proven Swisslog Warehouse Manager,” Daniel Fink, President of Swisslog’s Warehouse & Distribution Solutions division, explains the background of the partnership. Managing Director Fin Geldmacher describes the advantages for prismat as follows: "With Swisslog we have a renowned partner with acknowledged industry expertise and a worldwide distribution network. This will enable us to efficiently realize international projects and to fine-tune our EWM services with Swisslog’s systems." Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) is the warehouse management system developed by SAP that features extended functionality and supports the planned and efficient operation of all logistic processes within a warehouse. SAP positions EWM as a strategic product that can easily be integrated with existing SAP ERP solutions or operated independently. SAP will thereby deepen the integration of the value-added chain and enable continuous data management right through to the individual parts. The cooperation between the two independent companies ranges from the realization of projects to the joint provision of customer support services including 24/7 support. Moreover, it is planned to jointly develop products and components that simplify and accelerate the integration of SAP in automated, dynamic warehouse systems. This way, Swisslog can meet the rising demand for automated warehouse and distribution systems that are fully integrated with SAP. Words will soon be translated into action: "We look forward to generating tangible client benefits from this partnership in our first joint projects soon," says Fink, looking to the near future. <table><tr><td>Contact: Swisslog AG Daniel Fink President Warehouse & Distribution Solutions Tel.: +41 (0)62 837 44 11 Mail:<a href="mailto:daniel.fink@swisslog.com"> daniel.fink@swisslog.com</a> URL: <a href="http://www.swisslog.com" target="_blank">www.swisslog.com</a></td><td> prismat GmbH Helmut Ludwigs Managing Partner Tel. : +49 (0)231 567 630 13 Mail: <a href="mailto:helmut.ludwigs@prismat.de">helmut.ludwigs@prismat.de</a> URL: <a href="http://www.prismat.de" target="_blank">www.prismat.de</a></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). Swisslog refers to an order as a “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://www.blogs.swisslog.com" target="_blank">www.blogs.swisslog.com</a> About prismat prismat GmbH is the leading consulting and software company for complex logistics solutions and a Special Expertise Partner for SAP for the supply chain. Since 1991 prismat has been building up experience in implementing SAP solutions in material flow and warehouse management systems across industries and realizing innovative yet practically oriented solutions aimed at optimizing client-specific logistics processes on an international scale. Prismat 's focus ranges from process consultation through to the implementation of the market's most cutting-edge solution for warehouse logistics: SAP Extended Warehouse Management. prismat sees itself as an employee-centered company. An extremely friendly and cooperative environment working with state-of-the-art SAP technologies, an outstanding reputation with clients, flat hierarchies, international assignment opportunities, ongoing training and further education and a value-based corporate culture are the hallmarks of the company's philosophy. <a href="http://www.prismat.de" target="_blank">www.prismat.de</a> http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=13909 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:11:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=13909 Swisslog awarded major order for logistics center Buchs/Aarau, 1 July 2011 – Gries Deco Company, a leading retailer focusing on living accessories, gifts and furniture, has commissioned Swisslog as general contractor to design and implement its new “VZ Greenfield” logistics center. The order volume amounts to approx. MEUR 85 (approx. MCHF 100). <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2011-07-01-news-crp-gdc-en.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release</a> The new logistics center is aimed at creating the logistics preconditions for GDC's expansion plans and will replace the existing distribution center in Niedernberg (Bavaria). As general contractor, Swisslog will provide a turnkey, expandable facility on a surface area of 150 000m2 that includes a 40m high-bay warehouse with 12 aisles and approx. 110 000 pallet locations, among other things. Swisslog's services encompass the design, realization, and start-up support of the new facility, including its construction and the installation of all materials handling equipment. Swisslog will implement the proven CaddyPick monorail concept (with 120 caddies), conveyor systems and pallet stacker cranes as well as the software and control systems. Moreover, Swisslog will be responsible for the overall integration of the systems. “This order is testimony to Swisslog’s capability of delivering ideal solutions for its customers' current and future needs,” explains Daniel Fink, President of Swisslog’s Warehouse & Distribution Solutions division. Gries Deco Company was also impressed by Swisslog’s strong planning and realization expertise in both the construction and logistics areas. Construction is expected to start in September 2011 and the logistics center planned to be operational by spring 2013. Calendar: 16 August 2011: Publication 2011 Half-Year Result 13 March 2012: Publication 2011 Annual Result 18 April 2012: General Meeting of Shareholders 2012 <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> </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). Swisslog refers to an order as a “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://www.blogs.swisslog.com" target="_blank">www.blogs.swisslog.com</a> http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=13895 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 05:18:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=13895 Swisslog shareholders approve all Board proposals Buchs/Aarau, 14 April 2011 – A large majority of Swisslog Holding AG shareholders have approved all proposals of the Board of Directors on today's 26th Annual General Meeting held in Buchs/Aarau. Hans Ziegler and Manfred Schuster were re-elected members of the Board. <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2011-04-14-news-crp-gv-en.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release</a> Hans Ziegler (Chairman) and Manfred Schuster, both members of the Board of Directors of Swisslog Holding AG since 2004, were re-elected for a three-year term of office. Shareholders voted for a dividend payment of CHF 0.03 per share (from reserves from capital contributions) for business year 2010. This corresponds to a payout ratio of 55% of the net result. Calendar: 25 May 2011: Investor Day 16 August 2011: Publication 2011 Half-Year Result 13 March 2012: Publication 2011 Annual Result 18 April 2012: General Meeting of Shareholders 2012 <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> </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> http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=13653 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:25:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=13653 US court ruling favors Swisslog in PillPick patent dispute Buchs/Aarau, 30 March 2011 – A U.S. District Court in Delaware has dismissed a patent infringement claim filed by McKesson against Swisslog, thus supporting the position adopted by Swisslog. The lawsuit relates to the PillPick pharmacy automation system developed by Swisslog, which is used in hospital pharmacies. The verdict remains subject to appeal. <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2011-03-30-news-crp-pillpick-en.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release</a> Calendar: 14 April 2011: General Meeting of Shareholders 25 May 2011: Investor Day 16 August 2011: Publication 2011 Half-Year Result <table><tr><td>Contact: Swisslog Holding AG Christian Mäder Chief Fianancial 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). 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> http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=13506 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=13506 Swisslog awarded major order for frozen goods warehouse French logistics provider Norbert Dentressangle commissions Swisslog as general contractor Buchs/Aarau, 25 February 2011 – Norbert Dentressangle, a leading provider of third-party logistics (3PL) services, has commissioned Swisslog to design and implement a refrigerated high-bay warehouse in Zellik, Belgium. Swisslog will act as general contractor for this order, the value of which amounts to approx. MEUR 21 (ca. MCHF 27). <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2011-02-25-news-crp-belfrost-en.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release</a> In order to accommodate current and future demand for its 3PL services, Norbert Dentressangle has decided to build a new warehouse for frozen food, adjacent to the existing plant in Zellik near Brussels. It will serve as multi-client warehouse, storing and handling goods at temperatures as low as -25°C. The warehouse is the interface between the supply chains of producers of refrigerated food and the main retailers in Belgium. As general contractor, Swisslog will provide a turnkey automated refrigerated warehouse with picking platform. The company’s services include design, realization, and start-up support of the new facility, including construction as well as all materials handling equipment. Swisslog will implement its own software products and warehouse control system, and it will also be responsible for the overall integration of the systems. “This order for a refrigerated warehouse reflects once again Swisslog’s expertise in this demanding segment of the food&beverage industry,” notes Daniel Fink, President of Swisslog’s Warehouse & Distribution Solutions division. In the past years, Swisslog has been implementing several deep-freeze warehouses and distribution centers. The facility in Zellik is planned to be operational by mid-2012. Calendar: 8 March 2011: Publication 2010 Annual Result 14 April 2011: General Meeting of Shareholders 25 May 2011: Investor Day 16 August 2011: Publication 2011 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> </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). 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> About Norbert Dentressangle A major international provider of transport, logistics and freight forwarding services with over €2.8 billion in revenue in 2010, Norbert Dentressangle develops high value-added solutions for its three activities in Europe, North America and Asia, in accordance with its commitments in the area of sustainable development. Norbert Dentressangle operates in 19 countries and realises 44% of its revenue outside France. The company is listed on the CACMid 100 stock index. It is headed by an Executive Committee, chaired by François Bertreau. Category B of Euronext Paris. ISIN Code - GND FR0000052870 For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.norbert-dentressangle.com" target="_blank">www.norbert-dentressangle.com</a> http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=13331 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=13331 Swisslog continues light goods technology expansion State-of-the-art transport robots extend solutions offering for highly dynamic warehouse logistics Buchs/Aarau, 20 January 2011 – Swisslog and Austrian Heron Group have founded the Servus Intralogistik joint venture to develop and manufacture state-of-the art transport robots. This innovative technology increases Swisslog’s competences in the fast-growing area of highly dynamic warehouse and distribution solutions. <a href="http://www.swisslog.com/2011-01-20-news-crp-servus-en.pdf" target="_blank">Download media release</a> “The transport robots complement our light goods technology portfolio in an ideal way. They allow us to offer innovative complete systems for highly dynamic buffer warehouses and modern integrations of picking stations,” Daniel Fink, Head of Swisslog’s Warehouse & Distribution Solutions division, explains the joint venture’s background. The transport robots, which can be deployed flexibly, have been successfully used in production- as well as intralogistics environments. The joint venture develops and manufactures specific transport robots that will be included in corresponding projects, particularly in high-throughput warehouses for cardboard boxes, totes and trays. Heron Group, which is based in Dornbirn (Vorarlberg state), has been distinguished with innovation awards on numerous occasions. Swisslog’s MEUR 3.5 equity participation gives it control over 25.1% of Servus Intralogistik’s shares. Calendar: 8 March 2011: Publication 2010 Annual Result 14 April 2011: General Meeting of Shareholders 25 May 2011: Investor Day 16 August 2011: Publication 2011 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> </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). Swisslog refers to an order as “major order” if its financial volume exceeds the threshold of MCHF 20. For more information, please visit www.swisslog.com Heron Group Heron Group is an emerging Austria-based industrial company that has developed from being a special equipment manufacturer into a distinguished producer of automation components. It is active worldwide. Over the years, the four operational subsidiaries Heron-CNC-Technik, Robotunits, Servus Robotics and Vecon have been established. They serve their markets independently but take advantage of synergies. The parent company, Heron, acts as a services provider for its four subsidiaries, offering coaching, personnel development, financial, and product development services. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.heron.at" target="_blank">http://www.heron.at</a> http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=13124 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.swisslog.com/detail-page.htm?objId=13124