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Which current and future solutions and products are among the best in intralogistics? As of now, suppliers of new products can once again apply for the annual International Intralogistics & Forklift Truck of the Year Awards (IFOY AWARDs). A total of twelve categories covering all areas of intralogistics are up for election in the eleventh edition of the award for 2023.
Anita Würmser, Chairperson of the IFOY, explains: “In addition to forklift trucks, robots, warehouse technology equipment and special vehicles, autonomous mobile robots (AMR/AGV), shuttles, cargo bikes, drones, cranes, software and apps, as well as holistic warehouse projects that have already been implemented for customers, are eligible to apply. In addition, outstanding technical details or components [are eligible for] awards, such as ergonomic innovations, safety solutions or automation components. In the category “Start-up of the Year”, newly founded companies with functional prototypes can apply for an IFOY AWARD again this year.”
“The deadline for applications is October 30, 2022. Applications can only be submitted via the Internet at www.ifoy.org. The IFOY AWARD has established itself as an indicator of cost-effectiveness and innovation and is considered the definitive innovation award in intralogistics due to its pro fessional expertise. The jury, which includes the editors-in-chief of leading international logistics media, makes its decisions independently, according to transparent criteria and on the basis of professional expertise,’ she added.
Those nominated by the jury will undergo the three-stage IFOY Audit at the IFOY TEST DAYS, consisting of the IFOY Test, the scientific IFOY Innovation Check and the jury test. The decisive factor is that the nominees are not compared with each other, but
with their competitor solutions on the market.
The sponsors of the IFOY AWARD, which is under the patronage of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, are the German Association for Materials Handling and Intralogistics, and the Robotics + Automation Association within the VDMA. IFOY partners are Messe Dortmund and the world’s leading forklift attachment manufacturer Cascade. The IFOY AWARD’s pallet partner is CHEP, the world market leader in the pooling of pallets and containers. Logistics real estate partner is GARBE, logistics service partner is LTG and trailer partner is Fliegl Fahrzeugbau.
At a glance: The IFOY AWARDs 2023 categories:
1. COunTER BALAnCED TRuCk: Counterbalanced forklift truck
2. HEAVY LOAD FORkLIFT: Container forklift, heavy load forklift over eight tonnes
3. SPECIAl VEHIClE: Special vehicle construction as well as forklifts and vehicles for special tasks (drones, cargo bikes, truck-mounted forklifts)
4. WAREHOUSE TRUCk HIgHlIFTER: Warehouse technology equipment from the 2nd racking level upwards such as high rack, narrow aisle and reach trucks, pedestrian-controlled high lift trucks, order pickers etc.
5. WAREHOUSE TRUCk lOWlIFTER: Warehouse equipment up to about the first racking level, such as pedes trian-controlled low-lift trucks, tugger trains, order-picking equipment etc.
6. AUTOMATEd gUIdEd VEHIClE (AgV/AMR): Shuttle (systems), automated guided vehicles, automated or predominantly automated industrial trucks in the context of the possible applications.
7. ROBOT: Robots or robot-supported solutions for intralogistics applications such as picking robots, palletising and depalletising robots, cobots, robots for the automatic unloading and loading of trucks, etc.
8. INTRAlOgISTICS SOFTWARE: Apps and intralogistics system or software solutions in the context of application possibilities, such as warehouse management systems, forklift control systems, driver assistance systems, fleet management systems, etc.
9. INTEgRATEd WAREHOUSE SOlUTION: A holistic warehouse concept successfully implemented for a customer.
10. SPECIAl OF THE YEAR: Components or technical details that significantly improve economic efficiency, sustainability or the physical or psychological conditions for the user, such as ergonomic innovations, safety assistance solutions, automation solutions, drive technologies, forklift attachments etc.
TECHNOlOgY: Cranes for various areas of application, such as gantry and bridge cranes, bracket and wall-mount ed travelling cranes, slewing cranes, suspension cranes, light cranes, etc. lifting technology for various applica tions, such as chain and rope hoists, winches, magnetic and vacuum lifters, lifting tables and working platforms, etc.
12. START UP OF THE YEAR: Innovative prototypes or functional developments (intralogistics products, software, vehicles or components) of newly founded companies will be awarded.
Pictured performing the Official Opening of Moffett Automated Storage (AS) Headquarters at Listroar, Clontibret, County Monaghan is An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar TD together with Sam Moffett MD, Moffett AS, Minister Heather Humphreys TD, Joonas Ryynänen, CTO Moffett AS, Robert Moffett and representatives from Enterprise Ireland, Leader and Moffett AS management. Thirty additional new jobs were announced on the day covering technical, sales and aftermarket areas in Ireland and abroad.
Main photo: Philip Fitzpatrick Photography
August 17th was a another significant chapter in the history of the Moffett family from Clontibret, County Monaghan. Moffett Automated Storage’s (AS) headquarters was officially opened at the former Moffett Engineering factory at Listroar, near to where it all began in 1945.
Moffett (AS) has a strong history in innovation, engineering and man ufacturing. Over 70 years of family experience though different industries has brought us well known products including the Moffett Mounty truck mounted forklift and Combilift. Behind the entrepreneurship and development is Sam Moffett, carrying on the engineering tradition into the next generation, following in the footsteps of his grandfather Cecil Moffett, who established an agricultural machinery manufacturing facility next door to this site.
“Moffett Automated Storage, which specialises in auto storage/retrieval
systems, offers a turnkey solution for all warehouse palletised storage needs’
Moffett Automated Storage continues to pioneer innovation in the design and implementation of storage and material handling solutions with the development of the Moffett AS/R Taxi System. The rapid global expansion of the warehousing systems created by the company has led to the announce ment of 30 new specialist roles. Recruitment for these positions covering technical, sales and aftermarket areas in Ireland and abroad, will begin later this year.
Addressing the gathered crowd at the official opening, Sam thanked all involved in bringing this day to fruition. The vision from 2017 has turned to reality - “We are delighted to be officially opening our new head office, which incorporates our Research & development hub here at Clontibret. The new offices which were part funded by lEAdER now provide an attractive working environment for our existing staff and new staff looking to join the Moffett Automated Storage team. He added: “Customers across a range
of sectors place their trust in us thanks to our automated approach to material
handling; transforming operations, processes and productivity levels on an industrial scale. We specialise in High density Automated Pallet Storage Systems for large storage area’s and distribution centres. We design, manufacture and install warehouses for maximum storage and throughput.”
Already boasting a growing client list that spans across ten countries, the company plans to bring its automated warehouse hardware to even more customers. Its pacesetting automated pallet storage and retrieval system is controlled by proprietary software also developed in-house by the Moffett team led by Joonas Ryynänen, CTO Moffett AS.
Sam explained to Handling Network at the event that the new start-up has gained a global reputation very quickly
thanks to its proprietary approach to a growing problem for warehousing: “Along with the system to move, track and organise pallets, we developed software to help solve many of the problems faced by companies who have a need to store and access palletised stock fast. The system, by design, delivers superb density of storage, savings on energy, labour cost reductions plus significant benefits around the safety of operatives and stock. With the need for storage and logistics services on the rise and limited warehousing space available, companies need a new solution and we’ve been excited to help our customers deal with this challenge.”
5,000 pallets to 15,000 pallets. The system has no limitations on height of the warehouse allowing each company to use their footprint to the maximum. All Moffett Automated Storage solutions are linked to warehouse management software, allowing organ isation of pallets to be automated. Items for dispatch are waiting by the door exactly when they’re needed, meaning a substantial efficiency upgrade for clients.
At the official opening of the reconstructed facility, An Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment leo Varadkar Td., congratulated Moffett Automated Storage for its innovation and investment, commenting: “It’s great to be in Clontibret to officially open Moffett Automated Storage’s new head office, which will create 30 new jobs for Monaghan. The company really is going from strength to strength, and I know that is thanks in a big way to its commitment to constantly innovating and looking at how to do things better. The team and the talent in the business is obviously a major part of its success too. I look forward to seeing what’s next. The very best of luck to the entire team.”
to see homegrown businesses creating jobs locally in rural Ireland. I am delighted that my department through the lEAdER Programme has supported the upgrading of the company facilities to now house a spacious comfortable working environment for current and future staff of Moffett Automated Storage.”
Tom kelly,Enterprise Ireland added: “Enterprise Ireland welcomes this significant expansion by Moffett Automated Storage. The company is one of our High Potential Start-Ups,
Sam added that he is “very confident about the future” as the company has “used a growth mindset from day one.” He paid tribute to his specialist team: “The success of the business during the past five years has given me confidence to invest in the growth of Moffett Automated Storage . A huge factor of our success has been the work of an expert team supporting projects around the world using skilled, specialist know-how”.
Moffett Automated Storage typically has over eight to twelve live projects in four different countries around the world, each ranging from storage of
Also present at the ceremony was Heather Humphreys, Minister for Rural & Community development who extended welcome and praise: “The development of these offices in Monaghan which will in turn lead to the creation of up to 30 new jobs is testament to the innovation and expertise of Sam and his team at Moffett Automated Storage. With a long history of innovation within the Moffett family this is another significant venture that will create jobs in Monaghan and surrounding areas. As part of Our Rural Future, I want
which means that from its earliest days Enterprise Ireland saw the global potential of the business idea backed Sam and his team with a range of supports. It’s great to see this important announcement today, and to know the impact it will have in Monaghan and throughout the region. We look forward to working with Sam and his expanded team in the future to support Moffett Automated Storage ambitions plans to compete and win in global markets.”
The event concluded with a business overview and a factory tour of the newly constructed advanced technology headquarters.
At bauma 2022, PALFINGER will present its latest solutions to customers, partners and visitors, offering future-oriented product solutions. At the event at the Munich Messe from October 24 to 30 next, PALFINGER will demonstrate how it relies on hardware and software from a single source as well as smart and emission-free solutions to make every day mobile materials handling easier.
“There is no other trade fair in Europe that creates proximity to the public like the bauma. We look forward to hearing what our customers and visitors need and having an opportunity to present our latest developments to them. Because it is only through this intensive contact that we can impress them with the most innovative technol ogies and the best solutions,” explained PALFInGER CEO Andreas klauser.
One example of the smart solutions that PALFInGER has developed for practical use in day-to-day applications is Smart Control, the intuitive crane tip control. PALFInGER makes it possible to precisely change the position of the crane tip horizontally and vertically by moving just one lever. Then there are the assistance systems - Memory Position which stores crane positions, and Levelling Assistant which ensures quick and easy levelling of a vehicle on its supports. What they all have in common is that with their help, every aspect of a task becomes easier and more efficient.
With its Smart Services, PALFInGER is also using the potential of digital isation for the benefit of its customers. PALFInGER Connected combines the Fleet Monitor, Operator Monitor and Service Cockpit functions and guarantees the best flow of information for scheduling upcoming tasks and maintenance jobs. That is how PALFInGER reduces downtime and optimises services, ensuring the most efficient use of resources and increasing performance over the entire operating
time.
PALFInGER formulates the right answers to challenges presented by the megatrends of digitalisation, social change, and sustainability. This is clearly demonstrated in the way the company promotes eMobility. It not only contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions and noise, it fundamen tally changes the operating conditions. That is because the energy source that drives a commercial vehicle also powers its equipment.
In order to make optimum use of all the advantages of the electric drive system, PALFInGER developed the eWorX module together with ZF Friedrichshafen and MercedesBenz Trucks. With this module, every PALFInGER product can be set up and used on a high-voltage truck.
PALFInGER is also presenting a range of electric-powered solutions at bauma: The ZF eWorX module will be on display with the MercedesBenz eActros and a skip loader. The emission-free operated Pk 250 TEC loader crane and the P 280 Ck aerial work platform will also be on display mounted on an eVolvo truck. With the PALFInGER eDRIVE system for the loader crane, various drive options can be selected flexibly at the touch of a button — from the Li-Ion battery pack to mains power. This allows the most useful energy source to be selected depending on the requirements. The eDRIVE system ensures economical, energy-efficient, and emission-free operation with near-silent movements in sensitive areas, regardless of whether outdoors or indoors, day or night. In addition, the batteries can be con veniently charged by the optional integrated generator while driving from one job site to another.
PALFInGER is motivated to proactively use all possibilities in offering its customers and partners future-proof product solutions. For example, aerial work platforms can
feature different solutions when it comes to electromobility. In addition to retrofittable or mobile battery power pack versions, two emission-free models will also be on display: the P 250 Bk and the P 280 Ck. And that’s just the beginning. PALFInGER is heading for new horizons in terms of digitalization and electrification, with significantly increased reach combined with enhanced safety, greater lifting capacity and longer service life.
In addition to aerial work platforms and Smart Solutions, PALFInGER, as the world’s leading producer and provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions, will be presenting its latest product innovations at bauma: The absolute highlight among these is the Pk 1050 TEC large crane. It is an impressive sight with its awesome lifting capacity and unparalleled reach, as well as with its intelligent and intuitive functions. A key feature that provides the P-Profile crane with even more lifting capacity — especially with the additional fly jib knuckle boom system — is DPS-C. The Dual Power System helps to use the maximum lifting force in fly jib mode. The special feature of DPS-C is that it continuous ly maximises the lifting force in every position, because - thanks to ingenious sensors and electronics - the system knows exactly where the crane tip is currently located.
Representing the new generation of loader cranes, the trade fair stand at bauma will feature not only the Pk 1050 TEC but also the Pk 580 TEC with a removable hybrid unit for emis sion-free operation and the new Pk 250 TEC. As the smallest crane in the TEC series, like all new generation TEC cranes it boasts an impressive new design and innovative PALTROnIC 180 control electronics. In addition, the loader cranes at bauma are of course equipped with all the Smart Solutions mentioned above.
*Jungheinrich, Locus Robotics, Noyes Technologies, robominds, SSI SCHÄFER and SYNAOS proudly receive coveted intralogistics awards
Around 200 guests from business, science, politics and the media gathered at Munich’s BMW Welt for the live and in person announcements and presentations of the six IFOY AWARds 2022. Executives from Jungheinrich, locus Robotics, Noyes Technologies, robominds, SSI SCHÄFER and SYNAOS were present to accept the award trophies, also known as the “Oscars of intral ogistics”.
In 2022, twelve international companies with 14 products and solutions competed in the tenth round of the awards programme. “Ten years of the IFOY Awards stand for ten years of outstanding innovations,” emphasised jury chair Anita Würmser, at the ceremony. “In 2022, the finalists have once again presented top products in the competition that will shape the future of intralogistics in the long term,”
she continued. Jungheinrich won an IFOY AWARd in the ‘Special Vehicle’ category with its ERd 220i double-deck stacker. The forklift truck sets new standards for a safe, optimally protected and yet super-compact electric pallet truck, according to the jury. The performance was first-class and challenged the competition, the jurors remarked.
The winner in the category ‘Automated guided Vehicle (AgV/AMR)’ was locus Robotics with its locus Robotics AMR Solution. The collaborative AMR, with which retailers, contract
logistics companies, but also industrial companies can greatly improve their efficiency, scored points with the testers and innovation checkers due to its high degree of innovation and its high market relevance in the light of the rapidly growing online trade and the demand for cost-effective solutions to increase throughput.
A total of three fledgling companies qualified for the final round in the ‘Start-up of the Year’ category this year with their innovative products and solutions. The winner was the Munich-based start-up Noyes Technologies with its first robotically operated, automated and highly flexible nano-logistics system Noyes Storage for urban logistics. The IFOY Innovation Checkers awarded the solution the highest possible number of points in the categories of market relevance, customer benefit, degree of innovation and functionality/type of implemen tation. The fact that customers from almost all industries can benefit from
significantly improved space utilisation with the help of the system also impressed the test team and the jury.
For the tenth round of the global competition, the Robotics + Automation Association within the VdMA entered the ‘Robot’ category at the IFOY AWARd 2022 as a sponsor. Here, the Munichbased company robominds won with its AI-based robobrain.NEUROS – an industrialised operating system for intelligent robotics. According to the jury, the market relevance of a man ufacturer-neutral and reliable robotics operating system with support for AI-based processes can be classified as very high.
The ‘Integrated Warehouse Solutions’ category is one of the top categories in this competition. In the final, SSI SCHÄFER prevailed with its IkEA Project Flat Pack Picking, an automated and turnkey system solution for the safe and volume-opti mised palletising of heavy and large items. The use of gantry robots enables the efficient handling of a broad range range of articles. The
IFOY testers rated the solution as well engineered and also interesting for other industries.
This year’s winner in the category ‘Special of the Year’ was SYNAOS with its SYNAOS IMS – Vehicle localization for the complete localisa
tion of transport vehicles. “The simple real-time localisation of all types of industrial trucks with the help of this very convincing localisation system helps customers on their way to the complete digitalisation of intralogistics,” judged the IFOY testers. In the IFOY Innovation Check, the solution scored points for its high market relevance.
The International Intralogistics & Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) AWARd honours the best intralogistics products and solutions of the year. It has established itself as an indicator of cost-effectiveness and innovation and is considered the definitive international innovation award in intralogistics due to its technical expertise. The basis for the decision is the three-stage audit consisting of the IFOY test protocol
comprising around 80 criteria, the scientific IFOY Innovation Check and the jury test. The decisive factor is that the nominees are not compared with each other, but with their competitor devices on the market.
On the occasion of the IFOY TEST dAYS, all nominees went through the IFOY test series in March at the Messe dortmund exhibition centre.
For the third year in a row, numerous potential buyers were also on site at the TEST CAMP INTRAlOgISTICS.
The winners of the IFOY AWARd are chosen annually by an international jury of trade journalists, including Fleet Transport/Handling Network’s Jarlath Sweeney. The IFOY AWARd is sponsored by the Materials Handling and Intralogistics Association and the Robotics + Automation Association within the VdMA. IFOY partners are Messe dortmund and the world’s leading forklift attachment manufac turer Cascade. The IFOY AWARd’s pallet partner is CHEP, the world
market leader in the pooling of pallets and containers. The logistics real estate partner is gARBE, the logistics partner is lTg. Trailer partner is Fliegl Fahrzeugbau.
Established in 2001, IMHX is the leading intralogstics event for professionals who are involved in the handling, movement or transportation of goods throughout the supply chain. Held once again at the NEC, Birmingham, the exhibition offered participants three days of expert-led seminars; product demos; networking events and business-building opportu nities. Among the array of exhibitors were a number of Irish companies seeking to further expand on its export markets. Handling Network was present to sample the fare.
Event debutant Moffett Automated Storage (Clontibret) showcased its AS/R Systems, providing more efficient and sustainable warehouse solutions. Visitors could see the system in operation, on a 5-level system with a picking tunnel. Pictured on duty to meet new clients were Sam Moffett, CEO; Bert galuk, Conor Macleod, Eirin doyle, greg dale, Owen Quinn and Andrew Porter.
Monaghan headquartered Combilift exhibited a total of 16 models across a number of stands, ranging from small pedestrian stacker trucks to the Combi-SC Straddle Carrier which can lift loads of over 100 tonnes. Sister company AisleMaster shared exhibition space with a number of models from its Very Narrow Aisle articulated forklift range which helps to maximise warehouse storage capacity, with the ability to operate in aisles as narrow as 1.6m
JMC, the award-win ning provider of delivery and logistics solutions, recently moved into a new purpose built warehouse facility at
kingswood, dublin. It offers a wide variety of services including Same day delivery across dublin, Next day delivery throughout Ireland and daily Uk & European Pallet delivery. Pictured on stand were Wes Hancock, derek Webster, garrett Thornton & Steve Swinburn.
SPERRIN METAl Innovation and diversification, with ongoing research and development, has played a major role in the draperstown company’s success. Over the years Sperrin Metal Storage Solutions has expanded its product range of lockers and racking, diversifying into other areas such as mezzanine floors, cubicles and bespoke storage units, along with a vast array of shelving systems on offer for industrial and commercial environments.
Chris Murray, Sales director, Plug explained that the company continues to build end-to-end green hydrogen ecosystems, from production, storage and delivery to energy generation. It is working with a number of Irish based datacentres to help meet their envi ronmental targets. The US company has deployed more than 50,000 fuel cell systems, more than 165 fuelling stations around the world, and is the largest buyer of liquid hydrogen.
geniegrips Mats are manufactured from bright yellow, compound rubber that features anti-slip treads, providing exceptional grip and stability. This material is strong, oil resistant, non-marking, and can withstand temper atures between -40˚C - 110 ˚C. Its Loading Mirrors for forklifts eliminates critical blind spots in the driver’s vision. Representing the Australian safety products company were louise Inglese, Michael Inglese, keith Waterman and Shelley Haycock.
At the Fork lift demonstration Area the Crown ESR 1000 was demonstrated during the course of the three days. Stand repre sentatives also explained about Xpress lower technology, Auto Height Select and the gena operating system. Peter Wooding, Crown Uk Manager, Technology & VNA spoke at the Conference sessions on Flexible power and Connected automation: Smart solutions for an efficient future
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Exciting times at Compact Electric Vehicles. Alongside its EV portfolio, it is the exclusive importer for the ATM 100% Electric Powered Shunter! Suited to trailer and semi-trailer movements, the fully electric powered ATM allows zero-emission operations, improved and quieter working conditions and has a pulling capacity of 44 tonnes. The ATM Shunter was developed from the ground up as an electric heavy duty vehicle.
Founded in 1950, SMC Euroclamp formerly The Stockport Manufacturing Company ltd, had previously been a manufac turer of major fuselage and wing structures for aircraft during World War II. Before 1950 the company was previously known as SMC Avro, and famously worked on the lancaster Bomber. Today it makes bespoke attachments for various mobile machines and vehicles within various sectors.
“Future technology was a central focus on our stand, which included the latest forklift truck attachment innovations from B&B Attachments and our handling partner kAUP,” explained Mike Barton, Managing director. The company exhibited new technology set to transform handling operations throughout supply chains. “Everyone is talking about electric handling solutions. Energy-efficient attachments without hydraulic functions is the future of the industry,” he added.
Since 1994, MiMA Forklift has been a leading Chinese electric material handling equipment man ufacturer and regular exhibitor at European trade shows. The Anhui based brand focuses on designing and manufacturing narrow aisle forklifts, long-material handling equipment, and customised machines for warehouses. Its customers include those in the medical, food, chemical, electronics, machinery, furniture, and logistics sectors.
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