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Vanderlande is a global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation solutions for airports, warehouses, and the parcel market. Its solid business foundation means that even during the pandemic, the company is following a clear path forward.

Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 6,500 employees committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at locations on every continent. The company has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation.

With solid roots in the Netherlands, in 2017 Vanderlande was acquired by Toyota Industries Corporation, a move to further boost its global operations. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.

Through close cooperation with its customers, Vanderlande strives for the improvement of its operational activities and the expansion of logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable, and efficient automation technology.

Sustainability is an integral part of the company’s strategy and Vanderlande is committed to establishing the circular economy by developing circular services and products with a positive impact on the environment and supporting initiatives that help accelerate this approach.

Cutting-edge solutions

Continuous innovation is the key to winning in a world that is changing faster than ever - and the company is fully aware of the need to develop cutting-edge solutions. This is where the company’s R&D department comes in, with 200 people developing the necessary hardware and software in-house.

For the aviation industry, Vanderlande has developed FLEET, a flexible and sustainable baggage logistics solution. By using intelligent autonomous vehicle technology, it replaces the need for fixed conveyors and sorting systems. Vanderlande’s baggage handling

systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are in active use in 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20.

For passengers to enjoy a more stress-free experience, Vanderlande has introduced PAX CHECKPOINT, a solution combining state-of-the-art automated screening lanes with a configurable multiplex screening software to create a fully integrated checkpoint solution. Scalable and flexible, the solution offers increased throughput while allowing for easy expansion and may be adapted to meet an airport’s specific needs.

Aviation is not the only line of business. Over the years, the company has developed a strong footprint in the parcel industry, where meeting service-level demands is becoming increasingly tough and where maximum delivery reliability – with zero system faults – is also crucial. As part of its next generation of scalable solutions – evolutions – Vanderlande offers AIRPICK, FASTPICK and STOREPICK, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services.

Every day, more than 48 million parcels are sorted by the Vanderlande systems that have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and distribution firms have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions.

Continuing to serve

While the current pandemic has had a major impact on global supply chains and the movement of goods and people, Vanderlande is well positioned to withstand the challenge.

“In the light of the spread of COVID-19, Vanderlande has made all necessary arrangements to keep every employee working in the

safest possible way. However, we are also committed to maintaining our customers’ business continuity to the best of our ability. As always, they can rely on Vanderlande to support their operations,” affirmed the company’s CEO Remo Brunschwiler.

The company has continued its projects in line with this statement. In November 2020 Vanderlande installed its advanced AIRTRAX Pocket for de Bijenkorf at its Tilburg warehouse; this will supply seven national stores, as well as e-commerce orders from Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and Austria.

AIRTRAX Pocket is the first large-scale system of its kind in the Netherlands and represents an innovative and reliable solution for transporting, sequencing, and storing goods. There are approximately 48,000 pockets within the Tilburg system and the solution offers de Bijenkorf a loading capacity of 8,000 pockets per hour.

Also, in November last year, Vanderlande delivered an advanced goods-to-person system to the Dutch organic food retailer Udea, the most unique of its kind that Vanderlande has supplied to date. The innovative solution is housed in Udea’s new distribution centre in Veghel, the Netherlands, and consists of the ADAPTO automated storage and retrieval system, omni-channel picking stations and smart item robot technology.

As a reliable partner for over 70 years, Vanderlande believes that delivering industry-leading services tailored to the customers’ needs is the only way to add real value. These integrated future-proof solutions provide efficient and sustainable benefits to ensure clients’ smooth and profitable operation. By boosting their performance and competitiveness in the market, Vanderlande’s clients can focus on reaching their strategic goals. n