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IFOY Inside: Behind the
scenes. People, heads,
reactions.
Interview: Sascha Schmel,
Managing Director of the
VDMA.
IFOY TEST DAYS 2020. The
world‘s largest test in
intralogistics.
Visitors‘ comments: The
TEST CAMP Intralogistics
was so great.
Heroes of the plant: Four
BMW forklift drivers in
action as VIP testers.
Best in Intralogistics: The
presentation of the certificates.
Their judgment counts:
This is how IFOY testers
work.
IFOY Nominees 2020:
Forklifts, products,
solutions.
The wild ones: Four
start-ups are competing at
IFOY.
On the fly: Ten things you
should know about the
IFOY AWARD.
Judge about victory and
defeat: That is the IFOY
Jury 2020.
Interview: The importance
of sustainability at CHEP.
All about the IFOY process
and how to apply correctly.
News: Test CAMP 2021,
network partners, VIP
testers, jurors.
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The Team.
Anita Würmser.
IFOY founder, jury chairwoman and head of
the IFOY organisation: The journalist and
publicist Anita Würmser is head of the IFOY
AWARD as well as the Logistics Hall of Fame
and advises companies on communication
issues.
Thilo Jörgl.
From the
editor.
pWelcome to the IFOY MGZN.
remiere! Starting
today, the first issue
of IFOY MGZN is
dedicated once a
year to the best
of the best in
intralogistics. Those
who have passed the toughest
intralogistics test in the world
(p. 10). All those who contribute
to making an award such as the
IFOY AWARD possible.
p
But IFOY is much more than
just an award. Incorruptible and
committed, an international
business and media network,
and definitely worth more than
just a trip (p. 52). Someone
once said, IFOY simply has to be
experienced. I can’t really disagree
with that, because there is plenty
to experience. The pokerface,
Anita Würmser.
for example, with which testers,
innovation checkers and jurors
from 19 countries arrive at the
TEST DAYS (p. 54). The finalists,
who presented themselves to
the jury and the guests (p. 8).
Just great! That the test hall in
Hannover has only 12 degrees,
which doesn’t really bother
anyone. On the contrary: the
colder, the better the atmosphere.
Or the TEST CAMP Intralogistics.
Motto: “IFOY meets Business”.
Unique, with the verve everyone
from the CEO to the forklift driver
is equally enthusiastic about IFOY
innovations (p. 12, 14). And not
to forget the cheers when the
laudators announce the names of
the winners. Pure goose bumps.
Just experience it for yourself and
enjoy 80 pages of intralogistics at
its best.
IFOY juror from the beginning, expert in
intralogistics and experienced journalist. The
“spiritus rector” of the TEST CAMP has been
part of the IFOY team for about a year and,
together with Anita Würmser, is a shareholder
of impact media projects.
Stefanie Nonnenmann.
For many years she worked as a specialist
journalist for transport and logistics, since
November 2019 she is part of the IFOY team.
Her speciality: social media. Her strength:
No-one is faster.
Ed Strohmeyer.
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of the fonts... our graphics partner makes
sure that the IFOY MGZN has style – from
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possible.
Theo Egberts and Mark Dohmen.
No nominee can pass our IFOY testers - not
even their camera, by the way. Theo, “the
Machine”, Egberts (r.): On behalf of the IFOY
organisation he tests everything that has
wheels. Mark Dohmen (l.) writes, stacks and
is always in a good mood.
Evin Bend.
If a plane crashes next to her or everything
goes wrong all at once – Evin keeps cool,
always remains calm and friendly. You have
to be able to do that. Our fairy godmother at
Deutsche Messe. What would we do without
her?
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People
inside this
edition.
March 2020
13.
Johannes Söllner.
Got inspired by robotics: Dr.
Johannes Söllner, Managing Director
at Geis Industrial Services,
was very impressed about the
TEST CAMP Intralogistics.
let’s get
social.
IFOY twitter
From now on, it’s just “cross your
fingers.” Today the second and at
the same time last #IFOY test day
took place in Hannover.
Our nominated ESR 1000 reach
truck was presented to the members
of the jury.
@crown_de
It’s official, Geek+ is “Best of Intralogistics”
2020! We received the recognition
by the world-renowned IFOY awards
for our game-changing RoboShuttle
system!
@geekplusrobot
Marcus Wollens.
He provided a real highlight in
the TEST CAMP: The head of
control production, production
system, controlling, logistics at
the BMW plant in Regensburg
had travelled to Hannover with
four forklift drivers.
14.
We are so excited that the
Hyster J60XNL with integrated
#lithiumion power has been
named a finalist for the
@IFOY_AWARD
@hysteramericas
Delighted to receive our #IFOY certificates
@IFOY_AWARD event. #Combilift
are the only company to have received
2 nominations for these prestigious
awards. #LiftingInnovation
Feels great to be awarded as one of the #BestInIntralogistics!
@DoksInnovation
IFOY LinkedIn
@Combilift
20.
Matthias Rathmann.
If anything, then anything at all:
Chief editor of trans aktuell and
newly elected IFOY juror not
only made the forklift license
in preparation for his jury work,
but also organised a reader’s trip
to the TEST CAMP with medium-sized
freight forwarders.
Abdirahman Ikar.
Spent two days looking at the
IFOY nominees: The mastermind
of logistics at Hanon
Systems controls the logistics of
more than 50 plants worldwide
and thought it was great to be
able to sit at the steering wheel
himself once again.
the USUAL
suspects.
4. Imprint 78. Behind the scenes
10.
Again a highlight with great
nominees. I’m keeping my
fingers crossed for everyone.
Now it’s just a matter of waiting
for the ceremony.
A great event with great
impressions (…).
Keep in touch .
twitter.com/
IFOY_AWARD
Juliane Friedrich,
VDMA
Matthias Rathmann,
ETM-Verlag
facebook.com/
ifoyaward
We thank for support.
We have successfully passed the
#Ifoyaward Test Days in Hannover
and were awarded with the Best of
Intralogistics certificate. This
certificate stands for the high degree
of innovation in the logistics industry.
ForkON GmbH
It was really a great event.
Abdirahman Ikar,
Hanon Systems
Ready for you.
#ifoytestdays ifoyaward
Kathrin Rendenbach
Bosch Rexroth
linkedin.com/
showcase/ifoy-award
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Interviewed
ABOUT
on the occasion of the
IFOY TEST DAYS 2020: Sascha Schmel,
managing director of the VDMA Materials
Handling and Intralogistics Association.
The IFOY Test has taken
place for the eighth time.
How did it develop from
your point of view?
The IFOY AWARD is the most
important intralogistics
award in the world. In the last
round alone, almost 3000
articles from over 360 media
in 32 countries were written
about the IFOY finalists. This
response is incredible. The
IFOY is also pure emotion
for the participants – the
cheering at the award ceremony
when the winners are
announced clearly shows this.
The VDMA is sponsor of
the IFOY AWARD? What is
your aim with this?
When IFOY was launched in
2013, our main aim was to
provide international recognition
for the achievements of the
industry, but also for intralogistics
solutions, and to put them
in the spotlight. The innovations
are not just software and hardware,
but an important key element
in logistics processes and
make a significant contribution
to the success of the company.
Is it true that nobody
knows who will win until
the ceremony of the IFOY
AWARD?
Not quite. The chairwoman
of the jury knows the
names of the winners. But
the manufacturers actually
only find out about the vote
on stage. Tension is a must.
How seriously do you think
IFOY is taken?
The high number of international
applicants is a strong
indication of the importance
manufacturers attach to an
IFOY nomination. This year the
products came from China, the
USA, Germany, France, Ireland
and England. The companies go
to great lengths to compete at
IFOY, even though the nominees
receive nothing as a gift.
The test methodology (editor‘s
note: all nominees go through a
three-step audit consisting of a
practical IFOY Test, scientific innovation
check and jury test) is
THE IFOY AWARD IS THE MOST IMPORTANT
INTRALOGISTICS AWARD. COMPANIES GO TO
GREAT LENGTHS TO COMPETE, EVEN THOUGH
THE NOMINEES RECEIVE NOTHING AS A GIFT.
unique and the basis of its high
credibility. For buyers of intralogistics
products, an IFOY nomination
is a benchmark for the
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FOR BUYERS OF INTRALOGISTICS PRODUCTS, AN IFOY
NOMINATION IS THE MEASURE OF THE QUALITY OF
A PRODUCT. THIS IS SHOWN BY THE LARGE NUMBER
OF VISITORS TO THE TEST CAMP THIS YEAR.
This year, potential customers
were officially
invited for the first time.
What do you think about
the premiere of the TEST
CAMP?
The visitors stand for the
users in practice. The greatest
attraction at the TEST CAMP,
as the name already suggests,
was to try out the best innovations
of the year for yourself
– neutrally in combination
with an independent test. You
simply must have seen this.
China has joined the jury. I am
sure the organisation will continue
to grow in this direction.
quality of a product. By the way,
this is also shown by the large
number of visitors to the TEST
CAMP Intralogistics this year.
Have you come across
any real surprises in the
voting in the past? After all,
journalists from Russia,
the USA or Australia have
different priorities for their
reader target groups than,
for example, Germans or
Englishmen...
… that‘s the point. Whether a
truck needs a few percent more
or less energy is less decisive
for the jury‘s verdict. Much more
important are criteria such as
innovative value and customer
benefit. The assessments in
the different jury countries are
naturally based on customer
requirements. So it sometimes
is a surprise that supposedly
clear innovation favourites
are beaten by solutions with
outstanding customer benefit.
My biggest surprise, however,
is the enthusiasm with which
the editors themselves test.
The IFOY jury consists of
trade journalists from 19
countries. How far will the
topic of internationality be
expanded?
The intralogistics sector was
international from the very
beginning. However, we did not
expect such an overwhelming
worldwide response. Media
from all over the world are now
applying for jury membership,
and this year a journalist from
Why do the categories vary
from year to year?
An important IFOY principle is to
constantly adapt to the market
and thus give the industry the
opportunity to compete with
innovations. Suggestions for
this come from the jury, the
advisory board, the industry
but also from the buyers. In the
coming years IFOY will certainly
decide on some interesting categories
with regard to Industry
4.0. Experience shows that the
IFOY office is very innovative
and fast in such matters.
In addition to the test
report, the members of the
jury also receive a comprehensive
innovation check.
What are the reasons for
this?
Technical expertise is the
hallmark of the IFOY AWARD,
and in the Innovation Check, the
devices are once again clearly
classified in the technological
competitive environment by
experts with a broad and comprehensive
technological overview.
After all, the innovation
of a truck is at stake, not least
because the nominees never
compete against each other, but
always against the category of
products on the market. In my
opinion, the Innovation Check
is a very important evaluation.
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F
iinal! 16 trucks and solutions, nominated for the
IFOY AWARD, from 15 manufacturers underwent
the IFOY Audit for one week. The nominees
included new developments from Bosch Rexroth,
cellumation, Combilift, Crown, doks. innovation,
EasyMile, ForkOn, Geek+, Hyster, Jungheinrich,
ProGlove, Raymond, Sany Europe, Still and Wiferion (see also
from page 22).
From February 6 to 13, the finalists were critically assessed by
the official tester, a team of scientists and the 27-member international
jury. More than 310 visitors from 19 nations came
Ready for take-off: Countdown for the first TEST CAMP
Test-Equipment: IFOY Partner CHEP provided pallets and boxes
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The best of the
best meet for the
world‘s largest
intralogistics test
to the capital of Lower Saxony to watch the testing on the premises
of IFOY partner HANNOVER MESSE.
Among the guests for the first time were 50 representatives from the
business world, including BMW, Dachser, Rewe, Porsche, Fiege, Fliegl,
LTG, Schnellecke or Kühne + Nagel.
The Port of Duisburg provided a test container IFOY Partner HANNOVER MESSE welcomes participants
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Claudia Petry (Hanon Systems)
Marcus Wollens (BMW), Anita Würmser (IFOY)
The B2B guests showed a lot of interest
27 jurors from 19 nations assessed the nominated trucks and
solutions from 15 manufacturers during the test.
IFOY Juror Matthias Rathmann, editor-in-chief
of the logistics newspaper
“trans aktuell” from the Stuttgart
ETM publishing house, came to the
TEST CAMP Intralogistics in Hannover
together with five representatives of
medium-sized freight forwarding companies
as part of a trip. Like the numerous
other visitors of the TEST CAMP
Intralogistics 2020, they also had the
opportunity to form their own impression
of the nominated innovations of
the year and previous years and to test
them extensively.
The companies Crown and Still made
a particularly strong impression on the
guests, showing many IFOY nominees
from previous years.
LONG DISCUSSIONS IN
THREE JURY MEETINGS
This year the jury took a close look at
Still‘s brand new RX 60 electric forklift
truck and Hyster‘s J60XNL in the
category “Counter Balanced Truck up
to 3.5t“. The ESR 1000 from Crown
and the ERC 216zi from Jungheinrich,
an electric truck with a fully integrated
lithium-ion battery, were in the running
for the warehouse truck finalists. The
Combi-CS from Combilift, a compact
pedestrian-controlled truck, also took
part in the race. In the “Special Vehicle“
category, the enormous SRSC45H9
Hybrid Reach Stacker from Sany Europe
and the Combi-CBE4 from Combilift,
an electrically driven special forklift with
four-wheel drive, were both presented.
In the “AGV & Intralogistics Robots“ category,
the highly automated route train
TractEasy from EasyMile for indoor and
outdoor use, the Courier 3030 Automated
Stacker from Raymond and the C200
Robot Shuttle System from Geek+ faced
the challenges of the IFOY TEST DAYS.
Two solutions passed the audit in the
category “Intralogistics Software“. The
“Locator – Laser Localisation Software“
from BoschRexroth automatically maps
the environment with the help of a
laser sensor and thus creates a basis
for autonomous driving in intralogistics
Juror Matthias Rathmann (front right) came with readers
50 guests with interest in innovation and investment
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Dr. Johannes Söllner (l.,Geis) Highlight Tour "Start-ups" Start of the TEST CAMP Intralogistics
and production environments. “The
ProGlove Cloud“ from ProGlove supports
companies in mapping a digital
twin of their processes.
FOUR START-UPS IN THE
IFOY AUDIT
Four companies competed for the title
“Start-up of the Year“: ForkOn launched
its fleet management software of the
same name as the first manufacturerindependent
variant for industrial
trucks. doks. innovation competed
with the autonomous inventory drone
inventAIRy ® X. The celluveyor from
cellumation is a modular material flow
system consisting of hexagonal cells
that can be joined together to form any
layout. Wiferion wanted to convince the
jury of etaLINK 3000, the first market-
ready, 100 percent contactless charging
system for industrial electric vehicles.
Who will win the IFOY AWARDS 2020 in
the end? The answer to this question is
still exciting until July 13, 2020...
IFOY nominees are
among the best of the
best in intralogistics.
CLAPPING AT
THE INTERNET
WWW.IFOY.ORG, JULY 13, 2020
Traditionally, the winners of the
IFOY AWARD are a well-kept secret
up to the end. The finalists
get to know who will take home
a trophy straight from the stage
on the evening of the awards
ceremony.
Due to the effects of the corona
virus, the IFOY AWARD ceremony
has been cancelled. This
time, the IFOY Organization and
HANNOVER MESSE are rolling
out the red carpet for the world’s
best new intralogistics innovation
on the Internet on July 13,
2020. www.ifoy.org.
Meeting room for the jury
Three minutes for each innovation: B2B highlight tours
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HANDS-ON INTRALOGISTIC INNOVATIONS
NEUTRAL TESTS, LIVE TESTING AND NETWORKING WITH DECISION-MAKERS IN LOGISTICS
Asked
Experience innovations live and test them hands-on. For the
first time, 50 B2B guests were admitted. How does the business
community rate the new test format? We asked.
Assistant of the managing director,
Spedition Ansorge
Stefan Hauke
“At the TEST CAMP you can also
talk to technicians, not only to
sales people. I have tested many
trucks for a long time. All in all, I
have a very good impression.”
BY THILO JÖRGL
Team leader fleet management
Terminal Equipment, Dachser
André Bilz
“It was important for me to be
able to really have in-deep discussions,
because at Dachser we
want to recognise innovations at
an early stage and look at them
closely. It would be great if even
more innovations were available
for the format and the organizers
expanded it.“
Managing partner,
LTG – Landauer Transportgesellschaft Doll,
Johannes Doll
“As a contract logistics specialist, you
also need to know where the journey
is headed when it comes to intralogistics.
The CAMP showed me which
innovations manufacturers from all
over the world are working on.”
Metzger Spedition, fleet manager
Stefan Wiegand
“I came because I liked the small format
with tests without rush. In intralogistics,
the TEST CAMP is different from the
events we know. I would come back.”
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Managing director, Geis Industrial Services
Dr. Johannes Söllner
“The experts at the TEST CAMP had plenty of
time to answer my questions. The event was
also a very good opportunity to expand my
international network.”
Premiere
Premiere for the TEST CAMP
Intralogistics: During the IFOY
TEST DAYS, for the first time,
logistics decision-makers from
industry, trade and logistics
services were able to put the
finalists for 2020 and previous
years through their paces and
conduct intensive technical
discussions with representatives
of the manufacturers over two
days. More than 50 B2B guests
travelled to the test hall of IFOY
partner HANNOVER MESSE,
including experts from BMW,
Kühne + Nagel, Dachser, Geis,
Siemens, Porsche or Rewe. But
also a large number of mediumsized
freight forwarders took
the opportunity for hands-on
testing and to exchange ideas
about the more than 30 innovations
in intralogistics.
The conclusion: Due to the
consistently positive response,
100 guests will be admitted next
year.
BMW plant Regensburg,
vice president production steering,
production system, controlling,logistics
Marcus Wollens
“The TEST CAMP gave me a very good
opportunity to hold long and intensive
discussions on various intralogistics topics.
The highlight tours gave a good overview of
which innovations were and are nominated
for the IFOY AWARD.”
Technical instructor, Swiss Association
for Vocational Training in Logistics (SVBL)
Martin Schmidt
“As a specialist trainer, it is part of my job to be up-to-date
with the latest technology - this applies to both hardware and
software. IFOY juror Klaus Koch convinced me that the journey
from Switzerland was worthwhile in order to be able to
hold intensive discussions in Hannover in a quiet atmosphere.
This has also proved to be true.”
FACTS AND FIGURES
15 Companies...
showed more than
30 IFOY innovations:
Driving and
questions, testing
and trying out
welcome.
30 Innovations...
at the TEST CAMP:
Exclusively for IFOY
nominees who have
passed the audit.
All others must stay
outside.
2 Days...
Time for networking
and discussions with
scientists, developers,
testers and jurors.
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Check. After the test, the
forklift professionals
gave their
evaluation.
HEROES OF
PRACTICE
They simply know what's good: Four BMW
forklift drivers have intensively tested the IFOY
innovations.
BY STEFANIE NONNENMANN
Alexander
Kühn, Marco
Forchhammer (1st and
2nd from left), Harald
Grzeschik and Johann
Ruland (4th and 5th from
left) faced the challenges
as VIP testers
together with Marcus
Wollens (middle).
FForklifts are their daily
workplace. This makes
it all the more important
for Alexander Kühn, Marco
Forchhammer, Harald
Grzeschik and Johann
Ruland, all forklift drivers
at the BMW plant
in Regensburg, that industrial
trucks not only
work precisely but also
offer a certain degree of comfort. At the
TEST CAMP Intralogistics, the four drivers
were able to find out exactly how well the
IFOY nominees meet these criteria. Marcus
Wollens, vice president steering production,
production system, controlling, logistics
at the Regensburg plant of BMW, travelled
with them to Hannover to give them the opportunity
to put the forklifts and industrial
trucks presented here through their paces.
But just taking a few laps around the hall
with the forklift would not have been a
challenge for the four professionals. Instead,
IFOY tester Theo Egberts demanded
everything from them with his own course.
Among other things, they had to lift pallets
upright and crosswise with great sensitivity
and place them down again exactly
– a task that the BMW team mastered
with great success – experience pays off.
And Marcus Wollens was also very pleased
with the campaign. “Our drivers have the
relevant know-how about what makes
a good forklift truck and what requirements
it has to meet. It is a special honour
that they are allowed to take such a close
look at the IFOY models here,” he said.
For the quartet, the trip to Hanover and the
test of a total of 19 industrial trucks was in
any case particularly worthwhile in the end.
IFOY jury head Anita Würmser awarded them
with trophies as VIP testers on the IFOY stage.
In 2021, the IFOY crew will again give a team
of forklift truck drivers the chance to test at
the TEST CAMP Intralogistics. Applications are
now welcome by e-mail at: anita.wuermser@
ifoy.com.
Looking beyond the horizon: The
start-up solutions also met with
great interest from the BMW
driver team.
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Rocked the
TEST CAMP
in Hannover:
The BMW team
had above all the
practical suitability
of the IFOY finalists
in mind.
For their commitment to the
TEST CAMP Intalogistics the
forklift drivers received
the award as official VIP
tester.
Putting 19 vehicles
through their paces: “A
superb event,“ says BMW
forklift driver Harald
Grzeschik.
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IFOY TEST CERT
IT IS NOT ONLY CONSIDERED THE LARGEST BUT ALSO THE TOUGHEST INTRALOGISTICS
TEST IN THE WORLD: AT THE IFOY TEST DAYS ON THE HANNOVER EXHIBITION
GROUNDS, 16 VEHICLES AND SOLUTIONS NOMINATED FOR THE IFOY AWARD FROM 15
MANUFACTURERS UNDERWENT AN ELABORATE, MULTI-STAGE TEST PROCEDURE FOR
A WHOLE WEEK. BY ANITA WÜRMSER
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Only those innovations that have passed the three-part IFOY Audit and
passed the independent test may carry the "Best in Intralogistics"
certificate. This year, representatives of 15 companies were
delighted: Bosch Rexroth, Combilift, Crown, EasyMile,
Geek+, Hyster, Jungheinrich, ProGlove, Raymond,
Sany Europe and Still. In addition, there were
certificates given to four start-ups in 2020:
cellumation, doks. innovation, ForkOn
and Wiferion.
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three meetings, jury tour and
Busy time for the jury:
testing. Longest journey:
from Australia and
Brazil
HOW IFOY TESTS
Since 2013, forklift trucks and solutions compete
for the IFOY AWARD in up to 13 categories. The
categories range from counterbalanced forklift
trucks and warehouse technology, AGVs and robots
to software for intralogistics (see page 74).
However, the path to the IFOY AWARD is not easy. In
a multi-stage procedure, applicants must first clear
the nomination hurdle before they are admitted to
the TEST DAYS, which take place at the Hannover
Messe exhibition grounds. There the three-part IFOY
Audit awaits the finalists.
1. THE IFOY TEST
The audit starts with the practice-orientated IFOY
Test by the Dutch trade journalist Theo Egberts.
He has the largest comparative database of
independent test data in Europe, which is
considered the benchmark for industrial trucks.
The test compares the nominees with the relevant
products of competitors. The vehicles undergo
individually tailored driving or functional tests,
including the detailed IFOY Test with 80 criteria.
2. THE IFOY
INNOVATION CHECK
The innovation value is one of the main evaluation
criteria for the jurors. To be able to assess the value
of an innovation from a technological point of view,
a technology comparison with market standards is
necessary. This part is done by the scientific IFOY
Innovation Check, part two of the audit. Scientists
from Fraunhofer IML and the Technical Universities
of Dresden and Munich assessed the finalists in
terms of market relevance, customer benefit,
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IFOY Innovation Checker
Fottner, Follert, Anders
The Best in Intralogistics certificate
is the visible sign of the high
degree of innovation of the
nominated industrial trucks and
solutions. Only those innovations
that have faced up to the IFOY
Audít get that certificate.
3. THE JURORS` TEST
The IFOY Audit is traditionally concluded with the
assessment of the finalists by the jurors and their
approved advisors. The members of the jury, trade
journalists from all over the world, are not only
presented with all the results of the IFOY Test and
the scientific IFOY Innovation Check for their voting,
but also test the nominated trucks and solutions
themselves.
Guest in 2020:
Abdirahman Ikar
(Hanon Systems)
type of execution and degree of innovation. The
innovations, which were emphasised to varying
degrees by the manufacturers of the devices in
their documents and presentations, are traced and
their function verified on-site by means of visual
inspections and a functional test.
IFOY Tester
Theo Egberts
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THE
IFOY
TESTER
(Above) Innovation checkers
When they enter the test hall, it gets quiet at
the booths of the finalists. The testers of the
IFOY AWARD are feared, because their
judgement counts.
Prof. Dr. Thorsten Schmidt (r.)
and Martin Anders, the industrial
truck specialists at the Chair of
Technical Logistics at TU
Dresden.
BY ANITA WÜRMSER
Is it a real innovation or a successful
further development? How do the
performance facts look like compared
to the competition? What about
customer benefit, processing and
equipment? Nowhere more testing
and inspection is carried out than at
the IFOY AWARD. Those who are nominated
for the final must undergo a
one-week audit. The results give the
jurors important clues for their vote.
This year, three logistics scientists and
the Dutch test team put the IFOY finalist to
the test in Hall 4 of IFOY partner Deutsche
Messe in Hannover. In total the experts examined
and tested 16 industrial trucks and
solutions from 15 manufacturers.
Part one of the IFOY Audit was the practice-orientated
IFOY Test by the Dutch
trade journalist Theo Egberts. It measures
the hard facts and compares them with
the relevant competitive equipment. The
vehicles undergo individually tailored
driving or functional tests, including the
IFOY Test protocol comprising around 80
criteria, which determines, among other
things, the economy and energy efficiency,
sustainability, safety and ergonomics of
the equipment.
The second, and most important, part of
the IFOY Audit is the scientific innovation
check. It is carried out by the Dortmund
Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow
and Logistics (IML), the Chair of Technical
Logistics at the University of Dresden and
the Chair of Materials Handling Material
Flow Logistics at the Technical University
of Munich.
The IFOY Innovation Check team scores the
nominees in terms of market relevance,
customer benefit, type of execution and
degree of innovation. In addition, the scientists
verified the innovations specified by
the manufacturers and evaluated in a technology
comparison whether they are innovative
further developments, successful
new compositions or genuine innovations.
As a guide, the scientists use a five-point
evaluation scale for their assessment: "not
available/seen", "less", "balanced", "good"
and "very good".
Prof. Dr. Johannes Fottner, Holder of the
fml – Chair for Materials Handling
Technology, Material Flow
Logistics at TU Munich. Expert
for AGV and robots. He
assessed start-ups, too.
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IFOY Innovation
Checkers (from
left) Fottner,
Schmidt, Follert.
IFOY Tester Theo Egberts,
logistics journalist and the
number 1 among forklift
testers.
Guido Follert, Head of the
Department of Machines and
Systems at Fraunhofer IML. The
expert for intralogistic
innovations.
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Name CROWN ESR 1000
IFOY Category Warehouse Truck highlifter
Engine
Electric
Load capacity 1600 kg
Market launch 07/2019
Competitors Jungheinrich ETV
Toyota RRE
STILL FM-X 25
Fast, faster,
ESR 1000: The new
reach truck from Crown
sets standards, also in
terms of ergonomics
and safety.
By Anita Würmser
SUPER
FAST
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VERDICT OF THE INNOVATION CHECK
The ESR 1000 features numerous innovations that give it a competitive edge in an
already well-established market segment. Especially for reach trucks, an
increased lowering speed of the load handling attachment as well as energy
recovery during lowering has not been offered on the market so far. The
assistance functions are also familiar from other sectors, but have not yet been
implemented so consistently for material handling equipment.
Market relevance ++
Costumer benefit +
Degree of innovation +
Quality of implementation ++
IFOY TEST HARDFACTS ESR 1000 Ø*
Productivity max. (Pallets in 8 hours) 482 426
Productivity eco (Pallets in 8 hours) 426 395
Consumption max. (kWh per 100 pallets) 5,04 7,18
Consumption eco (kWh per 100 pallets) 4,56 6,65
Driving speed (with load km/h) 15 12,3
Lifting speed (with load cm/sec.) 61 47,6
Acceleration (on 15 metres) 6,2 6,3
* Average of other vehicles in this category.
Read how we test from page 18.
++ very good / + good / Ø balanced / - less / - - not available
The Crown ESR 1000 reach truck
series consists of trucks with
capacities from 1400 to 2000 kg
and lift heights up to 13,560 mm.
The IFOY Test truck has a load
capacity of 1600 kg and a lift
height of 6840 mm. It is equipped
with a 48V/468Ah battery.
Outstanding features are the
optional Xpress Lower Technology,
which doubles the
lowering speed, and the energy
recuperation during lowering,
which reduces energy consumption
by up to eleven percent.
According to Crown, productivity
gains can be up to 21 percent.
The user benefits most when
lowering from high altitudes.
In the tests, Xpress Lower proves
to be around 50 percent faster
than the safety lowering speed
developed by Crown. Compared
to the top forklifts on the
market, Crown's lowering speed
is a full 25 percent higher. The
advantage of energy recovery
during lowering is also significant.
With the one-tonne test
load on the twelve-metre mast,
the test team measured an
energy saving of 12.5 percent.
The automatic height selection
and tilt aid are also optional.
The height selection stops
the forks automatically at the
programmed rack heights to
prevent damage to the product,
rack and forklift truck
while improving throughput.
The system works very reliably
and is the most user-friendly
the test team has seen so far.
The Tilt Position Assist automatically
levels the forks for
more accurate positioning. Its
reference point is the ground.
Thanks to the connectivity of
the Gena operating system, key
performance data is easy to see
and then understand for the user
The colour touch screen with
a seven-inch screen diagonal
and widgets shows the user
information at a glance. The
system is programmable in
25 different languages and
service technicians benefit from
detailed event histories for all
reach truck functions. They can
use the display for diagnostics,
including step-by-step troubleshooting,
setup and calibration.
Ergonomics and personalisation
play an important role in productivity.
Crown knows that. The
IFOY Test truck offers a range
of adjustment options, from a
suspended seat to forward and
rearward seating positions. The
seat tilt and lumbar support are
adjustable, as are the armrest
or the height of the steering
and its horizontal position.
The test truck is equipped with
fingertip levers and the vehicle
responds predictably to steerings.
The so-called offset mast
gives the driver a good view
of the wheel, fork and pallet.
The optional panoramic glass
maximises visibility and provides
an excellent protective shield.
The Crown system for optimising
cornering speed, which is built
into all ESR series reach trucks,
detects whether the driver is
entering or leaving a bend, analyses
the angle of the steering
tyres, the driving and steering
direction and automatically
adjusts speed and acceleration.
Energy savings and a significantly
longer operating time are
achieved by energy-recuperating
braking (e-GEN Braking) and
energy-recovering lowering.
The latter is included with
the Xpress Lower function.
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Name
IFOY Category
Engine
Load capacity
JUNGHEINRICH ERC 216zi
Warehouse Truck highlifter
Electric, lithium ion
1600 kg
Market launch 03/2019
Competitors
BY ANITA WÜRMSER
Linde L16 AP, Still EXV-SF 16(i)
Toyota SPE 160L, Crown ETi 4000 – 1.6
Compact, powerful and revolutionary in design: With the new
ERC 216zi, Jungheinrich launched an extremely comfortable
battery-powered truck on the market last year. Its fully
integrated lithium-ion battery enables round-the-clock
operation and is the basis for a completely new truck
concept. The symbiosis of vehicle and battery enables an ultra-compact
design with plenty of space for an ergonomic driver's seat. This
makes the manoeuvrable truck even faster and safer, especially
in tight warehouse environments. In the IFOY Test, only the mast
damping with an unloaded fork offers optimisation potential.
Lithium-ion make it possible: The manufacturer was able to design
the vehicle completely new and more compact than before, as the
rectangular shape of the replaceable battery is no longer a requirement.
Energy is now supplied by an integrated, maintenance-free
lithium-ion battery (24V/260 Ah), which can be recharged at any
time. The ERC 216zi is therefore very compact, yet still offers plenty
of space for the operator. With a step height of only 195 millimetres,
the warehouse equipment allows the operator to get in and out easily.
Additional comfort is provided by a rubber mat on the platform
and side protective panels. Handles on the top provide additional
support. For greater safety, an optional sensor is available to monitor
whether the operator´s feet remain on the platform. If this is not the
case, the travel speed is automatically reduced.
The smartPILOT controls can be easily adjusted to five height
positions and can be operated very easily with both the left and right
hand. The electric steering works very predictably. However, fast
turns to the left or right do not feel the same due to the decentralised
positioning of the drive motor. If the drive motor is inside, the
truck can easily slide out of corners. However, the Curve Control
System helps to maintain safe cornering speed.
The newly designed mast achieves lifting heights of up to six metres.
On the test truck, the mast reaches up to the 5,250 millimetre
mark. A wide viewing window and the low dashboard ensure good
all-round visibility. The slim protective roof of the test vehicle is
equipped with a glass panoramic roof (optional), which also provides
an excellent view upwards. A colour display is built into the test
truck, on which many details related to the optional operationCON-
TROL and positionCONTROL assistant systems can be read. Among
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Good design is
obvious. Good
SIGNdesign is efficient.
VERDICT OF THE INNOVATION CHECK
The starting point for the extraordinary innovations in the ERC 216zi is the full
integration of the lithium-ion battery, which enables a vehicle that is very
compact for its class, with many positive and technologically well implemented
features. It offers the user a high benefit when used for the fast transport of
goods over medium to long distances.
Market relevance ++
Customer benefit +
Degree of innovation +
Quality of implementation +
IFOY TEST HARDFACTS ERC 216ZI Ø*
Productivity max. (pallets in 8 hours) 293 274
Productivity eco. (pallets in 8 hours) 272 257
Consumption max. (kWh per 100 pallets) 4,92 6,7
Consumption eco (kWh per 100 pallets) 4,56 6,35
Driving speed (with load km/h) 9,86 10,1
Lifting speed (with load cm/sec.) 22,9 20
Acceleration (without load on 10 meters) 5 5
* Average of other vehicles in this class.
Read how we test from page 18.
++ very good / + good / Ø balanced / - less / - - not available
other things it shows the current lifting height, the maximum safe
lifting height, the load weight and the adjustable load centre of
gravity. Furthermore, it is easy to determine and select lifting height
specifications. If the system detects an unsafe situation, for example
a bad combination of load weight and lifting height, a warning
appears on the display. A beep sounds and the control unit vibrates.
The operator can then decide whether the truck will come to a complete
stop or just reduce speed – as well as the lowering speed.
on top, whereas with P1 and ECO the focus is more on energy control
and the transport of fragile loads. The lifting speeds are higher than
average. Thanks to its ease-of-use and good predictability, the ERC
216zi also performs better than average in terms of productivity.
In the IFOY Test, the Jungheinrich ERC 216zi achieved convincing values
in all drive modes. With the P3 and P2 settings, acceleration is
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On the safe side
No fear of narrow aisles
BY STEFANIE NONNENMANN
N
ominated in the category
Warehouse Truck “lowlifter“,
the Combi-CS from Combilift
is a compact vehicle with a
tiller that can be used in the
most confined spaces. The warehouse truck
has a load capacity of 1000 kilograms and
a lifting height of 2500 millimetres. Among
other things, it has power steering, AC motor
technology, rear-wheel drive and a patented
so-called multi-position tiller, which is
already known from the PPT electric pallet
truck nominated for the IFOY AWARD in an
earlier edition.
The tiller enables the rear wheel to be turned
at the touch of a button. This allows the
driver to stay on the safe side when setting
down and picking up a load in narrow aisles,
making the load and forks fully visible and
maintaining control of the steering. This
allows them to be more attentive to their
surroundings and improves overall safety.
The operator‘s lateral distance from the
Name
Combilift Combi-CS
IFOY Category Warehouse Truck
lowlifter
Engine
Electric
Load capacity 1000 kg
Market launch 02/2019
Competitors
Euro Pallet Stacker,
Ride-on Reach Truck
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which is standard on this machine. It
can be tilted up to two degrees forwards
and up to five degrees backwards, so
that the load always remains safely
on the fork while driving. Simultaneous
lifting and tilting is not possible.
The two front wheels arranged side by
side allow a maximum wheelbase length
and reduce wheel wear when cornering in
tight corners. The rear 2.5 kW drive wheel
combined with power steering gives the
operator control of the machine with little
effort. Traction is maximum. The IFOY
Test vehicle is the lightest version in the
CS range with a lifting capacity of 1000
kilograms. It is equipped with a 24V/375
Ah battery and reaches a top speed of five
km/h in the test. The Combilift is equipped
with cantilever forks as standard.
The Combi-CS is compact, manoeuvrable
and has a small turning circle thanks
to the short wheelbase. The patented
multi-position tiller allows the machine
to be operated safely overall, the operator
has good visibility and the performance in
narrow aisles is strong. The short wheelbase
requires some getting used to. The
same applies, by the way, to the electric
steering, which reacts with a slight delay.
“The solution is not overly innovative,“ is
the verdict of the IFOY Innovation Check.
Its operation is certainly something that
has to be learned first, but it is nevertheless
far-reaching, intuitive and logical.
The purely electro-hydraulic steering
machine also eliminates the risk of trapping
or crushing. At the same time, the Combi-CS
can also be used in very narrow aisles. Even
in the narrow aisles of a reach truck, the
operator can work easily and safely. When
handling Euro pallets, the required aisle
width for the smallest version of the truck is
only 2.10 metres.
A striking feature for this segment of
industrial trucks is the tiltable mast,
Completely in the Combilift tradition, the
truck is robust and very solidly built. The
modern display on the tiller informs the
user about wheel position, driving direction
and battery status. The number of operating
hours, turtle or rabbit speed signs and any
activated parking brake are also displayed.
Working with the Combi-CS is intuitive, but
requires some attention, which the operator
should always have in mind. The truck can
be steered and operated precisely when
driving carefully. The shrill beep when driving
forward and when lowering the fork can
cause irritation, according to the testers.
principle with a slight time delay does
not lead to any disadvantages after only
a short period of getting used to it.
VERDICT OF THE INNOVATION CHECK
The Combi-CS is a nice hands-on solution. It offers significant added
value in terms of operation and safety in confined environments.
The market relevance is very high. The product is a user-orientated
solution that has been professionally implemented.
Market relevance ++
Customer benefit ++
Degree of innovation +
Quality of implementation ++
IFOY TEST HARDFACTS COMBI-CS Ø*
Productivity max. (pallets in 8 hours) 401 536
Consumption max.(kWh/100 pallets) 1,38 0,3
Driving speed max. (with load) 4,86 4,91
Lifting speed (with load cm/sec.) 25,7 n.a.
Acceleration (with load on 10 metres) 9,8 8,6
Acceleration (without load on 10 metres) 8,9 7,4
* Average of other vehicles in this category. See how we test from page 18.
++ very good / + good / Ø balanced / - less / - - not available
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STRONG
VEHICLE
Its appearance needs getting used to, but
the functionalities of Combilift's CBE4
defy all conditions without much effort.
BY STEFANIE NONNENMANN
Name
Combilift Combi CBE4
IFOY Category Special Vehicle
Engine
Electric
Load capacity 4000 kg
Market launch 01/2019
Competitors
4000 kg Counterbalance Trucks,
Multi-Directional Reaching Mast Truck
With a maximum load
capacity of four tonnes,
the Combi-CBE4 can
handle heavier loads
than models in the previously
introduced CBE
range. The new model
has a whole range of
innovative features, such as the unique and internationally
patented electric traction system, which
allows independently controlled drive wheels at the
front and rear. While driving, the speed and direction
of rotation of all wheels are independently monitored
and controlled. The result is excellent directional
stability and 100 percent traction control in really all
conditions. In addition, cornering is possible without
additional tyre wear.
The hydraulic steering system ensures greater
reliability. A standard side shift and the integrated
hydraulic fork positioner make it easier to handle
loads of different sizes, so that the driver no longer
has to leave the cabin to adjust the forks manually.
The truck also offers the option of rotating the rear
wheel by 180 degrees. Also integrated: monitoring of
the wheel position.
As there is no standard test track for forklifts of
this type, the CBE4 was sent to the standard test
track for counterbalanced trucks in the IFOY Test.
The Combi-CBE4 looks a bit bulky and takes some
getting used to. The high step and the rather sharp
edge of the frame require careful mounting and dismounting.
The working situation is tight, but manage-
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able. However, the truck is pleasant to drive, the reactions
are predictable and the driver is not confronted
with surprises. This also increases safety. Both acceleration
and braking are precise. The current position
of all three wheels is shown on the colour display.
According to the test team, the cabin could be a
little more spacious. The view of both the load
and the surroundings is acceptable. Despite its
width of 1650 millimetres, the Combi-CBE4 is agile
and makes manoeuvring easy and pleasant.
The 4-way positioning of the wheels allows operation
in several directions and makes driving
a pleasure. The directional lever is easy to operate,
making the transition from forward to
reverse mode and even sideways directional
modes intuitive and effortless. Logically, however,
some time is lost when changing direction.
IFOY TEST HARDFACTS COMBI-CBE4 Ø*
Productivity max. (pallets in 8 hours) 252 295
Productivity eco (pallets in 8 hours) 252 280
Consumption max. (kWh per 100 pallets) 37,2 32
Consumption eco (kWh per 100 pallets) 37,2 26,8
Driving speed (with load km/h) 11,7 16,67
Lifting speed (with load cm/sec.) 37,8 36,05
Acceleration (on 27,2 meters) 13,1 10,1
* Average of other vehicles in this category.
Read how we test from page 18.
VERDICT OF THE INNOVATION CHECK
The implementation and functionality consistently
make a high-quality and solid impression. The
operation for all movements is sensitive and simple,
so that loads can be moved efficiently and safely.
The Combi CBE4 from Combilift is an easy-tooperate
4-way stacker. It is very solidly built and
has excellent traction thanks to the all-wheel drive.
The choice of multidirectional functions is intuitive
and offers advantages when handling longer loads.
However, getting on and off the truck requires some
attention.
Market relevance +
Customer benefit +
Degree of innovation ++
Quality of implementation ++
++ very good / + good / Ø balanced / - less / - - not available
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THING
Name
SANY SRSC45H9
IFOY Category
Special Vehicle
Engine
Diesel
Load capacity
45, 31, 15 t
Max. speed with load
25 km/h
Market launch 01/2019
Competitors
Kalmar DRG 450-60 S5M
Konecranes SMV 4531 TB5
Hyster RS45-31 CH
BY ANITA WÜRMSER
IFOY
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reach stacker offers first, second and third
row lift capacities of 45, 31 and 15 tonnes. According
to Sany, the productivity increases are
at least 15 percent compared to the in-house
standard vehicle. Fuel consumption is also 20
percent lower. The advantages are due to a hybrid
system that is designed to lift and lower the
boom with the spreader. Two additional lifting cylinders are connected
to accumulators which store the energy released when the
boom is lowered and release it again in a direct flow of force to lift
the boom. The hybrid system works in parallel with the main lifting
cylinders and provides up to 70kW of additional power. The system
has already proven itself in other industries and, according to the
test team, is being used for the first time in container stackers.
The main lifting cylinders are slimmer, which enables faster lifting
with lower engine power and lower energy consumption. At full
load, the lifting speed increase is 13 percent, according to Sany.
Because only one instead of two beams were used on the spreader,
Sany was able to achieve a weight reduction of one to two
tonnes. The use of only one beam is familiar from empty container
handling, but is new for handling full containers. Sany achieved
an additional weight saving at the boom head and counterweight,
which in practice reduces fuel consumption. In addition, the lower
weight and the movable counterweight (optional) increase the
lifting capacity in both the second and third rows by one tonne.
The reachstacker has a stacking height of five instead of four
containers in the second row. The IFOY Test does not provide a test
track for this type of equipment. But Sany´s own tests show that
productivity (containers per hour) increases by up to 23 percent.
The fuel saving is up to 11.5 percent. Converted into fuel savings
per container, this advantage would be around 20 percent.
Depending on the exact circumstances at the customer's premises,
the additional expense compared to the standard vehicle is
amortised in a relatively short time of about one year, according to
the IFOY Innovation Check.
During the inspection of the IFOY Test vehicle, the comfortable
cabin catches the eye. It is very spacious and the
frameless windows offer the driver an unrestricted
view of the working situation. The sliding function
of the cabin also allows the operator to
find the best working position.
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The seat manufactured by Grammer is fully adjustable and
also available with air suspension. The steering wheel can
be easily adjusted. The sound insulation exceeds the highest
industry standards and results in less driver fatigue.
A variety of equipment features are already included in
the standard machine, such as the hydraulically operated
cab, rear view camera, air conditioning, responsive
joystick control, colour display and adjustable steering
column. The rear-facing camera is automatically
activated when reverse gear is engaged. The display
in the control panel offers an unrestricted view.
VERDICT OF THE INNOVATION CHECK
The SRSC45H9 shows that innovation does not have to be
complicated. A technology of hydropneumatic accumulators
known from related fields was used and applied in the right
place. The implementation of this energy recovery is excellent.
Due to the high volume of containers handled worldwide, this
innovation can have a great effect in terms of saving resources
and costs.
WITH THE SRSC45H9 HYBRID, SANY
LAUNCHES A REACHSTACKER ON
THE MARKET THAT MEETS HIGH
REQUIREMENTS. VARIOUS INNOVATIVE
TECHNOLOGIES OFFER THE USER
ADVANTAGES BOTH IN TERMS
OF PRODUCTIVITY AND FUEL
CONSUMPTION.
Market relevance ++
Costumer benefit ++
Level of innovation +
Quality of implementation ++
++ very good / + good / Ø balanced / - less / - - not available
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Down with the center of gravity
Stable in the curve
BY ANITA WÜRMSER
T
he Hyster J60XNL (J3.0XNL) has been
designed around an integrated lithium-ion
battery. The design of the counterbalance
truck is no longer dictated by
a large, rectangular lead-acid battery.
The advantages are obvious: Shifting the centre
of gravity downwards and further back improves
stability. Especially when cornering, the J60XNL
is more stable on the ground than a model with
a lead battery. The performance in terms of both
productivity and energy consumption was also
above average in the IFOY Test.
Added to this are the advantages of lithium-ion
technology such as faster charging and the
possibility of spontaneous intermediate charging
of the maintenance-free battery. Furthermore,
there is no specially adapted space or room in
the warehouse for charging and changing the
battery required. No gases are released during
the charging process.
Name
Hyster J60XNL (J3.0XNL)
IFOY Category Counter Balanced Truck
Engine
Electric, lithium-ion
Load capacity 3000 kg
Market launch 12/2019
Competitors BYD and Linde integrated
lithium-ion battery box
options,
Crown lithium-ion options
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The design of the truck around the lithium-ion
battery also offers advantages for
the driver, who now has more legroom,
for example. Thanks to the space gained,
Hyster was also able to equip the truck with
a fully suspended seat. The lowering of the
floor plate and the position of the seat also
give additional headroom of almost nine
centimetres. Despite the additional space,
however, the step for getting on and off the
truck has not become any larger. According
to the IFOY testers, this is a missed
opportunity. The lithium-ion battery can
communicate with the truck and "instruct"
it to adjust performance depending on the
operating temperature. According to Hyster,
this allows the J60XN to be used in a wider
temperature range than other trucks with
lithium-ion technology.
The total weight of the truck is more than
318 kilograms less than the model with
a lead acid battery. The weight reduction
allows for better acceleration, manoeuvrability
and lower energy consumption.
To maximise battery performance, Hyster
recommends that the lithium-ion battery
be switched off when the truck is not in use.
For this purpose, an additional on/off button
is located on the side of the truck.
Different settings can be selected depending
on the operating conditions. Firstly, the
energy-recovering brake can be adjusted.
This is set to 60 percent as standard.
However, the IFOY Test team achieved the
best results with the setting at 80 percent.
The truck then stops faster and changing
the direction of travel costs less energy.
Four individual settings are available for
each mode.
The standard mode of the truck is eco,
which is sufficient for the vast majority of
applications, especially if the highest of the
four settings is selected. Authorised users
can also increase the performance to high
performance. On the test truck this only
changes the acceleration. During the IFOY
Test, the extremely rigid and solid mast
stands out. The optimal view upwards is
somewhat hindered by the protection roof,
especially for taller drivers.
VERDICT OF THE INNOVATION CHECK
The integration of lithium-ion batteries can be considered a novelty for a
counterbalance truck in this performance class. That brings a number of
advantages for the operator in terms of ergonomics and driving behaviour.
The additional space created for the operator is somewhat unique.
Market relevance +
Customer benefit ++
Level of innovation
Ø
Quality of implementation +
IFOY TEST HARDFACTS J60XNL Ø*
Productivity max. (pallets in 8 hours) 329 318
Productivity eco (pallets in 8 hours) 311 310
Consumption max. (kWh per 100 pallets) 16 20,17
Consumption eco (kWh per 100 pallets) 15,2 16,1
Driving speed (with load km/h) 18,56 16,5
Lifting speed (with load cm/sec.) 38,9 47,46
Acceleration (on 27,2 meters) 7,7 8,4
* Average of other vehicles in this class.
Read how we test from page 18.
++ very good / + good / Ø balanced / - less / - - not available
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THE
DIESEL KILLER
With the new RX 60-25/35 electric forklift truck
series Still sets new standards in e-mobility in the
field of industrial trucks. From now on there is no
more reason to buy a combustion engine.
BY ANITA WÜRMSER
Name STILL RX 60-25
IFOY Category Counter Balanced Truck
Engine
Electric, lithium-ion ready
Load capacity
2500 kg
Market launch 10/2019
Competitors
Linde E25
Jungheinrich EFG 425
Toyota 8FBMT25
With the new RX
60 the Hamburg
based manufacturer
Still offers a
serious alternative
to diesel or gas.
The E-series in the
2.5 to 3.5 tonne
class comprises seven models with numerous
options, such as a rear air conditioning system
integrated into the truck and a check before the
start of a shift, which can be fully configured
according to customer requirements. The IFOY
Test truck is the high performance version of the
series. This forklift truck is slightly longer than its
predecessor, and the same applies to the other
new models. The advantage: More legroom and a
larger working area for the driver. The entry and
exit steps are also larger. The visibility through the
mast and roof is very good in the test. Thanks to
the lower dashboard, the view to the front is also
better. The new intelligent display on the adjustable
armrest provides the drivers with all relevant
information and makes it easier for them to select
various settings, such as driving and lifting mode,
energy savings with Blue-Q and sprint power for
extra performance. The armrest can be adjusted
both horizontally and vertically. According to the
testers, the height adjustment could be placed a
little lower.
The steering of the new RX 60 is very precise.
It has good stability, both with and without
load. The steering column can be fixed in four
predetermined positions, but has no height
adjustment. The operation of the RX 60 is
precise and sensitive. The lifting speed of the
high performance version with a 25 kW instead
of a 20 kW pump motor is enormous. The test
team measured a speed without load of more
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than 66 centimetres per second, a record in this
class. The influence of the high-performance
version is clearly noticeable when driving.
The combination of acceleration, driving and
lifting results in a productivity of 363 pallets in
eight hours. The measured productivity has never
been so high in the IFOY Test. Thanks to energy
recovery, optimised software and the new control
setting (as close as possible to the engine), the
Still RX 60 is extremely energy efficient. Even at
maximum power, the tested operating time in
practice is twelve hours and 51 minutes when
using the 670 Ah/80V lithium-ion battery. In
practice, Blue-Q technology gives the operator
more than 16 hours of power from a single battery
charge, although productivity remains at the
same level as on the best electric truck to date.
IFOY TEST HARDFACTS RX 60-25 Ø*
Productivity max. (pallets in 8 hours) 363 318
Productivity eco (pallets in 8 hours) 318 310
Consumption max. (kWh per 100 pallets) 12,4 20,17
Consumption eco (kWh per 100 pallets) 10,2 16,1
Driving speed (with load km/h) 22,8 16,5
Lifting speed (with load cm/sec.) 66,3 47,5
Acceleration (on 27,2 meters) 7 8,4
With the RX 60-25 in the high-performance
version, Still sets the standard for the benchmark
for electric trucks in this segment. Never before
has an electric forklift truck been so productive. It is
quiet, easy to operate and manoeuvrable. The truck
also scores points with its lower costs for electricity
compared to diesel or gas, as well as its low maintenance
requirements. Thus Still has put together all the criteria
for a combustion killer. The test team's suggestions for
improvement include armrest adjustment, a horn for
reversing and a coating for the handles.
* Average of other vehicles in this category.
Read how we test from page 18.
VERDICT OF THE INNOVATION CHECK
The innovations which are mentioned can be
fully confirmed. These lead to improvements in
ergonomics, increased performance and safety.
The most important customer benefit is the
increase in performance. With the replacement
of a comparable diesel forklift truck, which
appears attractive, customers are more likely to
take advantage of the benefits of electric drives.
Market relevance +
Costumer benefit ++
Level of innovation ++
Quality of implementation ++
++ very good / + good / Ø balanced / - less / - - not available
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AGV IS
KING!
Name
IFOY Category
Locator – Laser Localisation
Software
Intralogistics Software
BY ANITA WÜRMSER
Tand
for manufacturers
of special solutions, as
it decouples them from the development of
expertise in environment-based localisation.
In a sense, the laser localisation software
creates the basis for autonomous driving in
intralogistics and production environments.
And it enables AGV OEMs, forklift OEMs and
system integrators to develop autonomous
vehicles or services such as fleet optimisation.
AGV manufacturers can concentrate on their
core competence of vehicle construction and/
or automation of standard industrial trucks.
For this reason, the IFOY Innovation Check
estimates the market relevance as high.
With the Locator, Bosch Rexroth presents a
product that takes over the software function
of environment-based localisation based on
laser distance measurement. The software is
designed to work with various laser distance
measurement sensors. Using a laser sensor
he market for Automated Guided
Vehicles (AGVs) continues to develop
well. The Locator is therefore
an interesting innovation
for both the automation of
standard industrial trucks
(including safety laser scanner), the software
automatically maps the environment
and determines the position and orientation
of the vehicle with high accuracy. Time and
cost advantages also arise when commissioning
individual vehicles at a customer's
premises, since the environment-based
localisation does not require any set-up and
measuring effort. Supported by the software,
a map of the application area is generated in
which the relevant points can be localised.
This implementation of environment based
localisation, strictly defined as a product, is
not fundamentally innovative. However, the
systems available on the market to date do
require considerable adaptation and calibration
effort in practice and require expert
knowledge. Bosch Rexroth has anticipated
this engineering work for many applications
and environmental factors and integrated
the adaptation functions into the software.
The innovation thus lies in the tailoring and
design of the product, which is specifically
geared to current market requirements.
The Bosch Rexroth Locator is offered both
as software for implementation on an
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already existing vehicle computer and on a
separate computer with defined interfaces for
the sensors for laser distance measurement
and the output of the localisation data.
Technologically, the solution is up to date with
freely available and commercial solutions. The
complete integration of all functions in one
system also relieves the automation specialist
from the work of map creation and updating
as well as localisation within the map.
VERDICT OF THE INNOVATION CHECK
This implementation of environment-based
localisation, strictly defined
as a product, is not fundamentally
innovative. However, the systems
available on the market so far require
considerable adaptation and calibration
effort when used, and require expert
knowledge. Bosch Rexroth has anticipated
this engineering work for many
applications and environmental factors
and integrated the adaptation functions
into the software.
Market relevance +
Customer benefit +
Level of innovation
Quality of implementation ++
++ very good / + good / Ø balanced
/ - less / - - not available
Ø
The Locator enables new
manufacturers of Automated
Guided Vehicles (AGV) to easily
enter the market.
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BY STEFANIE NONNENMANN
The ProGlove Cloud
Twin
Set
Name
IFOY Category
The ProGlove Cloud
Intralogistics
Software
At the IFOY AWARD 2020 ProGlove enters the competition in the category “Intralogistics
Software“ with the “ProGlove Cloud”. The cloud helps companies map a digital twin of their processes
to better manage devices, identify logistics challenges, ensure seamless warehouse
processes and enable intelligent workflows. According to ProGlove, the product is designed to
deliver operational efficiencies and reduce implementation costs. As a stand-alone solution,
the cloud can be quickly deployed through plug-and-play software integration and is not dependent on
ERP or WMS data.
The ProGlove Cloud on display offers good potential to create value for the individual user.
Just the presentation of the acquisition data and the overview of the different data
sources are very helpful for the user, especially due to the good design of the user
interface. The claim that the software solution is an analysis and design tool
beyond data collection and presentation has the potential for further
customer benefits.
The ProGlove Cloud helps
companies to map a digital
twin of their processes, among
other things, to better manage
devices.
The data collection and identification of logistics objects in
the material flow is still an important topic. The need to
organise data acquisition easily and securely and to
raise the potential for process optimisation are
the reasons for the good market relevance
of the solution. ProGlove has implemented
the principle of the
scanner with visualisation
and camera very well in
a small and robust
housing. With
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these devices the manufacturer
has a very competitive product
in the market. Specifically with
the nominated ProGlove Cloud, faster
process modelling for better device management,
weak point analysis and the design
of logistics processes should be possible. However, in
the opinion of the IFOY Innovation Checkers, it was not
clear during the demonstration how this functionality and
the associated innovation is achieved beyond the use of the
own interface and what its characteristics are. From a purely
technological point of view, the implementation of the cloud solution
is state-of-the-art and the design of the user interface and operating
functions also offer the user a quick and appealing overview of the data
and information. However, the individual functions of process modelling,
weak-point analysis and process design are not easy to read from the user
interface and were not even recognisable when asked. With the increasing
spread of digitalisation and the Internet of Things, companies are networking
more and more. For this reason, many customers are currently
investing in intelligent technologies, processes and workflows in order to
be able to manage the collection of enormous amounts of process- and
plant-related data. ProGlove currently forecasts a potential market for
the ProGlove Cloud of around 60 percent.
“The presented
ProGlove Cloud offers
good potential to create
benefits for the individual
user”.
VERDICT OF THE INNOVATION CHECK
The ProGlove Cloud offers good potential to create value for the
individual user. Just the presentation of the data and the overview of
the various data sources alone offer benefits for the user, especially
through the good design of the user interface.
Market relevance +
Customer benefit +
Level of innovation –
Quality of implementation Ø
++ very good / + good / Ø balanced / - less / - - not available
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EASY
GOING
More productivity,
lower operating costs:
TractEasy makes the
automation of
logistics processes
flexible.
BY STEFANIE NONNENMANN
Name
IFOY Category
TractEasy
AGV/Robot
TractEasy is an autonomous electric tow tractor made by the company
EasyMile, which enables the automation of logistics processes
and will compete in the IFOY AWARD 2020 in the category “AGV/
Robot“. The driverless, emission-free tractor has a towing capacity
of 25 tonnes, can be used in a variety of applications thanks to its
electric drive and can move at speeds of up to 25 km/h.
The popularity of autonomous vehicles in intralogistics has grown
rapidly in recent years and Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
are not new. Until now, however, their use has often been limited
to warehouse or production environments. In addition, the vehicles
often place high demands on the quality of the floor. The outdoor
area is still especially a challenge when it comes to autonomous
vehicles. However, particularly in the area of transport between
company buildings, automation could lead to significant savings
due to the greater distances involved.
TractEasy closes this gap. The vehicle is suitable for indoor and
outdoor use and can also be used in difficult weather conditions,
such as heavy rain, snow or temperatures between -15°C and
+35°C. The tractor drives safely in mixed traffic between cars,
pedestrians and bicycles and can also be used on uneven terrain
thanks to its ground clearance. This literally opens new doors for
autonomous transport in intralogistics.
Complex tasks, such as driving through gates or situations at traffic
lights, are no problem for the TractEasy as long as the obstacle,
for example a gate or traffic light, is equipped with an additional
module with which the system can communicate. EasyMile has
teamed up with the company TLD to develop the tractor. EasyMile
has developed the autonomous technology platform which is
integrated in the electric tugger JET-16 by TLD.
The vehicle is equipped with a whole range of sensors, for example
LIDARS, cameras, GPS, IMU and odometry. They enable safe and
reliable navigation without additional infrastructure. In autonomous
mode, the route previously learned by the device is constantly
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compared with the actual situation. The route taught to the vehicle
can be optimised with the software developed by EasyMile. With
this tool, speeds can also be easily adjusted – even for individual
zones or areas.
The tugger has two safety zones. Firstly, the speed of the vehicle
is gradually reduced to zero if an obstacle is detected within one
metre on the sides or within two to ten metres in front of the tugger,
depending on the speed. However, if the obstacle is within 60
centimetres, the emergency brake is automatically activated and
the vehicle comes to an abrupt stop. This is the second stage. In
this case, an acoustic signal sounds. If the vehicle begins an autonomous
journey, the signal also sounds to alert the surroundings to
the autonomous vehicle. A preset stop time can be selected at the
stops along the route. The alternative is a stop where the tugger
receives a manual command to continue the route again.
VERDICT OF THE INNOVATION CHECK
The TractEasy automated series vehicle achieves safe navigation
in the outdoor area using the principle of sensor fusion, and in
specific individual cases the vehicle, which has been very well
thought out and implemented extremely professionally, can be
very helpful. The reliability and driving behaviour are excellent.
Market relevance +
Customer benefit +
Level of innovation ++
Quality of implementation ++
++ very good / + good / Ø balanced / - less / - - not available
EasyMile estimates that if a logistics process is completely
replaced by TractEasy vehicles, a return on investment (ROI) of
approximately two years can be achieved for a two-shift operation
(five days a week). For 24/7 operation, the ROI can even be reduced
to 1.2 years, according to the manufacturer. There is no comprehensive
test protocol for this IFOY nomination, but during the IFOY
demo, the solution convinced the team with a safe and trouble-free
autonomous operation. Changing routes, however, requires some
knowledge and time.
By increasing productivity and reducing operating costs, TractEasy
offers more flexibility, both in terms of technology and personnel
planning. Firstly, the vehicles can be used both indoors and outdoors.
On the other hand, the company also remains flexible with
regard to staff absences, holidays and training.
The IFOY Innovation Checkers particularly praised the
reliability and driving behaviour and rated them as
“excellent“.
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Name
IFOY Category
Robot Shuttle System C200
AGV/Robot
A picking solution that helps to save
money: The Robot Shuttle System
C200 from Geek+ impresses the IFOY
testers with its accuracy.
By Stefanie Nonnenmann
Simply
robust
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VERDICT OF THE INNOVATION CHECK
The system is optimally modularised and impresses with a
flexible concept and simple, robust technology. Of particular
importance of these solutions is the good scalability and
flexibility of the equipment, especially when compared to
storage and retrieval solutions/cranes.
Market relevance +
Customer benefit +
Level of innovation –
Quality of implementation +
» According to the manufacturer,
the total costs are halved
compared to traditional shuttle
systems, provided that picking
efficiency and storage capacity
are identical in this comparison. «
++ very good / + good / Ø balanced / - less / - - not available
The new Geek+ C200 Robot Shuttle
System combines the C200
series robot, which transports
totes, with a normal intermediate
floor rack to provide goodsto-person
picking at low cost
with high flexibility and storage
capacity. The system identifies,
picks and transports standard
size totes and cartons weighing
up to 40 kilograms. It is suitable
for so-called multi-SKU storage
and picking applications and
is designed for operation with
single-floor shelving or shelving
with multiple shelves.
The system fits into existing
warehouses and can be quickly
implemented on the building
or infrastructure without major
effort. It can be used in single or
multilevel warehouses where,
for example, goods are collected
in a mezzanine area. It can also
be easily adapted to changes
in demand by adding or removing
robots. The Geek+ C200
Robot Shuttle System navigates
with centimetre precision. The
solution uses QR codes and
three cameras. One is mounted
underneath the unit, plus one on
each side of the load handling
device.
The system features recurring
data analysis and machine
learning. As new data is fed in,
the artificial intelligence (AI)
algorithms are constantly being
improved so that the system can
solve more complex tasks and
work more precisely. The robot
shuttle reaches speeds of 2 m/s
and a lifting speed of just over
26 cm/s.
When processes permit or when
the battery capacity is below 70
percent, the C200 navigates to
the charging station to recharge
the lithium-ion battery. This
ensures continuous availability.
This picking solution helps to
save money. According to the
manufacturer, total costs are
halved compared to traditional
shuttle systems, provided that
picking efficiency and storage
capacity are identical in
this comparison. In addition,
the modular design and high
flexibility make the use and
maintenance of the AI robots
easy and accessible compared
to earlier models on the market.
Furthermore, it is a business
model that allows flexible
use with different numbers of
vehicles and thus should also
make “pay per pick” invoicing
possible, although the costs for
this and thus the profitability
for the customer could not be
explicitly verified.
During the IFOY TEST DAYS,
the testers were particularly
impressed by the accuracy of
the robot, fast movements and
problem-free operation. As
soon as the robot detects an
obstacle and approaches it, an
acoustic warning sounds. This
was preset in the IFOY Test robot
in Chinese, but according to the
manufacturer it can be changed
to English. If the obstacle is not
removed in time or a person
does not leave the driving area
fast enough, the C200 stops in
front of it at a distance of 30
centimetres. This distance is
also adjustable.
Of course, with QR codes on the
ground there is a risk of getting
dirty or damaged after a while.
A clean working environment in
the building and regular checks
of the codes are therefore essential
in use.
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AGV
WORK
SIMPLY TOO
Name
IFOY Category
Raymond Courier 3030 Automated Stacker
AGV/Robot
The automatic industrial truck “Courier 3030“ from Raymond
Corporation, which can be used in both automatic and manual
operation, combines the transport and lifting of pallets. The truck
has a lifting height of 1.800 millimetres and a load capacity of over
1.1 tonnes.
Unique in the material handling industry is the Seegrid Vision-
Guided technology. Thanks to this technology, the truck can move
freely. No changes to the infrastructure are required, which is an
extraordinary advantage according to the IFOY test team.
BY ANITA WÜRMSER
Ten cameras continuously monitor the environment and navigate
the system using contrast and an algorithm. The Courier 3030
uses image-guided technology to capture a 360-degree view of its
surroundings. It can map locations, identify obstacles and control
driving behaviour. The learning process is simple and intuitive
thanks to the clear display. Within minutes, the device learns new
routes or makes adjustments to existing tasks. This makes route
training easy, fast and entertaining.
Safe operation is made possible by two scanner cameras made by
the company Sick and a light curtain, which creates a 270-degree
“safety space“ around the front of the vehicle. This area can be
adapted to the environment so that obstacles are always
detected. The supervisor software of the Courier 3030
behaves like a traffic policeman.
It allows the operator to monitor
and manage multiple vehicles
simultaneously from a
mobile or web-enabled
computer. The
automatic
vehicle
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comes standard with the “iWAREHOUSE“ warehouse optimisation
system. It monitors the vehicle and prevents unauthorised use, for
example. A user-defined check before the start of each shift can
also be set up.
When integrated with the iWAREHOUSE system, any web-enabled
device can provide real-time location and status updates. This
way, the user gets insight into the operational processes of a
warehouse thanks to the data. The automatically generated
reports include short- and long-term data, reports on vehicle an
operator usage, and battery and maintenance information from
the entire fleet. In addition, the IFOY test vehicle is equipped with
a real-time location system (optional module) that locates the
system with metre accuracy. Based on the data, bottlenecks or
locations of possible collisions can be determined very easily. The
system prevents the vehicle from entering a zone to which it has
no access.
The Courier 3030 helps to maximise productivity and reduce
labour costs. Its innovative technology frees operators from
repetitive, monotonous tasks and reduces physical fatigue.
According to Raymond, the total cost of ownership (TCO) is
up to 25 percent lower than a vehicle with other navigation
technologies. Based on projects already completed, the average
return on investment (ROI) is one and a half years. The more than
200 systems in customer use have covered more than 4.3 million
kilometres and handled more than 3.6 million kilograms of goods.
Raymond puts the number of incidents at zero.
VERDICT OF THE INNOVATION CHECK
Manually operated pallet warehouses are not only in medium-sized
companies of high importance and in use in large numbers.
Especially for buffer warehouses, which are not very high, and
simple point-to-point transports, simple automation is the best
option. Raymond offers a solution for this with the Courier 3030
Automated Stacker, which has a vision-based navigation system.
This allows easy detection of the environment without the need for
additional infrastructure installations or attachments.
Commissioning is performed via a very simple teach-in. The target
positions are approached and the driven layout is also transferred
1:1. The system is an interesting solution for very simple point-topoint
transports.
Maket relevance ++
Customer benefit +
Level of innovation -
Quality of implementation Ø
++ very good / + good / Ø balanced / - less / - - not available
According to the test team, the automatic vehicle provides a
cost-effective solution to today‘s labour shortage by efficiently and
reliably performing a variety of repetitive tasks.
THANKS TO THE SEEGRID VISION-
CONTROLLED TECHNOLOGY, WHICH
IS UNIQUE IN INTRALOGISTICS, THERE
IS NO LONGER ANY NEED TO ADAPT
THE INFRASTRUCTURE. IN THE EYES
OF THE IFOY TEST TEAM THIS IS AN
EXTRAORDINARY ADVANTAGE.
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Startups
2020
»Since 2019, the IFOY AWARD has also given
newly founded companies a chance. Four newcomers
compete with their ideas for the
favour of the jury.
BY STEFANIE NONNENMANN
They are young, they are
innovative and they are
still in their infancy:
Around every start-up
company there is a
great inventive spirit,
the desire for groundbreaking
innovations,
the desire to achieve
great things. For the
second time, in 2020
the newcomers will have their very own place
at the IFOY AWARD.
The award, which is considered the most
important intralogistics award worldwide, can
be the starting signal for a very big career for
any start-up. Anita Würmser, chairwoman of
the IFOY Jury, sums it up: “Whoever is nominated
for the final or wins an IFOY AWARD
is known worldwide overnight.” The chance
to achieve worldwide fame and reputation
through performance is what makes the IFOY
AWARD so attractive, especially for young
companies. After all, the selection process
has the reputation of being among the toughest
in the world. A total of eight newcomers
applied to take part in the final, and only
every second start-up made it to the final
round. Whether shuttle, robot, AGV, drone,
cargo bike, software or hardware, all vehicles
and solutions that can be used in intralogistics
are welcome.
The following made it to the final round:
a manufacturer-independent fleet management
software for forklift trucks and
other intralogistics vehicles; a drone that, in
combination with an autonomous vehicle,
records warehouse stocks in pallet racking
warehouses completely independently; a
modular material flow system consisting of
hexagonal cells that revolutionises conveyor
technology; and a 100 percent contactless
and market-ready wireless charging system
for industrial electric vehicles. They all not
only had to undergo the IFOY Innovation
Check by three renowned scientists, but also
had to convince the international jury at the
IFOY TEST DAYS in Hannover of their qualities
and long-term potential.
Even if in the end only one solution or product
can win and be the winner of the IFOY AWARD
2020, the four companies, cellumation, doks.
innovation, ForkOn and Wiferion, all have one
thing in common: With the spirit of innovation
they have the potential to change the world
of intralogistics a little bit, an economic sector
that will continue to need a lot of creative
visionaries, courage and inventive talent in
the future.
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cellumation
Thought around six corners: How
the celluveyor can effectively
revolutionise storage
technology.
Conveyor systems are
elementary for the
transport of goods, but
also rather inflexible.
The start-up team of
cellumation from Bremen,
which was founded
in 2017, is certain
that this does not meet
the requirements of
modern intralogistics.
Hendrik Thamer, Claudio Uriarte, Ariandy Yoga
Benggolo and Ivan Kuznetsov were guided by
football robots in their start-up idea. While
they watched them play with the ball, they
developed a vision: Why don’t we just turn
them upside down? That was the birth of the
“celluveyor”.
It easily moves packages on rollers in
all directions, left and right, forward and
backward, as required. In concrete terms,
a celluveyor consists of several hexagonal
cells. Like Lego bricks, these can be clicked
together to form any machine. Adapt material
flows at the push of a button? No longer a
problem with this idea. The company founders
from Bremen prove that it is possible to
realise all tasks of conveyor technology and
to define the function by software alone. In
»
The provision of totes, cartons and boxes as part of
the palletising process as well as the breaking up of layers
during depalletising are of great interest in a wide range of
applications in industry and trade. (...) The conveyor is robust
and suitable for industrial use and makes a very high-quality
impression both visually and technically. «
addition, the software is designed so simply
that anyone who can operate a mobile phone
can also control a celluveyor system.
In the long run, the celluveyor could be used
to replace mechanical conveyor belts that
are designed for a single, unchangeable task.
Furthermore, the application saves a lot of
space in a warehouse or a production hall:
According to the manufacturer, the celluveyor
requires up to 95 percent less space than
conventional material handling equipment.
VERDICT OF THE INNOVATION CHECK
Very innovative conveying principle with high flexibility. The system creates an
impressive performance, even with manual intervention as a “fault”. The system is
space-saving.
Market relevance +
Customer benefit +
Level of innovation ++
Quality of implementation ++
++ very good / + good / Ø balanced / - less / - - not available
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ForkOn
The fleet management software
provides an overview of forklift
truck fleets, regardless of
manufacturers.
How lucrative is your
own fleet of forklift
trucks? How high are
the operating costs?
Are the vehicles
optimally utilised and
would a full maintenance
contract be
appropriate? When
looking for answers
to such questions,
mixed fleet operators with more than 30
industrial trucks have had a hard time until
now: There was a lack of tools to manage
intralogistics fleets.
In 2017 ForkOn company founder Tim Klauke
from Haltern am See had the right idea.
Together with Nils Herzing, he developed a
cloud-based and manufacturer-independent
fleet management system that does not
»
The cross-manufacturer use of coordination software
for fleets of forklift trucks is a much sought-after
instrument in companies. It should be able to handle
the economic factors of a fleet as well as to enable
cross-manufacturer coordination. «
VERDICT OF THE INNOVATION CHECK
The solution of this multifunctional, manufacturer-independent fleet
management system is well implemented. Unfortunately, the software
is limited to manual forklifts and does not take modern AGV
systems or decentralised transport robots into account.
Market relevance +
Customer benefit +
Level of innovation
Ø
Quality of implementation ++
++ very good / + good / Ø balanced / - less / - - not available
only make forklift fleets significantly more
efficient, but also enables companies to save
20 percent or more of their current costs.
The USP of the Software as a Service (SaaS)
“ForkO”n is its independence. According to
ForkOn, it is the only provider to date that has
a non-branded fleet management system
across all forklift trucks from different manufacturers
and can offer the customer full
transparency. Optimising the performance of
forklift truck fleets by linking data and analysis
through algorithms, that is the goal of
a program that provides its users with more
information about its intralogistics fleets than
ever before.
This is achieved by combining data sources
from customers, partners and external data
sources. The analysis makes it possible to
notify customers about any anomalies in
the fleet in the operational processes and to
provide recommendations for improvements.
The market potential? According to the
company founders, ForkOn has a great future
ahead. Globally, the so-called “total addressable
market” (TAM) comprises more than
twelve million forklifts, for which ForkOn can
offer fleet management software and spare
parts services. This corresponds to a recurring
annual turnover of over 7.9 billion euros.
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doks. innovation
Free as a bird: The InventAIRy ® X
drone does not only keep an eye
on stock levels at all times, it
offers more.
It flies and flies and flies, and has an eye on all the stock in
warehouses with racks. “inventAIRy ® X” is the original combination
of a drone, 1D and 2D sensors, a 12-megapixel camera
and special data collecting software. The smart combination of
an AGV virtually as a mother ship and a drone as a free-flying
camera allows for maximum independent inventory recording.
Labels with extremely high degrees of freedom are recognised
and registered. Navigation and control is carried out from the
AGV, on which the drone can also land, if required.
The company behind the invention is doks. innovation, whose
solutions for intralogistics are designed to accelerate the digitalisation
of inventory recording and stocktaking processes, among other
things. The company was founded in 2017 in the vicinity of the Fraunhofer
Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (Fraunhofer IML). Since
2018, the company has had its headquarters in Kassel, Germany. At
the IFOY TEST DAYS in Hannover it was fun to watch the drone. Fully
autonomous, inventAIRy® X floats through the warehouse aisles.
VERDICT OF THE INNOVATION CHECK
A good application for drones, and a nice approach to inventory
management. The system records not only the stock situation,
but also other parameters such as storage temperature,
the condition of the packaging and even possible damage.
Market relevance +
Customer benefit -
Level of innovation +
Quality of implementation -
++ very good / + good / Ø balanced / - less / - - not available
»
Among the many possibilities examined
for the sensible use of drones, automated
inventory has proven to be the most
successful idea of all. «
There it not only record the stock levels, but also other parameters
such as storage temperature, the condition of the packaging and even
possible damage. The data thus determined can be easily accessed
by warehouse staff using a handheld device. This enables incoming
and outgoing goods to be monitored, information on capacities to be
viewed and the latest stock information to be seen. The solution can
be used universally in all pallet rack warehouses. Thanks to interfaces
to all common ERP systems and WMS, the drone system can be
integrated into the existing infrastructure without great effort.
And the benefit? For the team at doks. innovation, the matter is clear:
Customers do not only save time but also costs by using inventAIRy ®
X. If the drone flies, only one employee needs to be present to monitor
the process and intervene in the event of a possible malfunction.
Another advantage of automated inventory recording is a lower error
rate. This is significantly lower compared to inventory recording by
human employees. The only challenge is: inventAIRy ® X needs to be
charged very often. In order to avoid this problem, the employees of
doks. innovation are already working on an optimised model.
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Wiferion
Full of energy is etaLINK 3000,
a contactless wireless charging
system.
It is an innovation that could revolutionise
everyday life in the warehouse: At the IFOY
AWARD 2020, the Freiburg-based start-up
company Wiferion, formerly Blue Inductive,
presented the first market-ready and 100 percent
contactless wireless charging system
called “etaLINK3000” for industrial electric
vehicles. The system for the automatic
CAN-controlled charging of modern battery
systems enables fast and flexible installation
that no longer requires any infrastructure.
The charging process starts in less than
one second. Once the process is completed,
the Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) or the
forklift can continue and the system switches
off automatically.
According to the manufacturer, a special
feature of etaLINK 3000 is its outstanding
efficiency of 93 percent. Intermediate
charging of the batteries is also possible,
so that charging processes can be
flexibly integrated into the intralogistic
processes in the warehouse. Downtimes
are reduced, battery costs decrease and
the charging process is economical.
»
The history of Wiferion began in 2015, when
the four former Fraunhofer ISE researchers
(Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy
Systems) Benriah Goeldi, Johannes Mayer,
Florian Reiners and Johannes Tritschler from
Freiburg laid the foundation stone for the
future Blue Inductive GmbH. In October 2015
the etaLINK3000 product development started,
in April 2016 the company was founded.
Since 2018 the company has been in serial
production with the product and recently
changed its name to Wiferion. The customer
list is “impressive” according to the company.
The universal charging systems make a very robust
and industrial-suited impression, are really professionally
implemented and are therefore probably well suited for
long-term use. «
For companies etaLINK3000 can mean a
real cost saving. An intelligent distribution
of the charging cycles as well as a current
peak cut-off provide for significantly lower
costs in the buying of the battery as well
as in the cost for energy. The installation
takes place with the help of a plate.
VERDICT OF THE INNOVATION CHECK
Due to its adaptability to different systems (different batteries, charging strategies, battery
management etc.) the solution is very well applicable. It can be arranged directly in the process,
as there are no tripping points. The system is very well thought out right up to the user
interface.
Market relevance ++
Customer benefit ++
Level of innovation +
Quality of implementation ++
++ very good / + good / Ø balanced / - less / - - not available
/Startup
RUN »
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COMPARISON IS NOT EQUAL TO COMPARISON
At IFOY, nominated vehicles and solutions are not
compared with each other, but with their competitors
on the market, even if they have not applied.
This guarantees that only the best will win.
AN AWARD WITH WORLDWIDE RECOGNITION
360 media in 32 countries report on the IFOY
AWARD. The online coverage alone reaches
90 million people, all of them experts.
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Parallel to the IFOY TEST
DAYS, the TEST CAMP
Intralogistics will take
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attended by selected B2B
VIP guests from industry,
retail and logistics services.
At the TEST CAMP all
nominees, including IFOY
nominees from previous
years, have the opportunity
to present and demonstrate
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IFOY Jurors
27 jurors: Editors-in-chief of 35 publications from 19
nations. Specialised, highly motivated, critical with passion.
www.ifoy.org
IFOY
The winners of the IFOY AWARD are chosen
by a jury. The jury consists of internationally
renowned trade journalists and the leading
logistics media worldwide. The jury decides
independently, according to transparent criteria
and on the basis of professional expertise.
The members are appointed on a
permanent basis.
The jury is chaired by Anita Würmser,
logistics journalist and managing
director of wuermser.communications
and impact media projects.
DE
ANITA WÜRMSER
EXECUTIVE CHAIRPERSON OF THE JURY OF THE
IFOY AWARD
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “IFOY MGZN”, “LOGISTIK_BLOG”,
“LOGISTICS HALL OF FAME MAGAZIN”
Anita Würmser (born 1961) is a journalist, publicist
and managing partner of impact media project
GmbH, a media company based in Ismaning near
Munich, which specialises in logistics and supply
chain management.
She is founder of the IFOY AWARD and executive
chairperson of the IFOY jury.
After studying economic geography and political
science in Regensburg, she began her career in 1988
in the purchasing and logistics department of Audi
AG in Ingolstadt. In 1990, she switched to the media
industry and was editor-in-chief of the logistics
magazine “Logistik Heute” until 2000. Until 2009 she
was editor-in-chief of the magazines “VerkehrsRundschau”,
“Logistik inside” and “Verkehrsdienst”. In
2009 she founded the management and communications
consultancy wuermser.communications. She
also manages the business of the Logistics Hall of
Fame, which she founded in 2003. Her areas of
expertise include intralogistics, transport logistics,
logistics research and the commercial vehicle
industry. She advises companies and regularly
appears as a moderator.
www.ifoy.org
www.bestoflogistics.de
www.logisticshalloffame.net
www.impact.mp
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ØYVIND LUDT
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF” MODERNE TRANSPORT”
Øyvind Ludt (born 1977) is editor-in-chief of
the Norwegian magazine “Moderne
Transport”.
The experienced journalist started working
for the magazine in 2012 and was appointed
editor-in-chief in 2016.
Moderne Transport appears ten times a year
with a circulation of 6,000 copies. A weekly
newsletter is sent to 3,000 recipients. The online
presence www.mtlogistikk.no reaches
about 33,000 users per month and generates
88,000 page impressions.
www.mtlogistikk.no
AU
ALLAN LEIBOWITZ
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR “FORKLIFTACTION.COM”
Allan Leibowitz (born 1960) is the editorial director of the Australian online platform
“Forkliftaction”, for which he has been working for more than 15 years. He is also an
experienced radio journalist and works for various newspapers and magazines
worldwide. His journalistic work has been recognised with renowned awards
several times. Furthermore, he leads professional conferences with more than
1,000 participants. His areas of expertise are forklift trucks, conveyor technology
and logistics.
The B2B platform Forkliftcation.com was founded in 2000 and is aimed at buyers,
sellers and users of industrial trucks. The service is visited on average more than
800,000 times a month. The service also includes a weekly newsletter with more
than 72,000 recipients worldwide.
www.forkliftaction.com
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CECILIA BIONDI
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “LOGISTICA MANAGEMENT”
Cecilia Biondi (born 1970) is editor-in-chief of the Italian
logistics magazine “Logistica Management” and has
been working as a journalist since 2002. She writes
about logistics, supply chain management and
information technologies.
Logistica Management is published monthly with a
circulation of 15,000 copies and is aimed at logistics
managers in industry and logistics service providers.
The associated website reaches around 36,000 users
every month. In addition, a newsletter is sent to 21,000
subscribers every week.
www.logisticamanagement.it
FR
GILLES SOLARD, PROXY: SYLVAIN CHANOURDIE (PHOTO)
PUBLISHER “STRATÉGIES LOGISTIQUE”
Gilles Solard (born 1959) has been the publisher
and editor-in-chief of the French logistics
magazine “Stratégies Logistique” since 2005. Prior
to this, he was editor of the logistics magazines
“Revue Française de Logistique”, “L'Usine Nouvelle”
and “Emballages Magazine” (1993-2005).
Stratégies Logistique is published bi-monthly with
a circulation of 2,300 copies and is aimed at
managers and middle management in logistics and
Supply Chain Management. The magazine includes
an Internet presence that generates an average of
40,000 page impressions from around 25,000
users per month.
Gilles Solard's official representative on the IFOY
jury is Sylvain Chanourdie (photo), deputy
editor-in-chief of Stratégies Logistique.
www.strategieslogistique.com
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MATTHIAS RATHMANN
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “TRANS AKTUELL”,
“EUROTRANSPORT.DE”
Matthias Rathmann (born 1976) has been editor-in-chief
of the German logistics newspaper “trans aktuell” and
the online service “eurotransport.de” since 2009. His
areas of expertise include transport policy and logistics
economics. After training as a forwarding agent,
Rathmann studied business administration and
completed a traineeship at a daily newspaper before he
startet at ETM publishing house at trans aktuell in 2003.
trans aktuell appears fortnightly with a circulation of
50,000 copies and is aimed at transport and logistics
companies. Three times a week a newsletter is sent to a
circulation of 5,000 readers. The online portal eurotransport.de
is IVW-tested and generates 500,000 to 700,000
page impressions per month.
www.transaktuell.de
www.eurotransport.de
RU
ANTON MIZUNOV
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “SKLADSKOJ KOMPLEX”
Anton Mizunov (born 1980) has been editor-in-chief of
the Russian logistics magazine “Skladskoj Komplex”
(Logistics and Transport) since 2010. Mizunov studied
international journalism at Moscow State University
from 1997 to 2002. From 2009 to 2010 he completed a
business education in “Internet Management”.
Skladskoj Komplex appears five times a year with a
circulation of 20,000 copies. Its core topics are forklift
trucks, rack systems, warehouse automation,
warehouse management systems and real estate.
www.skladcom.ru
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BERND MAIENSCHEIN
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “MM LOGISTIK”
Bernd Maienschein (born 1964) is editor-in-chief of
the German logistics magazine “MM Logistik”. His
areas of expertise include materials handling
technology, warehouse technology, distribution
logistics, logistics IT and management.
MM Logistik is written for logistics decision-makers
in trade and industry and is published six times a
year with a circulation of 15,000 copies. A newsletter
is sent to more than 8,000 recipients from Monday to
Friday. 40,000 users visit the website every month.
There they generate around 80,000 page impressions.
www.mm-logistik.de
CH
KLAUS KOCH
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “LOGISTIK UND FÖRDERTECHNIK”
Klaus Koch (born 1958) has been editor-in-chief of the Swiss magazine
“LOGISTIK und Fördertechnik” since 2006. After studying engineering,
geography and communication science, he began working as an author
for popular science topics in 1993, which appeared in almost all major
daily newspapers and journals in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. His
areas of expertise are transport and distribution, industrial trucks,
warehouse technology and automation.
LOGISTIK und Fördertechnik is published eight times a year by
Swissprofessionalmedia and has a circulation of 8,800 copies. Its target
groups are logistics decision-makers in management and warehouses,
trainers and associations. The magazine includes the online service
www.logistik-online.ch, and a newsletter is also sent out once a month.
www.logistik-online.ch
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MARILENA MATEI
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR “TRANZIT” UND “TRANZIT
LOGISTICA”
Marilena Matei (born 1972) is the editorial director of
the Romanian logistics magazines “Tranzit” and
“Tranzit Logistica”. Since 1998 she has been working
as a specialised journalist in the field of transport
and logistics. In 1996 she became editor-in-chief of
the newly founded and first Romanian transport
magazine “Cargo Romania”. Five years later she
founded “Tranzit and Logistica Magazines” together
with Ion Matei.
Tranzit Logistica appears annually with twelve
issues and has a circulation of 10,000 copies. Twice
a week, a newsletter is sent to currently around
11,400 recipients. The magazine includes a website
with 18,000 users per month, who achieve a total of
around 83,000 page impressions.
www.traficmedia.ro
RU
VLADIMIR ANTONOV
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “SKLAD I TECHNIKA”
Vladimir Antonov (born 1969) is editor-in-chief of the Russian trade magazine
“Sklad i Technika” (Warehouse & Equipment). After completing his studies in
metal physics in 1983 and his doctorate in engineering in 1990, he became
editor-in-chief of a materials handling magazine in 1999 and took over as
editor-in-chief in 2004.
Sklad i Technika is published monthly with a circulation of 30,000 copies and is
aimed at managers of transport and logistics companies, logistics managers
and developers of warehouse equipment and software. The online service that
is part of the magazine has around 2,000 visitors per day. In addition, a monthly
newsletter is sent to approximately 2,000 recipients.
www.sitmag.ru
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JARLATH SWEENEY
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “FLEET TRANSPORT”
AND “HANDLING NETWORK”
Jarlath Sweeny (born 1961) has been editor-in-chief of
the Irish magazines “Fleet Transport” and “Handling
Network” since 2003. His main topics include commercial
vehicles, transport, logistics and materials handling.
The magazines Fleet Transport and Handling Network
are published with ten issues per year and have a
circulation of 8,500 copies. The associated websites
generate around 20,000 page impressions per month. A
weekly newsletter is sent to 15,000 recipients.
www.fleet.ie
www.handling-network.com
BG
SNEJINA BADJEVA, PROXY: VASILEV VASIL
PUBLISHER “LOGISTIKA”
Snejina Badjeva (born 1957) is editor-in-chief and
publisher of the Bulgarian magazine “LOGISTIKA”.
She started her career as a science editor for
technical books and also worked for various
magazines. In 2005 she founded LOGISTIKA.
LOGISTIKA has a circulation of 4,500 copies and is
published monthly.
The website reaches around 3,000 users per month
and generates around 50,000 page impressions.
Snejina Badjeva's (below) representative on the
IFOY jury is Vasilev Vasil (l.). He has been editor at
LOGISTIKA since 2007.
www.logistika.bg
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MATTHIAS PIERINGER
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “LOGISTIK HEUTE”
As chief editor of the German magazine “LOGISTIK HEUTE”, Matthias
Pieringer researches current and relevant topics from the world of
logistics. After completing his master's degree at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University
in Munich and an editorial traineeship, he worked
for several years as an editor and proofreader, initially at Springer
Fachmedien Munich. He has been a member of the editorial team of
LOGISTIK HEUTE since 2011, was appointed deputy editor-in-chief in
2014 and editor-in-chief in 2018.
The magazine LOGISTIK HEUTE is published annually with ten
regular issues and two special editions and has a circulation of
33,000 copies. The target group are decision makers in industry,
retail and logistics services. An online newsletter is sent out weekly.
The online presence logistik-heute.de reaches around 73,000 users
every month.
www.logistik-heute.de
SE
MATS UDIKAS
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “TRANSPORTNYTT”
Mats Udikas (born 1957) is editor-in-chief of the Swedish logistics
magazine “Transportnytt” – a position he got in 2005. Even before that
he worked for many years as an author and news editor.
Transportnytt is one of the leading magazines in Sweden for material
flow, logistics and transport. It is published ten times a year with a
circulation of 7,000 copies and is aimed at decision makers in transport,
logistics and warehousing as well as at purchasing managers in retail
and industry. A newsletter is sent out 40 times a year to around 10,000
recipients. The magazine also offers an online service that is used by
around 10,000 users every month.
www.transportnytt.se
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ISABEL RODRIGO FERNÁNDEZ
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “LOGÍSTICA PROFESIONAL”
Isabel Rodrigo Fernández (born 1963) has been
editor-in-chief of the Spanish logistics magazine
“Logística Profesional” since 2004. Prior to that she
worked for a magazine for the pharmaceutical
industry, among others. She specialised in the areas
of logistics, transport and environment.
Logística Profesional is aimed at logisticians,
e-commerce specialists and parcel service providers
as well as manufacturers and dealers of logistics
equipment. The magazine is published monthly with
a current circulation of 5,000 copies. A daily
newsletter reaches more than 14,000 readers. The
website www.logisticaprofesional.com receives
around 42,000 visits per month.
www.logisticaprofesional.com
AT
HANS-JOACHIM SCHLOBACH
PUBLISHER “BUSINESS+LOGISTIC”
Hans-Joachim Schlobach (born 1964) is the publisher of
the Austrian logistics magazine “BUSINESS+LOGISTIC”,
managing director of HJS Media World and Managing
Director of RS Media Solutions.
His areas of expertise include economics and politics,
logistics and SCM, IT and software, infrastructure and
technology.
BUSINESS+LOGISTIC is published six times a year with a
circulation of 9,600 copies. The magazine is aimed at top
decision-makers in industry, retail and services. HJS
Media World's online portal blogistic.net generates
around 15,000 to 20,000 page impressions every month.
www.blogistic.net
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KIRSTY ADAMS
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “SHD LOGISTICS”
Kirsty Adams is editor-in-chief of the British
magazine “SHD Logistics” and manages a
portfolio of projects, including the Logistics
Awards and the SHD Logistics Conferences. As a
B2B editor, she has many years of experience in
journalism.
SHD Logistics has a monthly circulation of 11,500
copies, and a monthly newsletter is also sent out
to 50,000 recipients. SHD Logistics is also
represented on the internet with its own online
presence.
www.shdlogistics.com
DE
WINFRIED BAUER
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “F+H”
Winfried Bauer (born 1965) is editor-in-chief of the trade journal “f+h
Fördertechnik, Materialfluss, Logistik 4.0”. After his studies of materials
handling technology he started a traineeship at the magazine f+h in 1995,
for which he was subsequently active as editor. In 2016 he took over the
chief editorial office. He specialises in the areas of industrial trucks,
materials handling, warehousing, logistics software and digitalisation.
f+h – Fördertechnik, Materialfluss, Logistik 4.0 is published ten times a year
with a circulation of about 15,000 copies per issue. A weekly newsletter
reaches about 3,700 recipients.
www.foerdern-und-heben.de
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SE
ANDERS KARLSSON
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “SVENSK ÅKERITIDNING”
Anders Karlsson (born 1969) has been editor-in-chief of
the Swedish transport and logistics magazine “Svensk
Åkeritidning” since 2017. Since 1996 he has worked for
various transport and logistics magazines, including as
editor-in-chief of “Transport & Logistik iDag”.
Svensk Åkeritidning is the newsletter of the Swedish
Road Transport Association. The magazine is published
monthly with a circulation of 12,000 copies and is aimed
at decision-makers in road haulage, logistics, politics
and materials management. A weekly newsletter is sent
out and reaches 15,000 recipients.
www.akeritidning.se/sv/startsida
IT
MAURIZIO PERUZZI, PROXY: ROMI CHERUBINI (PHOTO)
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “IL GIORNALE DELLA LOGISTICA”
Maurizio Peruzzi (born 1954), is editor-in-chief of
the leading Italian logistics magazine “Il Giornale
della Logistica”. In 2017, he was named “Logistician
of the Year” by the Italian association Assologistica.
Il Giornale della Logistica is published ten times a
year with a circulation of 18,200 copies. A
newsletter is sent twice a month, reaching over
6,000 recipients.
The homepage of the magazine is accessed by
around 7,000 users every month.
Maurizio Peruzzi's operational deputy on the IFOY
jury is Romi Cherubini. She works as an editor at Il
Giornale della Logistica.
www.ilgiornaledellalogistica.it
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SZILVIA RAPI-JAUBERT
PUBLISHER “SUPPLY CHAIN MONITOR”
Sziliva Rapi-Jaubert (born 1961) is editor-in-chief and
publisher of the Hungarian logistics magazine “Supply
Chain Monitor”. After studying economics and graduating
with a degree in economics and a master's in international
trade, she first worked as a logistics manager for a
French chemical company. Later she completed a
university course and obtained a Master's degree in
communications.
She founded Supply Chain Monitor in 2004, which has a
monthly circulation of 10,000 copies and is considered
the leading Hungarian trade journal in the field of
logistics and supply chain management.
www.scmonitor.hu
CN
YING (CHRYSTAL) XU
MANAGING DEPUTY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
“MM LOGISTICS IN CHINA”
Ying (Chrystal) Xu (born 1991) has been managing
deputy editor-in-chief of “MM Logistics in China” since
October 2018. She started in 2013 as an editor at Vogel
China in Beijing. In 2015 she was appointed managing
deputy editor-in-chief.
MM Logistics in China is published eight times a year
with a circulation of more than 25,000 copies. The
magazine's homepage generates around 1.3 million page
impressions per month.
www.mh.vogel.com.cn
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SEBASTIAN ŚLIWIEŃSKI
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “WAREHOUSE MONITOR”
Sebastian Śliwieński (born 1977) is editor-in-chief of the
Polish logistics magazine “Warehouse Monitor”. Prior to
that he was editor-in-chief of the economics section of
“Głos Wielkopolski”, one of Poland's biggest regional
magazines, and worked for leading business magazines,
including the Polish edition of “BusinessWeek”. His
specialties are intralogistics, automation, special
software and industry.
Warehouse Monitor is published quarterly with a
circulation of 3,500 copies. The service also includes a
newsletter, which is sent out around 80 times a year and
reaches around 10,000 recipients.
www.warehouse-monitor.pl
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THEO EGBERTS
IFOY TESTER
Theo Egberts (born 1963) is a journalist and owner of
Buro Andersom and Andersom Testing. The brands of
the company include Logisticsinside.eu, a Europe-wide
intralogistics news platform in video
format. Egberts tests the nominated vehicles on
behalf of the IFOY organisation. As a neutral tester he
is a member of the IFOY Jury without voting rights.
Egberts writes and films for many trade and business
magazines about intralogistics, forklifts, warehouse
equipment and construction machinery. He
coordinates and makes the Andersom Test on behalf
of magazines in the Netherlands, Germany and
Sweden and also tests prototypes and new
developments for manufacturers.
www.logisticinside.eu
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VALERIA LIMA, PROXY: EDSON CARILLO
PUBLISHER “LOGWEB”
Valeria Lima (born 1958) is the publisher of the Brazilian logistics magazine
and portal “LOGWEB”. It is considered Brazil's most important logistics
medium and portal for international news.
The magazine appears annually with ten issues and a circulation of 10,000
copies. The target group are logistics professionals. The newsletter, which
is sent twice a week, reaches 13,000 recipients. The online portal is
accessed by around 6,000 people per month and reaches almost 40,000
page impressions.
Valeria Lima's operative representative on the jury is Edson Carillo (photos),
Executive Director of Connexxion Brazil | Supply Chain Engineering.
www.logweb.com.br
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SASCHA SCHMEL
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE ASSOCIATION
MATERIALS HANDLING AND INTRALOGISTICS
WITHIN THE VDMA.
Sascha Schmel (born 1978) is a graduate
industrial engineer and managing director of the
Association of Materials Handling and Intralogistics
within the VDMA.
As a permanent member of the jury (without
voting rights), Schmel represents the sponsor of
the IFOY AWARD.
www.foerd.vdma.org
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IFOY advisory media
DE
JAN KAULFUHS-BERGER
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “TECHNISCHE LOGISTIK
– HEBEZEUGE FÖRDERMITTEL”
Jan Kaulfuhs-Berger (born 1968) has been
editor-in-chief of the magazine “Technische Logistik
– Hebezeuge Fördermittel” since 2016. His areas of
expertise are intralogistics, technical logistics,
industrial trucks and alternative energy storage.
Technische Logistik – Hebezeuge Fördermittel
appears nine times a year with a circulation of 12,000
copies each. A newsletter is published every 14 days.
www.technische-logistik.net
DE
TOBIAS RAUSER
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “LOGISTIK JOURNAL”
Tobias Rauser (born 1980) has been editor-in-chief of the
trade magazine “logistik journal” since 2018. After his
studies and training as an editor, the political scientist
initially worked as a managing editor for “VerkehrsRundschau”
in Munich.
logistik journal appears six times a year with a
circulation of 15,000 copies. A newsletter is sent out
weekly to around 2,300 recipients. The website
logistik-journal.de is visited by more than 7,200 users
every month.
www.logistik-journal.de
DE
MARTIN SCHRÜFER
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “MATERIALFLUSS”
Martin Schrüfer (born 1975) is editor-in-chief of the
magazines “materialfluss”, “LT-manager” and
“Baugewerbe Unternehmensmagazin”. His
specialties are logistics, transports and music.
“materialfluss” appears ten times a year with a
circulation of 19,000 copies. The website materialfluss.de
reaches about 21,000 users per month, who
generate about 40,000 page impressions. The
newsletter sent twice a week reaches about 2,500
recipients.
www.materialfluss.de, www.lt-manager.de
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Members of the jury have the right to call
in experts from companies, the media and
associations as consultants. They may form
advisory boards and thus integrate expertise
and practical experience. Consultants have
access to the IFOY TEST DAYS and can test the
finalists themselves. They have no voting rights.
DE
TOBIAS SCHWEIKL
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “LOGISTRA”
Tobias Schweikel (born 1971) is editor-in-chief of the
German magazine “LOGISTRA”.
LOGISTRA is aimed at operationally responsible
decision-makers in logistics. It is published six times
a year and has a circulation of around 13,300 copies.
The magazine includes a website, which is visited by
around 31,500 users per month.
www.logistra.de
AT
GERHARD SCHLÖGEL
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR “LOGISTIK.KURIER”
Kommerzialrat Gerhard Schlögel (born in 1958) is
media and editorial director of the Austrian logistics
newspapers “Logistik.Kurier” and “Logistik.Profil”
and chairman of Logistik.Initiative.Austria.
Logistik.Kurier is published once a quarter with a
circulation of 145,560 copies. The target group are
decision-makers in the business world. Logistik.
Profil is Austria's leading logistics news magazine.
Both magazines reach 854,000 readers.
www.logistik-kurier.at
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NOT DUTY,
CULTURE
BY ANITA WÜRMSER
Sustainability is the keyword of the time.
What can the packaging industry itself
contribute to becoming more sustainable?
Commitment must come from the top, it must
be challenging but achievable. At CHEP, for example,
we have not only committed ourselves to
sustainable action since our founding, but also
to making our entire business model sustainable.
CHEP stands for pooling. Closed-loop recycling is the focus of
our activities. Our performance, and the way we produce it, should
be a benefit for our planet. We regard this not only as a duty, but
also as the culture of our company. .
Geraint Thomas,
European director
for sustainability at CHEP.
You offer a closed loop model for pallets and containers.
How does the CHEP pooling system differ from others on
the market?
CHEP stands for sustainability. Thanks to our share and reuse
model, customers can continuously share and reuse our products.
In this way we conserve natural resources compared
to disposable products. Another advantage is that we can
optimise our transport networks, which is a key requirement
for retailers and manufacturers of fast-moving consumer
goods. In this way, together with our customers, we make an
active contribution to reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
Sustainability and sustainable action are two different
things. True sustainability does not come
for free either. What, for example, do your investments
in sustainability look like?
We focus on two areas. The last milestone was the launch of our
Zero Waste World programme. It enshrines a waste-free supply
chain as a goal in our corporate constitution, thus contributing to
a waste-free world. This is enormously challenging, and cannot
be achieved without an organisational change. We are investing
in our own team here in order to be able to develop sustainable
solutions with our customers more quickly. Investments in our
communities are also particularly important for us. The second
area therefore focuses on their continuous support. Here we
simply invest in time so that our employees can volunteer or share
their knowledge with each other. We also make financial and
personal commitments to food banks around the world - including
the European Federation of Banks and Food Products (FEBA).
CHEP is a long-standing container and pallet partner of the IFOY
AWARD. The Australian packaging specialist has been providing
all types of containers for the IFOY AWARD for seven years.
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Your contact to IFOY finalists and partners.
impact media projects GmbH
Eckherstraße 10b, 85737 Ismaning, Germany
Thilo Jörgl
thilo.joergl@impact.mp
T +49 89 215384612
www.impact.mp
www.ifoy.org
www.logisticshalloffame.net
impact media projects
Bosch Rexroth AG
Löwentorstraße 68-70, 70376 Stuttgart, Germany
Joerg Heckel
robotics@boschrexroth.de
www.boschrexroth.com/laserlocalization
cellumation GmbH
Linzer Str. 3, 28359 Bremen, Germany
Laura Billen
l.billen@cellumation.com
T +49 421 3311350
www.cellumation.com
CHEP Deutschland GmbH
Siegburger Strasse 229b, 50679 Köln, Germany
Inside Sales Team
T +49 221 93571293
sales.de@chep.com
www.chep.com
Combilift Ltd
Annahagh, Co. Monaghan, H18 VP65 Ireland
T + 353 47 80500
info@combilift.com
www.combilift.com
Crown Gabelstapler GmbH & Co. KG
Philipp-Hauck-Straße 12, 85622 Feldkirchen, Germany
T +49 89 93002-0
info@crown.com
www.crown.com
doks. innovation GmbH
Ludwig-Erhard-Str. 10, 34131 Kassel, Germany
T +49 561 81676493
contact@doks-innovation.com
www.doks-innovation.com/
EasyMile
21 boulevard de la Marquette
Bât B, 3éme étage, 31000 Toulouse, France
Kevin Hoareau
T +33 660 734025
kevin.hoareau@easymile.com
www.easymile.com
ForkOn GmbH
Maximilian-Kolbe-Straße 17
45721 Haltern am See, Germany
Maren Sklarek
maren.sklarek@ForkOn.de
T +49 157 81675625
www.ForkOn.de
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Fronius International GmbH
Froniusplatz 1, 4600 Wels, Austria
MMag. Sonja Pointner, Marketingleitung
Business Unit Perfect Charging
T +43 7242 241-6436
pointner.sonja@fronius.com
www.fronius.com
Geekplus Europe GmbH
9F, Niederkasseler Lohweg 18, 40547 Düsseldorf,Germany
T +49 211 53829033
europe.sales@geekplus.com.cn
www.geekplusrobotics.com/
Hyster Company
1400 Sullivan Drive, Greenville, NC 27834, USA
www.hyster.com
Jungheinrich AG
Friedrich-Ebert-Damm 129, 22047 Hamburg, Germany
www.jungheinrich.com
ProGlove
Rupert-Mayer-Straße 44, 81379 München, Germany
www.proglove.com
The Raymond Corporation
P.O. Box 130,22 South Canal St., Greene, NY 13778-0130, USA
Chris Merta
Product Manager
Automated Products
chris.merta@raymondcorp.com
T +1 607 656 2817
for a smarter workforce
SANY Europe GmbH
Sany Allee 1, 50181 Bedburg, Germany
Info@SanyEurope.com
T +49 2272 58026100
www.sanyeurope.com
STILL GmbH
Berzeliusstraße 10, 22113 Hamburg, Germany
Jaqueline Poppe
T +49 40 7339 1111
jacqueline.poppe@still.de
www.still.de
Wiferion GmbH
Munzinger Strasse 1, 79111 Freiburg, Germany
Julian Seume
T +49 761 15426730
julian.seume@wiferion.com
www.wiferion.com
Request IFOY NetzwerkINFO
Would you like to become a network
partner or book a business card?
Request our networkINFO or
contact us by phone.
We will be happy to help you.
anita.wuermser@ifoy.org
T +49 89 215384611
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IFOY AWARD 2021: HOW TO MANAGE A
PROPER APPLICATION
More than 2,700 published technical articles in more than 360 magazines, coverage
in 32 countries, independent tests and innovation reports. The results of an IFOY
participation are impressive. Whoever makes it to the final becomes world-famous
in the logistics scene overnight. But how do you make it to the final? First of all you
have to apply, and that is quick. Here are the most important facts and steps.
By Thilo Jörgl and Anita Würmser
THE MOST
IMPORTANT
STEPS AT A
GLANCE
1Submit
application
(June - October)
For an IFOY AWARD,
manufacturers of conveyor
technology, intralogistics
and software providers
as well as start-ups with any number
of products or solutions can apply.
Anyone wishing to participate must first
register an application at www.ifoy.org.
All that is required are contact details
and the type and name of the product
or solution. This registration is necessary
because an individual input form is
created for each application, in which the
required data can be entered individually.
When registering an application, you have
the choice of entering one or more categories.
However, the IFOY categories are only
a theoretical selection which should give
the applicants an overview of which types
of products and solutions are basically
possible. In case of a nomination, the
IFOY organisation will decide on the final
allocation to a category at the TEST DAYS.
No later than 24 hours
after application, the access
data for the input form on the password-protected
applicant portal as well
as the conditions of participation with the
current fee overview will be sent by e-mail.
Application registration is free of charge
and without obligation. Only when the
data has been saved for the first time
and the conditions of participation have
been accepted an application is officially
in the running. From this point
on, fees will be charged in case of a
nomination. If a submitted product or
solution is not nominated, no fees will
be charged. The fees are set annually
and can be requested at the office.
Once submitted, an application cannot
be withdrawn by the applicant. In
exceptional cases and upon request
by e-mail, the jury may withdraw a
nomination. However, only if there are
serious reasons. These include insolvency
of the applicant, patent disputes,
quality problems or inability to deliver.
2Enter
application data
(June - October)
With their access data,
applicants can log in to
the applicant portal until
the end of the application phase and fill
out their entry form. During this phase,
the form is only visible to the respective
applicant, who can change and temporarily
store the contents at any time. Even
during data entry, applicants can see how
their application will look in the website
front-end.
This view will later be made available to
the IFOY jury and is public in case of a
nomination. The application form is kept
short and the text input is limited. An
application must be entered in German
and English. Essentially, the following
contents are the main focus of an application:
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Striking headline
Meaningful summary
Clear description of the innovation and customer
benefit
Technical data, videos and pictures
For a solution, a case study with a maximum of 7,000
characters is required
It is advisable to answer the questions as briefly, comprehensibly
and strikingly as possible. It is not important that a
lot of text is written, on the contrary: What is decisive is that
the texts are clearly structured, for example by bullet points,
and that the jury recognises the innovation and its value for the
users at first glance.
1. August – 30. October 2020
Registration of the
application on www.ifoy.org
and entering of the application data
1. November – 31. December 2020
Nomination of the finalists 2021
February 2021
IFOY TEST DAYS / IFOY AUDIT
Voting of the winners
April / May
IFOY AWARD NIGHT
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At a glance
The IFOY AWARD Categories
3Nomination
(November -
December)
After the end of the
official application
phase, all input
forms will be blocked and the jury
members as well as the test teams
will have access to the application
data.
After a formal and technical preliminary
check, the jury nominates from
all valid applications - in 2020 there
were more than 30 - usually about
15 vehicles or solutions for the
final. Only these finalists of the IFOY
AWARD will be announced publicly
in mid-January and have to
compete for the IFOY audit
(step 4). Non-nominated
applications will be
treated confidentially
to avoid a negative
selection.
Each applicant
will
Counter Balanced Truck: Counter balanced trucks of all
weights
Heavy Load Forklift: Reach stackers and heavy-duty forklift
trucks of more than eight tonnes
Special Vehicle: Special vehicles, forklift trucks and vehicles for
special tasks (drones, cargo bikes, truck-mounted forklift trucks
etc. )
Warehouse Truck: Warehouse trucks
Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) / Shuttle: Shuttle (systems), AGVs,
automated or partially automated material handling equipment
Intralogistics Robot: Robots or robot-based solutions for intralogistics
applications (picking robots, palletising and depalletising robots, cobots, robots
for automatic unloading and loading of trucks, etc.)
Intralogistics Software: Apps and intralogistics systems or software solutions
in the context of the application options, such as warehouse management systems,
guidance systems, advanced driver assistance systems, fleet management systems,
etc.
Integrated Warehouse Solution: A warehouse concept that has been successfully
realised at the customer’s location
Special of the Year: Components or technical details such as ergonomic innovations, safety
assistant solutions, automation solutions, drive technology, forklift attachments, etc.
Crane and Lifting Appliance: Cranes for various applications, like bridge and gantry cranes,
wall travelling cranes, jib cranes, overhead monorail cranes, light cranes, etc, Lifting appliances
like chain hoists and rope hoists, winches, magnet lifters, vacuum lifters, lifting platforms and mobile
elevating work platforms etc.
Start-up: Awards are given for innovative prototypes or functional developments, intralogistics products,
software, vehicles or components
be informed in written form before
publication whether the jury has
made a nomination.
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IFOY TEST DAYS
IFOY Audit and
TEST CAMP
Intralogistics
(February)
The IFOY TEST
DAYS with the IFOY Audit and the
TEST CAMP Intralogistics are the
first event highlight of every IFOY
year.
IFOY AUDIT
All nominated vehicles and solutions
have to take part in the IFOY TEST
DAYS for the IFOY Audit. It consists
of the IFOY Test, the scientific
innovation check and the jury test.
The vehicles and solutions are
subjected to various assessments
and individually tailored driving or
functional tests, including the IFOY
test protocol comprising around 80
criteria. The decisive factor is that
the nominees are not compared with
each other, but with the products of
competitors on the market.
During the first five (non-public)
days all necessary tests will
take place in the IFOY Arena,
the central test area.
Only the finalists and
the test teams are
admitted. During
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the last two days of the IFOY TEST
DAYS the jurors, all of them wellknown
editors of leading logistics
media from all over the world, and
their consultants will travel to the
IFOY Arena to test the equipment and
solutions themselves.
All finalists who have passed the IFOY
Audit will receive the Best-in-Intralogistics
Certificate at a ceremony,
together with a communication
package consisting of a press release
and a certificate, e-mail footers and
graphic files for embedding the certificate
in documents.
years, have the opportunity to present
and demonstrate the nominated
vehicles and solutions. This gives
business professionals the opportunity
to experience innovations and test
equipment in the IFOY Arena.
The programme during the IFOY
TEST DAYS is varied: IFOY Tests, IFOY
Innovation Checks, three jury meetings
and numerous consultations,
B2B highlight tours, driving tests by
jurors, consultants and guests, IFOY
Dinner as well as presentation of the
Best-in-Intralogistics Certificates.
6IFOY AWARD Night
– the ceremony
(April / May)
The highlight of the
IFOY AWARD is the
announcement of the winners and
an award ceremony at a festive gala.
However, it remains exciting until the
end, because neither the nominees
nor the winners of the award are
informed in advance.
If a nominee does not show up for
the audit, the vehicle or solution is
disqualified.
TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS
"IFOY meets Business" is the motto
for the last two days of the IFOY TEST
DAYS. Then the TEST CAMP Intralogistics
will take place at the same
time. Selected B2B VIP guests from
industry, retail and logistics service
providers will be attending. IFOY nominees
can also invite a limited number
of customers and interested persons
to the IFOY TEST CAMP. At the event,
all manufacturer of nominees, including
IFOY nominees from previous
5The voting
(February - March)
After the IFOY
TEST DAYS the jury
will vote. For this
purpose each juror
in each category assigns a ranking
and justifies the decision. Each rank
is backed up with a point value. The
candidate with the highest number
of points is automatically calculated
as the winner from the sum of the
submitted rankings. The voting takes
place online and is database-supported
on the jury portal.
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION, FEES
AND PRICES FOR PRESENTATION
BOXES AT THE IFOY TEST DAYS WITH
THE TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS CAN
BE REQUESTED AT THE IFOY OFFICE.
Anita Würmser
Executive Chairperson of the Jury of the IFOY AWARD
P +49 (0)89 251384611
E-Mail: anita.wuermser@ifoy.org
Application at www.ifoy.org
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BEHIND THE SCENES
News from the IFOY AWARD network
By Anita Würmser and Stefanie Nonnenmann
TEST CAMP 2021
The IFOY TEST DAYS and the
TEST CAMP Intralogistics will
take place again in 2021 at the
Hannover Exhibition Center.
The date will be announced
shortly. After the successful
premiere of the TEST CAMP
in February 2020, the IFOY
organisation has announced to
increase the participant limit
from 50 to 100 B2B guests
from the business world. The
entrance fee is 499 Euro. (wa)
IFOY VIP TESTER 2020 WANTED
Four forklift truck drivers from the BMW plant in Regensburg
had the opportunity as VIP testers to put IFOY innovations
through their paces for a whole day at the TEST
CAMP Intralogistics in Hannover. A campaign that was not
only well received by the drivers but also aroused great
interest among the management. For this reason, the
IFOY team wants to give a team of forklift truck drivers
the opportunity to be there in Hannover again next year.
NEW JURORS...
The IFOY organisation has appointed
two new jurors. Newly elected
to the jury are Ying Xu, Managing
editor-in-chief of MM Logistics in
China, and Matthias Rathmann,
editor-in-chief of the German
logistics newspaper trans aktuell.
The tickets will be issued upon
receipt of booking.
Further information:
thilo.joergl@impact.mp
The drivers not only experience a varied and exciting day on
site. The campaign also gives companies the opportunity to use
the trip to Hannover as an incentive for their employees and to
simply thank the drivers for their important work. Applications
from companies are accepted with immediate effect. (sno)
Further information is available at the IFOY office:
Send an e-mail to Anita Würmser, anita.wuermser@ifoy.org
SUPPORT THE IFOY AWARD NOW
Due to its professional expertise, the IFOY AWARD is not only regarded as the most important innovation
award in intralogistics, the IFOY AWARD has grown into a huge international network. Companies
and institutions are always welcome as new network partners for the international award.
There are various sponsoring and network packages to choose from, which can be
booked from an annual fee of 1700 euros and include various media services. Furthermore,
there is the possibility to become an official IFOY partner. (sno)
Further information is available from the IFOY office: Thilo Jörgl, thilo.joergl@impact.mp
The IFOY jury thus includes a total
of 27 Editors-in-Chief of internationally
leading logistics publications
from 19 nations. (wa)
A further jury seat will be free
in 2020. Applications for jury
membership can be submitted
on the web at https://www.
ifoy.org/gremien/jury (wa)
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