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Annual Report 2003 - Kardex

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Special-Purpose Handling Systems Division<br />

STE:<br />

CUSTOMIZED LOGISTICS<br />

ENGINEERING OPENS UP<br />

OPPORTUNITIES WORLDWIDE.<br />

Thomas Membrez<br />

CEO<br />

The Special-Purpose Handling Systems Division<br />

(STE) consists of System Schultheis AG in Rapperswil<br />

(Switzerland), ET System S.L. in Barcelona (Spain),<br />

fam Fördertechnik GmbH in Memmingen (Germany)<br />

and <strong>Kardex</strong> VCA Pty Ltd. in Wodonga (Australia). The<br />

division develops special storage and handling systems<br />

using paternoster, lift and carousel technology<br />

together with customized conveyor systems. The<br />

division also provides creative all-round solutions<br />

that include storage engineering, software, project<br />

management, assembly and maintenance services.<br />

It is managed by Thomas Membrez.<br />

One of the factors crucial to the success of the Special-<br />

Purpose Handling Systems Division is customized engineering.<br />

STE is able to analyze complex logistical problems,<br />

develop tailor-made concepts and then implement<br />

unique, one-off projects. At the same time, STE has the<br />

expertise needed to integrate stand-alone solutions into<br />

general, all-round concepts. Many customers today,<br />

typically, discover STE via the Internet. After failing to<br />

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