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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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