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The SSI LOGIMAT vertical lift module wins 1st place in the Industrial Production Product of the Year Award, in the category "Workplace and Operating Equipment."
The site consolidation project, with SSI LOGIMAT vertical lift modules at Kellenberger, is awarded 2nd place in the materialfluss Product of the Year Award, in the category "Storage and Picking Technology."
The project with Gebrüder Weiss, which connected 90 warehouse locations under WAMAS Enterprise WMS, secures 3rd place in the "Project of the Year" category.
Neunkirchen, February 28, 2025 – Over a period of two months, readers of the magazines materialfluss and Industrial Production had the opportunity to vote for the Products of the Year. The winners were honored on February 27, 2025, in Darmstadt, Germany.
Michael Wegner, Head of Sales Central Europe in the Business Unit Products & Equipment at SSI Schaefer, expressed his delight: "The SSI LOGIMAT vertical lift module has been recognized twice – winning 1st place for its outstanding efficiency and ergonomics, and 2nd place for its key role in the site consolidation at Kellenberger. These awards confirm once again how innovative storage solutions help our customers overcome challenges such as skilled labor shortages and high quality demands."
Gregor Girstmayr, Head of WAMAS Enterprise at SSI Schaefer, also welcomed the recognition in the software sector: "We are very proud of this achievement. Securing 3rd place in the 'Project of the Year' category, for our project with Gebrüder Weiss, highlights how intelligent software can seamlessly connect 90 warehouse locations."
SSI LOGIMAT vertical lift module: Efficiency and ergonomics combined
The SSI LOGIMAT vertical lift module is a dynamic storage and picking solution based on the goods-to-person principle. It allows employees to safely and ergonomically pick items directly from the tray. The SSI LOGIMAT offers maximum storage capacity with a minimal footprint—an ideal solution for space-saving storage of small parts while ensuring quick and easy access. Its vertical design optimally utilizes room height, and advanced safety features, such as weight and height monitoring, enhance operational safety.
Site consolidation with SSI LOGIMAT vertical lift Modules at Kellenberger
In 2023, Hardinge Kellenberger AG, based in Goldach, Switzerland, consolidated four locations into a single site. To digitize and optimize logistics processes, SSI Schaefer implemented a comprehensive logistics solution featuring:
Six SSI LOGIMAT vertical lift modules
WAMAS Lift & Store software for seamless integration with the existing ERP warehouse system
Cantilever racking and modular pallet racks (PR 600) to provide compact storage for pallets and long goods
WAMAS Enterprise WMS: Connected logistics for Gebrüder Weiss
The WAMAS Enterprise WMS is a specialized version of WAMAS WMS, designed to connect global branches and subsidiaries. It supports expansion strategies and strengthens companies’ international market positions. At Gebrüder Weiss, the software solution ensures end-to-end transparency and optimization across all logistics processes:
34 countries
90 warehouse locations
1,200 customers
621,000 square meters of warehouse space
2,100 logistics employees