Green sorter for Schenker
Crisplant awarded contract to design and install a ‘green’ automated material-handling system at the DB Schenker Logistics distribution hub, Malmö, Sweden
- System to be based on the industry’s most energy-efficient sorter to reduce carbon emissions and cost
- Sorter software controls to integrate seamlessly with the existing custom data-management system
- Crisplant system designed for the most efficient use of space within the existing building
Crisplant has been awarded a contract by global logistics specialists, DB Schenker Logistics, to design and integrate the industry’s most energy-efficient high-speed sorter to automate and upgrade the Malmö parcel distribution hub in Sweden. The Crisplant LS-4000E tilt-tray sorter uses 75% less energy than comparable sorters with conventional motors which will allow DB Schenker Logistics to minimise carbon emissions whilst also achieving very low life-cycle costs. The Malmö contract follows the installation of a Crisplant sorter in the DB Schenker Logistics’ parcel centre in Stockholm, Sweden in 2007.
Crisplant Sales Director, Henrik Mortensen comments; “The LS-4000E’s green credentials were an important factor in the decision of DB Schenker Logistics to award this contract to Crisplant. By minimising energy consumption the sorter enhances the long-term commitment of DB Schenker Logistics to creating logistics solutions which achieve the best possible balance between economical and environmental demands.”
Thomas Söderman, Production Process Manager DB Schenker Logistics, explains; “The operational advantages that we have realised through the existing Crisplant sorter at Stockholm, and the attention to detail which ensured a smooth and fault-free installation process, provided our project management team with the confidence to entrust Crisplant with the design and installation of this major new installation.”
Crisplant will design and install the new LS-4000E system to maximise the efficient use of space within the existing parcel hub. The system will use the same specially-designed telescope conveyor.
lines for infeed and outfeed items to minimise the system cost and footprint. Crisplant will also integrate the sorter software controls into DB Schenker’s existing custom data-management software to provide operators and management with comprehensive visibility, control and reporting. The hub will collect, sort and distribute domestic and international consignments from 42,000 Swedish customers, shipping around 17.4 million goods and parcels per year, of all shapes and sizes. Scope for future expansion will be factored into the initial system design.
The new fully-automated, high-speed ‘green’ sorter is scheduled for handover in April 2012.
***About Crisplant and the BEUMER Group***
Member of BEUMER Group, Crisplant is a leading provider of sortation solutions worldwide. Crisplant provides solutions and lifetime support for airports, postal facilities, parcel distribution and warehouse and distribution centres. Crisplant has led and delivered projects that include many of the world's largest and most advanced material handling operations, being fully supported by their global network of Customer Service & Support centres. The BEUMER Group is a leading international manufacturer of intralogistic systems specialising in conveying and loading technology, palletising and packaging technology as well as in sortation and distribution systems. Having approx. 2.000 employees and a turnover of around EUR 350 million, BEUMER Group has, with subsidiaries and representations, a worldwide presence for various industries. For further information please visit us on: www.crisplant.com and www.BEUMER.com.