Tetra Pak®, Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico Huge storage capacity with a Hänel Lean-Lift® cluster solution Hänel storage systems ensure a worldwide supply of spare parts even when installed in an earthquake-prone region Tetra Pak® leads the world market when it comes to carton packaging for beverages. Eight Hänel Lean-Lift® systems are installed at the company’s distribution center in Mexico City – six of the systems are high-speed models. At this site employees process orders for spare parts needed for packaging and filling machinery in operation at Tetra Pak® subsidiaries around the world. The Hänel Lean-Lift® functions as an automated parts depot featuring ergonomic operation The vertical Hänel Lean-Lift® systems provide an enormous amount of storage capacity. All kinds of spare parts are neatly organized and readily available within a small storage system footprint. The picking process is fast because employees do not have to walk around looking for parts. Vertical technology from Hänel improves workplace safety and optimizes ergonomics for employees in the distribution center. Thanks to the “goods to man” principle, there is no need to stoop, lift or climb ladders. Neat, efficient and wellorganized parts storage Tetra Pak® relies on a vast pool of machinery installed worldwide – it goes without saying that the inventory of diverse spare parts stored in Mexico is huge. Hänel multifunction containers with flexible dividers and configuration options are ideal for coping with such massive inventories. Versatile bins and trays allow for the neat and compact storage of parts in various sizes and quantities. The robust Hänel multifunction containers are distortion-resistant and always retain their shape. Fast picking and precise inventory status control The eight Hänel Lean-Lifts® are operated with the compact MP 12 N controller which features integrated warehouse management. Several employees working simultaneously retrieve parts from the Hänel systems and place them on transport carts for delivery to the shipping area nearby. Eight Hänel Lean-Lift® systems with a height of more than 29.53 ft /9 m support the supply of spare parts for production machinery at Tetra Pak® Thousands of small parts are neatly stored in boxes on the Hänel multifunction containers The lift cluster supports parallel picking operations – this makes item retrieval faster and speeds up the shipping process "We chose Hänel because of their impeccable sales and customer service within Mexico, and their responsive field service with authorized, licensed technicians." Alejandro Sanchez , Regional Distribution Center Manager

HVAC storage Hänel Lean-Lift Vertical Lift Module and Rotomat Vertical Carousel "Ewers-Heizungstechnik GmbH" is a leading manufacturer of heating technology components and compact district heating stations in Germany. Six heavy-duty Hänel Lean-Lifts® and eight Hänel Rotomat® industrial storage carousels constitute the central store for a wide range of components and modules. Heavy parts can be retrieved and transported to their destinations using crane runways.

Spare parts storage 13 Hänel Rotomat® industrial storage carousels - ensure maximum efficiency in the dispatch warehouse. The high order-picking-performance due to short travel paths enables about 1,700 finished items per workstation - to be handled each day. The storage system extends through two floors ensuring that optimum use is made on floor space.

Stiles Machinery Inc. Michigan, USA Stiles Machinery Inc. is the distributor in North America for the HOMAG Group. The company provides spare parts for CNC systems used to process wood, plastic, non-ferrous metals and composites. This year Stiles Machinery Inc. is celebrating its 50th anniversary. From its site in Michigan Stiles Machinery Inc. supplies spare parts for premium woodworking machinery to business enterprises throughout North America. With a volume of more than 50,000 orders per year and a stock inventory valued at $ 40 million or more, the company places high demands on its warehousing and order picking operations. Maximum storage capacity with height-optimized storage These demands are easily fulfilled by the company’s new Hänel Lean-Lifts®, which store 75 percent of all the spare parts required. When a customer calls in, only ten minutes are needed to assign a tracking number to the order. Thanks to HänelSoft® storage management software and simultaneous data synchronization with the ERP system, more than 300 orders can be processed for delivery every day. The compact and height-optimized storage of spare parts in the Hänel Lean-Lifts® prevents bottlenecks from occurring when orders are at their peak. Optimal overviews and accurate inventory control with HänelSoft® warehouse management software Company: Stiles Machinery Inc. Location: 3965 44th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Employees: 350 Storage systems: 9 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Items stored: Spare parts for premium woodworking machinery Extremely efficient spare parts storage is ensured with a cluster configuration of seven Hänel Lean-Lifts® Barcode scanners transmit order lists to the order picking area quickly – and without errors What’s more, there are no storage redundancies thanks to the synchronization of storage data between HänelSoft® and the ERP system

Herren Frères & Cie Grandson, CH Top storage flexibility with the extra-wide Hänel Lean-Lift® and two Lean-Lifts® for pallets Herren Freres is a leading provider of plumbing and heating supplies located in the western region of Switzerland. The central warehouse is comprised of one extrawide Hänel Lean-Lift® and two Hänel Lean-Lifts® for pallet storage. The vertical lifts are six meters in height and contain more than 1,800 different plumbing components, production material and spare parts. The retrieval access point of the lift system is 3.20 meters wide, and the system offers space for 45 storage positions per container. Ergonomic storage of pallets at a height of six meters with the Hänel Lean-Lift® pallet system The company uses two Hänel Lean-Lift® pallet systems to store extremely heavy items. Pallet trucks are used for safe and ergonomic retrieval or positioning of the pallets on any one of the 34 lift containers available. The Hänel MP 12 N controller makes inventory management for all components stored in the vertical lifts easy and convenient. Employees request items for retrieval by entering the item number on the Hänel MP 12 N control unit. The Hänel Lean-Lift® then brings the items to the access point for ergonomic retrieval. Picking errors are effectively prevented thanks to the compartment and sub-level indicators installed at the access point. The current item inventory can be shown on the touch screen of the compact controller at any time. Two Hänel Rotomat® office systems are used to archive customer information and technical documents in the business office. The complete height of the building is utilized – including the basement level – for maximum storage capacity. The extra-wide Hänel Lean-Lift® and the two Hänel Lean-Lift® pallet systems provide space for the entire plumbing and heating inventory 'The Hänel Lean-Lifts® open up more floor space that we can use for the trainee workshop. And we have an updated inventory overview at all times thanks to the Hänel control system. This investment has fully met our expectations.' Daniel Herren Managing Director The Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators make retrieval much easier, faster and more accurate Heavy pallets are stored easily and ergonomically at heights of up to six meters Each container has a width spanning three meters to provide 45 storage positions for plumbing components – the maximum payload is 450 kg The business office archives a large number of documents in hanging files and upright ring binders in the space-saving Hänel Rotomat® office system

RHYBOOT | Altstätten, CH Space-saving and efficient small parts storage for cable assembly Maximum storage capacity within a minimum footprint thanks to the Hänel Rotomat® RHYBOOT provides the handicapped with jobs and housing. A Hänel Rotomat® helps those people employed in the organization’s workshops. The Hänel system holds small parts needed to make cables. Employees of all abilities work side by side when retrieving items from the Hänel Rotomat® and packing them for delivery. Thanks to its intuitive operation workers can fill orders independently, quickly and accurately. The variable Hänel multifunction carriers accommodate a wide range of small parts for easy retrieval from the Rotomat® system. The payload capacity of each multifunction carrier is more than 683.43 lbs/310 kg. Thus the Hänel system can store more than 5.5 US tons of material. System operators receive their pick lists from the Abacus ERP system. Each order position is scanned and immediately processed with the controller. Once the list has been confirmed using the MP 12 N microprocessor controller, the storage system automatically starts bringing the specified multifunction carriers to the retrieval access point. The wear-resistant work counter lets employees slide the storage bins in and out with ease. The compartment and sub-level indicators show where each required item is stored on the carriers. Loose items are counted by weight using a scale and then packed for delivery to the production area. Item pool management and the transaction journal of the Hänel microprocessor controller with TFT display provide a complete and updated overview of inventory transactions at any time. This information is also available through the standard integrated web browser for viewing at other locations. The Hänel Rotomat® supports space-saving and well-organized storage of small parts for cable assembly. Hänel storage systems take the stress out of daily intralogistics! Various electronic components are stored neatly and ergonomically in the Hänel system. The spacious work counter with integrated compartment and sublevel indicators makes retrieval much easier Pick lists are processed quickly and accurately with barcode scanners The precise integration of the Hänel Rotomat® in the company’s new facility offers maximum storage volume within a minimum footprint Loose parts are counted by weight on a scale near the storage system and then delivered to the assembly area Items can be located and retrieved at any time with the MP 12 N controller „The integration of the Hänel Rotomat® in the RHYBOOT workshop provides for compact and efficient parts storage. The simple and intuitive operation of the Hänel system makes it the ideal solution for all of our employees.“ Urs Zünd Workshop Operations Manager

VBH Nederland BV, Oosterhout, NL Central small parts storage in the Hänel Lean-Lift® VBH offers a complete line of hinges and locks for installation in doors and windows. Three Hänel Lean-Lifts® are used for the central storage of small parts in the warehouse located in Oosterhout. The Hänel Lean-Lift® cluster is more than 16.5 ft high and fully utilizes the vertical space available in the warehouse. All of the small parts needed for VBH products are stored within a small footprint directly next to the pallet storage area. Inventory levels and storage positions are managed with HänelSoft® . The Navision host ERP system sends pick lists – sorted according to customer names – to HänelSoft® . These pick jobs are processed at once, with the containers moving automatically within the systems to find the specified items. Order picking is fast, accurate and safe thanks to the Pick and Drop to Light system. When an order is confirmed the three Lean-Lifts® bring the ordered items to the retrieval point. The Hänel Pick-o-Light® system shines a beam of light on the article to be picked, and the controller display indicates the item quantity required for the order. A roller conveyor is positioned directly opposite the retrieval point and has boxes ready for the orders. The correct box for each order is also identifiable thanks to an LED indicator. One operator working at three storage systems simultaneously can process large order lists within a short period of time. Each week between 1,000 and 1,300 orders, containing up to 20,000 items, are processed with the Hänel system. This is equivalent to about one-third of the entire picking capacity of the site. The Pick and Drop to Light system ensures that order picking is error-free. Short distances for operators, more efficient picking thanks to HänelSoft® and easy integration in existing ERP systems – plus performance and space-savings – are among the distinguishing features of Hänel Lean-Lifts® that make them the optimal automated systems for effective intralogistics solutions. Ease of use with the Pick and Drop to Light system Ergonomic order picking with boxes on roller conveyors directly opposite the retrieval area Maximum capacity density with height-optimized storage Order list control using barcode scanners

Swecon Excavators in constant motion thanks to optimized parts supplies in Hänel storage systems If a replacement part needed for a Volvo construction machine is not available from one of the many Swecon sites or dealerships in northern and central Germany, it is ordered directly from one of Swecon’s central warehouses in Bochum or Gera. Thanks to the Hänel vertical Lean-Lift® modules and Rotomat® storage carousels, the requested spare parts can be delivered straight to the construction site overnight. All the transactions completed at the central warehouses are logged and controlled via the IT system on the MS Dynamics Navision server at the German headquarters of Swecon Baumaschinen GmbH in Ratingen. In addition to trading in industrial machinery made by Volvo Construction Equipment, along with the associated spare parts, Swecon carries out maintenance and repair work with its own Customer Service. Swecon also has a wide-ranging fleet of high-grade construction machinery which it offers for leasing. In conjunction with its authorized dealers, its numerous sites in northern and central Germany guarantee comprehensive customer support for virtually any Volvo construction vehicle. Ideal mix of Rotomat® and Lean-Lift® systems Swecon’s central warehouse in Bochum is constantly stocked with about 38,000 replacement parts. Every day some 250 spare parts consignments are shipped overnight to construction sites, gravel pits or quarries – wherever the construction machinery needing repair is deployed. Around 18,000 small components are kept in five space-saving Rotomat® carousels and three Hänel Lean-Lifts® where they are stored neatly in bins, protected from dust and light, and ready for immediate access. The head of spare parts management at Swecon, Martin Schmid, explains, “Many items such as rubber gaskets or sealing washers are similar in shape and size, so these are best stored in the uniform storage bins of the Rotomat® carousels. At the central warehouse in Gera we have been able to house all the small parts in just two Rotomat® storage carousels.” Bulky parts, on the other hand, are placed on containers in the vertical Lean-Lifts® where storage is optimized according to height. The vertical lift modules and storage carousels have a very small footprint, so most of the previous rack storage system, which took up 400 m2, has been decommissioned and the valuable space freed up for other purposes, such as the dispatch department. It was even possible to re-use the bins from the old rack storage system in the containers and carriers of the Hänel storage systems. High-speed, user-friendly order picking in the storage cluster Thanks to the high-speed “goods to user” retrievals, order picking times have been reduced by around 20 percent – a significant improvement. When a parts shipment is initiated or the receipt of incoming goods logged at a PC in the central warehouse in Bochum or Gera, the corresponding order data is transferred from the storage management system of the Microsoft Dynamics Navision ERP system directly to the Hänel storage systems via the IT network. These systems are seamlessly interconnected and linked to the network via the Sweco server at headquarters in Ratingen. When incoming goods are received, barcode labels are printed out and stuck on the articles. To keep the overall numbers of items in the warehouse constant, one warehouseman does the order picking while another puts incoming goods into storage in an automated process by scanning the labels. At order picking, the barcodes on the labels prepared for the packages are scanned so that the right Lean-Lift® container or Rotomat® carrier is automatically conveyed to the retrieval point. The number of items to be withdrawn is displayed in the electronic pick list on the wireless tablet PCs installed on the picking trolleys. Immediately after processing, the pick lists are automatically deleted. Retrieval errors are avoided with the help of order picking indicator strips. After withdrawing the required items, the user presses the green button, the next item is brought to the access point, and the warehouseman proceeds in this way until the order picking or replenishment process is completed. Article pool management and inventory control Thanks to the article pool management and inventory control functions, all the article data are already stored in the individual microprocessor controllers without the storage position. This means there is no need to re-enter the item stock level, minimum inventory or special data fields again when goods are being picked or replenished. Package height helps determine storage position The storage management system memorizes the dimensions and weights of the item packages. So when it searches through all the storage lifts for a suitable slot, the height of the item is also taken into account. This allows packages with individual or fixed heights to be stored together on containers. Schmid adds: “Many packages have the same size. With this feature the Rotomat® storage carousels with their standard bin sizes are optimally integrated into the cluster.” Storage positions allocated flexibly and reliably When an item reaches the zero inventory level, the storage position is immediately released for other items by the central storage management system. “In this way our warehouse maintains maximum flexibility. For security reasons, storage positions cannot be created locally at the Rotomat® or Lean-Lift®. This is easy to implement with the simple FTP interface to the Hänel microprocessor controllers by blocking storage position allocation. All storage and retrieval booking procedures are logged in a transaction journal so that they can be reported back to the storage management system transparently. In this process order numbers, cost center numbers, storage position and user data fields can be entered in supplementary data fields,” Schmid explains, and adds, “This affords us maximum transparency and optimization of all warehouses, storage units and storage positions. The end result is an error ratio well below one percent.” Around 18,000 small components are kept in five space-saving Rotomat® carousels and three Hänel Lean-Lifts® where they are stored neatly in bins, protected from dust and light and kept ready for immediate access. When an item reaches the zero inventory level, the storage position is immediately released for other items by the central storage management system on the Swecon server in Ratingen. Thanks to the article pool management and inventory control functions, all the article data are already stored in the individual microprocessor controllers without the storage position.

Warehouse Parts Storage Cost-efficient storage for Wheeled Loaders and Excavators Using the Hänel Lean-Lift® Jungbluth Baumaschinen, based in Kruft, Germany, offers not only the complete and diverse range of Volvo products, but also rehandling excavators, telescopic cranes and cable excavators for hire and purchase. The spare parts storehouse holds small and medium-sized wear and maintenance parts, such as filters and rubber seals, in a space-saving vertical Hänel Lean-Lift® where they are protected from dust and light. All storage movements and inventory data are recorded transparently in the enterprise resource planning system. The Jungbluth company in Kruft has been the sole authorized distributor for Volvo construction machinery since 1990. In addition to Volvo’s diverse product range, the medium-sized enterprise offers just about any vehicle needed in the construction industry, from 30-ton dump trucks through articulated dumpers to compact excavators. Customer Service Manager Rudolf Hofmann says: “We have five of our own special transporters and four service centers equipped with state-of-the-art workshops including IT-supported diagnostic technology and spare parts storehouses. When the need arises, urgently required spare parts are ordered online from our suppliers overnight and either brought to our workshop here in Kruft early the next morning or supplied straight to the faulty excavator or wheel loader on the construction site.” If necessary, the authorized dealer of Volvo, Sennebogen and Merlo can even supply its customers from Bad Neuenahr to Neuwied, Mayen-Koblenz, Montabaur and right up to the Hunsrück area with spare parts from allied companies and third-party manufacturers. Optimum service for construction vehicles with the cost-efficient Hänel Lean-Lift® “We do the servicing and maintenance of the construction vehicles either at our workshop in Kruft or directly on the building site with our service team”, explains Rudolf Hofmann. So all the wear and maintenance parts, which means everything needed for inspection and repair work, are stocked in the spare parts storehouse. The smaller and midsize items, such as filters and sealing rings, are kept in the Hänel Lean-Lift®. Heavy and bulky parts are kept in the high-bay pallet storehouse. All the article data and storage locations are entered in the TopLog ERP system from Logis. The microprocessor controller of the Hänel Lean-Lift® interfaces directly with the ERP system. When a new order is placed, all the job details and the relevant article data are transmitted automatically to the vertical lift system. As soon as the job number is entered on the Hänel controller, the first container is conveyed straight to the access point. The right containers are simply transported to the retrieval point at the press of a button so that the individual parts can be picked. And the automatic feedback of inventory data to the ERP system ensures that the latest pick and put operations are always mapped in the inventory control system. Impressive space savings, user-friendly picking ”Order picking in the warehouse has become so much simpler. With the ‘goods to man’ principle of the Lean-Lift®, employees no longer have to walk long distances up and down the steps of the old rack storage system”, says the Customer Service Manager. Rising 7.8 meters in height, Hänel’s vertical lift system spans three floor levels, making use of the entire space up to the ceiling. So all the products from the two-story rack system that previously took up 150 m² of floor space can now be kept in the containers of the Lean-Lift®. The height-optimized assignment of the trays ensures that the entire space is efficiently used. With a footprint of just 9 m², huge space savings have been achieved thanks to the Hänel Lean-Lift®. And all the spare parts are protected from light and dust by Hänel’s closed storage system. Measuring 7.8 m high, the Hänel Lean-Lift® spans three floor levels, making use of the entire space up to the ceiling to store the assembly components. As soon as the job number is entered on the Hänel controller, the first container is transported automatically to the access point. At the touch of a button the next container is requested and transported to the access point by the extractor. All the spare parts are protected from light and dust by Hänel’s closed storage system. Bulky components are stored on the trays in height-optimized slots.

Auto dealership parts storage Hänel storage systems for spare parts on-site at major car dealership Earnhardt Ford employs 210 people in Chandler, Arizona, and is part of the Earnhardt Auto Centers business. Three Hänel Rotomat® systems and one highspeed Hänel Lean-Lift® are operated in the dealership’s distribution center. The small footprint of Hänel solutions saves floor space and reduces the cost of storage The Hänel intralogistics solutions were installed to utilize valuable floor space more effectively. The Hänel Lean-Lift® and Rotomat® systems fully utilize the vertical space available – from floor to ceiling. Maximum capacity within a small footprint is possible thanks to height-optimized storage. Neat storage for a diverse range of items The lift systems are used to store many kinds of small items, spare parts and engine components. Unlike rack solutions, the Hänel lifts provide safe and secure storage for all parts. The flexible Hänel Rotomat® has space for the optimal storage of bins in various sizes, making it the perfect automated storage solution for a wide range of automotive parts. The versatile Hänel Lean-Lift® can even handle large parts and bulky components stored on Hänel multifunction containers. MP-Link 2.0 as the interface between the dealer’s management system and HänelSoft® Earnhardt Ford relies on HänelSoft® in conjunction with the CDK Global dealer management system used by car dealerships for warehouse management. MP-Link 2.0 software serves as the interface between CDK Global and the Hänel lifts. This gives employees a complete overview of the entire parts inventory at all times. The web interface provides information about the inventory journal, stock levels and the status of pick lists. Fast and accurate picking thanks to Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators Employees use a barcode scanner to read the pick lists and send data to the Hänel Rotomat® – which then brings the carrier holding the requested part to the access point for retrieval. The integrated LED compartment and sub-level indicators show the exact location of each requested item. Once retrieval is confirmed, the system automatically brings the carrier holding the next item on the pick list to the access point. The Hänel systems have enabled Earnhardt Ford to gain valuable storage space without any need for additional rack or shelf solutions! A huge inventory of small parts is compactly stored in a cluster comprised of three Rotomat® lift systems – the total load volume is approx. 15 tons Compartment and sub-level indicators show exactly where specific boxes of parts are located The Hänel Lean-Lift® supports quick retrieval by storing spare parts and components vertically – from floor to ceiling All three systems in the Rotomat® cluster are operated simultaneously during the picking process. This accelerates retrieval dramatically "Our Hänel units’ large storage capacity allows us to reduce the space needed for other types of storage, and reduce the need for additional racking." John Nissen , General Manager

Just-in-time parts storage for manufacturing The Hänel Lean-Lift® as central distribution system in production DIRTT is a company specializing in the prefab construction of interior spaces and employs 85 people at its site in Phoenix, Arizona. A compact Hänel Lean-Lift® in the production area is used for the heightoptimized storage of hardware, bolts, brackets, and similar items. Ultra-compact storage in the Hänel Lean-Lift® frees up valuable floor space for production processes The high-speed version of the Hänel Lean-Lift® serves as the central distribution system for production at DIRTT. Vertical storage from Hänel means that fewer high-bay racks are needed. What’s more, efficiency and ergonomics have been optimized. Specially designed Hänel multifunction containers ensure neat and compact item storage. Systematic organization of diverse items is guaranteed with flexible container dividers and configuration options. The Hänel Lean-Lift® provides maximum heightoptimized storage capacity. The compact Hänel system frees up floor space for other processes and thus reduces costs. Parts needed in the production area are picked from the Hänel Lean-Lift® on demand. This just-in-time principle keeps production processes lean and smooth – there is no need for buffer storage. Fast and error-free order picking with Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario Employees use the Hänel MP 12 N controller and a barcode scanner to start the picking process. The containers holding the requested items are brought to the retrieval point automatically. Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario shines a light beam on the requested items for easy identification. This helps prevent human errors and mix-ups. The integrated management functions of the Hänel MP 12 N ensure constant inventory monitoring of all items in stock. This realtime inventory means that replenishment takes place at the right time to prevent item outages. DIRTT has been very satisfied with the Hänel intralogistics solutions at its headquarters in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. That’s why the company successfully integrated a Hänel Lean-Lift® to optimize processes at the Phoenix site in the USA. Centralized just-in-time parts provisioning with the Hänel Lean-Lift® No ladders, no lifting, no stretching – the Hänel Lean-Lift® brings items to the access point for ergonomic retrieval Maximum capacity thanks to height-optimized storage with Hänel multifunction containers Pick-o-Light®-Vario precisely identifies items regardless of the container matrix dimensions "Thanks to the huge capacity of our Hänel Lean-Lift® systems, we were able to save space and remove obsolete storage racks." Tom Donnell , Facility and Maintenance Manager

Automotive parts distribution in Mexico High- Tech Production with storage solutions for Auto Part Distribution Brose puts its trust in German technology and relies on Hänel Lean-Lift® systems for an optimal supply of spare parts Brose is the world’s fourth largest family-owned automotive parts supplier. A Hänel Lean-Lift® was installed at the company site in Querétaro, Mexico, to store spare parts needed for production machinery. An oversized vertical lift is used to store many types of parts that are shipped to Brose sites around the world. Maximum loads and optimized storage organization boost capacity The Hänel Lean-Lift® has a height of nearly 29.53 ft /9 m and can handle a total load capacity of 60 tons – the system holds spare parts needed for production machinery. The vertical Hänel lift has a very small footprint and features height-optimized storage to increase overall density. The parts are systematically stored on Hänel multifunction containers. The Hänel Lean-Lift utilizes the entire height of the building to ensure maximum storage capacity. The small footprint means that the automated system requires less floor space than conventional racks and shelves. The valuable space saved can thus be used for production purposes. The Hänel Lean-Lift® – faster processes, more precise inventory control and optimized shipping quality The reliable and efficient supply of spare parts is essential for smooth production processes. The central Brose ERP system sends picking data to the storage area. The compact Hänel MP 12 N controller is used for the picking process. Employees enter item numbers on the control unit – the requested parts are then transported to the access point for retrieval. Afterwards the overall inventory status is automatically updated by the integrated warehouse management in the lift controller. Thanks to the Hänel Lean-Lift® in operation at Brose, processes are faster, inventory control is more precise and shipping quality has been optimized. Optimal protection with a high-tech fire extinguishing system The Hänel Lean-Lift® is equipped with a fire-extinguishing system to ensure the uninterrupted supply of spare parts – even in an emergency. When activated the system automatically fills the lifts with argon gas to extinguish the fire. Since water is not used, no damage is done to the items in storage. The panels concealing the extinguishing system match the appearance of the Hänel system in accordance with Brose specifications. Thanks to the Hänel Lean-Lift® in operation at Brose, processes are faster, inventory control is more precise and shipping quality has been optimized. That’s why the company has installed several more Hänel storage systems! The Hänel Lean-Lift® has a height of nearly 29.53 ft /9 m and is equipped with 60 multifunction containers for 1,292 f2/120 m2 of storage space Convenient user interface of the Hänel MP 12 N with keyboard and touchscreen Sensitive electronics, sensors and actuators are safely and securely stored in the Hänel Lean-Lift® "Receiving attention in Mexico with trained technicians gives us the confidence that choosing Hänel units was a wise decision." Jesús Durán , Maintenance Manager

SFS "SFS Intec", stores over 3,000 articles in it's distribution center in Althengstett. Installed of the heart and it's disptach warehouse are six Hänel Lean-Lifts®. Using barcode-scanners and Hänels intergrated compartment sublevel indecader. Errorfree access is garantied. With the parts-store directly at the handling-station the required articles can be prepared for dispatch in a minimum of time and space.

Aircraft parts storage Storage Solutions for Aircraft parts Even Germany's largest airline relies on Hänel's intralogistics solutions. Components of aircraft turbines are placed in temporary storage in eight Hänel Lean-Lifts® where they are secure and protected during the inspection period. A Hänel Rotomat® industrial carousel was specially equipped to store turbine shafts. Heavy parts are removed from the storage units with a transporter.

VBH Nederland BV, Oosterhout, NL Central small parts storage in the Hänel Lean-Lift® VBH offers a complete line of hinges and locks for installation in doors and windows. Three Hänel Lean-Lifts® are used for the central storage of small parts in the warehouse located in Oosterhout. The Hänel Lean-Lift® cluster is more than 16.5 ft high and fully utilizes the vertical space available in the warehouse. All of the small parts needed for VBH products are stored within a small footprint directly next to the pallet storage area. Inventory levels and storage positions are managed with HänelSoft® . The Navision host ERP system sends pick lists – sorted according to customer names – to HänelSoft® . These pick jobs are processed at once, with the containers moving automatically within the systems to find the specified items. Order picking is fast, accurate and safe thanks to the Pick and Drop to Light system. When an order is confirmed the three Lean-Lifts® bring the ordered items to the retrieval point. The Hänel Pick-o-Light® system shines a beam of light on the article to be picked, and the controller display indicates the item quantity required for the order. A roller conveyor is positioned directly opposite the retrieval point and has boxes ready for the orders. The correct box for each order is also identifiable thanks to an LED indicator. One operator working at three storage systems simultaneously can process large order lists within a short period of time. Each week between 1,000 and 1,300 orders, containing up to 20,000 items, are processed with the Hänel system. This is equivalent to about one-third of the entire picking capacity of the site. The Pick and Drop to Light system ensures that order picking is error-free. Short distances for operators, more efficient picking thanks to HänelSoft® and easy integration in existing ERP systems – plus performance and space-savings – are among the distinguishing features of Hänel Lean-Lifts® that make them the optimal automated systems for effective intralogistics solutions. Ease of use with the Pick and Drop to Light system Ergonomic order picking with boxes on roller conveyors directly opposite the retrieval area Maximum capacity density with height-optimized storage Order list control using barcode scanners

RHYBOOT | Altstätten, CH Space-saving and efficient small parts storage for cable assembly Maximum storage capacity within a minimum footprint thanks to the Hänel Rotomat® RHYBOOT provides the handicapped with jobs and housing. A Hänel Rotomat® helps those people employed in the organization’s workshops. The Hänel system holds small parts needed to make cables. Employees of all abilities work side by side when retrieving items from the Hänel Rotomat® and packing them for delivery. Thanks to its intuitive operation workers can fill orders independently, quickly and accurately. The variable Hänel multifunction carriers accommodate a wide range of small parts for easy retrieval from the Rotomat® system. The payload capacity of each multifunction carrier is more than 683.43 lbs/310 kg. Thus the Hänel system can store more than 5.5 US tons of material. System operators receive their pick lists from the Abacus ERP system. Each order position is scanned and immediately processed with the controller. Once the list has been confirmed using the MP 12 N microprocessor controller, the storage system automatically starts bringing the specified multifunction carriers to the retrieval access point. The wear-resistant work counter lets employees slide the storage bins in and out with ease. The compartment and sub-level indicators show where each required item is stored on the carriers. Loose items are counted by weight using a scale and then packed for delivery to the production area. Item pool management and the transaction journal of the Hänel microprocessor controller with TFT display provide a complete and updated overview of inventory transactions at any time. This information is also available through the standard integrated web browser for viewing at other locations. The Hänel Rotomat® supports space-saving and well-organized storage of small parts for cable assembly. Hänel storage systems take the stress out of daily intralogistics! Various electronic components are stored neatly and ergonomically in the Hänel system. The spacious work counter with integrated compartment and sublevel indicators makes retrieval much easier Pick lists are processed quickly and accurately with barcode scanners The precise integration of the Hänel Rotomat® in the company’s new facility offers maximum storage volume within a minimum footprint Loose parts are counted by weight on a scale near the storage system and then delivered to the assembly area Items can be located and retrieved at any time with the MP 12 N controller 'The integration of the Hänel Rotomat® in the RHYBOOT workshop provides for compact and efficient parts storage. The simple and intuitive operation of the Hänel system makes it the ideal solution for all of our employees.' Urs Zünd Workshop Operations Manager

Car dealership spare parts storage Service departments can store parts, tools and documents Rationalization and cost reduction for car dealerships is a central issue today Expert service and fast throughput times for repairs and vehicle maintenance are factors that distinguish successful car dealerships and service centers. Hänel storage systems allow dealers to store tools, spare parts and documents at a central location in the service department. What’s more, Hänel systems can be optimally integrated in the existing warehouse and inventory management software used by dealerships. The compact footprint of automated storage systems also saves valuable floor space that can be used for other purposes, such as vehicle sales. But just don’t take our word for it – take a close look for yourself! The new brochure, Hänel Office and Storage Systems – Rationalization and cost reduction for car dealerships, will be available soon! >> Order this brochure in advance by clicking on the link now!

Auto parts storage at Mercedes-Benz dealership Optimized parts management: flexible, fast, lower in cost The option of connecting storage systems to a dealership’s own IT environment considerably speeds up processes for vehicle service! Wensink Mercedes-Benz in Apeldorn, NL Parts are delivered quickly and ergonomically to the customer service counter at the dealership – with little or no waiting. Workplace quality Employees do not have to bend over or climb ladders when using Hänel storage systems. The items are delivered to the retrieval area at the correct ergonomic height. Lighter, easier and effective retrieval increases the efficiency of your spare parts storage department. Efficient and precise inventory control Continuous inventory control means that shortages in the supply of parts and materials can be avoided. The modern Hänel microprocessor controllers can communicate with the dealer’s own IT systems or be used as stand-alone storage management systems. Hänel storage systems support constant inventory monitoring and precise control of stock on hand. A well-organized parts department enhances the professional image of a car dealership!

Auto dealership parts storage Hänel Lean-Lift Vertical Lift Module and Rotomat Vertical Carousel Cochran Automotive Cochran Automotive was founded in 1965 as a local dealership and has since become one of the leading automobile dealers in Western Pennsylvania. Cochran Automotive is among the foremost dealerships in the United States and maintains three branch locations, 10 showrooms and 13 franchises for new cars. Integrated spare parts storage In order to expand the service area without having to construct an additional building, this Buick/GMC dealership in Monroeville installed a Hänel Lean-Lift® and a Hänel Rotomat® centrally in the repair shop area. These storage systems protect all parts from dust, dirt and unauthorized access. Maximum storage volume within a small footprint Thanks to the enormous amount of space saved, all of the parts formerly kept in a large shelf depot are now stored in just two Hänel systems. Everything is available from a central retrieval area in the vehicle service area. Easy integration in the existing IT system Both lift systems were connected with the dealer‘s existing data management system. This ensures constant inventory monitoring and control while also increasing overall productivity.

Auto parts storage at Mercedes-Benz dealership Optimized parts management: flexible, fast, lower in cost The option of connecting storage systems to a dealership’s own IT environment considerably speeds up processes for vehicle service! Wensink Mercedes-Benz in Apeldorn, NL Parts are delivered quickly and ergonomically to the customer service counter at the dealership – with little or no waiting. Workplace quality Employees do not have to bend over or climb ladders when using Hänel storage systems. The items are delivered to the retrieval area at the correct ergonomic height. Lighter, easier and effective retrieval increases the efficiency of your spare parts storage department. Efficient and precise inventory control Continuous inventory control means that shortages in the supply of parts and materials can be avoided. The modern Hänel microprocessor controllers can communicate with the dealer’s own IT systems or be used as stand-alone storage management systems. Hänel storage systems support constant inventory monitoring and precise control of stock on hand. A well-organized parts department enhances the professional image of a car dealership!

Swecon Excavators in constant motion thanks to optimized parts supplies in Hänel storage systems If a replacement part needed for a Volvo construction machine is not available from one of the many Swecon sites or dealerships in northern and central Germany, it is ordered directly from one of Swecon’s central warehouses in Bochum or Gera. Thanks to the Hänel vertical Lean-Lift® modules and Rotomat® storage carousels, the requested spare parts can be delivered straight to the construction site overnight. All the transactions completed at the central warehouses are logged and controlled via the IT system on the MS Dynamics Navision server at the German headquarters of Swecon Baumaschinen GmbH in Ratingen. In addition to trading in industrial machinery made by Volvo Construction Equipment, along with the associated spare parts, Swecon carries out maintenance and repair work with its own Customer Service. Swecon also has a wide-ranging fleet of high-grade construction machinery which it offers for leasing. In conjunction with its authorized dealers, its numerous sites in northern and central Germany guarantee comprehensive customer support for virtually any Volvo construction vehicle. Ideal mix of Rotomat® and Lean-Lift® systems Swecon’s central warehouse in Bochum is constantly stocked with about 38,000 replacement parts. Every day some 250 spare parts consignments are shipped overnight to construction sites, gravel pits or quarries – wherever the construction machinery needing repair is deployed. Around 18,000 small components are kept in five space-saving Rotomat® carousels and three Hänel Lean-Lifts® where they are stored neatly in bins, protected from dust and light, and ready for immediate access. The head of spare parts management at Swecon, Martin Schmid, explains, “Many items such as rubber gaskets or sealing washers are similar in shape and size, so these are best stored in the uniform storage bins of the Rotomat® carousels. At the central warehouse in Gera we have been able to house all the small parts in just two Rotomat® storage carousels.” Bulky parts, on the other hand, are placed on containers in the vertical Lean-Lifts® where storage is optimized according to height. The vertical lift modules and storage carousels have a very small footprint, so most of the previous rack storage system, which took up 400 m2, has been decommissioned and the valuable space freed up for other purposes, such as the dispatch department. It was even possible to re-use the bins from the old rack storage system in the containers and carriers of the Hänel storage systems. High-speed, user-friendly order picking in the storage cluster Thanks to the high-speed “goods to user” retrievals, order picking times have been reduced by around 20 percent – a significant improvement. When a parts shipment is initiated or the receipt of incoming goods logged at a PC in the central warehouse in Bochum or Gera, the corresponding order data is transferred from the storage management system of the Microsoft Dynamics Navision ERP system directly to the Hänel storage systems via the IT network. These systems are seamlessly interconnected and linked to the network via the Sweco server at headquarters in Ratingen. When incoming goods are received, barcode labels are printed out and stuck on the articles. To keep the overall numbers of items in the warehouse constant, one warehouseman does the order picking while another puts incoming goods into storage in an automated process by scanning the labels. At order picking, the barcodes on the labels prepared for the packages are scanned so that the right Lean-Lift® container or Rotomat® carrier is automatically conveyed to the retrieval point. The number of items to be withdrawn is displayed in the electronic pick list on the wireless tablet PCs installed on the picking trolleys. Immediately after processing, the pick lists are automatically deleted. Retrieval errors are avoided with the help of order picking indicator strips. After withdrawing the required items, the user presses the green button, the next item is brought to the access point, and the warehouseman proceeds in this way until the order picking or replenishment process is completed. Article pool management and inventory control Thanks to the article pool management and inventory control functions, all the article data are already stored in the individual microprocessor controllers without the storage position. This means there is no need to re-enter the item stock level, minimum inventory or special data fields again when goods are being picked or replenished. Package height helps determine storage position The storage management system memorizes the dimensions and weights of the item packages. So when it searches through all the storage lifts for a suitable slot, the height of the item is also taken into account. This allows packages with individual or fixed heights to be stored together on containers. Schmid adds: “Many packages have the same size. With this feature the Rotomat® storage carousels with their standard bin sizes are optimally integrated into the cluster.” Storage positions allocated flexibly and reliably When an item reaches the zero inventory level, the storage position is immediately released for other items by the central storage management system. “In this way our warehouse maintains maximum flexibility. For security reasons, storage positions cannot be created locally at the Rotomat® or Lean-Lift®. This is easy to implement with the simple FTP interface to the Hänel microprocessor controllers by blocking storage position allocation. All storage and retrieval booking procedures are logged in a transaction journal so that they can be reported back to the storage management system transparently. In this process order numbers, cost center numbers, storage position and user data fields can be entered in supplementary data fields,” Schmid explains, and adds, “This affords us maximum transparency and optimization of all warehouses, storage units and storage positions. The end result is an error ratio well below one percent.” Around 18,000 small components are kept in five space-saving Rotomat® carousels and three Hänel Lean-Lifts® where they are stored neatly in bins, protected from dust and light and kept ready for immediate access. When an item reaches the zero inventory level, the storage position is immediately released for other items by the central storage management system on the Swecon server in Ratingen. Thanks to the article pool management and inventory control functions, all the article data are already stored in the individual microprocessor controllers without the storage position.

Tetra Pak®, Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico Huge storage capacity with a Hänel Lean-Lift® cluster solution Hänel storage systems ensure a worldwide supply of spare parts even when installed in an earthquake-prone region Tetra Pak® leads the world market when it comes to carton packaging for beverages. Eight Hänel Lean-Lift® systems are installed at the company’s distribution center in Mexico City – six of the systems are high-speed models. At this site employees process orders for spare parts needed for packaging and filling machinery in operation at Tetra Pak® subsidiaries around the world. The Hänel Lean-Lift® functions as an automated parts depot featuring ergonomic operation The vertical Hänel Lean-Lift® systems provide an enormous amount of storage capacity. All kinds of spare parts are neatly organized and readily available within a small storage system footprint. The picking process is fast because employees do not have to walk around looking for parts. Vertical technology from Hänel improves workplace safety and optimizes ergonomics for employees in the distribution center. Thanks to the “goods to man” principle, there is no need to stoop, lift or climb ladders. Neat, efficient and wellorganized parts storage Tetra Pak® relies on a vast pool of machinery installed worldwide – it goes without saying that the inventory of diverse spare parts stored in Mexico is huge. Hänel multifunction containers with flexible dividers and configuration options are ideal for coping with such massive inventories. Versatile bins and trays allow for the neat and compact storage of parts in various sizes and quantities. The robust Hänel multifunction containers are distortion-resistant and always retain their shape. Fast picking and precise inventory status control The eight Hänel Lean-Lifts® are operated with the compact MP 12 N controller which features integrated warehouse management. Several employees working simultaneously retrieve parts from the Hänel systems and place them on transport carts for delivery to the shipping area nearby. Eight Hänel Lean-Lift® systems with a height of more than 29.53 ft /9 m support the supply of spare parts for production machinery at Tetra Pak® Thousands of small parts are neatly stored in boxes on the Hänel multifunction containers The lift cluster supports parallel picking operations – this makes item retrieval faster and speeds up the shipping process "We chose Hänel because of their impeccable sales and customer service within Mexico, and their responsive field service with authorized, licensed technicians." Alejandro Sanchez , Regional Distribution Center Manager

Stiles Machinery Inc. Michigan, USA Stiles Machinery Inc. is the distributor in North America for the HOMAG Group. The company provides spare parts for CNC systems used to process wood, plastic, non-ferrous metals and composites. This year Stiles Machinery Inc. is celebrating its 50th anniversary. From its site in Michigan Stiles Machinery Inc. supplies spare parts for premium woodworking machinery to business enterprises throughout North America. With a volume of more than 50,000 orders per year and a stock inventory valued at $ 40 million or more, the company places high demands on its warehousing and order picking operations. Maximum storage capacity with height-optimized storage These demands are easily fulfilled by the company’s new Hänel Lean-Lifts®, which store 75 percent of all the spare parts required. When a customer calls in, only ten minutes are needed to assign a tracking number to the order. Thanks to HänelSoft® storage management software and simultaneous data synchronization with the ERP system, more than 300 orders can be processed for delivery every day. The compact and height-optimized storage of spare parts in the Hänel Lean-Lifts® prevents bottlenecks from occurring when orders are at their peak. Optimal overviews and accurate inventory control with HänelSoft® warehouse management software Company: Stiles Machinery Inc. Location: 3965 44th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Employees: 350 Storage systems: 9 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Items stored: Spare parts for premium woodworking machinery Extremely efficient spare parts storage is ensured with a cluster configuration of seven Hänel Lean-Lifts® Barcode scanners transmit order lists to the order picking area quickly – and without errors What’s more, there are no storage redundancies thanks to the synchronization of storage data between HänelSoft® and the ERP system

SFS "SFS Intec", stores over 3,000 articles in it's distribution center in Althengstett. Installed of the heart and it's disptach warehouse are six Hänel Lean-Lifts®. Using barcode-scanners and Hänels intergrated compartment sublevel indecader. Errorfree access is garantied. With the parts-store directly at the handling-station the required articles can be prepared for dispatch in a minimum of time and space.

Herren Frères & Cie Grandson, CH Top storage flexibility with the extra-wide Hänel Lean-Lift® and two Lean-Lifts® for pallets Herren Freres is a leading provider of plumbing and heating supplies located in the western region of Switzerland. The central warehouse is comprised of one extrawide Hänel Lean-Lift® and two Hänel Lean-Lifts® for pallet storage. The vertical lifts are six meters in height and contain more than 1,800 different plumbing components, production material and spare parts. The retrieval access point of the lift system is 3.20 meters wide, and the system offers space for 45 storage positions per container. Ergonomic storage of pallets at a height of six meters with the Hänel Lean-Lift® pallet system The company uses two Hänel Lean-Lift® pallet systems to store extremely heavy items. Pallet trucks are used for safe and ergonomic retrieval or positioning of the pallets on any one of the 34 lift containers available. The Hänel MP 12 N controller makes inventory management for all components stored in the vertical lifts easy and convenient. Employees request items for retrieval by entering the item number on the Hänel MP 12 N control unit. The Hänel Lean-Lift® then brings the items to the access point for ergonomic retrieval. Picking errors are effectively prevented thanks to the compartment and sub-level indicators installed at the access point. The current item inventory can be shown on the touch screen of the compact controller at any time. Two Hänel Rotomat® office systems are used to archive customer information and technical documents in the business office. The complete height of the building is utilized – including the basement level – for maximum storage capacity. The extra-wide Hänel Lean-Lift® and the two Hänel Lean-Lift® pallet systems provide space for the entire plumbing and heating inventory 'The Hänel Lean-Lifts® open up more floor space that we can use for the trainee workshop. And we have an updated inventory overview at all times thanks to the Hänel control system. This investment has fully met our expectations.' Daniel Herren Managing Director The Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators make retrieval much easier, faster and more accurate Heavy pallets are stored easily and ergonomically at heights of up to six meters Each container has a width spanning three meters to provide 45 storage positions for plumbing components – the maximum payload is 450 kg The business office archives a large number of documents in hanging files and upright ring binders in the space-saving Hänel Rotomat® office system

HVAC storage Hänel Lean-Lift Vertical Lift Module and Rotomat Vertical Carousel "Ewers-Heizungstechnik GmbH" is a leading manufacturer of heating technology components and compact district heating stations in Germany. Six heavy-duty Hänel Lean-Lifts® and eight Hänel Rotomat® industrial storage carousels constitute the central store for a wide range of components and modules. Heavy parts can be retrieved and transported to their destinations using crane runways.

Aircraft parts storage Storage Solutions for Aircraft parts Even Germany's largest airline relies on Hänel's intralogistics solutions. Components of aircraft turbines are placed in temporary storage in eight Hänel Lean-Lifts® where they are secure and protected during the inspection period. A Hänel Rotomat® industrial carousel was specially equipped to store turbine shafts. Heavy parts are removed from the storage units with a transporter.

Spare parts storage 13 Hänel Rotomat® industrial storage carousels - ensure maximum efficiency in the dispatch warehouse. The high order-picking-performance due to short travel paths enables about 1,700 finished items per workstation - to be handled each day. The storage system extends through two floors ensuring that optimum use is made on floor space.

Auto dealership parts storage Hänel storage systems for spare parts on-site at major car dealership Earnhardt Ford employs 210 people in Chandler, Arizona, and is part of the Earnhardt Auto Centers business. Three Hänel Rotomat® systems and one highspeed Hänel Lean-Lift® are operated in the dealership’s distribution center. The small footprint of Hänel solutions saves floor space and reduces the cost of storage The Hänel intralogistics solutions were installed to utilize valuable floor space more effectively. The Hänel Lean-Lift® and Rotomat® systems fully utilize the vertical space available – from floor to ceiling. Maximum capacity within a small footprint is possible thanks to height-optimized storage. Neat storage for a diverse range of items The lift systems are used to store many kinds of small items, spare parts and engine components. Unlike rack solutions, the Hänel lifts provide safe and secure storage for all parts. The flexible Hänel Rotomat® has space for the optimal storage of bins in various sizes, making it the perfect automated storage solution for a wide range of automotive parts. The versatile Hänel Lean-Lift® can even handle large parts and bulky components stored on Hänel multifunction containers. MP-Link 2.0 as the interface between the dealer’s management system and HänelSoft® Earnhardt Ford relies on HänelSoft® in conjunction with the CDK Global dealer management system used by car dealerships for warehouse management. MP-Link 2.0 software serves as the interface between CDK Global and the Hänel lifts. This gives employees a complete overview of the entire parts inventory at all times. The web interface provides information about the inventory journal, stock levels and the status of pick lists. Fast and accurate picking thanks to Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators Employees use a barcode scanner to read the pick lists and send data to the Hänel Rotomat® – which then brings the carrier holding the requested part to the access point for retrieval. The integrated LED compartment and sub-level indicators show the exact location of each requested item. Once retrieval is confirmed, the system automatically brings the carrier holding the next item on the pick list to the access point. The Hänel systems have enabled Earnhardt Ford to gain valuable storage space without any need for additional rack or shelf solutions! A huge inventory of small parts is compactly stored in a cluster comprised of three Rotomat® lift systems – the total load volume is approx. 15 tons Compartment and sub-level indicators show exactly where specific boxes of parts are located The Hänel Lean-Lift® supports quick retrieval by storing spare parts and components vertically – from floor to ceiling All three systems in the Rotomat® cluster are operated simultaneously during the picking process. This accelerates retrieval dramatically "Our Hänel units’ large storage capacity allows us to reduce the space needed for other types of storage, and reduce the need for additional racking." John Nissen , General Manager

Just-in-time parts storage for manufacturing The Hänel Lean-Lift® as central distribution system in production DIRTT is a company specializing in the prefab construction of interior spaces and employs 85 people at its site in Phoenix, Arizona. A compact Hänel Lean-Lift® in the production area is used for the heightoptimized storage of hardware, bolts, brackets, and similar items. Ultra-compact storage in the Hänel Lean-Lift® frees up valuable floor space for production processes The high-speed version of the Hänel Lean-Lift® serves as the central distribution system for production at DIRTT. Vertical storage from Hänel means that fewer high-bay racks are needed. What’s more, efficiency and ergonomics have been optimized. Specially designed Hänel multifunction containers ensure neat and compact item storage. Systematic organization of diverse items is guaranteed with flexible container dividers and configuration options. The Hänel Lean-Lift® provides maximum heightoptimized storage capacity. The compact Hänel system frees up floor space for other processes and thus reduces costs. Parts needed in the production area are picked from the Hänel Lean-Lift® on demand. This just-in-time principle keeps production processes lean and smooth – there is no need for buffer storage. Fast and error-free order picking with Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario Employees use the Hänel MP 12 N controller and a barcode scanner to start the picking process. The containers holding the requested items are brought to the retrieval point automatically. Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario shines a light beam on the requested items for easy identification. This helps prevent human errors and mix-ups. The integrated management functions of the Hänel MP 12 N ensure constant inventory monitoring of all items in stock. This realtime inventory means that replenishment takes place at the right time to prevent item outages. DIRTT has been very satisfied with the Hänel intralogistics solutions at its headquarters in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. That’s why the company successfully integrated a Hänel Lean-Lift® to optimize processes at the Phoenix site in the USA. Centralized just-in-time parts provisioning with the Hänel Lean-Lift® No ladders, no lifting, no stretching – the Hänel Lean-Lift® brings items to the access point for ergonomic retrieval Maximum capacity thanks to height-optimized storage with Hänel multifunction containers Pick-o-Light®-Vario precisely identifies items regardless of the container matrix dimensions "Thanks to the huge capacity of our Hänel Lean-Lift® systems, we were able to save space and remove obsolete storage racks." Tom Donnell , Facility and Maintenance Manager

Auto dealership parts storage Hänel Lean-Lift Vertical Lift Module and Rotomat Vertical Carousel Cochran Automotive Cochran Automotive was founded in 1965 as a local dealership and has since become one of the leading automobile dealers in Western Pennsylvania. Cochran Automotive is among the foremost dealerships in the United States and maintains three branch locations, 10 showrooms and 13 franchises for new cars. Integrated spare parts storage In order to expand the service area without having to construct an additional building, this Buick/GMC dealership in Monroeville installed a Hänel Lean-Lift® and a Hänel Rotomat® centrally in the repair shop area. These storage systems protect all parts from dust, dirt and unauthorized access. Maximum storage volume within a small footprint Thanks to the enormous amount of space saved, all of the parts formerly kept in a large shelf depot are now stored in just two Hänel systems. Everything is available from a central retrieval area in the vehicle service area. Easy integration in the existing IT system Both lift systems were connected with the dealer‘s existing data management system. This ensures constant inventory monitoring and control while also increasing overall productivity.

Automotive parts distribution in Mexico High- Tech Production with storage solutions for Auto Part Distribution Brose puts its trust in German technology and relies on Hänel Lean-Lift® systems for an optimal supply of spare parts Brose is the world’s fourth largest family-owned automotive parts supplier. A Hänel Lean-Lift® was installed at the company site in Querétaro, Mexico, to store spare parts needed for production machinery. An oversized vertical lift is used to store many types of parts that are shipped to Brose sites around the world. Maximum loads and optimized storage organization boost capacity The Hänel Lean-Lift® has a height of nearly 29.53 ft /9 m and can handle a total load capacity of 60 tons – the system holds spare parts needed for production machinery. The vertical Hänel lift has a very small footprint and features height-optimized storage to increase overall density. The parts are systematically stored on Hänel multifunction containers. The Hänel Lean-Lift utilizes the entire height of the building to ensure maximum storage capacity. The small footprint means that the automated system requires less floor space than conventional racks and shelves. The valuable space saved can thus be used for production purposes. The Hänel Lean-Lift® – faster processes, more precise inventory control and optimized shipping quality The reliable and efficient supply of spare parts is essential for smooth production processes. The central Brose ERP system sends picking data to the storage area. The compact Hänel MP 12 N controller is used for the picking process. Employees enter item numbers on the control unit – the requested parts are then transported to the access point for retrieval. Afterwards the overall inventory status is automatically updated by the integrated warehouse management in the lift controller. Thanks to the Hänel Lean-Lift® in operation at Brose, processes are faster, inventory control is more precise and shipping quality has been optimized. Optimal protection with a high-tech fire extinguishing system The Hänel Lean-Lift® is equipped with a fire-extinguishing system to ensure the uninterrupted supply of spare parts – even in an emergency. When activated the system automatically fills the lifts with argon gas to extinguish the fire. Since water is not used, no damage is done to the items in storage. The panels concealing the extinguishing system match the appearance of the Hänel system in accordance with Brose specifications. Thanks to the Hänel Lean-Lift® in operation at Brose, processes are faster, inventory control is more precise and shipping quality has been optimized. That’s why the company has installed several more Hänel storage systems! The Hänel Lean-Lift® has a height of nearly 29.53 ft /9 m and is equipped with 60 multifunction containers for 1,292 f2/120 m2 of storage space Convenient user interface of the Hänel MP 12 N with keyboard and touchscreen Sensitive electronics, sensors and actuators are safely and securely stored in the Hänel Lean-Lift® "Receiving attention in Mexico with trained technicians gives us the confidence that choosing Hänel units was a wise decision." Jesús Durán , Maintenance Manager

Agriculture machinery spare parts storage with batch picking Baywa AG - Automated Storage Systems for Agriculture Machinery Automated storage systems are not just a way of saving money – they are also key to the success of corporate planning. To enable the company to respond flexibly to the changing volume of goods and reduce warehousing costs, BayWa AG installed a Rotomat® vertical storage carousel from Hänel in its central spare parts warehouse in Schweinfurt. The automated “goods to user” order picking ensures that spare and wear parts for a variety of sub-assemblies needed in the agricultural, forestry and municipal sectors are brought swiftly to the retrieval point. The Rotomat® can also be integrated into a system cluster to handle future requirements. BayWa AG is far more than just a retail company. It is a global corporation with about 17,000 employees and headquarters in Munich, and has generated steady growth for years. Its core competences include trading, logistics and supplementary services in the market segments of agriculture, construction and energy. The agricultural segment in turn has several sub-divisions. The Technology Division covers all the value creation stages of agricultural machinery apart from manufacturing. The product portfolio ranges from farming and forestry technology, including modern milking and feeding systems, to municipal equipment, the building of stables, barn equipment, and various systems for producing renewable energy such as biogas, through to specialist agricultural equipment with all the spare parts involved. The central spare parts warehouse in Schweinfurt is responsible for managing some 85,000 different items for specialist technology needs in agriculture, forestry and municipal applications along with spare parts for agricultural machinery and municipal vehicles, all of which are kept in more than 100,000 storage slots. Around 30 employees supply more than 230 workshops and over 500 mobile service vehicles as well as end customers directly. Vertical carousel provides fast access to spares for agricultural machinery and municipal vehicles Service has top priority at BayWa. The Head of Logistics at the central spare parts warehouse, Uwe Riegel, explains: “If we get an urgent order for a replacement part to service agricultural machinery or to repair a harvesting or municipal vehicle, we can guarantee delivery the next day. For fast access to our huge range of about 6,000 different small parts, we use the reliable and compact Rotomat® storage system from Hänel.” The multifunction carriers on the shelves of the Rotomat® carousel offer variable interior fittings to hold the different spare parts. Intermediate shelves and movable dividers can be inserted into punched slot grids so that the carriers can be individually adapted. With two removable intermediate shelves on each of the 22 multifunction carriers, it has been possible to create 66 shelf levels in the carousel. On each level there are 24 storage bins which are subdivided into smaller compartments with cross dividers and each assigned a barcode. This means there are about 1,500 storage bins in which parts are safely protected from light and dust; these parts include spares for carburetors, small transmission components, seals and spark plugs from Stihl or Bosch and spares for harvesters and tractors from brands such as Massey Ferguson and Fendt which belong to the US corporation AGCO Parts. With its compact design and by utilizing the full height of the warehouse, the carousel was able to reduce the storage footprint from over 120 square meters to just a few square meters. In this way, costly storage space has been saved and thanks to the fast “goods to user” order picking based on the Ferris wheel principle, picking times have been significantly reduced. Moreover, the entire inventory of small parts is safely stored in the closed carousel. Optimized and reliable batch picking The Hänel storage carousel is impressive because it takes up so little space and also because of the great flexibility and transparency of all the processes. Currently order picking is carried out in batch mode. The orders are printed out on the label printer. Using the barcode scanner connected via USB interface, the order data on a label are scanned into the BayWa network and electronically recorded in the SAP storage management system in Munich. At the touch of a button, the items in a pick list are brought to the retrieval point in the most efficient sequence in one direction of rotation. Uwe Riegel explains: “With the Ethernet interface, the carousel storage system can also be controlled directly from the SAP system. The technical implementation of this seamless integration into our IT system is to take place soon. Then manual control via keypad will no longer be necessary. At the present time we handle on average up to 600 pick orders in batch mode within eight hours each day.” When the barcode on a label is scanned, the scanner display shows not only the order data along with the quantity and item number or name, but also the carousel level, storage box and compartment. If the storage position is scanned, SAP confirms whether the right position has been accessed or not. And following retrieval, the picker confirms the quantity of articles retrieved by entering a figure on the scanner keypad. This quantity is then checked by the storage management system in SAP, thus offering a second level of security. In the next step the collected items are packed in plastic bags, labeled and assigned to the right pick order in the dispatch department. Thanks to the transparent storage procedures and high access speeds of the vertical carousel, individual small components are quickly found and can be delivered at top speed. The transparent storage management in SAP has reduced inventory discrepancies and thereby lowered warehousing costs. Moreover, with the reliable and transparent order picking processes in the storage management system of the SAP host system, inventory discrepancies in the small parts storeroom have also been eliminated and thereby costs reduced. At the touch of a button, the items are picked from successive storage locations in the most efficient sequence in one direction of rotation. Some 85,000 items for specialist technology needs as well as spare and wear parts for the agriculture, forestry and municipal sectors are kept in over 100,000 storage slots in the central spare parts warehouse. Using the barcode scanner, the order data on a label are scanned into the BayWa network and electronically recorded in the SAP storage management system in Munich.

Storage of drives, parts and sub-assemblies for robotic systems ‘The excellent Hänel quality clinched it for us!’ Efficient storage management thanks to the connection of Hänel microprocessor controllers to the enterprise resource planning system The Wittmann Battenfeld Deutschland GmbH, a globally active manufacturer, offers a complete and innovative portfolio of peripheral devices for the plastics industry. Its program includes robots and automation equipment, automatic materials supply and drying, plus recycling of plastics, as well as tool tempering and cooling. Faced with the challenge of storing electrical drives, spare parts and electronic sub-assemblies for the production of robotic systems – 2 Hänel Lean-Lifts® proved the ideal solution for the central store. Data entry by barcode scanner and the connection of the Hänel microprocessor control units to the in-house computer system guarantee efficient storage management. The high standard of quality demonstrated by the Hänel Lean-Lifts® was critical for Wittmann's decision in favor of Hänel Büro- und Lagersysteme. Company: Wittmann Battenfeld Deutschland GmbH Location: 90571 Schwaig Employees: 106 Business: Mechanical engineering Storage systems: 2 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Goods stored: Spare parts

Transit system maintenance parts storage Efficient maintenance of rolling stock An efficient warehouse is always designed to fulfill a specified task. To ensure the supply of material needed to overhaul and modernize passenger train cars, Deutsche Bahn AG, responsible for Germany’s railroad system, ordered Hänel height-optimized vertical lift storage systems that are installed directly next to the work platforms in the maintenance building located in Wittenberge, Germany. The spacesaving systems are used to safely store and provide fast access to parts, components, tools and consumables that are required for maintaining and modernizing train cars. Deutsche Bahn maintains 16 service sites throughout the country to ensure that customer demands are met – the list of customers includes Deutsche Bahn Regio AG, DB Fernverkehr AG and DB Schenker Rail, as well as other railroad companies in Europe. The service center in Wittenberge, in the State of Brandenburg, has a long history in rolling stock maintenance dating back 135 years. The site, known officially as DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung GmbH, employs more than 800 people who overhaul and modernize passenger cars for regional and long-distance routes, in addition to refurbishing and supplying parts and components for Deutsche Bahn. High efficiency with space-saving vertical lift systems Old equipment often does not ensure the process security needed today. A small problem, which is easy to resolve in modern systems, can lead to delays and, in serious cases, to complete outages that shut down operations entirely. To make sure that the maintenance processes for its train cars are always up and running smoothly, Deutsche Bahn modernized its manual buffer storage to provide fast access to material when servicing rolling stock. The project involved eight space-saving vertical lift systems and one industrial carousel system from Hänel. The automated Hänel Lean-Lift® combines storage rationalization and goods protection in one. At the center of the system is a computercontrolled positioning lift – the extractor. In front of it and behind it are the storage shelves. This is where the articles are stored in containers in height-optimized positions. The different possible heights result in exceptionally high capacity utilization. The vertical technology of the automated systems from Hänel utilizes the entire height of the building so that a storage density of up to 60 percent can be achieved. In addition, efficiency is much higher because the “putting and picking” of items in the systems is very fast, and workers do not have to walk long distances to fetch the parts or tools they need. Holger Hammel, the project manager responsible for the Hänel systems at the Wittenberge plant, describes the improvements: “The old double-door warehouse cabinets were bursting at the seams! And the maintenance platforms were always cluttered with parts and components for the train cars. Thanks to the automated Hänel storage systems, we now have everything perfectly organized and easily accessible. What’s more, we also gained more space on the maintenance platforms – that’s a big plus.” Modern touch-screen terminals mounted at the access points of the Lean-Lift® systems, along with integrated warehouse management software, are used to locate and retrieve containers in each Lean-Lift®. All access points are positioned at ergonomic height levels. Workers conveniently retrieve the items they need without constant bending or reaching. “The automated Hänel storage systems enabled us to optimize the throughput times for each maintenance job, and processes are more transparent as well,” says the project manager. Optimized parts management Faster access to required parts and components translates into economical and efficient storage that drastically reduces costs and improves parts management at the same time. Holger Hammel adds: “The logistics processes have been streamlined by using the Lean-Lift® systems. The storage systems are located right on the spot where employees need to have access to specific tools and parts – doors, sheet metal, glass, electrical units – you name it.” Thus, the Lean-Lift® used for storing brake systems is situated near the staging ramp where the chassis is separated from the train car body for maintenance work. The parts for the brake systems are refurbished and inspected. During general overhaul these parts are stored safely in the Lean-Lift®. Hydraulic lines, back-pressure valves, gauges, pressure regulators, manometers, compression couplings, gaskets and special brake tools are stored on 25 shelves. Ralf Wendland, the supervisor in charge of brakes, couplers and buffer components, says: “Thanks to the flexible Hänel storage and retrieval systems, we save enormous amounts of time, storage space and money. Our maintenance processes are also much better. Dynamic storage enables us to rationalize work processes and reduce walking distances when fetching parts and tools – and that really saves a lot of time. The Hänel storage systems support us in achieving our 12-day target for completing a standard overhaul job.” Screws, nuts, bolts, springs and pins are kept in a vertical Hänel Rotomat® industrial storage carousel. An external supplier keeps the Rotomat® containers filled according to the Kanban principle. For storing fragile windows, two containers were equipped with special receptacles for holding up to 16 windowpanes each. Heavy spacer and buffer plates, steel sheeting, junction plates and stops are kept in a special Lean-Lift® with a payload capacity of up to 600 kilograms per container. The vertical Hänel systems were installed to gain more storage space with a smaller footprint and to increase the transparency of buffer storage. The Lean-Lift® storing brake systems is situated near the staging ramp where the chassis is separated from the train car body for maintenance work. The parts for the brake systems are refurbished and inspected. During general overhaul these parts are stored safely in the Lean-Lift®. Safe storage of fragile glass panes After a period of eight years or an in-service performance of about 1.5 million kilometers, a train car is brought to Wittenberge for a standard overhaul. In many cases the train cars need to be modernized or even completely restored. Ralf Wendland explains: “For storing fragile windows, we have two containers in a Lean-Lift® equipped with special receptacles for holding up to 16 windowpanes each. The system features an enlarged access area and two transport support rails for removing the panes quickly and easily.” The other ten containers in the system hold door locks, rubber strips, window and door gaskets, as well as cleaning cloths and similar materials needed by employees. Storage for cable reels For complete modernizations and corrosion removal, the platform at the far end of the service center is equipped with two special Hänel systems for storing large and small cable reels. The eight containers in the Lean-Lift®, which is almost six meters high but only 1.3 meters wide, have special fittings to hold two large cable reels each, with a payload of up to 1,000 kilograms. Support rails on both sides make it easy to slide the containers out and change the cable reels as needed. Special protection for electronic components Particularly sensitive electronic components like plug-in boards or controllers for doors and air conditioning are kept in a special Lean-Lift® with ESD prevention features. For example, all 22 containers have a special finish to protect items from damage that could be caused by electrostatic discharges. In addition, the access points can also be locked. Thus electronic components are safeguarded against ESD, light and dust. Locked containers for more inventory control Ralf Wendland adds: “A second Lean-Lift® is equipped with a container that is supplied with electric power – this is where we store items needed for the interiors of our train cars. When they are put into storage, we are able to charge the device batteries while they are in the container. Furthermore, specified containers in this Lean-Lift® are locked. They can only be activated with a password entered at the terminal. This gives us better inventory control and retrieval management when it comes to valuable electronics. And things stay organized and clean.” Heavy loads and small parts Heavy spacer and buffer plates, steel sheeting, junction plates and stops are kept in a Lean-Lift® with a payload capacity of up to 600 kilograms per container. Here again support rails can be pulled out for ergonomic and more convenient removal of heavy components from the containers. Small items such as screws, nuts, bolts, springs and pins, as well as consumables, are stored in a vertical Hänel Rotomat® industrial carousel. An external supplier keeps the Rotomat® containers filled according to the Kanban principle. Inside, 28 multifunctional shelves can be arranged variably using dividers, split-shelving elements and punched slot grids. The eight containers in the Lean-Lift®, which is almost six meters high but only 1.3 meters wide, have special fittings to hold two large cable reels each, with a payload of up to 1,000 kilograms. Specified containers can only be accessed via passwords. This ensures better inventory control and retrieval management when it comes to valuable electronics. Support rails can be pulled out for ergonomic and more convenient removal of containers. Particularly sensitive electronic components like plug-in boards or controllers for doors and air conditioning are kept in a special Lean-Lift® with ESD prevention features. With the container electrification feature, device batteries can be charged while they are in storage.

TECHNO-PARTS Sealing and plastics technology for the industrial world ... TECHNO-PARTS GmbH has more than 50 years of experience in producing high-quality seals and molded parts for hydraulic, pneumatic and chemical applications in various industries. At company headquarters in Essen, Germany, more than 70 employees make sure that products having consistently high quality are shipped to customers – they also respond to customer demands quickly and flexibly. Process organization is supported by the flexible high-performance HänelSoft® solution. The TECHNO-PARTS order picking warehouse is comprised of 18 Hänel Lean-Lifts® that systematically store more than 20,000 items. The lifts ensure that items are retrieved quickly and thus speed up shipping processes. The Hänel Lean-Lifts® are connected to the host ERP system via the flexible and high-performance HänelSoft® warehouse management solution. All processes, from offer generation and planning to final invoicing, are managed through the central enterprise resource planning system. Communication with HänelSoft® is based on CSV files. Employees use the Hänel MP12 N HostWeb controller to access the modern and intuitive HänelSoft® user interface. The ERP system communicates with HänelSoft® via the integrated host interface so that retrieval orders can be generated. All orders, including retrieval numbers, order numbers and other specific data, are then listed by HänelSoft® and displayed on the lift control unit. Optimized ergonomics and more speed thanks to prepositioning The 16 Hänel Lean-Lifts® are clustered in two groups each having eight storage systems. One employee is responsible for one cluster. Retrieval routing is optimized to improve picking speed. When an employee initiates a retrieval order at one of the lift systems, the software automatically ensures that the container in the nearest lift system reaches the access point for retrieval. If items intended for one order are distributed across several lift systems, the Hänel container prepositioning feature speeds up the picking process considerably. The Hänel systems at TECHNO-PARTS are also equipped with compartment and sub-level indicators to minimize retrieval errors. Each retrieval transaction is confirmed directly on the lift controller. The ERP system is notified when all of the items on the pick list have been retrieved. All transactions are constantly monitored so that the inventory status data can be updated immediately. A conveyor system positioned between both lift clusters transports boxes that employees fill with picked items – the process is very ergonomic. Once the completed order has been inspected, the delivery slip and invoice are printed and the inventory status is updated. Maximum storage capacity within a minimum footprint, along with better order picking performance The Hänel Lean-Lift® systems provide space-saving and height-optimized storage with maximum capacity within a minimum footprint. Thanks to the intelligent integration of the lift systems via HänelSoft®, TECHNO-PARTS benefits from smooth and ergonomic processes that boost order picking performance.

Compact storage for Aircraft parts Safe and Reliable storage Allaero Limited, founded in 1988 and located between London’s Gatwick and Heathrow airports, delivers high-quality aviation products. The portfolio includes a complete range of aircraft replacement parts such as engines, auxiliary power units and wing components. Additional items such as oils, lubricants and sealants and diverse hardware components are also offered. Originally the company relied on a simple pallet storage concept, but after just a few years Allaero was confronted with a number of issues. Parts retrieval was not ergonomic, and the capacity for storing components of varying sizes and shapes was reaching its limits. Even after the installation of two Hänel Lean-Lifts® in 2009, the need for storage space to accommodate aircraft parts continued to grow. Today 12 Hänel Lean-Lifts® are in operation at the company’s site in Crawley. To store large components safely and reliably, two Hänel lifts were equipped with an extra-high access point. Components measuring up to 1,350 mm in height can be stored in the systems with a high degree of ergonomics, not to mention space savings. The Hänel Lean-Lift® is especially well-suited for storing small and medium-sized parts. Customized system mechanisms for storing components like wheels and landing gear make the Hänel Lean-Lift® a universal storage solution. Another advantage for employees is the extraordinary ease of use derived from the ergonomic provisioning of various aircraft components. Accurate identification of items in storage is ensured with appropriate labeling. The storage system cluster is managed centrally with the MP 100 D control system. A complete inventory list of all the items stored in each lift system can be requested at any time from the control terminal. Thus employees have a complete and updated overview of the storage situation at all times. Three Lean-Lifts® equipped with EcoDrive® optimize the energy footprint of warehouse operations through intelligent energy recovery. For storing complete aircraft wings, one extra-wide Lean-Lift® is being added to the Hänel cluster. Next year Allaero will achieve its ultimate goal of having its complete range of products stored exclusively in Hänel lift systems. The fast provisioning of items enables Allaero to fill and ship orders within just 15 minutes after receipt. The Allaero site is close to all major freight companies, including FedEx, UPS and the 24-hour AOG Service, thus contributing to the company’s reputation as a reliable and trust-worthy partner for all customers. Even the new Allaero headquarters building relies on intralogistics solutions from Hänel! Company: Allaero Limited Location: Hawker House, Link 10 Napier Way, Crawley West Sussex, RH10 9RA UK Employees: 17 Storage systems: 2 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Items stored: Aircraft components and spare parts Ecological utilization of vertical space, from floor to ceiling, with Hänel Lean-Lifts® The perfect integration of Lean-Lifts® at the workplace supports fast order picking The access height of up to 1,350 mm makes for easy retrieval of large or bulky parts „The investment in Hänel Lean-Lifts® allows us to store our inventory safely and ecologically – while also enabling us to improve our performance. Furthermore, the space-saving Hänel storage systems have been vital in maintaining our facilities here in Crawley, despite rapid business growth over the past five years.“ Simon Greasley Managing Director

Storage and order picking for welded parts Various storage systems – one software. HänelSoft® manages the Hänel Lean-Lifts® as well as the narrow-aisle storage area. Paul Meijering Metalen has been delivering pipes, metal sheeting and components to customers worldwide since 1989 – these products are made of stainless steel and special alloys. The petrochemical and food industries, as well as the building construction and offshore industries, are among the company’s customers. Hänel Lean-Lifts® for storing fittings and accessories In addition to pipes, Paul Meijering Metalen also produces a wide range of welded fittings and flanges of various sizes and shapes. For storage and order picking processes, Paul Meijering Metalen keeps these items in eight Hänel Lean-Lifts® installed in a new warehouse. The systems have a height of over twenty nine feet and are configured compactly. The Hänel systems are in two rows facing each other, with four systems installed in each row. Four orders can be picked and packaged simultaneously with support from a central workplace in the middle of the aisle. The displays on the lift systems show the order pickers precisely what needs to be retrieved and packed. The storage position on the container is defined by the compartment and sub-level indicator . The shipping boxes at the packing station are identified using a Put-to-Light system. A narrow-aisle storage area with 11,000 pallet spaces is located directly next to the Hänel Lean-Lifts®. This is where large and bulky parts are kept. The Hänel Lean-Lifts® are also replenished from this area. HänelSoft® – the WMS package from Hänel All data is stored in the PRO/Staal ERP software package from Datamex. A special interface connects HänelSoft® to PRO/Staal. ”We have fine tuned HänelSoft® to match our specific requirements. We manage the Hänel Lean-Lifts® as well as the narrow-aisle warehouse area with HänelSoft®. For example, if inventory drops below a specified minimum amount, the employee is automatically notified to check the inventory status of the lift systems and the narrow-aisle storage area.” In addition to organizing pick processes, HänelSoft® also efficiently manages the buffer storage of remaining quantities. For example, if a customer orders 80 pieces, and 100 pieces are contained in a package, the remainder in the package does not go back to the narrow-aisle storage area – it goes instead into the Hänel lift as resupply inventory for future order picking. Various storage systems – one software HänelSoft® manages the Hänel Lean-Lifts® as well as the narrow-aisle storage area. Neat and efficient storage with flexible compartments Fast order picking with the Put-to-Light system at the packing station near the access points Remaining quantities are systematically kept in buffer storage for order picking A central terminal for the entire storage area 'We have optimized the Hänel systems over the years so that they function exactly the way we want them to. To keep up with growing demands, we purchased two new Hänel systems to complement the six existing Hänel Lean-Lifts® that we moved to our new warehouse. Right now we have about 320 tons of fittings stored on the containers in the new parts depot.' Paul Meijering

Railway vehicle parts storage integration of three Hänel lift systems for storing spare parts Alstom is the world leader when it comes to railway technology – this is reflected in the company’s wide-ranging portfolio of systems, equipment and services for the rail transportation market. The main focus is on the manufacture of railway vehicles for local and regional railroad companies. Alstom is the only business enterprise offering mainte-nance, repair and modernization of all types of rolling stock and related components originating from any manufacturer. In Great Britain and Ireland, some 2,500 people are employed at 20 Alstom sites – this work-force supports about one-third of all rail travel in these countries. Alstom invested in three Hänel Lean-Lifts® for its Wembley site in order to consolidate several warehouse areas and improve security, safety and traceability at the same time. The height-optimized storage, plus the choice of systems equipped with a space-saving height profile in 37.5-mm-steps, ensures that all components are safeguarded and securely stored. The intelligent software interface linking the Alstom ERP system with the Hänel Lean-Lifts® makes for fast and efficient order picking at the company’s bustling rail service point. Items can now be picked according to specified train numbers. Tracing is possible using batch numbers and serial numbers. The systems are equipped with the MP 12 N controller, along with a USB interface and card reader to prevent unauthorized system access. A log system featuring intelligent integrated key cards keeps track of all user transactions performed at the lift systems. The additional Expanded Safety Bypass (ESB) package integrated in the storage systems ensures that the lifts can – in specified cases – still be operated until a service engineer arrives to take care of any problems. Company: Alstom Transport UK Location: Wembley Traincare Centre Fleet House Argenta Way, NW10 ORW, London Employees: 2,500 Storage systems: 3 Hänel Lean-Lift® Items stored: Service parts for rail way vehicles The customized layout of the containers ensures safe and secure storage for parts of all shapes and sizes Information about stored items can be requested via tablet, thus making order picking much easier 'The installation of Hänel automated storage and provisioning systems have saved valuable time and reduced the amount of costly overtime hours at Alstom Transport UK. In our case the return on investment was achieved within just a few months – instead of years.' Jason Hughes Alstom Transport UK

Machined parts storage ‘The variable storage compartments and intuitive handling convinced us!’ 2 Lean-Lifts® in different production areas provide transparent and space-saving storage for standardized components and spare parts Company: Konrad Harter Maschinenbau GmbH Location: 82178 Puchheim Employees: 14 Business: Mechanical engineering Storage systems: 2 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Goods stored: Standard components, work orders, spare parts Konrad Harter GmbH operates its own design and development department in the field of custom machine engineering. Its main focus is special-purpose equipment for the automotive and semiconductor industries. 2 Hänel Lean-Lifts® in 2 different production areas are used to pro vision standardized components, spare parts and work orders. Storage management is already integrated in the Hänel microprocessor control systems. So an optimal overview of inventory is possible at all times without the need for any further PCs. Short distances to the Production department, variable container divisions and the intuitive handling of the Hänel microprocessor controllers were convincing arguments in favor of Hänel Lean-Lifts®.

Auto dealership parts storage Hänel Lean-Lift Vertical Lift Module #1 Cochran Automotive, Robinson Township, Pennsylvania In 2011 and 2012, Cochran completely renovated its Buick/GMC dealership in Robinson Township, Pennsylvania. The goal was to improve efficiency and the appearance of the dealership to make the customer experience more appealing. The new showroom created more space for the parts department and additional repair shop bays so that the range of services could be expanded. For better utilization of space in the building, Cochran decided to install a Hänel Lean-Lift®. The Lean-Lift® was integrated in the existing structure so that no building modifications were necessary. The result speaks for itself! The parts and service area is now a bright, neat and convenient workplace. Customers are served quickly and efficiently at separate sales counters. Another counter provides the parts needed in the service center. Most of the parts in stock are available at the push of a button. Climbing steps and lengthy searches to retrieve parts are things of the past. More and more car dealerships in the United States are profiting from Hänel solutions!

TECHNO-PARTS Sealing and plastics technology for the industrial world ... TECHNO-PARTS GmbH has more than 50 years of experience in producing high-quality seals and molded parts for hydraulic, pneumatic and chemical applications in various industries. At company headquarters in Essen, Germany, more than 70 employees make sure that products having consistently high quality are shipped to customers – they also respond to customer demands quickly and flexibly. Process organization is supported by the flexible high-performance HänelSoft® solution. The TECHNO-PARTS order picking warehouse is comprised of 18 Hänel Lean-Lifts® that systematically store more than 20,000 items. The lifts ensure that items are retrieved quickly and thus speed up shipping processes. The Hänel Lean-Lifts® are connected to the host ERP system via the flexible and high-performance HänelSoft® warehouse management solution. All processes, from offer generation and planning to final invoicing, are managed through the central enterprise resource planning system. Communication with HänelSoft® is based on CSV files. Employees use the Hänel MP12 N HostWeb controller to access the modern and intuitive HänelSoft® user interface. The ERP system communicates with HänelSoft® via the integrated host interface so that retrieval orders can be generated. All orders, including retrieval numbers, order numbers and other specific data, are then listed by HänelSoft® and displayed on the lift control unit. Optimized ergonomics and more speed thanks to prepositioning The 16 Hänel Lean-Lifts® are clustered in two groups each having eight storage systems. One employee is responsible for one cluster. Retrieval routing is optimized to improve picking speed. When an employee initiates a retrieval order at one of the lift systems, the software automatically ensures that the container in the nearest lift system reaches the access point for retrieval. If items intended for one order are distributed across several lift systems, the Hänel container prepositioning feature speeds up the picking process considerably. The Hänel systems at TECHNO-PARTS are also equipped with compartment and sub-level indicators to minimize retrieval errors. Each retrieval transaction is confirmed directly on the lift controller. The ERP system is notified when all of the items on the pick list have been retrieved. All transactions are constantly monitored so that the inventory status data can be updated immediately. A conveyor system positioned between both lift clusters transports boxes that employees fill with picked items – the process is very ergonomic. Once the completed order has been inspected, the delivery slip and invoice are printed and the inventory status is updated. Maximum storage capacity within a minimum footprint, along with better order picking performance The Hänel Lean-Lift® systems provide space-saving and height-optimized storage with maximum capacity within a minimum footprint. Thanks to the intelligent integration of the lift systems via HänelSoft®, TECHNO-PARTS benefits from smooth and ergonomic processes that boost order picking performance.

Storage of drives, parts and sub-assemblies for robotic systems ‘The excellent Hänel quality clinched it for us!’ Efficient storage management thanks to the connection of Hänel microprocessor controllers to the enterprise resource planning system The Wittmann Battenfeld Deutschland GmbH, a globally active manufacturer, offers a complete and innovative portfolio of peripheral devices for the plastics industry. Its program includes robots and automation equipment, automatic materials supply and drying, plus recycling of plastics, as well as tool tempering and cooling. Faced with the challenge of storing electrical drives, spare parts and electronic sub-assemblies for the production of robotic systems – 2 Hänel Lean-Lifts® proved the ideal solution for the central store. Data entry by barcode scanner and the connection of the Hänel microprocessor control units to the in-house computer system guarantee efficient storage management. The high standard of quality demonstrated by the Hänel Lean-Lifts® was critical for Wittmann's decision in favor of Hänel Büro- und Lagersysteme. Company: Wittmann Battenfeld Deutschland GmbH Location: 90571 Schwaig Employees: 106 Business: Mechanical engineering Storage systems: 2 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Goods stored: Spare parts

Storage and order picking for welded parts Various storage systems – one software. HänelSoft® manages the Hänel Lean-Lifts® as well as the narrow-aisle storage area. Paul Meijering Metalen has been delivering pipes, metal sheeting and components to customers worldwide since 1989 – these products are made of stainless steel and special alloys. The petrochemical and food industries, as well as the building construction and offshore industries, are among the company’s customers. Hänel Lean-Lifts® for storing fittings and accessories In addition to pipes, Paul Meijering Metalen also produces a wide range of welded fittings and flanges of various sizes and shapes. For storage and order picking processes, Paul Meijering Metalen keeps these items in eight Hänel Lean-Lifts® installed in a new warehouse. The systems have a height of over twenty nine feet and are configured compactly. The Hänel systems are in two rows facing each other, with four systems installed in each row. Four orders can be picked and packaged simultaneously with support from a central workplace in the middle of the aisle. The displays on the lift systems show the order pickers precisely what needs to be retrieved and packed. The storage position on the container is defined by the compartment and sub-level indicator . The shipping boxes at the packing station are identified using a Put-to-Light system. A narrow-aisle storage area with 11,000 pallet spaces is located directly next to the Hänel Lean-Lifts®. This is where large and bulky parts are kept. The Hänel Lean-Lifts® are also replenished from this area. HänelSoft® – the WMS package from Hänel All data is stored in the PRO/Staal ERP software package from Datamex. A special interface connects HänelSoft® to PRO/Staal. ”We have fine tuned HänelSoft® to match our specific requirements. We manage the Hänel Lean-Lifts® as well as the narrow-aisle warehouse area with HänelSoft®. For example, if inventory drops below a specified minimum amount, the employee is automatically notified to check the inventory status of the lift systems and the narrow-aisle storage area.” In addition to organizing pick processes, HänelSoft® also efficiently manages the buffer storage of remaining quantities. For example, if a customer orders 80 pieces, and 100 pieces are contained in a package, the remainder in the package does not go back to the narrow-aisle storage area – it goes instead into the Hänel lift as resupply inventory for future order picking. Various storage systems – one software HänelSoft® manages the Hänel Lean-Lifts® as well as the narrow-aisle storage area. Neat and efficient storage with flexible compartments Fast order picking with the Put-to-Light system at the packing station near the access points Remaining quantities are systematically kept in buffer storage for order picking A central terminal for the entire storage area „We have optimized the Hänel systems over the years so that they function exactly the way we want them to. To keep up with growing demands, we purchased two new Hänel systems to complement the six existing Hänel Lean-Lifts® that we moved to our new warehouse. Right now we have about 320 tons of fittings stored on the containers in the new parts depot.“ Paul Meijering

Transit system maintenance parts storage Efficient maintenance of rolling stock An efficient warehouse is always designed to fulfill a specified task. To ensure the supply of material needed to overhaul and modernize passenger train cars, Deutsche Bahn AG, responsible for Germany’s railroad system, ordered Hänel height-optimized vertical lift storage systems that are installed directly next to the work platforms in the maintenance building located in Wittenberge, Germany. The spacesaving systems are used to safely store and provide fast access to parts, components, tools and consumables that are required for maintaining and modernizing train cars. Deutsche Bahn maintains 16 service sites throughout the country to ensure that customer demands are met – the list of customers includes Deutsche Bahn Regio AG, DB Fernverkehr AG and DB Schenker Rail, as well as other railroad companies in Europe. The service center in Wittenberge, in the State of Brandenburg, has a long history in rolling stock maintenance dating back 135 years. The site, known officially as DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung GmbH, employs more than 800 people who overhaul and modernize passenger cars for regional and long-distance routes, in addition to refurbishing and supplying parts and components for Deutsche Bahn. High efficiency with space-saving vertical lift systems Old equipment often does not ensure the process security needed today. A small problem, which is easy to resolve in modern systems, can lead to delays and, in serious cases, to complete outages that shut down operations entirely. To make sure that the maintenance processes for its train cars are always up and running smoothly, Deutsche Bahn modernized its manual buffer storage to provide fast access to material when servicing rolling stock. The project involved eight space-saving vertical lift systems and one industrial carousel system from Hänel. The automated Hänel Lean-Lift® combines storage rationalization and goods protection in one. At the center of the system is a computercontrolled positioning lift – the extractor. In front of it and behind it are the storage shelves. This is where the articles are stored in containers in height-optimized positions. The different possible heights result in exceptionally high capacity utilization. The vertical technology of the automated systems from Hänel utilizes the entire height of the building so that a storage density of up to 60 percent can be achieved. In addition, efficiency is much higher because the “putting and picking” of items in the systems is very fast, and workers do not have to walk long distances to fetch the parts or tools they need. Holger Hammel, the project manager responsible for the Hänel systems at the Wittenberge plant, describes the improvements: “The old double-door warehouse cabinets were bursting at the seams! And the maintenance platforms were always cluttered with parts and components for the train cars. Thanks to the automated Hänel storage systems, we now have everything perfectly organized and easily accessible. What’s more, we also gained more space on the maintenance platforms – that’s a big plus.” Modern touch-screen terminals mounted at the access points of the Lean-Lift® systems, along with integrated warehouse management software, are used to locate and retrieve containers in each Lean-Lift®. All access points are positioned at ergonomic height levels. Workers conveniently retrieve the items they need without constant bending or reaching. “The automated Hänel storage systems enabled us to optimize the throughput times for each maintenance job, and processes are more transparent as well,” says the project manager. Optimized parts management Faster access to required parts and components translates into economical and efficient storage that drastically reduces costs and improves parts management at the same time. Holger Hammel adds: “The logistics processes have been streamlined by using the Lean-Lift® systems. The storage systems are located right on the spot where employees need to have access to specific tools and parts – doors, sheet metal, glass, electrical units – you name it.” Thus, the Lean-Lift® used for storing brake systems is situated near the staging ramp where the chassis is separated from the train car body for maintenance work. The parts for the brake systems are refurbished and inspected. During general overhaul these parts are stored safely in the Lean-Lift®. Hydraulic lines, back-pressure valves, gauges, pressure regulators, manometers, compression couplings, gaskets and special brake tools are stored on 25 shelves. Ralf Wendland, the supervisor in charge of brakes, couplers and buffer components, says: “Thanks to the flexible Hänel storage and retrieval systems, we save enormous amounts of time, storage space and money. Our maintenance processes are also much better. Dynamic storage enables us to rationalize work processes and reduce walking distances when fetching parts and tools – and that really saves a lot of time. The Hänel storage systems support us in achieving our 12-day target for completing a standard overhaul job.” Screws, nuts, bolts, springs and pins are kept in a vertical Hänel Rotomat® industrial storage carousel. An external supplier keeps the Rotomat® containers filled according to the Kanban principle. For storing fragile windows, two containers were equipped with special receptacles for holding up to 16 windowpanes each. Heavy spacer and buffer plates, steel sheeting, junction plates and stops are kept in a special Lean-Lift® with a payload capacity of up to 600 kilograms per container. The vertical Hänel systems were installed to gain more storage space with a smaller footprint and to increase the transparency of buffer storage. The Lean-Lift® storing brake systems is situated near the staging ramp where the chassis is separated from the train car body for maintenance work. The parts for the brake systems are refurbished and inspected. During general overhaul these parts are stored safely in the Lean-Lift®. Safe storage of fragile glass panes After a period of eight years or an in-service performance of about 1.5 million kilometers, a train car is brought to Wittenberge for a standard overhaul. In many cases the train cars need to be modernized or even completely restored. Ralf Wendland explains: “For storing fragile windows, we have two containers in a Lean-Lift® equipped with special receptacles for holding up to 16 windowpanes each. The system features an enlarged access area and two transport support rails for removing the panes quickly and easily.” The other ten containers in the system hold door locks, rubber strips, window and door gaskets, as well as cleaning cloths and similar materials needed by employees. Storage for cable reels For complete modernizations and corrosion removal, the platform at the far end of the service center is equipped with two special Hänel systems for storing large and small cable reels. The eight containers in the Lean-Lift®, which is almost six meters high but only 1.3 meters wide, have special fittings to hold two large cable reels each, with a payload of up to 1,000 kilograms. Support rails on both sides make it easy to slide the containers out and change the cable reels as needed. Special protection for electronic components Particularly sensitive electronic components like plug-in boards or controllers for doors and air conditioning are kept in a special Lean-Lift® with ESD prevention features. For example, all 22 containers have a special finish to protect items from damage that could be caused by electrostatic discharges. In addition, the access points can also be locked. Thus electronic components are safeguarded against ESD, light and dust. Locked containers for more inventory control Ralf Wendland adds: “A second Lean-Lift® is equipped with a container that is supplied with electric power – this is where we store items needed for the interiors of our train cars. When they are put into storage, we are able to charge the device batteries while they are in the container. Furthermore, specified containers in this Lean-Lift® are locked. They can only be activated with a password entered at the terminal. This gives us better inventory control and retrieval management when it comes to valuable electronics. And things stay organized and clean.” Heavy loads and small parts Heavy spacer and buffer plates, steel sheeting, junction plates and stops are kept in a Lean-Lift® with a payload capacity of up to 600 kilograms per container. Here again support rails can be pulled out for ergonomic and more convenient removal of heavy components from the containers. Small items such as screws, nuts, bolts, springs and pins, as well as consumables, are stored in a vertical Hänel Rotomat® industrial carousel. An external supplier keeps the Rotomat® containers filled according to the Kanban principle. Inside, 28 multifunctional shelves can be arranged variably using dividers, split-shelving elements and punched slot grids. The eight containers in the Lean-Lift®, which is almost six meters high but only 1.3 meters wide, have special fittings to hold two large cable reels each, with a payload of up to 1,000 kilograms. Specified containers can only be accessed via passwords. This ensures better inventory control and retrieval management when it comes to valuable electronics. Support rails can be pulled out for ergonomic and more convenient removal of containers. Particularly sensitive electronic components like plug-in boards or controllers for doors and air conditioning are kept in a special Lean-Lift® with ESD prevention features. With the container electrification feature, device batteries can be charged while they are in storage.

Auto dealership parts storage Hänel Lean-Lift Vertical Lift Module #1 Cochran Automotive, Robinson Township, Pennsylvania In 2011 and 2012, Cochran completely renovated its Buick/GMC dealership in Robinson Township, Pennsylvania. The goal was to improve efficiency and the appearance of the dealership to make the customer experience more appealing. The new showroom created more space for the parts department and additional repair shop bays so that the range of services could be expanded. For better utilization of space in the building, Cochran decided to install a Hänel Lean-Lift®. The Lean-Lift® was integrated in the existing structure so that no building modifications were necessary. The result speaks for itself! The parts and service area is now a bright, neat and convenient workplace. Customers are served quickly and efficiently at separate sales counters. Another counter provides the parts needed in the service center. Most of the parts in stock are available at the push of a button. Climbing steps and lengthy searches to retrieve parts are things of the past. More and more car dealerships in the United States are profiting from Hänel solutions!

Agriculture machinery spare parts storage with batch picking Baywa AG - Automated Storage Systems for Agriculture Machinery Automated storage systems are not just a way of saving money – they are also key to the success of corporate planning. To enable the company to respond flexibly to the changing volume of goods and reduce warehousing costs, BayWa AG installed a Rotomat® vertical storage carousel from Hänel in its central spare parts warehouse in Schweinfurt. The automated “goods to user” order picking ensures that spare and wear parts for a variety of sub-assemblies needed in the agricultural, forestry and municipal sectors are brought swiftly to the retrieval point. The Rotomat® can also be integrated into a system cluster to handle future requirements. BayWa AG is far more than just a retail company. It is a global corporation with about 17,000 employees and headquarters in Munich, and has generated steady growth for years. Its core competences include trading, logistics and supplementary services in the market segments of agriculture, construction and energy. The agricultural segment in turn has several sub-divisions. The Technology Division covers all the value creation stages of agricultural machinery apart from manufacturing. The product portfolio ranges from farming and forestry technology, including modern milking and feeding systems, to municipal equipment, the building of stables, barn equipment, and various systems for producing renewable energy such as biogas, through to specialist agricultural equipment with all the spare parts involved. The central spare parts warehouse in Schweinfurt is responsible for managing some 85,000 different items for specialist technology needs in agriculture, forestry and municipal applications along with spare parts for agricultural machinery and municipal vehicles, all of which are kept in more than 100,000 storage slots. Around 30 employees supply more than 230 workshops and over 500 mobile service vehicles as well as end customers directly. Vertical carousel provides fast access to spares for agricultural machinery and municipal vehicles Service has top priority at BayWa. The Head of Logistics at the central spare parts warehouse, Uwe Riegel, explains: “If we get an urgent order for a replacement part to service agricultural machinery or to repair a harvesting or municipal vehicle, we can guarantee delivery the next day. For fast access to our huge range of about 6,000 different small parts, we use the reliable and compact Rotomat® storage system from Hänel.” The multifunction carriers on the shelves of the Rotomat® carousel offer variable interior fittings to hold the different spare parts. Intermediate shelves and movable dividers can be inserted into punched slot grids so that the carriers can be individually adapted. With two removable intermediate shelves on each of the 22 multifunction carriers, it has been possible to create 66 shelf levels in the carousel. On each level there are 24 storage bins which are subdivided into smaller compartments with cross dividers and each assigned a barcode. This means there are about 1,500 storage bins in which parts are safely protected from light and dust; these parts include spares for carburetors, small transmission components, seals and spark plugs from Stihl or Bosch and spares for harvesters and tractors from brands such as Massey Ferguson and Fendt which belong to the US corporation AGCO Parts. With its compact design and by utilizing the full height of the warehouse, the carousel was able to reduce the storage footprint from over 120 square meters to just a few square meters. In this way, costly storage space has been saved and thanks to the fast “goods to user” order picking based on the Ferris wheel principle, picking times have been significantly reduced. Moreover, the entire inventory of small parts is safely stored in the closed carousel. Optimized and reliable batch picking The Hänel storage carousel is impressive because it takes up so little space and also because of the great flexibility and transparency of all the processes. Currently order picking is carried out in batch mode. The orders are printed out on the label printer. Using the barcode scanner connected via USB interface, the order data on a label are scanned into the BayWa network and electronically recorded in the SAP storage management system in Munich. At the touch of a button, the items in a pick list are brought to the retrieval point in the most efficient sequence in one direction of rotation. Uwe Riegel explains: “With the Ethernet interface, the carousel storage system can also be controlled directly from the SAP system. The technical implementation of this seamless integration into our IT system is to take place soon. Then manual control via keypad will no longer be necessary. At the present time we handle on average up to 600 pick orders in batch mode within eight hours each day.” When the barcode on a label is scanned, the scanner display shows not only the order data along with the quantity and item number or name, but also the carousel level, storage box and compartment. If the storage position is scanned, SAP confirms whether the right position has been accessed or not. And following retrieval, the picker confirms the quantity of articles retrieved by entering a figure on the scanner keypad. This quantity is then checked by the storage management system in SAP, thus offering a second level of security. In the next step the collected items are packed in plastic bags, labeled and assigned to the right pick order in the dispatch department. Thanks to the transparent storage procedures and high access speeds of the vertical carousel, individual small components are quickly found and can be delivered at top speed. The transparent storage management in SAP has reduced inventory discrepancies and thereby lowered warehousing costs. Moreover, with the reliable and transparent order picking processes in the storage management system of the SAP host system, inventory discrepancies in the small parts storeroom have also been eliminated and thereby costs reduced. At the touch of a button, the items are picked from successive storage locations in the most efficient sequence in one direction of rotation. Some 85,000 items for specialist technology needs as well as spare and wear parts for the agriculture, forestry and municipal sectors are kept in over 100,000 storage slots in the central spare parts warehouse. Using the barcode scanner, the order data on a label are scanned into the BayWa network and electronically recorded in the SAP storage management system in Munich.

Compact storage for Aircraft parts Safe and Reliable storage Allaero Limited, founded in 1988 and located between London’s Gatwick and Heathrow airports, delivers high-quality aviation products. The portfolio includes a complete range of aircraft replacement parts such as engines, auxiliary power units and wing components. Additional items such as oils, lubricants and sealants and diverse hardware components are also offered. Originally the company relied on a simple pallet storage concept, but after just a few years Allaero was confronted with a number of issues. Parts retrieval was not ergonomic, and the capacity for storing components of varying sizes and shapes was reaching its limits. Even after the installation of two Hänel Lean-Lifts® in 2009, the need for storage space to accommodate aircraft parts continued to grow. Today 12 Hänel Lean-Lifts® are in operation at the company’s site in Crawley. To store large components safely and reliably, two Hänel lifts were equipped with an extra-high access point. Components measuring up to 1,350 mm in height can be stored in the systems with a high degree of ergonomics, not to mention space savings. The Hänel Lean-Lift® is especially well-suited for storing small and medium-sized parts. Customized system mechanisms for storing components like wheels and landing gear make the Hänel Lean-Lift® a universal storage solution. Another advantage for employees is the extraordinary ease of use derived from the ergonomic provisioning of various aircraft components. Accurate identification of items in storage is ensured with appropriate labeling. The storage system cluster is managed centrally with the MP 100 D control system. A complete inventory list of all the items stored in each lift system can be requested at any time from the control terminal. Thus employees have a complete and updated overview of the storage situation at all times. Three Lean-Lifts® equipped with EcoDrive® optimize the energy footprint of warehouse operations through intelligent energy recovery. For storing complete aircraft wings, one extra-wide Lean-Lift® is being added to the Hänel cluster. Next year Allaero will achieve its ultimate goal of having its complete range of products stored exclusively in Hänel lift systems. The fast provisioning of items enables Allaero to fill and ship orders within just 15 minutes after receipt. The Allaero site is close to all major freight companies, including FedEx, UPS and the 24-hour AOG Service, thus contributing to the company’s reputation as a reliable and trust-worthy partner for all customers. Even the new Allaero headquarters building relies on intralogistics solutions from Hänel! Company: Allaero Limited Location: Hawker House, Link 10 Napier Way, Crawley West Sussex, RH10 9RA UK Employees: 17 Storage systems: 2 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Items stored: Aircraft components and spare parts Ecological utilization of vertical space, from floor to ceiling, with Hänel Lean-Lifts® The perfect integration of Lean-Lifts® at the workplace supports fast order picking The access height of up to 1,350 mm makes for easy retrieval of large or bulky parts „The investment in Hänel Lean-Lifts® allows us to store our inventory safely and ecologically – while also enabling us to improve our performance. Furthermore, the space-saving Hänel storage systems have been vital in maintaining our facilities here in Crawley, despite rapid business growth over the past five years.“ Simon Greasley Managing Director

Railway vehicle parts storage integration of three Hänel lift systems for storing spare parts Alstom is the world leader when it comes to railway technology – this is reflected in the company’s wide-ranging portfolio of systems, equipment and services for the rail transportation market. The main focus is on the manufacture of railway vehicles for local and regional railroad companies. Alstom is the only business enterprise offering mainte-nance, repair and modernization of all types of rolling stock and related components originating from any manufacturer. In Great Britain and Ireland, some 2,500 people are employed at 20 Alstom sites – this work-force supports about one-third of all rail travel in these countries. Alstom invested in three Hänel Lean-Lifts® for its Wembley site in order to consolidate several warehouse areas and improve security, safety and traceability at the same time. The height-optimized storage, plus the choice of systems equipped with a space-saving height profile in 37.5-mm-steps, ensures that all components are safeguarded and securely stored. The intelligent software interface linking the Alstom ERP system with the Hänel Lean-Lifts® makes for fast and efficient order picking at the company’s bustling rail service point. Items can now be picked according to specified train numbers. Tracing is possible using batch numbers and serial numbers. The systems are equipped with the MP 12 N controller, along with a USB interface and card reader to prevent unauthorized system access. A log system featuring intelligent integrated key cards keeps track of all user transactions performed at the lift systems. The additional Expanded Safety Bypass (ESB) package integrated in the storage systems ensures that the lifts can – in specified cases – still be operated until a service engineer arrives to take care of any problems. Company: Alstom Transport UK Location: Wembley Traincare Centre Fleet House Argenta Way, NW10 ORW, London Employees: 2,500 Storage systems: 3 Hänel Lean-Lift® Items stored: Service parts for rail way vehicles The customized layout of the containers ensures safe and secure storage for parts of all shapes and sizes Information about stored items can be requested via tablet, thus making order picking much easier „The installation of Hänel automated storage and provisioning systems have saved valuable time and reduced the amount of costly overtime hours at Alstom Transport UK. In our case the return on investment was achieved within just a few months – instead of years.“ Jason Hughes Alstom Transport UK

Müller Präzisionsteile GmbH | Pyrbaum The Hänel Lean-Lift® – a high-tech tool depot for the production of precision components Ensuring the protected and systematic storage of turning and cutting tools is a high priority at Müller Precision Parts GmbH. The cluster of six Hänel Lean-Lifts® in the tool department makes sure that the right tools are available for all of the workbenches as needed. The heavy-duty Hänel vertical lifts support the flexible storage of cutting and turning equipment as well as small tools. Hänel multifunction containers provide ideal options for neat, safe and secure tool storage with a wide range of configurations and tool holders. The systems can also accommodate unique and special tools designed by Müller – these items are fully safeguarded and can be retrieved ergonomically. Ergonomic and secure tool retrieval Folding rails at the access points support the storage containers when they are pulled out of the Hänel Lean-Lifts® to make retrieval much easier and more ergonomic. The multifunction containers glide over robust plastic rollers so that tool access is more convenient for employees. The TMS tool management system from Zoller is used to organize and track the tool inventory. The software monitors tool and item numbers, as well as the exact storage position of every tool kept in the Hänel systems. Employees work through tool request lists, sequentially retrieving the items needed from the Hänel Lean-Lifts®, and then put the tools on transport carts for delivery to the machinists. Fast and easy access, high quality and the exceptional price-performance ratio were compelling factors in the selection of this intralogistics solution from Hänel! When brought to the tool storage area after use, all items are inspected and serviced before they are returned to their positions in the Hänel Lean-Lifts® – where they are fully protected In the central retrieval area tools are selected for specified jobs and put on transport carts for delivery to the production area Specially shaped tool holders on the containers make for neat, stable and height-optimized tool storage Even extremely heavy containers can be pulled out on folding rails for optimal ergonomics In the production area special equipment for various machine clusters are safeguarded and neatly stored in a Hänel Lean-Lift® 'Stringent delivery schedules demand reliable, efficient and safeguarded storage for a wide range of tools – the Hänel Lean-Lift® is the right choice for this job!' Harald Bierth Head of Production

The perfect combination of retail space and spare parts storage: Hänel Rotomat® improves organization in new EQUIP JARDIN ATLANTIC store In the new EQUIP JARDIN ATLANTIC store in Pornichet, the Hänel Rotomat® storage lift system ensures that spare parts and accessories are organized efficiently, thus making optimum use of the retail space. This modern solution maximizes the available space, improves ergonomics, and acts as a real eye-catcher in the point-of-sale area of the store. Established in 1989, EQUIP JARDIN ATLANTIC is a specialist in the trade and rental of lawn and garden equipment as well as smaller machines for agriculture and forestry. The company prides itself on its standards in customer service and efficiency. With more than 300 employees and 28 stores in France, it not only offers top-class equipment from renowned brands such as John Deere, Stihl, and Honda, but also comprehensive repair and maintenance services. With such a broad range of top-quality equipment and comprehensive services, efficient storage management is essential in order to meet the high standards demanded by customers. This is where the Hänel Rotomat® storage lift system comes into its own: it is an intelligent and space-saving solution for the ergonomic storage of spare parts and parts subject to wear and tear as well as accessories. At a unit height of 3,460 mm, the lift enables optimum use of space by efficiently utilizing the available vertical storage space. This innovative technology not only reduces the required footprint, but also significantly improves access times. The advantages for employees are clear: the Hänel Rotomat® allows fast and ergonomic retrieval of a wide variety of items directly from the storage lift system, thus eliminating the need to walk long distances and perform time-consuming searches. The modern system increases working speed and reduces the burden on staff, while customers and suppliers cannot help but be impressed by the company’s efficient way of working. The operating concept is intuitive and user friendly. Operation is uncomplicated and fast thanks to simple identification of storage locations and reliable access control based on input of the item number. The combination of top-class consulting and proven Hänel technology prompted the decision by EQUIP JARDIN ATLANTIC in favor of the Rotomat® storage lift system as a central storage solution in its modern store.

Storage Technology for All Applications Error-free access Error-free access Compartment doors that are closed manually or automatically guarantee reliable access and protect the stored articles from unauthorized retrieval. More Tool storage Tool storage The Hänel Lockomat® is the ideal storage system for safe and secure provisioning of tools and measuring devices right in the production hall! More Hänel Management of C items Protect your tools from dirt, damage and unauthorized access! More Error-free access with article code input via keyboard or barcode scanner Compartment doors that are closed manually or automatically guarantee reliable access and protect the stored articles from unauthorized retrieval. When components that look identical, such as microchips, are to be stored and retrieved in the same system, the danger of mix-ups is high. With the Hänel Lockomat® there is no need for time-consuming labeling of components. Each chip type is kept in a package marked with a barcode and put into a storage location with the same code in the Locko mat®. When the barcode has been scanned in from the pick list, the required package is brought to the user by a fully automated procedure. No mix-ups possible. Each package is safely stored behind a specific electromagnetically locked compartment door. And only this door opens. Only when the retrieval process is completed, the package is back in its storage location and the door is closed, will the next door open. Only the compartment containing the requested article can be opened. Precise identification of articles via barcode scanner. Tool storage in the Hänel Lockomat®: Safe, secure, fast and cost-effective! The Hänel Lockomat® is the ideal storage system for safe and secure provisioning of tools and measuring devices right in the production hall! Users confirm their authorization by means of an ID card, password or transponder. Then a personalized user interface appears on the display. This means that all transactions can be traced to a specific user. Multiple users with various authorizations can also be set up. Tool management Tools are retrieved or put into storage by manually entering a tool number or scanning a barcode. The digital LED indicator on the work counter indicates the compartment in which the tool is stored. Then the specified compartment door opens automatically. All pick and put operations are logged, which makes later verification and tracking easy. There is also no confusion when retrieving similar-looking tools. User authentication for each transaction – here via transponder. Absolutely no mix-ups! Only the requested tool can be removed. Fully automatic compartment doors open to enable retrieval of varioussized parts.

Matsuura Machinery USA Inc. Minnesota, USA Matsuura Machinery Corporation was founded in Japan in 1935. Today the family business is managed by the third generation. The Matsuura name stands for fast and precise machining of various kinds of work pieces. The parts and service center for North America is located in Minnesota. This facility ships the parts needed for the maintenance and repair of Matsuura machines in operation throughout the USA. Matsuura Machinery relies on Hänel Lean-Lift® systems for the compact storage of small parts. Some 1,398 various parts are stored in just one Hänel lift system – that’s almost 25 percent of the company’s parts inventory! Hänel multifunction containers for perfect organization The parts are compactly stored on the well-organized Hänel multifunction containers. Thanks to the “goods to man” principle, there is no need for employees to stoop and lift heavy items, nor is there any ladder climbing when retrieving parts. The items requested are picked from the storage system and placed on carts where they are packed for shipping. Right now Matsuura employees are only using the basic functions of the Hänel MP 12 N multifunction controller. However, Matsuura Machinery plans to connect the lift system with its IT system software in the near future in order to boost picking time. Company: Matsuura Machinery Location: 325 Randolph Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102 Employees: 27 Storage systems: 1 Hänel Lean-Lift® Items stored: Spare parts for CNC machines Order picking using a cart to support fast shipping Requesting the container using the Hänel controller MP 12 N with touch screen Compact and well-organized storage of diverse small parts 25 percent of all parts stored in the Hänel Lean-Lift® within a minimum of floor space

Small parts bin storage Hänel Rotomat Vertical Carousel Fierthbauer GmbH is part of a business organization that delivers systems to special vehicle manufacturers and engineering companies throughout Europe. Fierthbauer operates a Hänel Rotomat® storage system in its shipping department to boost picking processes for small parts. By fully exploiting the warehouse height – from floor to ceiling – overall storage density was increased to provide maximum storage capacity within a minimum footprint. The Hänel Rotomat® is based on the Ferris wheel principle and brings various kinds of stored items to the access point for fast, safe and ergonomic retrieval. Large numbers of diverse small parts are stored in bins which are neatly organized on the multifunction carriers of the Hänel system. One single Hänel Rotomat® industrial storage system can hold more than eight tons of material. Storage positions are allocated by the Hänel MP 12 N controller Thanks to the extreme flexibility of Hänel controllers, the lift system was seamlessly integrated in the customer’s existing network. The controllers are very easy to use and have a wide range of functions. All job and item information is sent via CIFS from the customer’s Navision ERP solution directly to the MP 12 N controller. During putaway processes, the MP 12 N supports the search for unoccupied storage positions. Transaction data is sent to Navision by the minute Employees start the picking process by scanning the job barcodes directly at the lift access point. Based on optimized routing, the multifunction carriers holding the requested items are sequentially brought to the access point for retrieval. Users can then pick the items from the storage system at an ergonomic height. Quantities and item numbers are displayed on the Hänel MP 12 N microprocessor controller. When the user confirms retrieval on the control unit, the storage system automatically brings the next requisite item to the access point – this process continues until all of the items on the pick list have been retrieved. Transaction data is sent to Navision every minute via the transaction journal. Inventory status is constantly monitored and updated by the Hänel inventory module. The goods-to-man principle improves ergonomics – and users do not have to walk around looking for requested items. The Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators, which are integrated in the work counter, help users identify storage positions. This speeds up the picking process and considerably reduces picking errors. The seven-fold increase in storage density, and the doubling of overall picks, are among the many benefits delivered by the Hänel Rotomat® in the shipping department at Fierthbauer in Esslingen-Zell. Error-free order picking with the barcode scanner After confirmation at the lift controller, the Hänel Rotomat® brings the requisite carrier immediately to the access point Quick and error-free access with the Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators Hänel Rotomat® systems neatly store huge amounts of small items and provide them to users quickly and ergonomically The Hänel MP 12 N control unit displays all job and item information in a clear and concise format Thanks to the integrated roller made of V2A stainless steel, even heavy bins can be removed from the system easily and ergonomically "The Hänel Rotomat® has enabled us to expand our warehouse floor space by a factor of seven. The number of picks has more than doubled, and errors have been reduced dramatically. The linkup to Navision was fast and posed no problems." Torsten Brandstetter , Head of Production and Logistics

TAM International | Texas, USA Texas, USA TAM International provides inflatable and swellable packers, as well as associated downhole products and services to the oil and gas industry. These packers are used to safely and reliably seal oil wells, which is especially important in deep sea drilling environments. Products from TAM International are used worldwide. The company operates five Hänel Lean-Lifts® at its headquarters in Houston, Texas. Four of these lift systems are used in conjunction with suspended cranes for the storage and retrieval of various premium-quality components. These heavy-duty systems can carry payloads of up to 1,000 kg per container. The suspended cranes, along with fold-down support rails, make the handling of even extremely heavy loads easier and safer. Access control for the Lean-Lift® All inventory and storage position data is kept in the central software system. This makes for fast order identification and processing. Only authorized employees can access the Lean-Lift® systems with their access control ID. This ensures that all put and pick operations can be tracked based on the operator’s personal data. The Hänel PictureControl feature uses two cameras integrated in the access point to provide a clear picture of all items stored on each container. These container overviews can be called up and displayed directly on the Hänel control unit. With these various Hänel systems, TAM International boosted the accuracy of its inventory reporting to a level of 100 percent. Lean-Lift® as central tool depot Another Lean-Lift® serves as a central tool depot. The lift has a specific container storing tools for each of the company’s production machines. The tools are effectively protected from damage. Due to access control, only authorized machine operators are allowed to retrieve and return tools. All storage transactions are logged and can be traced at all times. Company: TAM International Location: 6935 Pinemount Drive Houston, TX 77092-3020 Employees: 400 + worldwide Storage systems: 5 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Items stored: Heavy spare parts for the oil industry Integrated Hänel PictureControl camera... ...provides a complete view of Lean-Lift® containers Maximum safety and protection when handling heavy loads Compact storage of diverse items thanks to variable container compartments

TAM International | Texas, USA Texas, USA TAM International provides inflatable and swellable packers, as well as associated downhole products and services to the oil and gas industry. These packers are used to safely and reliably seal oil wells, which is especially important in deep sea drilling environments. Products from TAM International are used worldwide. The company operates five Hänel Lean-Lifts® at its headquarters in Houston, Texas. Four of these lift systems are used in conjunction with suspended cranes for the storage and retrieval of various premium-quality components. These heavy-duty systems can carry payloads of up to 1,000 kg per container. The suspended cranes, along with fold-down support rails, make the handling of even extremely heavy loads easier and safer. Access control for the Lean-Lift® All inventory and storage position data is kept in the central software system. This makes for fast order identification and processing. Only authorized employees can access the Lean-Lift® systems with their access control ID. This ensures that all put and pick operations can be tracked based on the operator’s personal data. The Hänel PictureControl feature uses two cameras integrated in the access point to provide a clear picture of all items stored on each container. These container overviews can be called up and displayed directly on the Hänel control unit. With these various Hänel systems, TAM International boosted the accuracy of its inventory reporting to a level of 100 percent. Lean-Lift® as central tool depot Another Lean-Lift® serves as a central tool depot. The lift has a specific container storing tools for each of the company’s production machines. The tools are effectively protected from damage. Due to access control, only authorized machine operators are allowed to retrieve and return tools. All storage transactions are logged and can be traced at all times. Company: TAM International Location: 6935 Pinemount Drive Houston, TX 77092-3020 Employees: 400 + worldwide Storage systems: 5 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Items stored: Heavy spare parts for the oil industry Integrated Hänel PictureControl camera... ...provides a complete view of Lean-Lift® containers Maximum safety and protection when handling heavy loads Compact storage of diverse items thanks to variable container compartments

Small parts bin storage Hänel Rotomat Vertical Carousel Fierthbauer GmbH is part of a business organization that delivers systems to special vehicle manufacturers and engineering companies throughout Europe. Fierthbauer operates a Hänel Rotomat® storage system in its shipping department to boost picking processes for small parts. By fully exploiting the warehouse height – from floor to ceiling – overall storage density was increased to provide maximum storage capacity within a minimum footprint. The Hänel Rotomat® is based on the Ferris wheel principle and brings various kinds of stored items to the access point for fast, safe and ergonomic retrieval. Large numbers of diverse small parts are stored in bins which are neatly organized on the multifunction carriers of the Hänel system. One single Hänel Rotomat® industrial storage system can hold more than eight tons of material. Storage positions are allocated by the Hänel MP 12 N controller Thanks to the extreme flexibility of Hänel controllers, the lift system was seamlessly integrated in the customer’s existing network. The controllers are very easy to use and have a wide range of functions. All job and item information is sent via CIFS from the customer’s Navision ERP solution directly to the MP 12 N controller. During putaway processes, the MP 12 N supports the search for unoccupied storage positions. Transaction data is sent to Navision by the minute Employees start the picking process by scanning the job barcodes directly at the lift access point. Based on optimized routing, the multifunction carriers holding the requested items are sequentially brought to the access point for retrieval. Users can then pick the items from the storage system at an ergonomic height. Quantities and item numbers are displayed on the Hänel MP 12 N microprocessor controller. When the user confirms retrieval on the control unit, the storage system automatically brings the next requisite item to the access point – this process continues until all of the items on the pick list have been retrieved. Transaction data is sent to Navision every minute via the transaction journal. Inventory status is constantly monitored and updated by the Hänel inventory module. The goods-to-man principle improves ergonomics – and users do not have to walk around looking for requested items. The Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators, which are integrated in the work counter, help users identify storage positions. This speeds up the picking process and considerably reduces picking errors. The seven-fold increase in storage density, and the doubling of overall picks, are among the many benefits delivered by the Hänel Rotomat® in the shipping department at Fierthbauer in Esslingen-Zell. Error-free order picking with the barcode scanner After confirmation at the lift controller, the Hänel Rotomat® brings the requisite carrier immediately to the access point Quick and error-free access with the Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators Hänel Rotomat® systems neatly store huge amounts of small items and provide them to users quickly and ergonomically The Hänel MP 12 N control unit displays all job and item information in a clear and concise format Thanks to the integrated roller made of V2A stainless steel, even heavy bins can be removed from the system easily and ergonomically "The Hänel Rotomat® has enabled us to expand our warehouse floor space by a factor of seven. The number of picks has more than doubled, and errors have been reduced dramatically. The linkup to Navision was fast and posed no problems." Torsten Brandstetter , Head of Production and Logistics

Storz Medical AG | Tägerwilen, CH The High-speed Hänel Lean-Lifts® with ESD protection boost order picking efficiency and ergonomics Storz Medical AG develops shock wave devices with high precision at the company site in Tägerwilen. Eight Hänel Lean-Lifts®, of which six are high-speed versions, are at the heart of the warehouse and distribution center. In addition to fast order picking for customer shipments, the Hänel vertical lifts are mainly used to provide the production department with a constant supply of parts. The Hänel Lean-Lifts® provide storage capacity from the floor to the ceiling and contain components needed for manufacturing, as well as spare parts and accessories for customers. The Hänel Lean-Lifts® have increased overall storage capacity while improving ergonomics and order picking performance at the same time. Many of the electronic components are very sensitive – these are stored in more than 500 environmentally friendly ESD cartons in four different sizes. Hänel’s intelligent height sensors make sure that items are stored in the most space-saving way possible. The storage systems fully utilize the vertical height of the building so that more floor space is available in the warehouse When large orders need to be filled, several employees can simultaneously retrieve items from the lifts to ensure faster delivery Sensitive electronic components are kept in ecological cartons with ESD protection 'Storz Medical AG has relied on Hänel intralogistics solutions for more than ten years now and is fully satisfied with the results. The company plans to order three more Hänel Lean-Lifts® to make processes faster and even more efficient.' Heike Osswald Operations Director

Storz Medical AG | Tägerwilen, CH The High-speed Hänel Lean-Lifts® with ESD protection boost order picking efficiency and ergonomics Storz Medical AG develops shock wave devices with high precision at the company site in Tägerwilen. Eight Hänel Lean-Lifts®, of which six are high-speed versions, are at the heart of the warehouse and distribution center. In addition to fast order picking for customer shipments, the Hänel vertical lifts are mainly used to provide the production department with a constant supply of parts. The Hänel Lean-Lifts® provide storage capacity from the floor to the ceiling and contain components needed for manufacturing, as well as spare parts and accessories for customers. The Hänel Lean-Lifts® have increased overall storage capacity while improving ergonomics and order picking performance at the same time. Many of the electronic components are very sensitive – these are stored in more than 500 environmentally friendly ESD cartons in four different sizes. Hänel’s intelligent height sensors make sure that items are stored in the most space-saving way possible. The storage systems fully utilize the vertical height of the building so that more floor space is available in the warehouse When large orders need to be filled, several employees can simultaneously retrieve items from the lifts to ensure faster delivery Sensitive electronic components are kept in ecological cartons with ESD protection „Storz Medical AG has relied on Hänel intralogistics solutions for more than ten years now and is fully satisfied with the results. The company plans to order three more Hänel Lean-Lifts® to make processes faster and even more efficient.“ Heike Osswald Operations Director

Neat and well organized storage in the maintenance department Orderly storage of small parts and tools with the Hänel Rotomat® Spare parts and tools are stored in containers, protected from dirt and damage. The requested containers are brought automatically to the retrieval area. Hänel offers a range of inserts and dividers for its carriers to make the job easier. Plastic boxes of varied dimensions, for example, can be stored in the Hänel Rotomat®. The pluses Making maximum use of the available space Protection of inventory from dirt, damage and unauthorized access Compartment dividers, bins, drawers or loose goods – the possibilities are endless Long lifecycle and high load-bearing capacity. Up to 750kg per carrier

Furniture component manufacturing MRO parts storage Hanel Lean -Lift for Furniture component manufacturing Blum Inc., with more than 6,000 employees worldwide and subsidiaries located in a number of countries, is a global leader when it comes to hinges, runners, drawer systems and similar hardware components for furniture and wooden cabinets. Blum products are found in homes around the world, especially in the kitchen. These components make for smooth and convenient opening and closing of drawers and cupboards. Founded in 1977 in Lowesville, North Carolina, Blum Inc. currently has 400 employees who produce hardware fittings for the North American market. Parts supplied directly in the production area Located centrally in the company’s production area, one Hänel Lean-Lift® stores all of the spare parts needed to keep manufacturing equipment and machines up and running. The Lean-Lift® utilizes the height of the building – from floor to ceiling – to save valuable production space and provide maximum storage capacity at the same time. In fact, a section of the roof structure was removed and the foundation was reinforced to accommodate the storage solution. The Lean-Lift® is finished in the company’s corporate color scheme so that it blends in with the entire manufacturing environment. Having the Hänel system located centrally in the production area has boosted the capacity of Blum’s small parts storage. At the same time, jobs are processed much faster and with greater efficiency. When a part is needed, the request is initiated directly in the warehouse management system. The request is then transmitted to the storage system controller. Once employees have verified their identities using a barcode scanner, the extractor in the Hänel Lean-Lift® brings the container with the requested item directly to the access point for retrieval. Precise identification of storage positions The MP 12 N-StandAlone controller displays storage positions according to a precisely coded grid. To improve access and picking accuracy even more, Blum Inc. plans to equip the storage system with Hänel Pick-o-Light® next year – the Blum parent company also uses this innovative feature. This will make sure that even the smallest grid compartment on the container can be identified quickly and confirmed. The Hänel Lean-Lift® is easily integrated into processes and supports fast and reliable provisioning of spare parts. Company: Blum Inc. Location: 7733 Old Plank Rd Stanley, NC 28164 Employees: 400 Storage systems: 1 Hänel Lean-Lift® Items stored: Hinges and drawers for cabinets Neat, space-saving storage of spare parts The Hänel Lean-Lift® was seamlessly integrated in the supply and production chain

SITEMA GmbH & Co. KG Hänel Lean-Lift® clusters: dynamic, flexible, robust Since Hänel Lean-Lift® systems fully utilize the vertical space available, storage is optimized through high-density within a small footprint. That's why SITEMA installed Hänel Lean-Lifts® in its new production facility to utilize the vertical height of 15 meters – from floor to ceiling – to save floor space. SITEMA benefits from all the advantages of a dynamic storage strategy thanks to the intelligent interaction of Hänel technology and the viadat warehouse management system (WMS) from Viastore Systems. SITEMA is the world's only enterprise that specializes in the development and production of safety brakes, catchers and locks for various industrial applications. When constructing its new production facility, SITEMA invested in three Hänel Lean-Lift® systems, each with a height of 15 meters, to store heavy pallets containing about 300 different kinds of machined metal parts. System operators can conveniently pull out the pallets, some weighing up to 700 kg, using sturdy rails when retrieving metal parts needed for production. Hänel also installed two additional Lean-Lifts® of the same type and size for storing some 4,600 smaller manufacturing components. Preallocation management, fast movers, returns If, when putting incoming items into stock, the operator notices that there is an immediate need for preallocated parts on the assembly line, these items do not have to go into storage and then be retrieved – instead, they can move directly to the assembly area as part of an order that is just being completed. CO2 reduction The high-speed version of the Hänel Lean-Lift® brings items to the access point extremely fast. And when equipped with EcoMode®, the descending extractor generates electrical energy that is fed back into the power grid – and that reduces CO2 emissions. Intelligent fire protection Hänel collaborated with a leading fire prevention company to come up with an ingenious system of sprinklers installed along the sides of the storage systems. Each Lean-Lift® was designed with special lift shaft cladding having uniformly spaced lateral openings for the sprinkler jets. Since Hänel Lean-Lift® systems fully utilize the vertical space available, storage is optimized through high-density utilization of the space above the small system footprint. The smooth and seamless WMS integrated in the client-server architecture guarantees high levels of system availability. Three Hänel Lean-Lifts®, each 15 meters in height, were installed in the new building to store heavy pallets. Using the convenient viadat user interface, the system operator can take care of each pick job step by step. System operators can conveniently pull out the pallets, some weighing up to 700 kg, using sturdy rails when retrieving metal parts needed for production.

Power Equipment Melbourne, Australia Power Equipment is headquartered in Australia where it maintains several branch offices. The company was founded in 1990 and now employs 90 people. Power Equipment sells diesel engine products from several different manufacturers. Initially the company focused its core business on diesel engines for marine applications, but today Power Equipment also offers it expertise and products for diesel power plants in industrial environments as well. Storage of small parts In addition to the two storage systems already in operation, the company expanded storage capacity in 2011 by installing two more Lean-Lifts®. Since then, the parts warehouse has been optimized again with two Hänel Lean-Lifts®, all with a height of nine meters. These systems are used to store a wide range of small parts required for the maintenance or installation of marine engines. The Hänel systems save an enormous amount of floor space. All of the systems are integrated in the company’s IT network so that precise inventory control is possible at all times. What’s more, keeping spare parts for diesel engines in six Hänel Lean-Lifts® has increased safety and security considerably. The systems help safeguard the health and well-being of employees, and the expensive parts are protected from damage and unauthorized access. All pick and put operations are recorded and confirmed using barcode scanners. Thus all storage operations can be accurately monitored and tracked. Automated parts provisioning The automated provisioning of spare parts supported by the Hänel Lean-Lifts® was the key factor that boosted the efficiency of the parts warehouse. The storage systems are clustered in a network so that requested spare parts are automatically brought to the access point of the particular Lean-Lift® in which they are stored. This has increased the speed of order processing. Now spare parts can even be shipped overnight. And that is an important factor contributing to the business growth of the company. Order processing is now much faster with Hänel systems The new Hänel Lean-Lifts® are put into operation by Mr. Markus Jung, Export Director Spare parts for diesel engines stored in six Hänel Lean-Lifts®

Hänel Rotomat® Principle - Storage Benefits 'Vertical carousel technology' - simply brilliant! The principle is simple. The applications are brilliant! The compact design of the Hänel Rotomat® enables over 60% more storage area to be created on a minimal footprint by making use of the available room height. The operating principle The Hänel Rotomat® creates an enormous amount of storage space on a small footprint. It works on the Ferris wheel principle, i. e. the archives come to the operator, not the operator to the archives. The structural design Self-supporting steel plate casing, comparable to the cellular structure used in the aircraft industry. Lockable, smooth-action sliding doors. Environmentally friendly powder coating, as well as impact-resistant and shock-proof stove enamel finishes. There are five attractive colors to choose from. Customized finishes are possible. The drive system Most Hänel Rotomat® storage carousels are powered by two 400-V three-phase motors. Pole-switching three-phase motors are used as standard, enabling gentle but powerful acceleration and braking even under different load conditions. The intelligent Hänel control systems Powerful Hänel microprocessor control units offer the possibility of hooking up to computers and other peripheral devices, giving you an optimal overview at all times. The safety Hänel ensures maximum safety by using the Hänel safety threshold switches and light-barrier curtains compliant with DIN EN 15095. The Hänel Rotomat® carousels have the German GS mark and the Swiss SUVA inspection certificate attesting to their safety. Advantages of the Hänel Rotomat® Space savings Time savings Ergonomics Protection Flexibility Digital integration High picking performance All system benefits at a glance Less warehouse is more Distinct advantages over conventional rack storage and MLS The Hänel Rotomat® offers up to 60 % more storage capacity than a miniload system or conventional rack store on the same footprint One glance in the Hänel Rotomat® shows the advantages clearly: Adapting the multifunction carriers to suit the inventory items means that highly varied parts can be stored optimally without any loss of space! Key points speak in favor of the Hänel Rotomat® storage carousel: The pluses Up to 60 % more storage capacity Storage capacity can be adapted step by step. Several people can operate multiple carousels and process jobs simultaneously. Retrieval times are considerably shorter. Units can be added, expanded or separated at a later time. Better usage of storage volume thanks to customized divisions in the multifunction carriers. Decentralized storage right in the production hall.

Soplar SA IT-supported buffer storage in the production area Altstätten, Switzerland Soplar SA is known worldwide for its expertise and innovation based on more than 30 years of experience in the production of machinery for manufacturing plastic bottles. Soplar SA Plastics manufacturing systems At its site in Altstätten, Switzerland, the company has a total of seven Hänel Lean-Lifts® in operation to support intralogistics processes. Five of the systems are installed in an enclosed shaft located at the center of the warehouse. The Hänel systems are about 36 ft in height and thus fully utilize the vertical space available in the building. This results in a storage area capacity of 10,764 sq ft within a footprint of just 646 sq ft. Soplar SA uses the Hänel Lean-Lifts® for the buffer storage of manufacturing components and spare parts. More than 7,000 different items are stored in the automated systems. Each Hänel Lean-Lift® is equipped with access points at the front and back for handling incoming and outgoing goods separately. The access points are mutually safeguarded by the Hänel high-speed door. This means that put and pick operations can be conducted simultaneously. Integration in the ERP system The Hänel control system is integrated in the company’s central ERP system. Put and pick orders are generated by the ERP system and then communicated to the lift controllers. The orders can be called up and processed directly on the Hänel control units – this is done using barcode scanners. What’s more, the central Hänel MP 100 D controller serves as the network shared by all of the Lean-Lifts® in the cluster. The job orders can be scanned at any one of the access points. The storage system processes the order quickly by automatically selecting the shortest route within the system – this contributes to efficiency and considerable time savings. The Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators positioned at the access points show employees exactly where specific items are stored. The indicators effectively minimize order-picking errors. Safe and secure access Hänel access code management provides added safety and protection against unauthorized access. A password is required to gain access to the system. Company: Soplar SA Kunststoffmaschinen Location: 9450 Altstätten/Switzerland Employees: approx. 150 Industry: Production of plastic bottles Storage systems: Production of plastic bottles Items stored: Components and spare parts The vertical height of the building is utilized to store more than 7,000 items Barcode scanners are used to process put and pick orders directly at the system control unit Error-free access with integrated compartment and sub-level indicators Parallel order processing at several access points at the front and back of the Hänel Lean-Lifts®

Soplar SA IT-supported buffer storage in the production area Altstätten, Switzerland Soplar SA is known worldwide for its expertise and innovation based on more than 30 years of experience in the production of machinery for manufacturing plastic bottles. Soplar SA Plastics manufacturing systems At its site in Altstätten, Switzerland, the company has a total of seven Hänel Lean-Lifts® in operation to support intralogistics processes. Five of the systems are installed in an enclosed shaft located at the center of the warehouse. The Hänel systems are about 36 ft in height and thus fully utilize the vertical space available in the building. This results in a storage area capacity of 10,764 sq ft within a footprint of just 646 sq ft. Soplar SA uses the Hänel Lean-Lifts® for the buffer storage of manufacturing components and spare parts. More than 7,000 different items are stored in the automated systems. Each Hänel Lean-Lift® is equipped with access points at the front and back for handling incoming and outgoing goods separately. The access points are mutually safeguarded by the Hänel high-speed door. This means that put and pick operations can be conducted simultaneously. Integration in the ERP system The Hänel control system is integrated in the company’s central ERP system. Put and pick orders are generated by the ERP system and then communicated to the lift controllers. The orders can be called up and processed directly on the Hänel control units – this is done using barcode scanners. What’s more, the central Hänel MP 100 D controller serves as the network shared by all of the Lean-Lifts® in the cluster. The job orders can be scanned at any one of the access points. The storage system processes the order quickly by automatically selecting the shortest route within the system – this contributes to efficiency and considerable time savings. The Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators positioned at the access points show employees exactly where specific items are stored. The indicators effectively minimize order-picking errors. Safe and secure access Hänel access code management provides added safety and protection against unauthorized access. A password is required to gain access to the system. Company: Soplar SA Kunststoffmaschinen Location: 9450 Altstätten/Switzerland Employees: approx. 150 Industry: Production of plastic bottles Storage systems: Production of plastic bottles Items stored: Components and spare parts The vertical height of the building is utilized to store more than 7,000 items Barcode scanners are used to process put and pick orders directly at the system control unit Error-free access with integrated compartment and sub-level indicators Parallel order processing at several access points at the front and back of the Hänel Lean-Lifts®

SITEMA GmbH & Co. KG Hänel Lean-Lift® clusters: dynamic, flexible, robust Since Hänel Lean-Lift® systems fully utilize the vertical space available, storage is optimized through high-density within a small footprint. That's why SITEMA installed Hänel Lean-Lifts® in its new production facility to utilize the vertical height of 15 meters – from floor to ceiling – to save floor space. SITEMA benefits from all the advantages of a dynamic storage strategy thanks to the intelligent interaction of Hänel technology and the viadat warehouse management system (WMS) from Viastore Systems. SITEMA is the world's only enterprise that specializes in the development and production of safety brakes, catchers and locks for various industrial applications. When constructing its new production facility, SITEMA invested in three Hänel Lean-Lift® systems, each with a height of 15 meters, to store heavy pallets containing about 300 different kinds of machined metal parts. System operators can conveniently pull out the pallets, some weighing up to 700 kg, using sturdy rails when retrieving metal parts needed for production. Hänel also installed two additional Lean-Lifts® of the same type and size for storing some 4,600 smaller manufacturing components. Preallocation management, fast movers, returns If, when putting incoming items into stock, the operator notices that there is an immediate need for preallocated parts on the assembly line, these items do not have to go into storage and then be retrieved – instead, they can move directly to the assembly area as part of an order that is just being completed. CO2 reduction The high-speed version of the Hänel Lean-Lift® brings items to the access point extremely fast. And when equipped with EcoMode®, the descending extractor generates electrical energy that is fed back into the power grid – and that reduces CO2 emissions. Intelligent fire protection Hänel collaborated with a leading fire prevention company to come up with an ingenious system of sprinklers installed along the sides of the storage systems. Each Lean-Lift® was designed with special lift shaft cladding having uniformly spaced lateral openings for the sprinkler jets. Since Hänel Lean-Lift® systems fully utilize the vertical space available, storage is optimized through high-density utilization of the space above the small system footprint. The smooth and seamless WMS integrated in the client-server architecture guarantees high levels of system availability. Three Hänel Lean-Lifts®, each 15 meters in height, were installed in the new building to store heavy pallets. Using the convenient viadat user interface, the system operator can take care of each pick job step by step. System operators can conveniently pull out the pallets, some weighing up to 700 kg, using sturdy rails when retrieving metal parts needed for production.

Power Equipment Melbourne, Australia Power Equipment is headquartered in Australia where it maintains several branch offices. The company was founded in 1990 and now employs 90 people. Power Equipment sells diesel engine products from several different manufacturers. Initially the company focused its core business on diesel engines for marine applications, but today Power Equipment also offers it expertise and products for diesel power plants in industrial environments as well. Storage of small parts In addition to the two storage systems already in operation, the company expanded storage capacity in 2011 by installing two more Lean-Lifts®. Since then, the parts warehouse has been optimized again with two Hänel Lean-Lifts®, all with a height of nine meters. These systems are used to store a wide range of small parts required for the maintenance or installation of marine engines. The Hänel systems save an enormous amount of floor space. All of the systems are integrated in the company’s IT network so that precise inventory control is possible at all times. What’s more, keeping spare parts for diesel engines in six Hänel Lean-Lifts® has increased safety and security considerably. The systems help safeguard the health and well-being of employees, and the expensive parts are protected from damage and unauthorized access. All pick and put operations are recorded and confirmed using barcode scanners. Thus all storage operations can be accurately monitored and tracked. Automated parts provisioning The automated provisioning of spare parts supported by the Hänel Lean-Lifts® was the key factor that boosted the efficiency of the parts warehouse. The storage systems are clustered in a network so that requested spare parts are automatically brought to the access point of the particular Lean-Lift® in which they are stored. This has increased the speed of order processing. Now spare parts can even be shipped overnight. And that is an important factor contributing to the business growth of the company. Order processing is now much faster with Hänel systems The new Hänel Lean-Lifts® are put into operation by Mr. Markus Jung, Export Director Spare parts for diesel engines stored in six Hänel Lean-Lifts®

Furniture component manufacturing MRO parts storage Hanel Lean -Lift for Furniture component manufacturing Blum Inc., with more than 6,000 employees worldwide and subsidiaries located in a number of countries, is a global leader when it comes to hinges, runners, drawer systems and similar hardware components for furniture and wooden cabinets. Blum products are found in homes around the world, especially in the kitchen. These components make for smooth and convenient opening and closing of drawers and cupboards. Founded in 1977 in Lowesville, North Carolina, Blum Inc. currently has 400 employees who produce hardware fittings for the North American market. Parts supplied directly in the production area Located centrally in the company’s production area, one Hänel Lean-Lift® stores all of the spare parts needed to keep manufacturing equipment and machines up and running. The Lean-Lift® utilizes the height of the building – from floor to ceiling – to save valuable production space and provide maximum storage capacity at the same time. In fact, a section of the roof structure was removed and the foundation was reinforced to accommodate the storage solution. The Lean-Lift® is finished in the company’s corporate color scheme so that it blends in with the entire manufacturing environment. Having the Hänel system located centrally in the production area has boosted the capacity of Blum’s small parts storage. At the same time, jobs are processed much faster and with greater efficiency. When a part is needed, the request is initiated directly in the warehouse management system. The request is then transmitted to the storage system controller. Once employees have verified their identities using a barcode scanner, the extractor in the Hänel Lean-Lift® brings the container with the requested item directly to the access point for retrieval. Precise identification of storage positions The MP 12 N-StandAlone controller displays storage positions according to a precisely coded grid. To improve access and picking accuracy even more, Blum Inc. plans to equip the storage system with Hänel Pick-o-Light® next year – the Blum parent company also uses this innovative feature. This will make sure that even the smallest grid compartment on the container can be identified quickly and confirmed. The Hänel Lean-Lift® is easily integrated into processes and supports fast and reliable provisioning of spare parts. Company: Blum Inc. Location: 7733 Old Plank Rd Stanley, NC 28164 Employees: 400 Storage systems: 1 Hänel Lean-Lift® Items stored: Hinges and drawers for cabinets Neat, space-saving storage of spare parts The Hänel Lean-Lift® was seamlessly integrated in the supply and production chain

Schaper Elektrotechnik ‘Space-saving storage and high-speed access to the stored articles! Whether it's files or boxes for assorted parts – the Hänel Rotomat® makes space The Schaper company is an innovative craftsmen's enterprise that acts as a service provider in the electrical and electronics sector. A Hänel Rotomat® right in the production hall ensures that small parts are stored in an orderly and protected environment and can be fed to the assembly workers quickly. A second Hänel Rotomat® is used as a file archive. The lockable sliding door protects important documents from unauthorized access. The variable dividers inside the Hänel Rotomats® enable them to be used for very different purposes. Shelves for storage boxes and files, and shelves with drawers of varied dimensions are available. The space-saving storage and high-speed access were the factors that convinced the Schaper company. Company: Schaper Elektrotechnik GmbH & Co. KG Location: 32052 Herford Employees: 40 Business: Installation, electrical goods Storage systems: 2 Hänel Rotomat® Industrial Carousels Goods stored: Small parts and files

Enormous space and time savings, plus higher productivity Storage floor space can be reduced by up to 75 % – not to mention faster provisioning of parts and tools – and that makes Hänel lift systems a wise investment Porsche-Zentrum Nuremberg-Fürth-Erlangen, Germany Efficient spare parts storage in the service department at the Porsche Center Nuremberg-Fürth-Erlangen. The situation Direct reception of cars, computer diagnostics and automation have increased the productivity of automotive service centers over the years. However, keeping an ample supply of spare parts on hand still requires considerable space. This is where Hänel systems offer decisive advantages! Optimized use of space The Hänel Lean-Lift® neatly stores large numbers of parts within a small footprint thanks to its vertical design concept. Valuable time is saved When a vehicle is scheduled for service, the shop manager can check the inventory to see if all the items required for service or repairs are in stock. These items can be picked and sorted in advance to save time otherwise spent waiting for parts delivery. Even large components like engine blocks, transmissions or catalytic converters can be stored in the Lean-Lift®. There is no need to transport such components from so-called ‘external warehouses’ that are not nearby. This considerably increases the throughput of vehicles serviced each day.

Schaper Elektrotechnik ‘Space-saving storage and high-speed access to the stored articles! Whether it's files or boxes for assorted parts – the Hänel Rotomat® makes space The Schaper company is an innovative craftsmen's enterprise that acts as a service provider in the electrical and electronics sector. A Hänel Rotomat® right in the production hall ensures that small parts are stored in an orderly and protected environment and can be fed to the assembly workers quickly. A second Hänel Rotomat® is used as a file archive. The lockable sliding door protects important documents from unauthorized access. The variable dividers inside the Hänel Rotomats® enable them to be used for very different purposes. Shelves for storage boxes and files, and shelves with drawers of varied dimensions are available. The space-saving storage and high-speed access were the factors that convinced the Schaper company. Company: Schaper Elektrotechnik GmbH & Co. KG Location: 32052 Herford Employees: 40 Business: Installation, electrical goods Storage systems: 2 Hänel Rotomat® Industrial Carousels Goods stored: Small parts and files

Enormous space and time savings, plus higher productivity Storage floor space can be reduced by up to 75 % – not to mention faster provisioning of parts and tools – and that makes Hänel lift systems a wise investment Porsche-Zentrum Nuremberg-Fürth-Erlangen, Germany Efficient spare parts storage in the service department at the Porsche Center Nuremberg-Fürth-Erlangen. The situation Direct reception of cars, computer diagnostics and automation have increased the productivity of automotive service centers over the years. However, keeping an ample supply of spare parts on hand still requires considerable space. This is where Hänel systems offer decisive advantages! Optimized use of space The Hänel Lean-Lift® neatly stores large numbers of parts within a small footprint thanks to its vertical design concept. Valuable time is saved When a vehicle is scheduled for service, the shop manager can check the inventory to see if all the items required for service or repairs are in stock. These items can be picked and sorted in advance to save time otherwise spent waiting for parts delivery. Even large components like engine blocks, transmissions or catalytic converters can be stored in the Lean-Lift®. There is no need to transport such components from so-called ‘external warehouses’ that are not nearby. This considerably increases the throughput of vehicles serviced each day.

Auto dealership parts storage The Hänel Lean-Lift® – the Interface between workshop and Auto Service 'The BMW sales centre in Pineham was the first to successfully deploy Hänel storage systems. The reliability and efficiency of the Hänel solution there convinced us to purchase two Hänel Lean-Lifts® for our branch office. Another advantage is space savings combined with a controlled inventory of various parts and tools.' Steve Mills Head of Business Company: BMW Benham Location: Benham, Lever Street Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV2 1AD Employees: 105 Storage systems: 2 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Items stored: Auto parts and tools The Hänel Lean-Lift® – the interface between workshop and service centre BMW Benham is the leading retailer in the West Midlands. The company’s new building was specially designed with a large show-room with ample space for vehicles and for optimizing the quality of customer care. Two Hänel Lean-Lifts® help resolve the constantly growing need for more space in the service centre. A special feature is the second access point on one of the lift systems which serves to connect the service department with the automobile workshop area. This setup allows employees to keep their tools in the lift system and also gives them access to the parts and components they need. MP 12 N control system The storage systems are operated with the intelligent Hänel MP 12 N controller. The central MP 100 D controller is used for system management. The MP 100 D supports convenient inventory control for both lift systems. An interface between the MP 12 N controllers and the BMW DMS supports data communication via the enterprise network. Orders are sent to the lifts via FTP, and scanning a specially developed barcode starts the automatic transport of containers with the requested parts to the access point for retrieval. A barcode scanner reads the item numbers so that articles are automatically brought to the access point. This helps prevent human errors or retrieval mistakes. A second retrieval point gives employees separate access to parts and tools Space-saving and neat storage of all parts in the Hänel Lean-Lifts®

Auto dealership parts storage The Hänel Lean-Lift® – the Interface between workshop and Auto Service 'The BMW sales centre in Pineham was the first to successfully deploy Hänel storage systems. The reliability and efficiency of the Hänel solution there convinced us to purchase two Hänel Lean-Lifts® for our branch office. Another advantage is space savings combined with a controlled inventory of various parts and tools.' Steve Mills Head of Business Company: BMW Benham Location: Benham, Lever Street Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV2 1AD Employees: 105 Storage systems: 2 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Items stored: Auto parts and tools The Hänel Lean-Lift® – the interface between workshop and service centre BMW Benham is the leading retailer in the West Midlands. The company’s new building was specially designed with a large show-room with ample space for vehicles and for optimizing the quality of customer care. Two Hänel Lean-Lifts® help resolve the constantly growing need for more space in the service centre. A special feature is the second access point on one of the lift systems which serves to connect the service department with the automobile workshop area. This setup allows employees to keep their tools in the lift system and also gives them access to the parts and components they need. MP 12 N control system The storage systems are operated with the intelligent Hänel MP 12 N controller. The central MP 100 D controller is used for system management. The MP 100 D supports convenient inventory control for both lift systems. An interface between the MP 12 N controllers and the BMW DMS supports data communication via the enterprise network. Orders are sent to the lifts via FTP, and scanning a specially developed barcode starts the automatic transport of containers with the requested parts to the access point for retrieval. A barcode scanner reads the item numbers so that articles are automatically brought to the access point. This helps prevent human errors or retrieval mistakes. A second retrieval point gives employees separate access to parts and tools Space-saving and neat storage of all parts in the Hänel Lean-Lifts®

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Simply checkmark the keywords to find information quickly. Now is the best time to try this out! Your selection: 3b IDO Premium quality office environments A Hänel Rotomat® storage system on the production floor serves as a material depot for adhesives and edge trimming… ABB Lenzburg Clean-Room Rotomat for Wafer Production The space-saving Hänel Rotomat® CleanStore is a solution … ABB Zurich ABB is specializing in energy and automation technology The company uses a cluster of 11 Hänel Lean-Lifts® to optimize storage capacity… Adapted use by the disabled German association for self-help for the physically handicapped in Krautheim The Hänel Rotomat® is an ideal filing system for disabled users… Administration Rationalization – cost-cutting – efficiency: These are demands a modern-day administration must meet The Hänel Rotomat® is the ideal storage system for patient records and personnel files... AdventHealth, USA The hospital relies on several Hänel Rotomat® systems The Hänel Rotomat® is used to store surgical instruments in sterile containers… Air Cost Control Document Archiving Global specialist in the distribution of electrical aircraft components All business documents are filed centrally in a Hänel Multi-Space® system... Air Cost Control in Toulouse Global specialist in the distribution of electrical aircraft components Hänel Lean-Lift®, Rotomat® and Multi-Space® in one warehouse… Airline Even Germany's largest airline relies on Hänel's intralogistics solutions A Hänel Rotomat® industrial carousel was specially equipped to store … AIV Distribution GmbH Management and control of the Hänel Lean-Lifts® and the manual store with viad@t With the flexible and height-optimized storage in Hänel Lean-Lifts® up to 3,200 different products… Allaero Limited | Crawley, UK Compact storage of aircraft parts of various sizes Allaero Limited delivers high-quality aviation products… ALSCO A neat, clean and space-saving storage solution To provide optimal service, ALSCO installed five Hänel automated storage systems… Alstom Transport UK | London, UK Alstom is the world leader when it comes to railway technology Intelligent integration of three Hänel lift systems for storing spare parts… American hospitals Hospitals in the United States are profiting from the innovative solutions from Hänel Hänel storage systems are easy to integrate in any hospital organization… Andreas Müller Electronic ‘The variable compartments in the Hänel Rotomat® is perfect for our inventory!’ 2 Hänel Rotomat® industrial carousels, placed centrally in the production hall… Archiving of hospital files The Hänel Rotomat® is the ideal storage system for patient and personnel files Faster retrieval of requested files and documents makes workflow more efficient… August Müller GmbH Optimal and transparent inventory control The Hänel Multi-Space® can be operated in conjunction with a number of tool management systems… Auto Jung (VW/Audi) | Sinsheim Tool storage in the Lean-Lift® For better efficiency and cost-effectiveness, Auto Jung in Sinsheim stores… BayWa AG BayWa AG is far more than just a retail company Vertical carousel provides fast access to spares for agricultural machinery and municipal vehicles … BCF Belgian Cycling Factory Belgian Cycling Factory (BCF) is the largest maker of bicycles in Belgium. During the many lockdowns that have occurred as a result of … Bizerba GmbH | Balingen Leading manufacturer of scales, slicers and weigh-price-labeling solutions The seamless integration of the Hänel Rotomat® systems in the SAP environment… BJ Logistics Easy and fast integration in the IT network The company stores 5,000 different items in four Hänel Lean-Lift® systems... Block Transformers A powerful global partner to trade and industry in the field of coild products. Two Hänel Lean-Lifts® placed centraly in the production hall deliver electronic components … Blum Inc., North Carolina, USA Global leader when it comes to hinges, runners, drawer systems and similar hardware components The Hänel Lean-Lift® is easily integrated into processes and supports… BMW Benham | Wolverhampton, UK BMW Benham is the leading retailer in the West Midlands Two Hänel Lean-Lifts® help resolve the constantly growing need for more space in the service centre… Boers & Co precision solutions The company consolidates the unique expertise of several different departments Two high-speed versions of the Hänel Lean-Lift® are located in the modern shipping department where they store finished products … Bosch Automotive Service Solutions GmbH Incoming goods, production and dispatch 3 storage areas are provisioned exclusively by Hänel Storage Systems… Brezan, Ede High-performance order picking and modern styling 12 Hänel Lean-Lifts® with a customized special premium finish and designed… Brose Maximum loads and optimized storage organization boost capacity The Hänel Lean-Lift® has a height of nearly 9 m and can handle a total load capacity of 60 tons... Cable production Special-purpose cables for industrial and safety needs Their storage management has been further … Cayer Barrioz Cayer Barrioz appreciates Hänel product quality A Hänel Rotomat® provides space-saving central storage to support the company’s manufacturing processes... Central pharmacy Continuous inventory update with short storage and retrieval times with Hänel The software can also ensure that medications in the storage systems are not kept beyond… Central sterilization Retrieval of surgical instruments and equipment in the central sterilization In many hospitals, pathology specimens are stored in Hänel systems where they can be quickly… CF GROUP France CF GROUP France offers a complete portfolio of components, parts and accessories to a large number of swimming pool manufacturers. … CleanStore CleanStore – Clean solutions for storage systems in the clean-room environment All parts are protected and stored according to defined clean-room guidelines… ClimateStore® ClimateStore® – Cost-efficient storage at controlled temperatures Ideal for the chemical industry, pharmacies and even for companies… Cochran Automotive | Monroeville One of the leading automobile dealers in Western Pennsylvania In order to expand the service area without having to construct an additional building… Cochran Automotive | Robinson Township In 2011 and 2012, Cochran completely renovated its Buick/GMC dealership The Lean-Lift® was integrated in the existing structure so that no building… Concret technology Safe and secure provisioning of tools and small parts Inventory-driven management of valuable tools, plus employee identification… Contact technology "SKS Kontakt-Technik GmbH" is a market leader By combining multiple Hänel Lean-Lifts® … Controlled temperatures Cost-efficient storage at controlled temperatures Hänel's product range includes future-oriented solutions for storage in air-controlled… CSL Behring AG One of the world’s leading manufacturers of medications six climatecontrolled Hänel Rotomat® systems offers space-saving,… Cultura Optimal space utilization and attractive design Thanks to the Hänel Rotomat®, Cultura has been able to... DD Kabelkonfektion Dropulic DD Kabelkonfektion Dropulic is an innovative supplier of high-quality products ... numerous Hänel storage solutions in the 2,300 m2 production and storage areas … Deutsche Bahn Efficient maintenance of rolling stock The automated Hänel Lean-Lift® combines storage rationalization and goods protection in one… DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ultra-compact storage in the Hänel Lean-Lift® frees up valuable floor space for production processes A compact Hänel Lean-Lift® in the production area is used for the heightoptimized storage of hardware... Dispatch center "Medtronic" - one of the largest suppliers of medical engineering products 260 cardiac pacemakers are kept safely in each container, in multistorey Lean-Lifts® … Drive systems State-of-the-art intralogistics with Hänel Lean-Lifts® and viad@t „With this end-to-end solution we can respond flexibly to changing conditions in the future… Druckerei Schlüter Printing shops benefit from the vast and versatile storage capacity Close proximity, quick access and space-saving storage right in the production hall… Earnhardt Ford The small footprint of Hänel solutions saves floor space and reduces the cost of storage The Hänel intralogistics solutions were installed to utilize valuable floor space more effectively... Eberhard Werkzeugtechnologie Eberhard Werkzeugtechnologie Eberlein Apparatebau GmbH Hänel industrial storage systems right in the production hall With only one access point and three storage units, it ensures that optimal use is made… Edrington | Glasgow, Scotland, UK Tools and whisky – both stored safe and sound in the Hänel Lean-Lift® Fire protection is ensured through the installation of two smoke detectors… Ernst + Landerer Two systems for perfect, secure tool storage The tools for cutting and machining are stored in a Hänel Lean-Lift®… Ewers Heizungstechnik "Ewers-Heizungstechnik GmbH" is a leading manufacturer of heating technology components Six heavy-duty Hänel Lean-Lifts® and eight … Favorite Logistics BV The Hänel intralogistics solution is seamlessly integrated in Favorite Logistics processes. A cluster of two Hänel Lean-Lift® systems with voice control … Fierthbauer GmbH Deliveries of systems to special vehicle manufacturers and engineering companies Fierthbauer operates a Hänel Rotomat® storage system in its shipping department ... Fire-protected security archive Retirement pension insurance for state employees in Liechtenstein The Hänel Rotomat® office carousel saves space and affords user-friendly access… First Choice Catering | Cannock, UK First Choice Catering provides spare parts for the catering business The 12 Lean-Lifts® are linked up with the company’s ERP system via an SQL database… Foddis Foddis is specialized in plastics and injection molding With a total capacity of 60 tons the Hänel Lean-Lift® is ideal for this job… Franz Gottwald GmbH + Co. KG Major wholesaler serving customers in the paper, automotive and engineering industries Four Hänel Lean-Lifts® with premium color finishes support employees… GEM Products Compact and neat storage of stainless steel components in the Hänel Lean-Lift® The compact and systematic storage of stainless steel latches, handles, barrel bolts and pipe brackets... GERSTEL GmbH & Co. KG Development and production of devices and systems for instrumental chemical analysis GERSTEL’s entire storage logistics are handled with the Hänel storage systems… GWW Böblingen Gemeinnützige Werkstätten und Wohnstätten GmbH Hänel office and industrial storage systems are efficient and have a high safety standard… h-team Hänel vertical storage: efficient, fast and space-saving To ensure quick and flexible delivery logistics, h-team installed ten Hänel Lean-Lifts®… HEBUmedical GmbH HEBUmedical GmbH manufactures the premium and innovative medical products Two Hänel Multi-Space® and a total of eight Hänel Lean-Lifts® are … HEDELIUS Maschinenfabrik GmbH HEDELIUS Maschinenfabrik in Meppen develops and produces high-performance vertical CNC traveling column machining centers. ... with 14 automated storage systems … Helmut Fischer GmbH Solutions for industry and laboratory applications Four Hänel Lean-Lift® systems, with a height of 13 m extending upward through three floors, compactly store about 8,000 different items ... Herren Frères & Cie Leading provider of plumbing and heating supplies Ergonomic storage of pallets at a height of six meters with the Hänel Lean-Lift® pallet system… Hewlett Packard | Kildare, Ireland Renowned global manufacturer of desktop computers, printers and software By activating the ESB system via the microprocessor controller, the user can continue… High-speed-picking Boost your order picking performance with the Hänel Rotomat® Optimally positioned barcode scanners are used to identify the items… Hosokawa Alpine By using the available room-hight Right in the production hall there are five Hänel Lean-Lifts® … HT CONNECT GmbH & Co. KG HT Connect is a family business in Pegnitz, Germany, offering a wide range of products and fittings through its online shop PVC-Welt.de. 24 Hänel Lean-Lifts® as central e-commerce distribution center … Hänel Precision Gears The Hänel Rotomat® office carousel – a true all-rounder in the office! Confidential documents such as financial statements and personnel files are stored… Hänel Precision Gears New ideas and technical innovations for future-oriented, customized gear production Hänel Precision Gears relies on efficient storage technology from Hänel Office and Storage Systems… Hänel Precision Gears | Shipping Continuous investment in state-of-the-art production facilities Both Hänel Rotomat storage systems are fully integrated in the production processes… IHSE GmbH IHSE GmbH develops and manufactures highly specialized KVM solutions Safe and secure storage for extremely sensitive electronic modules ... iNOEX GmbH The successful business develops and produces sensor, measurement, process and control technology A key element in this production concept is a redesigned production warehouse area… Instrumentation products One of the world's leading providers of industrial instrumentations products They have six Hänel Lean-Lifts® and which componants … Integration into the workplace Customeroriented provider of financial services in the Swiss Canton of Fribourg Because of its ergonomic design and high storage density, the Hänel Rotomat® frees over… Interton Optimal integration of Hänel industrial carousels in the production of high-tech hearing aids It uses two Hänel Rotomats® to store components and hearing aids for the production department… Josef Witt GmbH The Witt Group is one of Europe's leading mail order retailers of clothing and textiles The ergonomic access point of the Rotomat® office carousel makes for fast… Jungbluth Baumaschinen GmbH The Jungbluth company has been the sole authorized distributor for Volvo construction machinery since 1990 Rising 7.8 meters in height, Hänel’s vertical lift system spans three floor levels… Kistler Instrumente AG Global market leader when it comes to dynamic metrological systems A Hänel Rotomat® is operated in the company workshop as a central provisioning system… KLS Martin, Florida, USA Leading provider of medical solutions for a wide range of surgical procedures The KLS Martin warehouse and distribution center is fully integrated in SAP thanks to HänelSoft®… KMWE Precision BV The KMWE Group is an international supplier and partner in the high-tech mechanical engineering Three high-speed Hänel Lean-Lift® systems serve as the central 24/7 tool … Knauf Gips KG One of the leading producers of building materials and construction systems in Europe It uses a Hänel Lean-Lift® to store 895,000 labels for around 1,000 chemical products manufactured… KOBOUT | Netherlands The company has been delivering fasteners made of steel and stainless steel Kobout operates 44 Lean-Lift® systems, making it one of Hänel’s largest customers… Konrad Harter Maschinenbau Main focus is special-purpose equipment for the automotive and semiconductor industries 2 Hänel Lean-Lifts® in 2 different production areas are used to pro vision… Korsch AG KORSCH specializes in the development and production of tablet presses 12 Hänel Lean-Lift® vertical storage systems, along with HänelSoft® warehouse management software… Kreispolizeibehörde Meschede Efficient management of hanging folders in a minimum of space Two Hänel Rotomat® office carousels are able to house all the criminal records … L. H. Dottie Flexible quantities available at wholesale prices The company relies on a Hänel Lean-Lift® as the key system for distributed storage in its wholesale warehouse... Lake Constance Water Supply Association The Lake Constance Water Supply facilities are managed by seven regional officesg State-of-the-art Hänel Lean-Lift systems create far more space with their height-optimized vertical storage of spare parts… Large-scale archive BStU – the Federal Commissioner’s Office for the records of the State Security Service 17 vertical carousels from Hänel were tailored to the complex storage situation… Laundries The huge amount of laundry needed in hospitals is easy to manage with Rotomat® storage carousels The new high-speed version of the Hänel Rotomat® is the ideal system for sorting laundry… Laundry Frey Frey has become one of the largest laundry services in Bavaria Every day the Hänel Multi-Space® is used to sort work clothes for up to 3,000 people in one shift… Lavans BV At its laundry facility in Helmond, Lavans operates two Hänel Multi-Space® Two high-speed Hänel 3-axis lift systems serve as … LIEBHERR France SAS Short routing and fast access to components Five Hänel Lean-Lifts® store spare parts needed by the service department... Lower Saxony’s Ministry The Economics Ministry creates specially adapted workplaces for people with disabilities The task is handled entirely by a person with severe visual impairment… Lumietri Lumietri was impressed by Hänel vertical storage technology Lumietri can now look back on 17 years of business success. The company has made a name for itself in the Mexican market with Hänel.. M & M International, Louisiana, USA Safety and high-pressure valves for the oil and gas industry M & M International relies on dependable Hänel storage technology for its inventory of valve components… Magstim Company Limited | UK Magstim offers ultra-modern stimulation and monitoring devices The Hänel Lean-Lifts® provide a safe environment for storing sensitive items and devices… Maintenance Orderly storage of small parts and tools with the Hänel Rotomat® Spare parts and tools are stored in containers, protected from dirt and damage… MAN Diesel & Turbo SE | Oberhausen Futuristic order picking with the Hänel Lean-Lift® Two Hänel Lean-Lifts® are located at the center of the manufacturing facility… Management of card files Efficient management of card files with the Hänel Rotomat® office carousel With its compact design it creates over 60 percent more filing capacity… Manfred Vogel GmbH Maintenance and modernization of industrial systems The Multi-Space® from Hänel plays a decisive role in the efficiency… Matsuura Machinery USA Inc., Minnesota Fast and precise machining of various kinds of work pieces Some 1,398 various parts are stored in just one Hänel lift system – that’s almost… Medical Technology Business One controller for all requirements The Lean-Lift® systems are operated with the compact Hänel MP 12 N controller... MEN MEN Metallbau Perazzelli AG The Rotomat® as central provisioning system for assembly components and tools The Hänel Rotomat® is located centrally in the production area… Michael Rudolph (VW) | Ölsnitz Storage of special tools for vehicle repair The Lean-Lift® is about six meters in height and located centrally at the dealership… Mikrolab Storage of sensitive electronic components in Hänel systems with ESD protection Three Hänel Lean-Lifts® and two Rotomat® systems serve as a central warehouse… MPE Garry Secure and systematic storage of stamping and punching tools in the fire-proof Hänel Lean-Lift® The special heavy-duty multifunction containers can handle … MSC Technologies MSC Technologies is a leading maker of embedded systems based, as well as displays and touch systems It operates 12 Hänel Rotomat® storage systems ... Multi-storey access Fast and flexible access with multi-storey solutions The design flexibility of the Hänel Rotomat® system enabled the carousel… Müller Präzisionsteile GmbH A high-tech tool depot for the production of precision components The cluster of six Hänel Lean-Lifts® in the tool department makes sure… Norbert Kempf CNC-Technik Production of customized, high precision individual and serial parts Two Hänel Lean-Lifts® are in operation at Kempf. One of these Lean-Lifts®… NWD A Hänel Climatestore with an automatic door This efficient warehouse-network is based on more … Oetiker Deutschland GmbH | Endingen One of the world’s leading makers of clamps and connectors for industrial applications Solutions from viadat connects four Hänel Lean-Lifts® to central SAP server in Switzerland… Optimal use of space Department of Justice for North Rhine-Westphalia All the documents that are needed are safely archived directly at the workplace… Organization of personnel files The main administrative offices of the regional Evangelical Church Five Hänel Rotomat® office carousels are used to archive the personnel files of more… Otto Suhner AG Ordered today, delivered tomorrow thanks to Hänel storage systems Eight Hänel Lean-Lifts® – processing up to 8,000 item picks each month… Pallet store The Hänel Lean-Lift® pallet store is integrated where it is needed Efficient workflow, short access routes and therefore time saved and rapid access… Parexel International GmbH Parexel International is a leading global player when it comes to biopharmaceutical research services. By conducting clinical trials for its customers … Party Rent Group Modern storage for event equipment Six Hänel Rotomat® storage carousels now compactly hold tablecloths, chair covers… Paul Meijering Metalen Hänel Lean-Lifts® for storing fittings and accessories The Hänel systems are in two rows facing each other, with four systems installed… Pfeiffer Metalltechnologie Safe, secure and convenient tool storage in the Hänel Lockomat® The system is installed directly next to the company’s central tool depot… Pfizer A modern high-tech facility for the production and packaging of solid medications The three-axis Multi-Space® system developed by Hänel adds the horizontal dimension to the vertical… Pharmacies One of the most modern pharmacy concepts in Germany Three Hänel Lean-Lift®s and one Hanel Rotomat® with heights up to 10 m… Pietsch Wholesale Plumbing Supplies The Pietsch Group is one of the leading wholesalers serving the plumbing, heating, ventilation, environmental protection and roofing industries … Pister Kugelhähne One of the most productive and innovative manufacturers of valves for all sectors of industry 8 Hanel Lean-Lifts® make up the backbone of the central store… Polydentia SA Clean and protected storage of medical products in three Hänel Rotomat® systems The Hänel Rotomat® industrial systems also provide a clean environment… Polymeca AG Modern service provider in the field of precision mechanical engineering, surface treatment and component assembly The Hänel Rotomat® provides well-organized storage within a very compact space… Pomtava SA Specialist when it comes to the production of metering gear pumps The solution protects stored items from dust and provides systematic tool storage… PORSCHE | Nuremberg Enormous space and time savings, plus higher productivity Storage floor space can be reduced by up to 75 % – not to mention faster provisioning… Power Equipment Power Equipment sells diesel engine products from several different manufacturers The automated provisioning of spare parts supported by the Hänel Lean-Lifts® was the key factor… Productivity Inc., Minneapolis, USA Productivity Inc. can provide customized solutions the metal-working industry The Hänel vertical lifts are equipped with multifunction containers, making them ideal for automated… Protection from unauthorized access The personnel files of some 1,900 employees are safely archived and managed in the Hänel Rotomat® The smooth-action sliding door with security lock keeps the files safe from unauthorized access and also protects… Puky Hänel Lean-Lifts® guarantee process-centric spare parts logistics A complete reorganization and optimization project for all logistic processes for the spare parts… Robert Aebi GmbH Robert Aebi GmbH supplies construction and agricultural machinery to regions in Southern Germany A Hänel Lean-Lift® is the intralogistics solution in operation at this site ... Robert Bosch GmbH The Hänel storage carousels are seamlessly integrated in the logistics concept Two central Hänel Rotomat ® storage systems as SAP-based component depot for postseries production... ROMI Europa Optimal spare parts supply to ROMI's specialist dealers thanks to transparent storage in 2 Hänel Lean-Lifts® The design of the Hänel Lean-Lifts® blends seamlessly into the modern image… Rosenbauer Schweiz AG Neat storage of firefighting equipment from the basement to the ceiling Outfitters and assembly employees have direct individual access to the Hänel Lean-Lift®... Sander Vunderink Elektromaterialen BV Sander Vunderink Elektromaterialien successfully operates an online shop in the Netherlands Four Hänel Rotomat® systems with direct link to the webshop … Schaper Elektrotechnik An innovative craftsmen's enterprise that acts as a service provider in the electrical and electronics sector A Hänel Rotomat® right in the production hall ensures that small parts are stored… Schultz W. E. – Elektromagnete Maker of electromagnets and electromagnetic sensors The Hänel Rotomat® is based on the vertical carousel principle… SFS "SFS Intec", stores over 3,000 articles Using barcode-scanners and Hänels intergrated … SIBO Veghel SIBO BV is a specialized wholesaler of plastic pipe systems and watering systems, equipment for aquaculture and swimming pools By using HänelSoft® to connect the Hänel Lean-Lifts® to its SAP ERP system… Siemens Turbomachinery GmbH Optimized space utilization Seven Hänel Lean-Lifts® are operated as a central tool depot for … SIM Holland | Netherlands Effective miniload storage with the height-optimized Hänel Lean-Lift® Maximum storage volume within a small footprint… SITEMA GmbH & Co. KG Hänel Lean-Lift® clusters: dynamic, flexible, robust When constructing its new production facility, SITEMA invested in three Hänel Lean-Lift® systems, each with a height of 15 meters… SMA Solar Technology AG SMA Solar: Hänel Lean-Lifts for a lean factory For the production of its inverters using the kanban system, SMA Solar … Soplar SA IT-supported buffer storage in the production area Soplar SA uses the Hänel Lean-Lifts® for the buffer storage of manufacturing components and spare parts… Spare parts storage 13 Hänel Rotomat® industrial storage carousels - ensure maximum efficiency in the dispatch warehouse The high order-picking-performance due to short travel paths … Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu Temperature-controlled storage of beer samples in the Hänel Rotomat® Keeping loads strategically balanced within the vertical lift system saves.. Speck Pumpen The ability to ship ordered products as fast as possible is one of today's greatest business challenges The footprint of the Lean-Lifts® is just 60 m2, yet the systems offer a storage capacity of ... SRH Neckargemünd The specialists from Hänel have customized a Hänel Rotomat® storage system for a disabled worker at the Foundation for Rehabilitation in Neckargemünd… State Directorate Saxony An ergonomic solution for the workplace of a staff member of small stature The easy, direct access to all documents close to the workplace… Stiles Machinery Inc., Michigan, USA The company provides spare parts for CNC systems used to process wood, plastic, non-ferrous metals and composites The compact and height-optimized storage of spare parts in the Hänel Lean-Lifts® … Storage down to –112°F Hänel also delivers solutions for extremely cold storage The size of the access point on the Lean-Lift® is adapted to the respective refrigeration system… Storage of patient files Maximum storage volume on minimal footprint Around 20,000 patient files and records are efficiently stored and archived… Storage spanning several floors Two Hänel systems with access and retrieval points on three different floors All access points are equipped with an air-lock system: Two doors… Storz Medical AG Storz Medical AG develops shock wave devices with high precision Eight Hänel Lean-Lifts®, of which six are high-speed versions, are at the heart... Surgery Protected storage of surgical instruments The Hänel Rotomat® system is especially suited for storing heavy chrome steel receptacles… Swecon Swecon’s central warehouse in Bochum is constantly stocked with about 38,000 replacement parts. Around 18,000 small components are kept in five space-saving Rotomat® carousels and three Hänel Lean-Lifts® … swiss-sonic Ultraschall AG swiss-sonic Ultraschall AG is located in Arbon, in the eastern part of Switzerland, and has been successfully producing ultrasonic components used in the automobile … TAM International, Texas, USA TAM International provides inflatable and swellable packers, associated downhole products and services to the oil and gas industry Four of these lift systems are used in conjunction with suspended cranes for the storage and retrieval… Techno-Parts Process organization is supported by the flexible high-performance HänelSoft® solution The TECHNO-PARTS order picking warehouse is comprised of 18 Hänel Lean-Lifts®... Tetra Pak® The Hänel Lean-Lift® functions as an automated parts depot featuring ergonomic operation The vertical Hänel Lean-Lift® systems provide an enormous amount of storage capacity... Tontarra Medizintechnik Space gained by transparent and protected storage of surgical instruments in the Hänel Lean-Lift®... Topas GmbH For some 30 years now Topas GmbH in Dresden, Germany, has been developing and manufacturing measurement technology devices and systems … TQ Systems TQ-Systems, a German electronics provider in Seefeld near Munich relies on 45 Hänel Rotomat® storage systems to optimize production logistics… TVS Vertriebs-zentrum | GB Efficient order picking system for the small parts section with Hänel storage systems The solution delivered by Hänel and Industore saw the integration of 20 Hänel Lean-Lifts®… Unilever Unilever focused on ergonomic working conditions, fast access times, space savings and flexibility Rotomat® storage systems optimize the storage of ingredients in the mixing laboratory... VBH Nederland BV VBH offers a complete line of hinges and locks for installation in doors and windows The Hänel Lean-Lift® cluster is more than five meters high and fully utilizes… Verein Rhyboot RHYBOOT provides the handicapped with jobs and housing Hänel storage systems take the stress out of daily intralogistics… Vogel-Hemer Document Archiving Vogel-Hemer GmbH specializes in electrical and mechanical engineering the company entrusted Hänel with the installation of a Multi-Space® archiving and storage system… Wensink (Mercedes-Benz) | Netherlands A well-organized parts department The modern Hänel microprocessor controllers can communicate with the dealer’s own IT systems… Wittmann Battenfeld Deutschland GmbH complete and innovative portfolio of peripheral devices for the plastics industry The high standard of quality demonstrated by the Hänel Lean-Lifts®… Workshops for the disabled, Upper Palatinate Storage systems designed specially by Hänel for the sheltered workshop A future-oriented warehouse with 17 Hänel Lean-Lift® systems… ZCC Cutting Tools Europe EcoMode® and EcoDrive® at ZCC Cutting Tools Europe Efficient warehouse management in the vertical lift cluster... Zetec Zerspanungstechnik Safe and secure tool storage with the Hänel VendiShelf system in the Hänel Lean-Lift® It goes without saying that the Hänel Lean-Lift® is directly connected to the ERP system… Zoller The "Zoller" company are leader in the field of measuring technology The time-proven principle of a second access-point on the … Zollner Zollner Elektronik AG develops and manufactures electronic components and mechatronic systems Almost all of the 7,000 diverse items needed for assembly are roll products which are stored…

Hänel Rotomat® Vertical Carousel Storage Solutions Special Features and Customized Options Available High-speed version High-speed version Boost order picking performance with the Hänel Rotomat® high-speed version. More Heavy loads Heavy loads Hänel Rotomat® storage carousels can also cope with heavy and bulky storage items. More Storage of small parts Storage of small parts The Hänel Rotomat® with storage boxes and drawers on telescopic runners. More ESD storage ESD storage With its antistatic coating, the Rotomat® offers optimal protection for electronic components and devices. More Hänel Rotomat® storage carousels in high-speed version Boost order picking performance with the Hänel Rotomat® high-speed version The speed of rotation has been improved by up to 70 %, depending on the application. Special multifunction carriers have been developed for this purpose to give the storage goods added security. Moreover, the user can pick articles from the lower section of the carrier as well as from the upper section. An additional integrated light curtain ensures that Hänel’s high security standards are met. A further storage location display for the upper section of the carrier has also been incorporated. Barcode scanners are used to identify the items to be picked, and the Rotomat® moves to the storage position without any additional input at the control unit. This eliminates the need to enter a confirmation. The average access time is consequently reduced by up to 40 %, so once again Hänel has succeeded in substantially improving order picking performance. Customers are already using the high speed version of the Hänel Rotomat® storage carousel for their order picking with great success. Two light-barrier curtains ensure order picking is safe across the entire access area Speed of rotation increased by up to 70 percent The double-row compartment indicator reliably shows the correct storage location Rapid data entry for articles with the fixed-mount barcode scanner Handling heavy parts with ease The Hänel Rotomat® heavy-duty carousels The Hänel Rotomat® storage carousel as a buffer store Protected interim storage of sensitive aircraft turbine shafts in the Hänel Rotomat® storage carousel. This buffer store also includes eight Hänel Lean-Lifts®. Hänel has the right solution for heavy-duty requirements Hänel Rotomat® storage carousels can also cope with heavy and bulky storage items. Offering standard widths up to 3,420 mm/135" (greater widths also possible), standard carrier payloads of up to 750 kg/1,653 lbs maximum and total payloads of up to 14,000 kg/ 30,865 lbs per unit, the Hänel Rotomat® is the ideal heavy-duty automated storage system. Whether it’s handling complete sub-assemblies, bulky components or tools – the Hänel Rotomat® storage carousel brings all the items to the ergonomic retrieval height on request. This means a large number of parts can be stored in a safe and protected environment on a minimal footprint. Hänel has the right solution for heavy-duty requirements The powerful 2-motor drive system and robust design of the multifunction carriers along with the 4-point sliding carriage suspension makes the Hänel Rotomat® the optimal system for the metal-working industry. The Hänel Rotomat® tackles the really tough jobs! Safe and secure storage of heavy components in the Hänel Rotomat® Tool storage in the Rotomat® industrial storage system Drawers fitted with telescopic runners are also suited for heavy loads All parts safely in hand Orderly storage of small parts The Hänel Rotomat® with storage boxes and drawers on telescopic runners Mail order businesses, production halls and spare parts centers all have one thing in common – they often need to store, retrieve and pick large numbers of highly varied small parts on demand. Hänel offers different inserts and dividers for its carriers to make the job easier. Plastic boxes of various dimensions, for example, can be stored in the Hänel Rotomat®. These boxes can be subdivided again, while the compartment sublevel indicator helps the user find and pick the required article quickly and without error. Small parts can also be kept in drawers with telescopic runners to save space. These drawers are available in different heights, so that the compartment sizes can be adapted precisely to your stock. Access to items stored in the drawers is very ergonomic Small parts stored in drawers on telescopic runners. Loose parts are counted by weight on a scale near the storage system and then delivered to the assembly area. Hänel Rotomat® ESD storage Protected storage in the electronics industry With its antistatic coating, the Rotomat® offers optimal protection for electronic components and devices To avoid damage caused by electrostatic discharge, electronic devices and components must be handled, packaged and stored in an ESD-protected environment. With this in mind, Hänel offers its Rotomat® storage carousels with a conductive work counter, multifunction carriers with an antistatic coating and mechanical systems of special ESD design. Numerous companies in the electronics industry worldwide use the Hänel Rotomat® storage carousel to store sensitive electronic devices both in the production hall and in the dispatch warehouse. Pick and put operations can be booked using a barcode scanner. This guarantees continuous inventory control. If electronic components need to be stored in an antistatic, aircontrolled environment, the ESD version of the Hänel Rotomat® storage carousel can be combined with systems like the Hänel ClimateStore® or the Hänel Clean- Store. ESD buffer store for PC board assembly Storage of electronic components in the production hall Diverse SMD components are neatly, securely and safely stored in the Hänel Rotomat® system Automated storage in a controlled atmosphere Automated storage in a controlled atmosphere Hänel CleanStore Hänel ClimateStore® More Safety Bypass System Safety Bypass System Hänel Rotomat® storage carousels work reliably and failure-free. If a malfunction should arise, however, Hänel's optional Safety Bypass System comes into effect in certain cases. More Maximum efficiency in order picking and shipping Maximum efficiency in order picking and shipping To meet the demands of a modern dispatch warehouse, a complex intralogistics concept needs to be implemented. More Digital Connection Digital Connection Integration into IT networks and data exchange with a central host computer are hassle-free! More Automated storage in a controlled atmosphere Hänel CleanStore / Hänel ClimateStore® G7 The quality requirements that consumer and industrial goods have to meet are becoming increasingly stringent and far-reaching. Many products today, ranging from highly sensitive components in the electronics industry (such as the surfaces of semiconductor products) to fragile substances in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries or medical supplies in hospitals and pharmacies, need to be stored under very specific, defined conditions. With its automated CleanStore and ClimateStore® systems, Hänel offers future-oriented solutions suitable for air-controlled environments. The systems are flexible, can be free-standing and operate as stand-alone solutions, or be integrated into existing rooms with air-controlled environments. CleanStore – particle-controlled: Low-particle storage of components in clean-rooms. ClimateStore® – temperature-controlled: Whether it’s in the plus or minus range, goods are stored at a constant temperature. Storage of contamination-sensitive products up to clean-room class 5 according to DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Safety Bypass System Hänel Rotomat® storage carousels work reliably and failure-free. If a malfunction should arise, however, Hänel's optional Safety Bypass System comes into effect in certain cases. If a light barrier curtain or door switch is defective, for example, the user can continue to operate the Hänel Rotomat® until the Hänel service technician arrives by activating the Safety Bypass System and closing the sliding door. Maximum efficiency in order picking and shipping Top order-picking performance due to short travel paths To meet the demands of a modern dispatch warehouse, a complex intralogistics concept needs to be implemented. The Hänel Rotomat® storage carousel is the ideal automated materials handling system for this purpose. The vertical carousel with its short travel paths and therefore swift retrieval of requested articles enables top order-picking performance. An operator can pick, put and fill orders at multiple Hänel Rotomat® storage carousels continuously. As the Hänel microprocessor control systems are linked up to the enterprise resource planning system, the orders are displayed directly at the microprocessor controllers and the Hänel storage carousels are pre-positioned in working groups. Numerous customers worldwide use Hänel Rotomat® storage carousels, for example in spare parts provisioning, for logistics services and in the mail order business. Make use of our experience and talk to our specialists. Optimal utilization of the available storage area on multiple floors This dispatch warehouse consists of 13 Hänel Rotomat® storage carousels each with an overall height of 9 m/30 ft. Large and small dispatch warehouses benefit from the high flexibility and performance of Hänel Rotomat® systems – the result is more storage capacity and optimized processes High picking performance in the dispatch warehouse – The Hänel Rotomat® is designed for maximum efficiency and boosts picking rates thanks to parallel prepositioning Digital Connection Interfacing with IT systems and peripheral devices Integration into IT networks and data exchange with a central host computer are hassle-free! The modular architecture of the software and use of the latest programming tools guarantee easy adaptation of the software to growing demands. Even the basic versions of the MP 12 N-StandAlone, the MP 14 N-StandAlone and the MP 100 D control units are equipped with a standardized interface for data interchange. The controllers are hooked up to the customer’s IT network via Ethernet. The integrated web server allows all the data for storage management to be displayed conveniently via the intranet using a web browser and also to be printed out. The Hänel control system offers a wide range of options for connecting peripheral devices Additional interfaces enable peripheral devices such as barcode scanners, badge readers or label printers to be connected effortlessly to the intelligent Hänel microprocessor control units. The label printer, for example, can be used to print a label with barcode for each newly entered article. The pluses Quick and easy connection of peripheral devices. Efficient work methods thanks to the ergonomic positioning of the peripheral devices. Smooth workflow resulting in saved time. You will find further detailed information in our current brochure ‘The Intelligent Hänel Control and Software Technology’ Ask for one now!

Aircraft component storage Optimizing aircraft parts storage The international aerospace industry is yet another sector in which Hänel is a reliable partner when it comes to optimizing storage processes Air Cost Control is a global specialist in the distribution of electrical aircraft components. One of its clients is the German-French aircraft consortium AIRBUS. Air Cost Control offers direct access to thousands of individual parts and complex aircraft components. A large number of these are always in stock and available to the customers at all times. To cope with this demanding logistical task, the company worldwide relies on the powerful and versatile storage systems from Hänel. In its distribution centers in Germany, France and the US, Air Cost Control operates a total of 37 Hänel storage systems. The distribution center in L’Isle-Jourdain in France uses 12 Hänel Lean-Lifts®, 12 Hänel Rotomat® industrial carousels and one Hänel Multi-Space®. Up to 25,000 parts and components are safely stored and logged in the Hänel systems where they can be retrieved instantly for the clients. Thanks to direct access to the items, short walking distances and the ability of one person to work at multiple retrieval points in parallel, processing times can be drastically reduced. The Hänel Lean-Lift® is the optimum storage system for medium to large-sized components. The containers and storage boxes are dimensioned so that the available container space is used to best advantage. Individual inserts and frame attachments allow virtually any articles to be stored compactly on the Hänel multifunction containers. Cable drums, for example, can be accommodated without any difficulty. When goods are stowed away in the Hänel Lean-Lift® or the Hänel Multi-Space®, their height is measured first, then they are placed in the optimum slot so that no space is lost. This makes very efficient use of the available storage area! The 12 Hänel Rotomat® carousels work on the time-proven Ferris wheel principle. And the requested items are brought automatically to the ergonomic retrieval height. Individual carriers with pull-out plastic bins are ideal for storing large numbers of highly varied small parts. Each carrier can be adapted as required depending on the inventory. Thanks to the wear-resistant stainless steel work counter, the plastic storage bins are easy to slide and move – ergonomics in its purest form! The link between inventory management software and Hänel lift controller turns the system into a high-performance network. Details of all the articles are saved in the inventory management software along with their storage locations and quantities. Orders are displayed directly at the terminals and can be processed there. A graphical storage-location display on the terminals and the digital compartment indicator at the retrieval point ensure error-free access to the required articles. Barcodes also make it easy to cross-check and confirm the order. At the same time, dispatch documents and labels for onward shipment are printed out via the networked barcode reader. Interoperation between host systems and peripheral devices – no problem for the Hänel specialists! For file, folder and document archiving, Air Cost Control uses a Hänel Multi-Space®. Two retrieval points connect the parts depot to the administrative offices and enable direct access to the documents where they are needed. By using different Hänel systems, Air Cost Control achieves maximum optimization of its storage processes. Efficient use of space, direct and rapid access to the requested items and documents, parallel working at multiple units, and powerful automation thanks to an interface with the IT system, are the resultant benefits. All these advantages make Hänel storage systems so cost-effective!

PUKY GmbH & Co. KG Hänel Lean-Lifts® guarantee process-centric spare parts logistics For 60 years Puky has demonstrated its vast experience in developing, designing and building ride-ons, scooters, pedal go-carts, bicycles and similar children's vehicles. In addition to the company's own manufacturing facilities, many assembly and packaging operations are performed by sheltered workshops for the disabled. Up to 3,000 Puky vehicles are assembled there every day. A complete reorganization and optimization project for all logistic processes for the spare parts business was carried out at the central warehouse in Wülfrath, Germany. Two modern Hänel Lean-Lifts® served as the centerpiece of the project. Both Lean-Lifts® are seven meters high and extend through two floors, with two access points at each level. The systems fully utilize the complete height of the building. The use of optimized vertical storage space has reduced the footprint of the storage area to just a few square meters. The access points are positioned next to each other on each floor and can be used simultaneously for order picking. Thanks to the Hänel high-speed door, order picking is also possible on both floors at the same time. All stored items are protected from dust and dirt. The host system at Puky played an important role in the reorganization and optimization of all logistic processes for the spare parts business. The storage management application in the IT system provides fast and direct access to information about current orders and inventory data. Direct and automated data communication in the warehouse management system prevents synchronization errors and redundant data. Inventory control is more accurate thanks to barcode scanning of items and their storage positions in accordance with defined processes.

‘Hanel's price-performance ratio was the deciding factor!’ Eight Hänel Lean-Lifts® as a central store containing finished parts for final assembly Since 1970 Pister Kugelhähne GmbH has been one of the most productive and innovative manufacturers of valves for all sectors of industry (high-pressure, shutoff and control valves as well as plate and solenoid valves). 8 Hanel Lean-Lifts® make up the backbone of the central store. Finished parts from the production department are buffered and then retrieved for final assembly on a job-by-job basis. Work orders are recorded and stored by barcode scanner. The high-speed storage lifts are networked with the customer's own computer system and the Lean-Lifts® are networked with each other to enable rapid access to all the required parts with continuous inventory control. The storage lifts at Pister were painted in the company's colors to give an optimal match with the existing corporate design. Company: Pister Kugelhähne GmbH Location: 76461 Muggensturm Employees: 220 Business: Industrial valves Storage systems: 8 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Goods stored: Finished parts for production Optimal integration of the Hänel Lean-Lifts® in the IT system

Automotive finished goods storage Hanel Lean-Lift & Multi-Space vertical storage systems for automotive parts For more than 30 years the Cartool company has been producing special-purpose and customized tools and machines primarily for the automotive industry. 3 storage areas are provisioned exclusively by Hänel Storage Systems. Articles and components are buffered in a Lean-Lift® in the incoming goods department. Another Lean-Lift® stands in the production hall where jigs and clamping tools are stored next to the production machines. Finished products and spare parts are stored in 4 Lean-Lifts® and made ready for dispatch. Another example of the many applications for Hänel Storage Systems. Company: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions GmbH Location: 85131 Pollenfeld Employees: 130 Business: Special tools for motor vehicles Storage systems: 6 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Goods stored: Jigs, bought-in and standard parts as well as finished and semi-finished products

Schultz W. E. – Elektromagnete | Oberrindal, CH Safe and secure storage of tools and parts Reliable and secure parts supply for manufacturing with the Hänel Rotomat® and Lockomat® The family-owned business W.E. Schultz Electromagnets and Precision Engineering in Oberrindal, Switzerland, relies on Hänel Rotomat® and Lockomat® systems to safely store production components, tools, spare parts and metrological devices. The maker of electromagnets and electromagnetic sensors has invested in Hänel solutions in order to save space and boost the efficiency of manufacturing processes. The Hänel systems are installed centrally in the production area. Employees are able to retrieve machine parts on demand – precisely when and where they are needed. There is no need to walk back and forth during retrieval, and that saves time and reduces machine retooling time. The Hänel Rotomat® is based on the vertical carousel principle. By utilizing the height of the production hall large quantities of components can be stored inside the Hänel system, while saving an enormous amount of floor space – all operations are efficient and ergonomic. Safe and secure tool storage Access protection for parts and tools is an important requirement. The Hänel Lockomat® is the ideal solution for safeguarding valuable tools and measuring devices from unauthorized access. In order to retrieve an item, the employee must first enter the item number of the tool or device by using the keypad on the Hänel MP 12 N microprocessor controller. Then the employee uses an ID card to complete the authorization process on the RFID terminal right next to the Hänel controller. The compartment doors open automatically, giving the user access only to those items specified on the pick list. All storage and retrieval transactions are logged in a transaction journal which is constantly updated to ensure precise tracking. The display on the Hänel controller can show the current inventory in the storage system at all times. This supports constant inventory control by comparing the Hänel data with the information in the host SAP ERP system! The Hänel Lockomat® as a central storage system for valuable tools and measuring devices Various kinds of machine parts are stored compactly in the Hänel Rotomat® and easily retrieved as needed The intuitive Hänel MP 12 N controller gives employees access to parts at any time Small parts are stored in trays mounted on telescopic rails 'The Hänel solutions have enabled us to set up a compact and efficient depot for tools and parts on the production floor, not to mention the efficient and ergonomic processes that benefit our employees.' Alexander Hildt Production Manager

TVS Distribution Centre/Great Britain Efficient order picking system for the small parts section with Hänel storage systems The TVS company TVS opened a 25,000 m2 distribution centre in Chorley (UK) at a cost of almost 25 million euros. The plans for the new facility envisaged the building of an efficient order picking system for the ‘Small Parts’ area of the distribution centre. To find the right solution and the right partner for this challenging project, TVS felt it was important to look at a variety of suppliers and solutions and check out their efficiency and integration capability. They chose Industore and Hänel Büro- und Lagersysteme. The challenge The challenge for both TVS and Industore was not only to design and implement a world class order picking system that would increase picking speed and accuracy across the board, but also to deliver a system that would be robust and reliable in order to cope with the increased quantities and workload anticipated by TVS. The solution The solution delivered by Hänel and Industore saw the integration of 20 Hänel Lean-Lifts®, each twelve metres high, grouped together into six separate activity zones. Each zone is serviced by a computer-controlled conveyor system. Bespoke Industore software is fully integrated with TVS’s ERP system and coordinates the functions of picking, replenishment and inventory control. When pick orders are processed, the ERP system sends commands to the conveyor and controls the transactions associated with tote movements in and out of the zones. The software organizes and coordinates the picking into totes within the zones, while the containers are placed in the Hänel Lean-Lifts® under space-optimizing criteria. Paperwork and orders are also handled by the system. Each Hänel Lean-Lift® is equipped with a label printer so that the picked parts can be tagged immediately with the relevant details such as customer, route, part description and order number. On pick completion, the software automatically notifies TVS’s ERP system, which then initiates the dispatch process including the corresponding paperwork and invoicing.

TVS Distribution Centre/Great Britain Efficient order picking system for the small parts section with Hänel storage systems The TVS company TVS opened a 25,000 m2 distribution centre in Chorley (UK) at a cost of almost 25 million euros. The plans for the new facility envisaged the building of an efficient order picking system for the ‘Small Parts’ area of the distribution centre. To find the right solution and the right partner for this challenging project, TVS felt it was important to look at a variety of suppliers and solutions and check out their efficiency and integration capability. They chose Industore and Hänel Büro- und Lagersysteme. The challenge The challenge for both TVS and Industore was not only to design and implement a world class order picking system that would increase picking speed and accuracy across the board, but also to deliver a system that would be robust and reliable in order to cope with the increased quantities and workload anticipated by TVS. The solution The solution delivered by Hänel and Industore saw the integration of 20 Hänel Lean-Lifts®, each twelve metres high, grouped together into six separate activity zones. Each zone is serviced by a computer-controlled conveyor system. Bespoke Industore software is fully integrated with TVS’s ERP system and coordinates the functions of picking, replenishment and inventory control. When pick orders are processed, the ERP system sends commands to the conveyor and controls the transactions associated with tote movements in and out of the zones. The software organizes and coordinates the picking into totes within the zones, while the containers are placed in the Hänel Lean-Lifts® under space-optimizing criteria. Paperwork and orders are also handled by the system. Each Hänel Lean-Lift® is equipped with a label printer so that the picked parts can be tagged immediately with the relevant details such as customer, route, part description and order number. On pick completion, the software automatically notifies TVS’s ERP system, which then initiates the dispatch process including the corresponding paperwork and invoicing.

Schultz W. E. – Elektromagnete | Oberrindal, CH Safe and secure storage of tools and parts Reliable and secure parts supply for manufacturing with the Hänel Rotomat® and Lockomat® The family-owned business W.E. Schultz Electromagnets and Precision Engineering in Oberrindal, Switzerland, relies on Hänel Rotomat® and Lockomat® systems to safely store production components, tools, spare parts and metrological devices. The maker of electromagnets and electromagnetic sensors has invested in Hänel solutions in order to save space and boost the efficiency of manufacturing processes. The Hänel systems are installed centrally in the production area. Employees are able to retrieve machine parts on demand – precisely when and where they are needed. There is no need to walk back and forth during retrieval, and that saves time and reduces machine retooling time. The Hänel Rotomat® is based on the vertical carousel principle. By utilizing the height of the production hall large quantities of components can be stored inside the Hänel system, while saving an enormous amount of floor space – all operations are efficient and ergonomic. Safe and secure tool storage Access protection for parts and tools is an important requirement. The Hänel Lockomat® is the ideal solution for safeguarding valuable tools and measuring devices from unauthorized access. In order to retrieve an item, the employee must first enter the item number of the tool or device by using the keypad on the Hänel MP 12 N microprocessor controller. Then the employee uses an ID card to complete the authorization process on the RFID terminal right next to the Hänel controller. The compartment doors open automatically, giving the user access only to those items specified on the pick list. All storage and retrieval transactions are logged in a transaction journal which is constantly updated to ensure precise tracking. The display on the Hänel controller can show the current inventory in the storage system at all times. This supports constant inventory control by comparing the Hänel data with the information in the host SAP ERP system! The Hänel Lockomat® as a central storage system for valuable tools and measuring devices Various kinds of machine parts are stored compactly in the Hänel Rotomat® and easily retrieved as needed The intuitive Hänel MP 12 N controller gives employees access to parts at any time Small parts are stored in trays mounted on telescopic rails „The Hänel solutions have enabled us to set up a compact and efficient depot for tools and parts on the production floor, not to mention the efficient and ergonomic processes that benefit our employees.“ Alexander Hildt Production Manager

PUKY GmbH & Co. KG Hänel Lean-Lifts® guarantee process-centric spare parts logistics For 60 years Puky has demonstrated its vast experience in developing, designing and building ride-ons, scooters, pedal go-carts, bicycles and similar children's vehicles. In addition to the company's own manufacturing facilities, many assembly and packaging operations are performed by sheltered workshops for the disabled. Up to 3,000 Puky vehicles are assembled there every day. A complete reorganization and optimization project for all logistic processes for the spare parts business was carried out at the central warehouse in Wülfrath, Germany. Two modern Hänel Lean-Lifts® served as the centerpiece of the project. Both Lean-Lifts® are seven meters high and extend through two floors, with two access points at each level. The systems fully utilize the complete height of the building. The use of optimized vertical storage space has reduced the footprint of the storage area to just a few square meters. The access points are positioned next to each other on each floor and can be used simultaneously for order picking. Thanks to the Hänel high-speed door, order picking is also possible on both floors at the same time. All stored items are protected from dust and dirt. The host system at Puky played an important role in the reorganization and optimization of all logistic processes for the spare parts business. The storage management application in the IT system provides fast and direct access to information about current orders and inventory data. Direct and automated data communication in the warehouse management system prevents synchronization errors and redundant data. Inventory control is more accurate thanks to barcode scanning of items and their storage positions in accordance with defined processes.

‘Hanel's price-performance ratio was the deciding factor!’ Eight Hänel Lean-Lifts® as a central store containing finished parts for final assembly Since 1970 Pister Kugelhähne GmbH has been one of the most productive and innovative manufacturers of valves for all sectors of industry (high-pressure, shutoff and control valves as well as plate and solenoid valves). 8 Hanel Lean-Lifts® make up the backbone of the central store. Finished parts from the production department are buffered and then retrieved for final assembly on a job-by-job basis. Work orders are recorded and stored by barcode scanner. The high-speed storage lifts are networked with the customer's own computer system and the Lean-Lifts® are networked with each other to enable rapid access to all the required parts with continuous inventory control. The storage lifts at Pister were painted in the company's colors to give an optimal match with the existing corporate design. Company: Pister Kugelhähne GmbH Location: 76461 Muggensturm Employees: 220 Business: Industrial valves Storage systems: 8 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Goods stored: Finished parts for production Optimal integration of the Hänel Lean-Lifts® in the IT system

Automotive finished goods storage Hanel Lean-Lift & Multi-Space vertical storage systems for automotive parts For more than 30 years the Cartool company has been producing special-purpose and customized tools and machines primarily for the automotive industry. 3 storage areas are provisioned exclusively by Hänel Storage Systems. Articles and components are buffered in a Lean-Lift® in the incoming goods department. Another Lean-Lift® stands in the production hall where jigs and clamping tools are stored next to the production machines. Finished products and spare parts are stored in 4 Lean-Lifts® and made ready for dispatch. Another example of the many applications for Hänel Storage Systems. Company: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions GmbH Location: 85131 Pollenfeld Employees: 130 Business: Special tools for motor vehicles Storage systems: 6 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Goods stored: Jigs, bought-in and standard parts as well as finished and semi-finished products

Aircraft component storage Optimizing aircraft parts storage The international aerospace industry is yet another sector in which Hänel is a reliable partner when it comes to optimizing storage processes Air Cost Control is a global specialist in the distribution of electrical aircraft components. One of its clients is the German-French aircraft consortium AIRBUS. Air Cost Control offers direct access to thousands of individual parts and complex aircraft components. A large number of these are always in stock and available to the customers at all times. To cope with this demanding logistical task, the company worldwide relies on the powerful and versatile storage systems from Hänel. In its distribution centers in Germany, France and the US, Air Cost Control operates a total of 37 Hänel storage systems. The distribution center in L’Isle-Jourdain in France uses 12 Hänel Lean-Lifts®, 12 Hänel Rotomat® industrial carousels and one Hänel Multi-Space®. Up to 25,000 parts and components are safely stored and logged in the Hänel systems where they can be retrieved instantly for the clients. Thanks to direct access to the items, short walking distances and the ability of one person to work at multiple retrieval points in parallel, processing times can be drastically reduced. The Hänel Lean-Lift® is the optimum storage system for medium to large-sized components. The containers and storage boxes are dimensioned so that the available container space is used to best advantage. Individual inserts and frame attachments allow virtually any articles to be stored compactly on the Hänel multifunction containers. Cable drums, for example, can be accommodated without any difficulty. When goods are stowed away in the Hänel Lean-Lift® or the Hänel Multi-Space®, their height is measured first, then they are placed in the optimum slot so that no space is lost. This makes very efficient use of the available storage area! The 12 Hänel Rotomat® carousels work on the time-proven Ferris wheel principle. And the requested items are brought automatically to the ergonomic retrieval height. Individual carriers with pull-out plastic bins are ideal for storing large numbers of highly varied small parts. Each carrier can be adapted as required depending on the inventory. Thanks to the wear-resistant stainless steel work counter, the plastic storage bins are easy to slide and move – ergonomics in its purest form! The link between inventory management software and Hänel lift controller turns the system into a high-performance network. Details of all the articles are saved in the inventory management software along with their storage locations and quantities. Orders are displayed directly at the terminals and can be processed there. A graphical storage-location display on the terminals and the digital compartment indicator at the retrieval point ensure error-free access to the required articles. Barcodes also make it easy to cross-check and confirm the order. At the same time, dispatch documents and labels for onward shipment are printed out via the networked barcode reader. Interoperation between host systems and peripheral devices – no problem for the Hänel specialists! For file, folder and document archiving, Air Cost Control uses a Hänel Multi-Space®. Two retrieval points connect the parts depot to the administrative offices and enable direct access to the documents where they are needed. By using different Hänel systems, Air Cost Control achieves maximum optimization of its storage processes. Efficient use of space, direct and rapid access to the requested items and documents, parallel working at multiple units, and powerful automation thanks to an interface with the IT system, are the resultant benefits. All these advantages make Hänel storage systems so cost-effective!

Hänel Rotomat® Vertical Carousel Storage Solutions Special Features and Customized Options Available High-speed version High-speed version Boost order picking performance with the Hänel Rotomat® high-speed version. More Heavy loads Heavy loads Hänel Rotomat® storage carousels can also cope with heavy and bulky storage items. More Storage of small parts Storage of small parts The Hänel Rotomat® with storage boxes and drawers on telescopic runners. More ESD storage ESD storage With its antistatic coating, the Rotomat® offers optimal protection for electronic components and devices. More Hänel Rotomat® storage carousels in high-speed version Boost order picking performance with the Hänel Rotomat® high-speed version The speed of rotation has been improved by up to 70 %, depending on the application. Special multifunction carriers have been developed for this purpose to give the storage goods added security. Moreover, the user can pick articles from the lower section of the carrier as well as from the upper section. An additional integrated light curtain ensures that Hänel’s high security standards are met. A further storage location display for the upper section of the carrier has also been incorporated. Barcode scanners are used to identify the items to be picked, and the Rotomat® moves to the storage position without any additional input at the control unit. This eliminates the need to enter a confirmation. The average access time is consequently reduced by up to 40 %, so once again Hänel has succeeded in substantially improving order picking performance. Customers are already using the high speed version of the Hänel Rotomat® storage carousel for their order picking with great success. Two light-barrier curtains ensure order picking is safe across the entire access area Speed of rotation increased by up to 70 percent The double-row compartment indicator reliably shows the correct storage location Rapid data entry for articles with the fixed-mount barcode scanner Handling heavy parts with ease The Hänel Rotomat® heavy-duty carousels The Hänel Rotomat® storage carousel as a buffer store Protected interim storage of sensitive aircraft turbine shafts in the Hänel Rotomat® storage carousel. This buffer store also includes eight Hänel Lean-Lifts®. Hänel has the right solution for heavy-duty requirements Hänel Rotomat® storage carousels can also cope with heavy and bulky storage items. Offering standard widths up to 3,420 mm/135" (greater widths also possible), standard carrier payloads of up to 750 kg/1,653 lbs maximum and total payloads of up to 14,000 kg/ 30,865 lbs per unit, the Hänel Rotomat® is the ideal heavy-duty automated storage system. Whether it’s handling complete sub-assemblies, bulky components or tools – the Hänel Rotomat® storage carousel brings all the items to the ergonomic retrieval height on request. This means a large number of parts can be stored in a safe and protected environment on a minimal footprint. Hänel has the right solution for heavy-duty requirements The powerful 2-motor drive system and robust design of the multifunction carriers along with the 4-point sliding carriage suspension makes the Hänel Rotomat® the optimal system for the metal-working industry. The Hänel Rotomat® tackles the really tough jobs! Safe and secure storage of heavy components in the Hänel Rotomat® Tool storage in the Rotomat® industrial storage system Drawers fitted with telescopic runners are also suited for heavy loads All parts safely in hand Orderly storage of small parts The Hänel Rotomat® with storage boxes and drawers on telescopic runners Mail order businesses, production halls and spare parts centers all have one thing in common – they often need to store, retrieve and pick large numbers of highly varied small parts on demand. Hänel offers different inserts and dividers for its carriers to make the job easier. Plastic boxes of various dimensions, for example, can be stored in the Hänel Rotomat®. These boxes can be subdivided again, while the compartment sublevel indicator helps the user find and pick the required article quickly and without error. Small parts can also be kept in drawers with telescopic runners to save space. These drawers are available in different heights, so that the compartment sizes can be adapted precisely to your stock. Access to items stored in the drawers is very ergonomic Small parts stored in drawers on telescopic runners. Loose parts are counted by weight on a scale near the storage system and then delivered to the assembly area. Hänel Rotomat® ESD storage Protected storage in the electronics industry With its antistatic coating, the Rotomat® offers optimal protection for electronic components and devices To avoid damage caused by electrostatic discharge, electronic devices and components must be handled, packaged and stored in an ESD-protected environment. With this in mind, Hänel offers its Rotomat® storage carousels with a conductive work counter, multifunction carriers with an antistatic coating and mechanical systems of special ESD design. Numerous companies in the electronics industry worldwide use the Hänel Rotomat® storage carousel to store sensitive electronic devices both in the production hall and in the dispatch warehouse. Pick and put operations can be booked using a barcode scanner. This guarantees continuous inventory control. If electronic components need to be stored in an antistatic, aircontrolled environment, the ESD version of the Hänel Rotomat® storage carousel can be combined with systems like the Hänel ClimateStore® or the Hänel Clean- Store. ESD buffer store for PC board assembly Storage of electronic components in the production hall Diverse SMD components are neatly, securely and safely stored in the Hänel Rotomat® system Automated storage in a controlled atmosphere Automated storage in a controlled atmosphere Hänel CleanStore Hänel ClimateStore® More Safety Bypass System Safety Bypass System Hänel Rotomat® storage carousels work reliably and failure-free. If a malfunction should arise, however, Hänel's optional Safety Bypass System comes into effect in certain cases. More Maximum efficiency in order picking and shipping Maximum efficiency in order picking and shipping To meet the demands of a modern dispatch warehouse, a complex intralogistics concept needs to be implemented. More Digital Connection Digital Connection Integration into IT networks and data exchange with a central host computer are hassle-free! More Automated storage in a controlled atmosphere Hänel CleanStore / Hänel ClimateStore® G7 The quality requirements that consumer and industrial goods have to meet are becoming increasingly stringent and far-reaching. Many products today, ranging from highly sensitive components in the electronics industry (such as the surfaces of semiconductor products) to fragile substances in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries or medical supplies in hospitals and pharmacies, need to be stored under very specific, defined conditions. With its automated CleanStore and ClimateStore® systems, Hänel offers future-oriented solutions suitable for air-controlled environments. The systems are flexible, can be free-standing and operate as stand-alone solutions, or be integrated into existing rooms with air-controlled environments. CleanStore – particle-controlled: Low-particle storage of components in clean-rooms. ClimateStore® – temperature-controlled: Whether it’s in the plus or minus range, goods are stored at a constant temperature. Storage of contamination-sensitive products up to clean-room class 5 according to DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Safety Bypass System Hänel Rotomat® storage carousels work reliably and failure-free. If a malfunction should arise, however, Hänel's optional Safety Bypass System comes into effect in certain cases. If a light barrier curtain or door switch is defective, for example, the user can continue to operate the Hänel Rotomat® until the Hänel service technician arrives by activating the Safety Bypass System and closing the sliding door. Maximum efficiency in order picking and shipping Top order-picking performance due to short travel paths To meet the demands of a modern dispatch warehouse, a complex intralogistics concept needs to be implemented. The Hänel Rotomat® storage carousel is the ideal automated materials handling system for this purpose. The vertical carousel with its short travel paths and therefore swift retrieval of requested articles enables top order-picking performance. An operator can pick, put and fill orders at multiple Hänel Rotomat® storage carousels continuously. As the Hänel microprocessor control systems are linked up to the enterprise resource planning system, the orders are displayed directly at the microprocessor controllers and the Hänel storage carousels are pre-positioned in working groups. Numerous customers worldwide use Hänel Rotomat® storage carousels, for example in spare parts provisioning, for logistics services and in the mail order business. Make use of our experience and talk to our specialists. Optimal utilization of the available storage area on multiple floors This dispatch warehouse consists of 13 Hänel Rotomat® storage carousels each with an overall height of 9 m/30 ft. Large and small dispatch warehouses benefit from the high flexibility and performance of Hänel Rotomat® systems – the result is more storage capacity and optimized processes High picking performance in the dispatch warehouse – The Hänel Rotomat® is designed for maximum efficiency and boosts picking rates thanks to parallel prepositioning Digital Connection Interfacing with IT systems and peripheral devices Integration into IT networks and data exchange with a central host computer are hassle-free! The modular architecture of the software and use of the latest programming tools guarantee easy adaptation of the software to growing demands. Even the basic versions of the MP 12 N-StandAlone, the MP 14 N-StandAlone and the MP 100 D control units are equipped with a standardized interface for data interchange. The controllers are hooked up to the customer’s IT network via Ethernet. The integrated web server allows all the data for storage management to be displayed conveniently via the intranet using a web browser and also to be printed out. The Hänel control system offers a wide range of options for connecting peripheral devices Additional interfaces enable peripheral devices such as barcode scanners, badge readers or label printers to be connected effortlessly to the intelligent Hänel microprocessor control units. The label printer, for example, can be used to print a label with barcode for each newly entered article. The pluses Quick and easy connection of peripheral devices. Efficient work methods thanks to the ergonomic positioning of the peripheral devices. Smooth workflow resulting in saved time. You will find further detailed information in our current brochure ‘The Intelligent Hänel Control and Software Technology’ Ask for one now!

Hänel Lean-Lift® Vertical Lift Module Flexibility, efficiency and cost-effectiveness Economy, efficiency and ecology – these are the demands that modern-day intralogistics must meet. The Hänel Lean-Lift® is a firstclass, high-tech system for storage organization and materials handling that saves time, storage space and money while making workflows much more efficient. The principle / system benefits Multifunction containers The access point Design / high-speed drive Special options and customized solutions Technical data & Color Palette Hänel Lean-Lift® VLM – benefits that speak for themselves Over 60% more space The Hänel Lean-Lift® uses the available room height – in a similar way to a high-bay warehouse or miniload system. Unlike these, however, it stores parts in heightoptimized positions so that no space is lost. This produces maximum storage capacity on a minimal footprint. This in turn saves costs and helps to utilize the area dedicated to storage more economically. Ergonomic and safe The ergonomic design minimizes the physical strain for employees at work. Hänel goes far beyond the requirements of today’s safety standards. Efficiency Countless companies throughout the world use the Hänel Lean-Lift® to increase the cost-effectiveness of their warehousing and materials handling. Hänel also offers customized special features to get even more efficiency out of the Hänel Lean-Lift®. One highlight is the Hänel EcoDrive® – efficient energy recovery with the Hänel Lean-Lift®. Work time slashed The Hänel Lean-Lift® brings the requested item automatically to the access area in seconds, where it can be retrieved at the optimum ergonomic height. Goods to man is the motto instead of man to goods. Access times are radically reduced and order-picking performance substantially improved. Optimal parts management The state-of-the-art Hänel microprocessor controllers can be used as stand-alone inventory management systems or communicate with customers’ own data pro- cessing systems. An up-to-date overview of inventory is ensured at all times. We are committed to environmental protection It goes without saying that production at our three plants meets the latest environmental guidelines. Only environmentally friendly, recyclable materials are used. But it’s not only the production that lives up to Hänel’s ecological principles – even the Hänel Lean-Lift® itself does so. Moreover, the Hänel EcoDrive® makes a contribution toward reducing CO2 emissions. With the intelligent energy management feature Hänel EcoMode®, the Hänel storage systems can be switched to different standby modes. This allows energy consumption to be reduced to a minimum. The right decision If you want to improve your intralogistics concept and reduce costs, you should talk to the specialists at Hänel first. They will work with you to develop your own ‘tailormade intralogistics concept’.

Hänel Lean-Lift® Vertical Lift Module Flexibility, efficiency and cost-effectiveness Economy, efficiency and ecology – these are the demands that modern-day intralogistics must meet. The Hänel Lean-Lift® is a firstclass, high-tech system for storage organization and materials handling that saves time, storage space and money while making workflows much more efficient. The principle / system benefits Multifunction containers The access point Design / high-speed drive Special options and customized solutions Technical data & Color Palette Hänel Lean-Lift® VLM – benefits that speak for themselves Over 60% more space The Hänel Lean-Lift® uses the available room height – in a similar way to a high-bay warehouse or miniload system. Unlike these, however, it stores parts in heightoptimized positions so that no space is lost. This produces maximum storage capacity on a minimal footprint. This in turn saves costs and helps to utilize the area dedicated to storage more economically. Ergonomic and safe The ergonomic design minimizes the physical strain for employees at work. Hänel goes far beyond the requirements of today’s safety standards. Efficiency Countless companies throughout the world use the Hänel Lean-Lift® to increase the cost-effectiveness of their warehousing and materials handling. Hänel also offers customized special features to get even more efficiency out of the Hänel Lean-Lift®. One highlight is the Hänel EcoDrive® – efficient energy recovery with the Hänel Lean-Lift®. Work time slashed The Hänel Lean-Lift® brings the requested item automatically to the access area in seconds, where it can be retrieved at the optimum ergonomic height. Goods to man is the motto instead of man to goods. Access times are radically reduced and order-picking performance substantially improved. Optimal parts management The state-of-the-art Hänel microprocessor controllers can be used as stand-alone inventory management systems or communicate with customers’ own data pro- cessing systems. An up-to-date overview of inventory is ensured at all times. We are committed to environmental protection It goes without saying that production at our three plants meets the latest environmental guidelines. Only environmentally friendly, recyclable materials are used. But it’s not only the production that lives up to Hänel’s ecological principles – even the Hänel Lean-Lift® itself does so. Moreover, the Hänel EcoDrive® makes a contribution toward reducing CO2 emissions. With the intelligent energy management feature Hänel EcoMode®, the Hänel storage systems can be switched to different standby modes. This allows energy consumption to be reduced to a minimum. The right decision If you want to improve your intralogistics concept and reduce costs, you should talk to the specialists at Hänel first. They will work with you to develop your own ‘tailormade intralogistics concept’.

HEDELIUS Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Sandstraße 11, 49716 Meppen, Germany Reliable express delivery of spare parts with 14 automated storage systems from Hänel Reliable on-site service and rapid processing of spare parts requests – eight Hänel Lean-Lifts® and six Hänel Rotomat® storage lifts provide quick access to 7,500 spare parts HEDELIUS Maschinenfabrik in Meppen develops and produces high-performance vertical CNC traveling column machining centers. Its customers include numerous renowned machine manufacturers and their suppliers from a wide range of industries. The company guarantees customers 95 % availability for its extensive range of machines. As part of this service, customers can submit spare parts requests to the service center or arrange appointments for on-site service directly via the machine. The company’s central warehouse merges all of the orders from the service requests. From here, spare parts are shipped to both customers and the company’s own service technicians are supplied with materials and tools. Provision of special tools for rapid service The service technicians carry numerous tools for repairs and inspections. Any special equipment needed for a particular machine is drawn from the tool storage. A network of six Hänel Lean-Lifts® stores numerous devices and special equipment for short-term provision to technicians. These sometimes large tools are often made up of multiple components or are stored in cases as a complete set. The flexibly divisible Hänel multi-function containers in the Hänel Lean-Lift® serve as the optimum organization and storage system. Each Hänel Lean-Lift® has been adapted to precisely fit beneath the existing ceiling height to make optimum use of the available space Large special tools for repairing HEDELIUS machines are stored on the Hänel multifunctional containers in a height-optimized and clearly organized system The Hänel Rotomat® small parts storage system and the Hänel Lean-Lifts® pick all of the spare parts for direct delivery to the packing station The customer service department takes the specific service equipment and tools from the Hänel Lean-Lift® for on-site service as needed In combination with the Hänel Lean-Lifts®, the Hänel Rotomat® small parts storage system with six carousels guarantees the fastest possible response times when providing 7,500 different spare parts Optimum organization of a wide range of part sizes using Hänel multifunctional containers A total of eight Hänel Lean-Lifts® provide safe and height-optimized storage for the extensive special equipment as well as an extensive range of larger spare parts such as ball screw drives. With a load capacity of 250 kg/552.15 lbs per container, the Hänel multifunctional containers are the ideal storage when it comes to flexibly organizing components with widely differing sizes. In addition to increasing picking performance and expanding storage capacity, HEDELIUS also focused on reducing travel times. Accordingly, all of the Hänel lifts are located directly at the shipping and packing station. Hänel storage lifts also impress employees with their ergonomics and safety Aside from the short walking distances, warehouse logisticians also benefit greatly from the ergonomic provision of the requested parts during the course of their daily work. After the container number has been entered on the Hänel Lean-Lift®, the stored goods are simply transferred from the clearly laid out lift picker to a picking cart without needing to use any further aids. The Hänel compartment and compartment display further supports users and shows the specific storage location on the container. When picking small parts on the Hänel Rotomat® storage lift, the storage bins are pulled directly onto the worktop at an ergonomic height for easy storage and retrieval. This efficient warehouse organization at the central HEDELIUS spare parts warehouse lays the foundation for express shipping of up to 50 individual shipments per day. Hänel storage systems are durable and can be flexibly adapted to new logistics concepts HEDELIUS commissioned the first Hänel lifts more than 20 years ago. Over the years, additional Hänel storage lifts have been added to continuously increase the storage capacity. The company’s logistics department has consistently evolved since then and the spare parts warehouse currently consists of eight Hänel Lean-Lifts® along with six Hänel Rotomat® storage lifts. The conversion and combination of the old and new Hänel lifts took place at HEDELIUS in collaboration with Hänel to create sustainable storage solution designed for maximum performance and space usage. Reliable Hänel intralogistics solutions have formed the backbone of effective work processes, the fastest response times and the highest customer satisfaction for decades. After the service order has been entered via a bar code scanner, all of the items are taken from the respective lift removal areas using an optimized path Jobs with multiple items are processed in parallel from a total of eight ceiling-high Hänel Lean Lifts® for removal by the employees Multiple employees work in parallel on the six Hänel Rotomat® Storage lifts. This enables them to compile numerous orders within the shortest possible time Alongside 14 lifts in the spare parts warehouse, two further Hänel Rotomat® storage lifts provide material storage located directly in the direct production environment The keypad of the Hänel MP 12 N control unit enables users to access the right storage location by entering the corresponding tray number from the service order "Hänel provides a convincing combination of fast and competent customer advice together with delivery reliability and the highest product quality. This is precisely what our customers also demand. When the cooperation goes so well from the outset, there is no reason to change it." Reiner Korte , Managing Director

HEDELIUS Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Sandstraße 11, 49716 Meppen, Germany Reliable express delivery of spare parts with 14 automated storage systems from Hänel Reliable on-site service and rapid processing of spare parts requests – eight Hänel Lean-Lifts® and six Hänel Rotomat® storage lifts provide quick access to 7,500 spare parts HEDELIUS Maschinenfabrik in Meppen develops and produces high-performance vertical CNC traveling column machining centers. Its customers include numerous renowned machine manufacturers and their suppliers from a wide range of industries. The company guarantees customers 95 % availability for its extensive range of machines. As part of this service, customers can submit spare parts requests to the service center or arrange appointments for on-site service directly via the machine. The company’s central warehouse merges all of the orders from the service requests. From here, spare parts are shipped to both customers and the company’s own service technicians are supplied with materials and tools. Provision of special tools for rapid service The service technicians carry numerous tools for repairs and inspections. Any special equipment needed for a particular machine is drawn from the tool storage. A network of six Hänel Lean-Lifts® stores numerous devices and special equipment for short-term provision to technicians. These sometimes large tools are often made up of multiple components or are stored in cases as a complete set. The flexibly divisible Hänel multi-function containers in the Hänel Lean-Lift® serve as the optimum organization and storage system. Each Hänel Lean-Lift® has been adapted to precisely fit beneath the existing ceiling height to make optimum use of the available space Large special tools for repairing HEDELIUS machines are stored on the Hänel multifunctional containers in a height-optimized and clearly organized system The Hänel Rotomat® small parts storage system and the Hänel Lean-Lifts® pick all of the spare parts for direct delivery to the packing station The customer service department takes the specific service equipment and tools from the Hänel Lean-Lift® for on-site service as needed In combination with the Hänel Lean-Lifts®, the Hänel Rotomat® small parts storage system with six carousels guarantees the fastest possible response times when providing 7,500 different spare parts Optimum organization of a wide range of part sizes using Hänel multifunctional containers A total of eight Hänel Lean-Lifts® provide safe and height-optimized storage for the extensive special equipment as well as an extensive range of larger spare parts such as ball screw drives. With a load capacity of 250 kg/552.15 lbs per container, the Hänel multifunctional containers are the ideal storage when it comes to flexibly organizing components with widely differing sizes. In addition to increasing picking performance and expanding storage capacity, HEDELIUS also focused on reducing travel times. Accordingly, all of the Hänel lifts are located directly at the shipping and packing station. Hänel storage lifts also impress employees with their ergonomics and safety Aside from the short walking distances, warehouse logisticians also benefit greatly from the ergonomic provision of the requested parts during the course of their daily work. After the container number has been entered on the Hänel Lean-Lift®, the stored goods are simply transferred from the clearly laid out lift picker to a picking cart without needing to use any further aids. The Hänel compartment and compartment display further supports users and shows the specific storage location on the container. When picking small parts on the Hänel Rotomat® storage lift, the storage bins are pulled directly onto the worktop at an ergonomic height for easy storage and retrieval. This efficient warehouse organization at the central HEDELIUS spare parts warehouse lays the foundation for express shipping of up to 50 individual shipments per day. Hänel storage systems are durable and can be flexibly adapted to new logistics concepts HEDELIUS commissioned the first Hänel lifts more than 20 years ago. Over the years, additional Hänel storage lifts have been added to continuously increase the storage capacity. The company’s logistics department has consistently evolved since then and the spare parts warehouse currently consists of eight Hänel Lean-Lifts® along with six Hänel Rotomat® storage lifts. The conversion and combination of the old and new Hänel lifts took place at HEDELIUS in collaboration with Hänel to create sustainable storage solution designed for maximum performance and space usage. Reliable Hänel intralogistics solutions have formed the backbone of effective work processes, the fastest response times and the highest customer satisfaction for decades. After the service order has been entered via a bar code scanner, all of the items are taken from the respective lift removal areas using an optimized path Jobs with multiple items are processed in parallel from a total of eight ceiling-high Hänel Lean Lifts® for removal by the employees Multiple employees work in parallel on the six Hänel Rotomat® Storage lifts. This enables them to compile numerous orders within the shortest possible time Alongside 14 lifts in the spare parts warehouse, two further Hänel Rotomat® storage lifts provide material storage located directly in the direct production environment The keypad of the Hänel MP 12 N control unit enables users to access the right storage location by entering the corresponding tray number from the service order "Hänel provides a convincing combination of fast and competent customer advice together with delivery reliability and the highest product quality. This is precisely what our customers also demand. When the cooperation goes so well from the outset, there is no reason to change it." Reiner Korte , Managing Director

ROMI Europa ‘The Hänel control concept offers maximum flexibility!’ Optimal spare parts supply to ROMI's specialist dealers thanks to transparent storage in 2 Hänel Lean-Lifts® The Brazilian parent company of ROMI Europa holds a leading position in its business segments: machine tools, injection molding machines, ultra-fine boring tools and raw and processed cast parts. ROMI Europa in Germany supplies dealers with spare parts such as spindles, belts, sensors and many other articles. Two Hänel Lean-Lifts® are integrated in the presentation hall of the German subsidiary. The design of the Hänel Lean-Lifts® blends seamlessly into the modern image projected by ROMI Europa. All the storage locations are defined in the enterprise resource planning system. The various articles can then be retrieved quickly and without error. Orders are processed directly in the packing department so that they can be dispatched to the customer at top speed. Company: ROMI Europa GmbH Location: 64521 Groß-Gerau Employees: 12 Business: Investment goods, Machine tools Storage systems: 2 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Goods stored: Spare parts for machine tools Storage right at the packing station minimizes legwork Clearly arranged, protected spare parts storage Two Hänel Lean-Lifts® in the presentation center

ROMI Europa ‘The Hänel control concept offers maximum flexibility!’ Optimal spare parts supply to ROMI's specialist dealers thanks to transparent storage in 2 Hänel Lean-Lifts® The Brazilian parent company of ROMI Europa holds a leading position in its business segments: machine tools, injection molding machines, ultra-fine boring tools and raw and processed cast parts. ROMI Europa in Germany supplies dealers with spare parts such as spindles, belts, sensors and many other articles. Two Hänel Lean-Lifts® are integrated in the presentation hall of the German subsidiary. The design of the Hänel Lean-Lifts® blends seamlessly into the modern image projected by ROMI Europa. All the storage locations are defined in the enterprise resource planning system. The various articles can then be retrieved quickly and without error. Orders are processed directly in the packing department so that they can be dispatched to the customer at top speed. Company: ROMI Europa GmbH Location: 64521 Groß-Gerau Employees: 12 Business: Investment goods, Machine tools Storage systems: 2 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Goods stored: Spare parts for machine tools Storage right at the packing station minimizes legwork Clearly arranged, protected spare parts storage Two Hänel Lean-Lifts® in the presentation center

Building a better service and parts department In a study in Western Pennsylvania, the car dealership’s parts department processed several repair orders for a time comparison with and without vertical storage options. The average return on investment factors realized with other dealerships included a 70 percent increase in floor space, capability to redeploy or increase the productivity of Parts Department employees and increased inventory accuracy to between 98.3 and 99.7 percent. The latter represents the equivalent of over $4,200 per year with an annual inventory of $300,000. Fixed Ops Magazine 4 MB

Surgical mask storage Supplier of equipment for making medical masks relies on the Hänel Rotomat® Due to limited floor space, the company stores printed circuit boards, connectors for ultrasonic welding machines as well as small parts for converters in the automated Hänel system swiss-sonic Ultraschall AG is located in Arbon, in the eastern part of Switzerland, and has been successfully producing ultrasonic components used in the automobile, food and medical technology industries for nearly 20 years. The company also produces plastic welding machines used to manufacture premium-grade FFP2 masks. Demand for this equipment has skyrocketed during the coronavirus pandemic. The Hänel Rotomat® industrial storage system is some 9.8 ft/3 m in height and utilizes the vertical space available in the production building to provide neat, transparent and space-saving storage. The items stored in the enclosed system are also reliably protected against dust, dirt and unauthorized access. The Hänel MP 12 N offers maximum ease of use and functionality The Hänel MP 12 N microprocessor controller provides employees at swiss-sonic with maximum ease of use and functionality. The basic version of this Hänel controller features integrated and comprehensive warehouse management functions. The controller display gives users all the information they need – for example, item numbers, storage positions, inventory quantities and other key data. The Hänel Rotomat® is based on the vertical carousel principle and functions according to the “goods to man” principle. This saves time and ensures short routing. All kinds of diverse small parts are neatly stored in more than 200 bins in the Rotomat® Diverse procurement parts are neatly stored on the flexibly configurable Hänel multifunction carriers Production employees use the controller touch screen to select the items they need. Once the pick is confirmed, the lift system uses the shortest route possible to bring the carrier with the requested item to the access point. The display on the Hänel MP 12 N controller shows the user precisely where the item is located on the carrier to ensure error-free retrieval. Employees have fast, safe, secure and ergonomic access to all small parts on inventory. Hänel multifunction carriers with flexible compartment dividers The Hänel multifunction carriers have adjustable dividers to separate items in storage – this allows swiss-sonic to neatly store procurement parts in bins of various sizes. Constant load monitoring with Hänel EcoLoad® The Hänel Rotomat® also features the clever energy-saving concept known as Hänel EcoLoad®. It constantly monitors the load status of the Hänel Rotomat® and actively provides users with loading recommendations via the controller so that all loads are balanced. This in turn minimizes the energy needed to keep the system carriers in motion. Integrated energy-saving LED lighting rounds off the user-friendly Hänel storage concept. The Hänel Rotomat® enables swiss-sonic to neatly and transparently store more than 200 bins of small parts within a minimum footprint! Thanks to the vertical carousel principle, employees have ergonomic access to the items they need The Hänel Rotomat® is a compact system with a small footprint offering maximum storage capacity for small parts Integrated warehouse management is a standard feature of the Hänel MP 12 N controller In addition to reliability and ergonomics, faster picking along with efficient space utilization were also among the decisive factors for choosing the Hänel intralogistics solution. Casey Bernet , Managing Director

Surgical mask storage Supplier of equipment for making medical masks relies on the Hänel Rotomat® Due to limited floor space, the company stores printed circuit boards, connectors for ultrasonic welding machines as well as small parts for converters in the automated Hänel system swiss-sonic Ultraschall AG is located in Arbon, in the eastern part of Switzerland, and has been successfully producing ultrasonic components used in the automobile, food and medical technology industries for nearly 20 years. The company also produces plastic welding machines used to manufacture premium-grade FFP2 masks. Demand for this equipment has skyrocketed during the coronavirus pandemic. The Hänel Rotomat® industrial storage system is some 9.8 ft/3 m in height and utilizes the vertical space available in the production building to provide neat, transparent and space-saving storage. The items stored in the enclosed system are also reliably protected against dust, dirt and unauthorized access. The Hänel MP 12 N offers maximum ease of use and functionality The Hänel MP 12 N microprocessor controller provides employees at swiss-sonic with maximum ease of use and functionality. The basic version of this Hänel controller features integrated and comprehensive warehouse management functions. The controller display gives users all the information they need – for example, item numbers, storage positions, inventory quantities and other key data. The Hänel Rotomat® is based on the vertical carousel principle and functions according to the “goods to man” principle. This saves time and ensures short routing. All kinds of diverse small parts are neatly stored in more than 200 bins in the Rotomat® Diverse procurement parts are neatly stored on the flexibly configurable Hänel multifunction carriers Production employees use the controller touch screen to select the items they need. Once the pick is confirmed, the lift system uses the shortest route possible to bring the carrier with the requested item to the access point. The display on the Hänel MP 12 N controller shows the user precisely where the item is located on the carrier to ensure error-free retrieval. Employees have fast, safe, secure and ergonomic access to all small parts on inventory. Hänel multifunction carriers with flexible compartment dividers The Hänel multifunction carriers have adjustable dividers to separate items in storage – this allows swiss-sonic to neatly store procurement parts in bins of various sizes. Constant load monitoring with Hänel EcoLoad® The Hänel Rotomat® also features the clever energy-saving concept known as Hänel EcoLoad®. It constantly monitors the load status of the Hänel Rotomat® and actively provides users with loading recommendations via the controller so that all loads are balanced. This in turn minimizes the energy needed to keep the system carriers in motion. Integrated energy-saving LED lighting rounds off the user-friendly Hänel storage concept. The Hänel Rotomat® enables swiss-sonic to neatly and transparently store more than 200 bins of small parts within a minimum footprint! Thanks to the vertical carousel principle, employees have ergonomic access to the items they need The Hänel Rotomat® is a compact system with a small footprint offering maximum storage capacity for small parts Integrated warehouse management is a standard feature of the Hänel MP 12 N controller „In addition to reliability and ergonomics, faster picking along with efficient space utilization were also among the decisive factors for choosing the Hänel intralogistics solution.“ Casey Bernet , Managing Director

Efficient lift system for storing special tools Connecting Hänel storage systems to the dealer’s existing IT and management systems has a number of advantages Michael Rudolph Volkswagen in Ölsnitz/ Erzgebirge, Germany Storage of special tools for vehicle repair. Tools that had to be stored on perforated metal plates, shelves or even on the floor due to space limitations are now neatly kept and protected in one Hänel Lean-Lift®. The Lean-Lift® is about six meters in height and located centrally at the dealership so that employees from all departments, including the service center, parts department, service reception area and even the showroom, have quick and direct access to required parts and tools. The advanced Hänel controller can be connected with almost every tool management software available (for example, SEPP24 from VW). This supports convenient storage of special tools according to the BER (Block Exemption Regulation) list that applies within the European Union. This Hänel solution has considerably improved processes at the Michael Rudolph VW dealership. By simply entering the part number specified in the vehicle repair manual, the Hänel system quickly brings the part or tool to the retrieval area, and later the Hänel Lean-Lift® returns the item to its assigned storage location in the system. Our specialists would be happy to show you a solution tailored to satisfy your intralogistics needs!​​​​​​​

Paul Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG, Daimlerstraße 14, 78532 Tuttlingen, Germany Optimized material flow for production and distribution with seven Hänel Rotomat® storage systems The seamless connection of the HänelSoft®-N to the proALPHA ERP system increases the efficiency and precision of the daily picking process Paul Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG is a familyowned company based in Tuttlingen, Germany. Active worldwide, Leibinger manufactures labeling and marking systems. The company’s strategy focuses on continuously improving its internal processes. Innovative intralogistics solutions play a key role in this strategy. Leibinger’s main plant employs a total of seven Hänel Rotomat® storage systems. The dispatch department utilizes two of the systems for the worldwide distribution of its spare parts. Five further Hänel Rotomat® storage systems form the core of the central production storage and serve the various production lines. The carousels are more than six meters high, providing a sustainable solution which maximizes storage space while maintaining the smallest possible footprint. Efficient logistics through connection to the company ERP system All of the site’s Hänel Rotomat® storage systems run the modern HänelSoft®-N warehouse management software. The software connects the lifts directly to proALPHA, the ERP system used throughout the company. This tried and tested integration forms the foundation for the efficient storage strategy as the ERP system constantly maintains an up-to-date record of all stock movements and inventories. Paul Leibinger benefits from highly reliable inventory management and intelligent storage strategies such as first-in, firstout (FIFO). The storage systems are not only capable of storing and retrieving a wide variety of items, they also create an intelligently coordinated intralogistics solution which simplifies and optimizes complex warehouse processes. This is why the Hänel carousels have become an integral part of Leibinger’s warehouse management system. The flexibility of the system was a key aspect of the company’s decision to invest in Hänel intralogistics solutions. The Hänel carousel system in the small parts warehouse utilizes its system advantages to the fullest Five Hänel Rotomat® storage systems located directly adjacent to the production organize numerous components ranging from small parts to larger assemblies and also supply the assembly department. Hänel’s Rotomat® storage system is the ideal basis. The compact design of the ceiling-high lift systems makes effective use of the full height of the room, creating maximum storage capacity with the smallest possible footprint. In addition, the entire small parts range is available in the immediate vicinity of the assembly department. The enclosed structure of the Hänel Rotomat® storage system protects the small parts against dust, dirt, and unauthorized access. This aspect is especially important when it comes to delicate or valuable parts. The storage spaces on Hänel’s multifunctional carriers can be individually configured to hold a wide variety of small part sizes and shapes. This enables Paul Leibinger’s warehouse staff to flexibly organize the Hänel lift while saving storage space. Five ceiling-high Hänel Rotomat® storage systems form the central production warehouse for the adjacent production lines The user-friendly HänelSoft®-N software even enables warehouse staff to efficiently compile items from complex picking orders using the Hänel carousels The entire inventory is centrally managed via proALPHA while HänelSoft®-N organizes all orders and stock movements ... ... which are then transferred directly to the lift controllers and picked in accordance with the FIFO principle The components required for the production orders are ergonomically arranged on the lift worktop Efficiency and ergonomics in the production warehouse thanks to the Hänel Rotomat® The Hänel Rotomat® enables the fast and automated storage and picking of small parts. The parts are removed at an ergonomic height, minimizing the physical demands on employees, especially when they need to access the storage system frequently. The combination of high-performance carousel and intelligent software connection optimizes the daily warehouse operations at Paul Leibinger. All picking orders throughout the company are managed via the proALPHA ERP system. This ERP system documents the corresponding lift number and storage location for every item. Individual orders containing specific items can be created to meet all of the requirements from the assembly department. To achieve optimum performance when compiling the items, the orders are combined in HänelSoft®-N to create collective orders with optimized paths. These are then available for retrieval on all Hänel lift controllers. The employees scan their collection bins on the picking trolley, enabling them to effortlessly start the respective order. Easy and intuitive operation on the Hänel controller A display located directly where the goods are stored shows extensive information about the item, quantity, and storage location. As soon as the removal of an item has been acknowledged, the storage system automatically moves the multifunctional carrier to the removal point with the next item. Once all items within a lift have been processed, the employee moves on to the next Rotomat® and continues completing the picking order. This approach enables employees to rapidly put together diverse orders for the assembly department. Employees also benefit from the ergonomic provision of items thanks to this system-guided approach. Most of the components are stored in pull-out storage boxes and can be picked directly from the lift worktop. Optimized shipping process ensures high customer satisfaction Two additional Hänel Rotomat® storage systems in the dispatch department provide an enormous amount of storage space for goods and spare parts ready for shipping. The proALPHA system also organizes all picking orders on these lifts. The Hänel MP 14 N controller’s 12-inch touchscreen display offers the greatest ease of use during the system-optimized job processing via the HänelSoft® N user interface. The resulting performance and accuracy of the shipping process has permanently increased customer satisfaction at Paul Leibinger. The long-term cooperation with Hänel demonstrates how Paul Leibinger continues to strengthen its position as an innovative manufacturer through the use of advanced storage solutions while also implementing the ideal foundation to tackle future challenges. By introducing the Hänel Rotomat® storage lifts, Paul Leibinger vastly increased its storage capacity while simultaneously optimizing its efficiency in two key areas thanks to the seamless ERP integration. Confirmation of item removal via the Hänel MP 12 N controller enables all items in an order to be processed step-by-step. The Hänel Rotomat® is the ideal solution for organizing small parts and can be equipped with a diverse range of loading aids for each specific situation The Hänel MP 14 N controller’s display provides users with all of the relevant order information via HänelSoft®-N In addition, the order is path optimized and all items can then be ergonomically picked at the removal point of the Hänel Rotomat® storage system HänelSoft®-N systematically allocates storage locations for thousands of small parts clearly and compactly organized in storage boxes The dispatch department focuses on efficiency – two Hänel Rotomat® storage systems offer maximum storage capacity with the minimum footprint for the goods and spare parts ready for shipping "Using Hänel storage systems has decisively optimized our work processes. We benefit from fast shipping as well as the enormous amount of space saved by the Hänel carousels. The excellent price-performance ratio of the HänelSoft®-N is impressive." Frank Gommeringer , Work Preparation

Component storage for manufacturing Hänel Rotomat, Lean-Lift and Multi-Space solutions A reliable partner Eberlein Apparatebau GmbH is a small familyowned company based in the heart of Franconia, Germany. Its core competence is metalworking in aluminium and steel materials. It is a reliable partner for innovative companies, supplying high-spec products to the aircraft, automotive, medical and electrical engineering industries. With the support of new production facilities, hightech machinery and some 90 highly motivated employees, the company manufactures top quality metal products and componentry. Hänel industrial storage systems right in the production hall The storage solutions at Eberlein demonstrate the versatility of the Hänel industrial storage carousels very well. Two Rotomat® industrial carousels stand in the assembly hall and are used to store components that can be fed directly to the assembly process. Two Hänel Lean-Lifts® are installed in the production hall. Extremely heavy tools weighing up to 900 kg are stored here and are retrieved with a hoist when needed. At the heart of the buffer store is a Hänel Multi-Space® system. Standard parts, customized parts and assembly components are kept here. Its proximity to the production machines means that the required parts can be provisioned quickly. The Multi-Space® is the ideal solution, as the focus is on maximum utilization of floor space. With only one access point and three storage units, it ensures that optimal use is made of the storage area. ‘Our newly acquired Hänel Multi-Space® is totally convincing. Hänel offers the right solution for all requirements!’ Hermann Eberlein CEO Eberlein Apparatebau GmbH Company: Eberlein Apparatebau GmbH Location: 90579 Langenzenn, Germany Employees: approx. 90 Industry: Metalworking, toolmaking, component assembly Storage systems: 2 Hänel Rotomat® systems 2 Hänel Lean-Lifts® 1 Hänel Multi-Space® Items stored: Tools, DIN standard parts, customer and assembly parts Folding rails bear the weight of of extremely heavy items, thus making retrieval or replenishment much easier Storage in the production area with the Hänel Multi-Space®

Component storage for manufacturing Hänel Rotomat, Lean-Lift and Multi-Space solutions A reliable partner Eberlein Apparatebau GmbH is a small familyowned company based in the heart of Franconia, Germany. Its core competence is metalworking in aluminium and steel materials. It is a reliable partner for innovative companies, supplying high-spec products to the aircraft, automotive, medical and electrical engineering industries. With the support of new production facilities, hightech machinery and some 90 highly motivated employees, the company manufactures top quality metal products and componentry. Hänel industrial storage systems right in the production hall The storage solutions at Eberlein demonstrate the versatility of the Hänel industrial storage carousels very well. Two Rotomat® industrial carousels stand in the assembly hall and are used to store components that can be fed directly to the assembly process. Two Hänel Lean-Lifts® are installed in the production hall. Extremely heavy tools weighing up to 900 kg are stored here and are retrieved with a hoist when needed. At the heart of the buffer store is a Hänel Multi-Space® system. Standard parts, customized parts and assembly components are kept here. Its proximity to the production machines means that the required parts can be provisioned quickly. The Multi-Space® is the ideal solution, as the focus is on maximum utilization of floor space. With only one access point and three storage units, it ensures that optimal use is made of the storage area. ‘Our newly acquired Hänel Multi-Space® is totally convincing. Hänel offers the right solution for all requirements!’ Hermann Eberlein CEO Eberlein Apparatebau GmbH Company: Eberlein Apparatebau GmbH Location: 90579 Langenzenn, Germany Employees: approx. 90 Industry: Metalworking, toolmaking, component assembly Storage systems: 2 Hänel Rotomat® systems 2 Hänel Lean-Lifts® 1 Hänel Multi-Space® Items stored: Tools, DIN standard parts, customer and assembly parts Folding rails bear the weight of of extremely heavy items, thus making retrieval or replenishment much easier Storage in the production area with the Hänel Multi-Space®

TVS Distribution Centre/Great Britain Efficient order picking system for the small parts section with Hänel storage systems The TVS company TVS opened a 25,000 m2 distribution centre in Chorley (UK) at a cost of almost 25 million euros. The plans for the new facility envisaged the building of an efficient order picking system for the ‘Small Parts’ area of the distribution centre. To find the right solution and the right partner for this challenging project, TVS felt it was important to look at a variety of suppliers and solutions and check out their efficiency and integration capability. They chose Industore and Hänel Büro- und Lagersysteme. The challenge The challenge for both TVS and Industore was not only to design and implement a world class order picking system that would increase picking speed and accuracy across the board, but also to deliver a system that would be robust and reliable in order to cope with the increased quantities and workload anticipated by TVS. The solution The solution delivered by Hänel and Industore saw the integration of 20 Hänel Lean-Lifts®, each twelve metres high, grouped together into six separate activity zones. Each zone is serviced by a computer-controlled conveyor system. Bespoke Industore software is fully integrated with TVS’s ERP system and coordinates the functions of picking, replenishment and inventory control. When pick orders are processed, the ERP system sends commands to the conveyor and controls the transactions associated with tote movements in and out of the zones. The software organizes and coordinates the picking into totes within the zones, while the containers are placed in the Hänel Lean-Lifts® under space-optimizing criteria. Paperwork and orders are also handled by the system. Each Hänel Lean-Lift® is equipped with a label printer so that the picked parts can be tagged immediately with the relevant details such as customer, route, part description and order number. On pick completion, the software automatically notifies TVS’s ERP system, which then initiates the dispatch process including the corresponding paperwork and invoicing.

Topas GmbH, Dresden, Germany Topas measurement technology for virus and aerosol research – high demand for expertise Six Hänel Lean-Lift® systems with nine access points on two floors enable flexible production For some 30 years now Topas GmbH in Dresden, Germany, has been developing and manufacturing measurement technology devices and systems for use worldwide. The company is known for innovation and quality when it comes to particle and aerosol technology. The main focus is on the development and production of solutions for creating, measuring and diluting aerosols. The product portfolio also includes complex equipment for testing filters, filter material and separators. This expertise is currently in high demand due to the global coronavirus pandemic – incoming orders have skyrocketed. With its innovative expertise and original hardware solutions, Topas is contributing to research about how viruses spread [position paper from the German Association for Aerosol Research] in addition to making equipment and systems for testing masks and respirator filters, along with solutions for testing parameters of relevance to filter media. When planning a new production building, managers included centralized Hänel small parts storage right from the start. Six Hänel Lean-Lift® systems are installed vertically through two production floors. Nine access points give employees access to the complete inventory of production components. The high-speed door enables parallel item picking at all access points. Authorized employees use their own personal RFID transmitters to authenticate their identity at the Hänel system control unit. The user management functions in HänelSoft®-N determine who gains access to specified areas of the parts inventory. Warehouse processes are allocated to specific users by name. Precise monitoring and logging of each process step ensure high levels of inventory security. Seamless integration of customer’s ERP system with HänelSoft®-N Topas developed its own ERP software for use throughout the enterprise. This ERP system and HänelSoft®-N are seamlessly integrated through a software interface. Data about inventory levels and stock movements in the Hänel Lean-Lift® systems are synchronized with the ERP system. This software interface is important for optimizing production processes. For example, when parts in stock reach minimum levels, replenishments are automatically ordered. Information of relevance to the flow of material is available throughout the company. Employees can retrieve production parts and components from the Hänel lift systems at any time. It goes without saying that several items can be picked as batch orders for specified steps in the manufacturing process. Convenient and error-free retrieval of small parts with the Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators The Hänel Lean-Lift® provides maximum storage density, ease of cuse and high levels of inventory control The lift controllers at all access points also function as operator terminals for HänelSoft®-N warehouse management software Six Hänel Lean-Lift® systems provide central small parts storage – more than 4,500 items can be accessed from two floors Efficient picking with precise identification of storage positions An employee only needs to set up a batch order in the ERP system. This batch order is transmitted to HänelSoft®-N and is available to users at every Hänel control unit. The Hänel Lean-Lift® then brings the first item on the order to the access point at the touch of a button. The Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators show employees where items are stored on the multifunction container. The controller also displays an image of the container along with the number of items to be picked. Item retrieval is confirmed directly on the controller. HänelSoft®-N then displays the next item on the pick list. Flexible and neat small parts organization with the Hänel multifunction container Hänel multifunction containers are optimal for the well-organized storage of diverse small items. What’s more, Hänel and Topas also cooperated to develop a special solution for storing cable reels in the Hänel Lean-Lift®. The Hänel Lean-Lift® systems are centrally located in the open manufacturing area, and they have a special finish based on Topas corporate identity. The colors are a visual highlight in the modern production facility and bolster the Topas brand. All of the modern warehouse management functions of HänelSoft®-N are available to employees at two central control terminals Efficient storage of cable reels on the multifunction containers was realized jointly by Hänel and Topas Nine access points give employees working on two production floors parallel access to all inventory items Access to stored items via RFID authentication at the control unit The efficient linkage of two production floors based on an automated small parts storage solution is a key benefit for Topas, in addition to the flexible software interface, performance and reliability of the Hänel intralogistics solution. Dr. Andreas Rudolph , General Manager

Topas GmbH, Dresden, Germany Topas measurement technology for virus and aerosol research – high demand for expertise Six Hänel Lean-Lift® systems with nine access points on two floors enable flexible production For some 30 years now Topas GmbH in Dresden, Germany, has been developing and manufacturing measurement technology devices and systems for use worldwide. The company is known for innovation and quality when it comes to particle and aerosol technology. The main focus is on the development and production of solutions for creating, measuring and diluting aerosols. The product portfolio also includes complex equipment for testing filters, filter material and separators. This expertise is currently in high demand due to the global coronavirus pandemic – incoming orders have skyrocketed. With its innovative expertise and original hardware solutions, Topas is contributing to research about how viruses spread [position paper from the German Association for Aerosol Research] in addition to making equipment and systems for testing masks and respirator filters, along with solutions for testing parameters of relevance to filter media. When planning a new production building, managers included centralized Hänel small parts storage right from the start. Six Hänel Lean-Lift® systems are installed vertically through two production floors. Nine access points give employees access to the complete inventory of production components. The high-speed door enables parallel item picking at all access points. Authorized employees use their own personal RFID transmitters to authenticate their identity at the Hänel system control unit. The user management functions in HänelSoft®-N determine who gains access to specified areas of the parts inventory. Warehouse processes are allocated to specific users by name. Precise monitoring and logging of each process step ensure high levels of inventory security. Seamless integration of customer’s ERP system with HänelSoft®-N Topas developed its own ERP software for use throughout the enterprise. This ERP system and HänelSoft®-N are seamlessly integrated through a software interface. Data about inventory levels and stock movements in the Hänel Lean-Lift® systems are synchronized with the ERP system. This software interface is important for optimizing production processes. For example, when parts in stock reach minimum levels, replenishments are automatically ordered. Information of relevance to the flow of material is available throughout the company. Employees can retrieve production parts and components from the Hänel lift systems at any time. It goes without saying that several items can be picked as batch orders for specified steps in the manufacturing process. Convenient and error-free retrieval of small parts with the Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators The Hänel Lean-Lift® provides maximum storage density, ease of cuse and high levels of inventory control The lift controllers at all access points also function as operator terminals for HänelSoft®-N warehouse management software Six Hänel Lean-Lift® systems provide central small parts storage – more than 4,500 items can be accessed from two floors Efficient picking with precise identification of storage positions An employee only needs to set up a batch order in the ERP system. This batch order is transmitted to HänelSoft®-N and is available to users at every Hänel control unit. The Hänel Lean-Lift® then brings the first item on the order to the access point at the touch of a button. The Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators show employees where items are stored on the multifunction container. The controller also displays an image of the container along with the number of items to be picked. Item retrieval is confirmed directly on the controller. HänelSoft®-N then displays the next item on the pick list. Flexible and neat small parts organization with the Hänel multifunction container Hänel multifunction containers are optimal for the well-organized storage of diverse small items. What’s more, Hänel and Topas also cooperated to develop a special solution for storing cable reels in the Hänel Lean-Lift®. The Hänel Lean-Lift® systems are centrally located in the open manufacturing area, and they have a special finish based on Topas corporate identity. The colors are a visual highlight in the modern production facility and bolster the Topas brand. All of the modern warehouse management functions of HänelSoft®-N are available to employees at two central control terminals Efficient storage of cable reels on the multifunction containers was realized jointly by Hänel and Topas Nine access points give employees working on two production floors parallel access to all inventory items Access to stored items via RFID authentication at the control unit „The efficient linkage of two production floors based on an automated small parts storage solution is a key benefit for Topas, in addition to the flexible software interface, performance and reliability of the Hänel intralogistics solution.“ Dr. Andreas Rudolph , General Manager

Energy savings thanks to balanced loads Air Cost Control near Toulouse has 12 Hänel Rotomat® systems with Hänel EcoLoad® in operation Air Cost Control is a global specialist in the distribution of electrical aircraft components. One of its clients is the German-French aircraft consortium AIRBUS. Air Cost Control offers direct access to thou- sands of individual parts and complex aircraft components. A large number of these are always in stock and available to the customers at all times. To cope with this demanding logistical task, the company worldwide relies on the powerful and versatile storage systems from Hänel. In its distribution centers in Germany, France and the USA, Air Cost Control operates a total of 37 Hänel storage systems. The Hänel Lean-Lift® is the optimum storage system for medium to large-sized components. The containers and storage boxes are dimensioned so that the available container space is used to best advantage. The Hänel Rotomat® – efficient small parts storage The storage and error-free retrieval of thousands of small parts is a major challenge. The Hänel Rotomat® is based on the vertical carousel principle, making it ideal for picking large numbers of diverse small parts. The Hänel EcoLoad® provides operators with loading recommendations to keep the system carriers in balance. If items in storage are evenly balanced, payloads on the carriers can be moved with very little energy. Individual parts are assigned item numbers before they are sorted and put into plastic bins that are placed on the carriers of the Hänel Rotomat®. The carriers rotate so that the requested articles are brought directly to the access point where they can be retrieved ergonomically from the plastic bins. Thanks to the wear-resistant stain- less steel work counter, the plastic storage bins are easy to slide and move. Hänel storage management – high-performance networking with IT systems By using different Hänel systems, Air Cost Control achieves maximum optimization of its storage processes. Direct and reliable access to specific stored goods and documents, parallel processing at multiple units and high-perfor- mance automation based on integration with the IT system make the Hänel storage systems both cost-effective and efficient for Air Cost Control. Head of Warehousing and Dispatch, Stephanie Sabourin, says: “With the storage systems from Hänel we save space, optimize our warehouse processes and offer our customers even faster and more reliable order handling.” Hänel lift systems deliver many benefits, such as energy efficiency for automated miniload storage thanks to Hänel EcoLoad® – just one of many reasons to choose intralogistic solutions from Hänel! In addition to 12 Hänel Rotomat® systems, Air Cost Control also has 12 Hänel Lean-Lift® systems and one Hänel Multi-Space® in operation The 12 Hänel Rotomat® systems require very little energy for rotation thanks to Hänel EcoLoad®

New solutions move product up and out The AS/RS market is expected to witness a CAGR of 10.18% during the forecast period 2019-2024, according to the mordor Intelligence study. And, most of this is due in large part to never AS/RS developments designed to move product up and out. For instance, Viastore introduced fully integrated refrigerated and frozen pallet AS/RS for production, distribution and 3PL support, including automated layer picking, semi-automated individual case picking and automated transport to the shipping dock. For its part, Hanel introduced Smart Picking, a pick-and-put system that relies on commercially available "off-the-shelf" web devices. Hanel also introduced a Lean-Lift Vertical Lift Module enabled with storage system operation via smartglasses, which is said to be the first solution of its kind worldwide. A user wears smartglasses to view inventory information in one lens of the glasses while performing warehouse transactions through pick-by-voice. The user verbalizes the desired shelf to be brought from storage, and the Hanel unit automatically brings it to the access point. And, Swisslog worked with Stemilt Growers to help the Wenatchee, Wash.-based grower and distributor of fresh fruits consolidate inventory into one automated distribution center. "Very clear-automation drives improved performance and reliability vs. manual operations," says Leber. "Reliability of automation today is far better than what has been experienced in the past, in large part due to loT, or better termed 'remote monitoring/remediation.' Moving forward, condition monitoring of key components is starting to replace time-scheduled preventative maintenance, further reducing costs and increasing up times." Swisslog is also developing a "digital twin" model of the key drive component that enables supervisory controls to perform proactive part changes upon end-of-life, and alert end-users of components performing outside acceptable norms. Despite the influx of more complex supply chains, today's AS/RS are in position to handle variability, variety and high volume at higher speeds. Refrigerated & Frozen Foods 1 MB

Robert Aebi GmbH, Achstetten, Germany All relevant item data from Microsoft Dynamics AXI resides in the Hänel MP 14 N lift controller Robert Aebi GmbH supplies construction and agricultural machinery to regions in Southern Germany. For example, the company offers the complete range of Volvo earthmoving equipment. Six different service centers are supplied with spare parts from the central warehouse in Laupheim. A Hänel Lean-Lift® is the intralogistics solution in operation at this site. The Hänel Lean-Lift® is integrated in the shipping department. This streamlines routing and speeds up the picking process. Easy integration in the enterprise network For all of its resource planning the company relies on Microsoft Dynamics AX. The Hänel Lean-Lift® is linked up to the enterprise network and receives item data and pick lists from the ERP system via CIFS protocol. Thanks to integrated article pool management, all relevant item data from Microsoft Dynamics AX also resides in the lift controller. When a job order is started with the barcode scanner at the lift, the Hänel system automatically brings the requisite items to the access point for retrieval. All items are neatly organized on the Hänel multifunction containers for maximum transparency and space savings. The Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators show precisely where spare parts are located on the container to ensure error-free retrieval. Maximum ease of use and functionality with the touchscreen The 12-inch touchscreen of the Hänel MP 14 N controller displays the item number as well as the quantity to be picked. When employees confirm the pick transaction on the controller, the storage lift then brings the next requisite item to the access point. When all of the items on the pick list have been retrieved, the job is closed on the controller. When job orders are sent to the Hänel Lean-Lift®, inventory stock levels are automatically updated in Microsoft Dynamics. Every square meter is optimally used – that’s the essence of efficiency The vertical lift is 29.52 ft/9 m in height and fully utilizes the space available – from floor to ceiling – to provide maximum storage capacity within a minimum footprint. The system has 82 containers for the safe and secure storage of more than 20 tons of spare parts. The height-optimized storage ensures that even the most diverse parts can be stored compactly for high cost-effectiveness. Energy-efficient picking coupled with increased picking performance The Hänel Lean-Lift® with EcoDrive® is equipped with a frequency converter to recover energy. During the extractor’s downward movement, electrical energy is returned to the power supply system. In addition to better picking performance and the expansion of storage capacity, Robert Aebi GmbH was also focused on improving workplace ergonomics. Hänel vertical lift technology delivers a number of obvious benefits not possible with conventional high-bay storage solutions: improved employee safety, lower risk of accidents and dramatically improved warehouse working conditions. Robert Aebi GmbH is very satisfied with the easy-to-operate Hänel Lean-Lift® – not to mention the outstanding service provided by Hänel! The Hänel Lean-Lift® is linked up to enterprise network and receives item data and pick lists from the ERP system Job orders generated by the ERP system are scanned and displayed on the Hänel MP 14 N controller The Hänel multifunction containers allow for the neat and space-saving organization of diverse spare parts The Hänel Lean-Lift® has a height of 29.52 ft/9 m to provide a huge amount of storage capacity "The Hänel Lean-Lift® – a decision for the future!" Ulrich Heim , Head of Parts Department The 12-inch touchscreen of the Hänel MP 14 N clearly displays all item information The Hänel Lean-Lift® in the shipping department streamlines routing and speeds up picking rates The Hänel Lean-Lift® with EcoDrive® is an energy-efficient and sustainable investment

Robert Aebi GmbH, Achstetten, Germany All relevant item data from Microsoft Dynamics AXI resides in the Hänel MP 14 N lift controller Robert Aebi GmbH supplies construction and agricultural machinery to regions in Southern Germany. For example, the company offers the complete range of Volvo earthmoving equipment. Six different service centers are supplied with spare parts from the central warehouse in Laupheim. A Hänel Lean-Lift® is the intralogistics solution in operation at this site. The Hänel Lean-Lift® is integrated in the shipping department. This streamlines routing and speeds up the picking process. Easy integration in the enterprise network For all of its resource planning the company relies on Microsoft Dynamics AX. The Hänel Lean-Lift® is linked up to the enterprise network and receives item data and pick lists from the ERP system via CIFS protocol. Thanks to integrated article pool management, all relevant item data from Microsoft Dynamics AX also resides in the lift controller. When a job order is started with the barcode scanner at the lift, the Hänel system automatically brings the requisite items to the access point for retrieval. All items are neatly organized on the Hänel multifunction containers for maximum transparency and space savings. The Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators show precisely where spare parts are located on the container to ensure error-free retrieval. Maximum ease of use and functionality with the touchscreen The 12-inch touchscreen of the Hänel MP 14 N controller displays the item number as well as the quantity to be picked. When employees confirm the pick transaction on the controller, the storage lift then brings the next requisite item to the access point. When all of the items on the pick list have been retrieved, the job is closed on the controller. When job orders are sent to the Hänel Lean-Lift®, inventory stock levels are automatically updated in Microsoft Dynamics. Every square meter is optimally used – that’s the essence of efficiency The vertical lift is 29.52 ft/9 m in height and fully utilizes the space available – from floor to ceiling – to provide maximum storage capacity within a minimum footprint. The system has 82 containers for the safe and secure storage of more than 20 tons of spare parts. The height-optimized storage ensures that even the most diverse parts can be stored compactly for high cost-effectiveness. Energy-efficient picking coupled with increased picking performance The Hänel Lean-Lift® with EcoDrive® is equipped with a frequency converter to recover energy. During the extractor’s downward movement, electrical energy is returned to the power supply system. In addition to better picking performance and the expansion of storage capacity, Robert Aebi GmbH was also focused on improving workplace ergonomics. Hänel vertical lift technology delivers a number of obvious benefits not possible with conventional high-bay storage solutions: improved employee safety, lower risk of accidents and dramatically improved warehouse working conditions. Robert Aebi GmbH is very satisfied with the easy-to-operate Hänel Lean-Lift® – not to mention the outstanding service provided by Hänel! The Hänel Lean-Lift® is linked up to enterprise network and receives item data and pick lists from the ERP system Job orders generated by the ERP system are scanned and displayed on the Hänel MP 14 N controller The Hänel multifunction containers allow for the neat and space-saving organization of diverse spare parts The Hänel Lean-Lift® has a height of 29.52 ft/9 m to provide a huge amount of storage capacity "The Hänel Lean-Lift® – a decision for the future!" Ulrich Heim , Head of Parts Department The 12-inch touchscreen of the Hänel MP 14 N clearly displays all item information The Hänel Lean-Lift® in the shipping department streamlines routing and speeds up picking rates The Hänel Lean-Lift® with EcoDrive® is an energy-efficient and sustainable investment

Order processing with pick to light Hänel Lean-Lift Vertical Lift Module First Choice Catering provides spare parts for the catering business and offers the most complete range of products for this market segment in Great Britain In addition to items from all major manufacturers, the company also supplies tools and consumables as part of an expanding offer that includes refrigeration systems, environmental solutions and much more. Fast order picking with the Hänel Pick-o-Light® system The 12 Lean-Lifts® are linked up with the company’s ERP system via an SQL database. Orders are automatically assigned job numbers that also indicate where specific items are stored inside the lift systems. When the barcode on a box is read by a scanner located at the upstream end of the conveyor system, this box is directly allocated to a job order. Employees use manual scanners that operate within clusters comprised of three lift systems. Once a box is being processed, the lift automatically brings the required container to the access point for item retrieval. The company relies on the Hänel Pick-o-Light® system to speed up order picking with the Lean-Lifts®. This system clearly locates items on a container by shining a beam of light on them. For many years First Choice Catering Spares Limited has been using this system, which accounts for much of the company’s success. The new First Choice headquarters building will include a cluster of 20 lift systems, each with a height of 12 meters, that will supplement the capacity of current warehouse operations. Company: First Choice Catering Spares Limited Location: Unit 1 Swaffield Park Hyssop Close, Hawks Green, Cannock Staffordshire, WS11 7FU Employees: 140 Storage systems: 12 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Items stored: Spare parts and accessories for the catering segments 'First Choice Group has been using Hänel lifts for many years and will continue doing so to promote business growth.' Carl Bate Director The Hänel lifts are linked up to the Software ’Warehouse Manager.‘ All pick and put operations are recorded with mobile terminals The Hänel Pick-o-Light® boosts the number of picks and supports error-free item retrieval The Parts Automation Centre features a cluster of 12 Hänel Lean-Lifts® and a conveyor system that ensure smooth and reliable operations

Order processing with pick to light Hänel Lean-Lift Vertical Lift Module First Choice Catering provides spare parts for the catering business and offers the most complete range of products for this market segment in Great Britain In addition to items from all major manufacturers, the company also supplies tools and consumables as part of an expanding offer that includes refrigeration systems, environmental solutions and much more. Fast order picking with the Hänel Pick-o-Light® system The 12 Lean-Lifts® are linked up with the company’s ERP system via an SQL database. Orders are automatically assigned job numbers that also indicate where specific items are stored inside the lift systems. When the barcode on a box is read by a scanner located at the upstream end of the conveyor system, this box is directly allocated to a job order. Employees use manual scanners that operate within clusters comprised of three lift systems. Once a box is being processed, the lift automatically brings the required container to the access point for item retrieval. The company relies on the Hänel Pick-o-Light® system to speed up order picking with the Lean-Lifts®. This system clearly locates items on a container by shining a beam of light on them. For many years First Choice Catering Spares Limited has been using this system, which accounts for much of the company’s success. The new First Choice headquarters building will include a cluster of 20 lift systems, each with a height of 12 meters, that will supplement the capacity of current warehouse operations. Company: First Choice Catering Spares Limited Location: Unit 1 Swaffield Park Hyssop Close, Hawks Green, Cannock Staffordshire, WS11 7FU Employees: 140 Storage systems: 12 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Items stored: Spare parts and accessories for the catering segments 'First Choice Group has been using Hänel lifts for many years and will continue doing so to promote business growth.' Carl Bate Director The Hänel lifts are linked up to the Software ’Warehouse Manager.‘ All pick and put operations are recorded with mobile terminals The Hänel Pick-o-Light® boosts the number of picks and supports error-free item retrieval The Parts Automation Centre features a cluster of 12 Hänel Lean-Lifts® and a conveyor system that ensure smooth and reliable operations

Premium whiskey storage Hänel Lean-Lift Vertical Lift Module The origins of the company reach back to the mid-nineteenth century when William Robertson founded the Robertson & Baxter company in Glasgow. Highland Distillers, established in 1887, was acquired by Edrington in 1999. Today the company’s well-known brands include ‘The Famous Grouse’, ‘The Macallan’ and ‘Highland Park,’ which are available in international markets. With an annual production capacity of more than 17 million litres, Edrington also owns 50 percent of the North British Distillery, which also has a production capacity of 60 million litres of alcohol annually. The range of premium whiskies produced requires special storage to protect the bottles from dust and dirt, and to ensure complete product trace-ability. At the company site in Glasgow, five Hänel Lean-Lifts® are in operation – two of them are equipped with access protection and are located in a separate and secure area of the building complex. The lifts are protected by automatic sliding doors and an access control function integrated in the MP 12 N controller. An authorized code is required to access the systems. Fire protection is ensured through the installation of two smoke detectors and an inert gas system inside the storage systems. If smoke is detected by the first device, an alarm signal alerts employees of possible impending danger. If the second smoke detector is triggered, inert argon gas is released from several large gas cylinders located outside the storage systems. The argon gas enters the systems and displaces the oxygen inside, thus extinguishing the fire. The other lift systems are used to store spare parts and tools directly in the production area so that the limited floor space inside the building complex can be fully and efficiently utilized. Company: Edrington Location: Glasgow, G15 6 RW Employees: ca. 500 Storage systems: 5 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Items stored: 3 Lean-Lifts® Tools and machine spare parts 2 Lean-Lifts® Cartons of premium whiskies 'We have worked with Industore on several occasions in the past and now have five Hänel Lean-Lifts® in operation. In terms of the capacity they provide within such a small footprint, the Hänel systems are invaluable to our business. These storage systems are absolutely reliable, and Industore always responded to our specific requirements during installation.' Paul Chatham Project Engineer Premium whiskies are stored and safeguarded in a separate area Dust-free parts storage with optimized space utilization Fast access to tools and spare parts within a small footprint in the bottling and packaging area An inert gas system will extinguish fires and thus safeguards valuable whiskies

Premium whiskey storage Hänel Lean-Lift Vertical Lift Module The origins of the company reach back to the mid-nineteenth century when William Robertson founded the Robertson & Baxter company in Glasgow. Highland Distillers, established in 1887, was acquired by Edrington in 1999. Today the company’s well-known brands include ‘The Famous Grouse’, ‘The Macallan’ and ‘Highland Park,’ which are available in international markets. With an annual production capacity of more than 17 million litres, Edrington also owns 50 percent of the North British Distillery, which also has a production capacity of 60 million litres of alcohol annually. The range of premium whiskies produced requires special storage to protect the bottles from dust and dirt, and to ensure complete product trace-ability. At the company site in Glasgow, five Hänel Lean-Lifts® are in operation – two of them are equipped with access protection and are located in a separate and secure area of the building complex. The lifts are protected by automatic sliding doors and an access control function integrated in the MP 12 N controller. An authorized code is required to access the systems. Fire protection is ensured through the installation of two smoke detectors and an inert gas system inside the storage systems. If smoke is detected by the first device, an alarm signal alerts employees of possible impending danger. If the second smoke detector is triggered, inert argon gas is released from several large gas cylinders located outside the storage systems. The argon gas enters the systems and displaces the oxygen inside, thus extinguishing the fire. The other lift systems are used to store spare parts and tools directly in the production area so that the limited floor space inside the building complex can be fully and efficiently utilized. Company: Edrington Location: Glasgow, G15 6 RW Employees: ca. 500 Storage systems: 5 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Items stored: 3 Lean-Lifts® Tools and machine spare parts 2 Lean-Lifts® Cartons of premium whiskies 'We have worked with Industore on several occasions in the past and now have five Hänel Lean-Lifts® in operation. In terms of the capacity they provide within such a small footprint, the Hänel systems are invaluable to our business. These storage systems are absolutely reliable, and Industore always responded to our specific requirements during installation.' Paul Chatham Project Engineer Premium whiskies are stored and safeguarded in a separate area Dust-free parts storage with optimized space utilization Fast access to tools and spare parts within a small footprint in the bottling and packaging area An inert gas system will extinguish fires and thus safeguards valuable whiskies

DD Kabelkonfektion Dropulic, Wilhelm-Leuschner-Straße 1, 72636 Frickenhausen, Germany Ten Hänel storage lifts provide the perfect all-around solution Tool storage, materials storage, production and shipping storage – two Hänel Lean-Lifts® and eight Hänel Rotomat® storage lifts handle the most diverse needs DD Kabelkonfektion Dropulic is an innovative supplier of high-quality products for cable processing and cable assembly. The company’s site in Frickenhausen utilizes numerous Hänel storage solutions in the 2,300 m2/24.76 ft production and storage areas to ensure perfect order processing. Direct material provision for an efficient workflow The company’s machinery and outgoing goods department are located on the ground floor. Two Hänel Rotomat® storage lifts are deployed in the immediate vicinity of the production. The ceiling-high lifts provide cables for the processing on the adjacent machines while the finished cables are stored for shipment to customers. The employees can quickly access the stored goods by simply entering the article number. The cables stored in the lift are transferred to the removal area of the Hänel Rotomat® storage lift when requested. The lifts also contain a wide range of items are organized in boxes. These can be effortlessly removed thanks to the rollers integrated into the worktop. This ergonomic provision simplifies handling, especially for heavy cables with a large cross-section. Flexible and clear tool organization in the Hänel Rotomat® storage lift directly on the production lines An additional Hänel Rotomat® storage lift designed for stand-alone operation centrally supplies the entire production with the required press tools and test blanks. The expensive and delicate equipment is stored safely in the lift, where it is protected against external influences. When an adjacent workstation is prepared for a new assembly, all required special tools can be requested from the lift via the MP0N lift controller. The extensive partitioning options in the Hänel Rotomat® storage lift are used to combine compartments with boxes and drawers combined in a carousel. This provides dust-free storage space for even the most diverse parts. By utilizing the full ceiling height, the Hänel Rotomat® storage lift only requires a very small footprint. As a result, the facility was effortlessly expanded to include a directly adjacent Rotomat® small parts warehouse, ensuring short walking distances. Employees can quickly and safely access an extensive range of tools and work equipment for the adjacent workstations at all times Two Hänel Rotomat® storage lifts serve as the combined shipping storage for ready-made products as well as the materials warehouse for the adjacent production The rollers integrated in the worktop ensure easy and ergonomic work even when handling heavy boxes The required tray numbers are selected quickly and easily via the MP 0 N single-lift control unit The storage locations are clearly marked via the Hänel location and compartment display to ensure reliable identification of the small parts Central material warehouse for production and on-time delivery DD Kabelkonfektion Dropulic guarantees short delivery times by stocking numerous raw and finished parts. In addition, semifinished and finished parts can be stocked at the customer’s request for delivery according to the production schedule. This service requires the right warehouse logistics. That is why central materials warehouse is equipped with two Hänel Rotomat® storage lifts and two Hänel Lean-Lifts®. Different components, small parts and connectors are stored here and compiled for processing in production in accordance with the order. Integrated warehouse management combined with ERPsupported customer orders The Hänel storage lifts are controlled by the MP 12 N compact controller featuring integrated warehouse management. This enables direct access to the storage locations, article numbers and storage quantities via the controller during picking. Customer orders are generated via the ERP system and delivered as a picking order. Entering the article number on the lift control automatically transports the respective order item to the removal point. The quantity taken is confirmed and the item is also documented in the ERP system. Once an order has been compiled, it is transferred to the production department for further processing. In collaboration with Hänel’s specialists, the company is already working on linking Hänel’s lift controls directly to the ERP system. Subsequent expansion of storage capacity through relocation The company’s steady growth has also increased its need for storage space. Adding an eight-meter high Hänel Lean-Lift® to the outer shell of the company building enabled DD Kabelkonfektion Dropulic to enormously expand its storage capacity. Working in close collaboration with Hänel’s experts, the company has successfully created the optimum storage solution for all of its logistics requirements. Ten Hänel warehouse lifts located around the facility now effectively support employees during their daily work. The Hänel lifts offer enormous space savings in locations where space is at a premium, thus enabling production capacities to be increased in the future. DD Kabelkonfektion Dropulic has relied on Hänel’s innovative storage solutions for more than 20 years. In addition to the quick access and flexible application options, Hänel’s proven quality was a key argument in favor of the successive addition of further storage lifts. The central tool storage combined with additional small parts storage for material provision by customers only requires a few square meters of floor space Numerous special tools for cable assembly are space-savingly organized into multifunctional sets of drawers The smooth-running drawers with telescopic extension are simply unlocked via the handle and provide tidy storage space The Hänel Lean-Lift® can be integrated into the existing building structure and creates additional capacity thanks to the external storage location Small parts and bulk materials are compiled for further processing. The articles are checked via QR code scanner A further Hänel Rotomat® storage lift is used in the shipping department as a space-saving solution for the resource-saving storage of blanks and cable remnants Thanks to the multifunctional carriers with folding fronts, even roll goods can be provided safely, space-savingly and ergonomically via the Hänel Rotomat® storage lift and can be prepared for further processing directly on the worktop "The ten storage lifts from Hänel enable us to make optimum use of every square centimeter of our warehouse while simultaneously simplifying the handling of tools and materials – efficiency, convenience and safety in perfect harmony." Andreas Lutz , Authorized signatory

DD Kabelkonfektion Dropulic, Wilhelm-Leuschner-Straße 1, 72636 Frickenhausen, Germany Ten Hänel storage lifts provide the perfect all-around solution Tool storage, materials storage, production and shipping storage – two Hänel Lean-Lifts® and eight Hänel Rotomat® storage lifts handle the most diverse needs DD Kabelkonfektion Dropulic is an innovative supplier of high-quality products for cable processing and cable assembly. The company’s site in Frickenhausen utilizes numerous Hänel storage solutions in the 2,300 m2/24.76 ft production and storage areas to ensure perfect order processing. Direct material provision for an efficient workflow The company’s machinery and outgoing goods department are located on the ground floor. Two Hänel Rotomat® storage lifts are deployed in the immediate vicinity of the production. The ceiling-high lifts provide cables for the processing on the adjacent machines while the finished cables are stored for shipment to customers. The employees can quickly access the stored goods by simply entering the article number. The cables stored in the lift are transferred to the removal area of the Hänel Rotomat® storage lift when requested. The lifts also contain a wide range of items are organized in boxes. These can be effortlessly removed thanks to the rollers integrated into the worktop. This ergonomic provision simplifies handling, especially for heavy cables with a large cross-section. Flexible and clear tool organization in the Hänel Rotomat® storage lift directly on the production lines An additional Hänel Rotomat® storage lift designed for stand-alone operation centrally supplies the entire production with the required press tools and test blanks. The expensive and delicate equipment is stored safely in the lift, where it is protected against external influences. When an adjacent workstation is prepared for a new assembly, all required special tools can be requested from the lift via the MP0N lift controller. The extensive partitioning options in the Hänel Rotomat® storage lift are used to combine compartments with boxes and drawers combined in a carousel. This provides dust-free storage space for even the most diverse parts. By utilizing the full ceiling height, the Hänel Rotomat® storage lift only requires a very small footprint. As a result, the facility was effortlessly expanded to include a directly adjacent Rotomat® small parts warehouse, ensuring short walking distances. Employees can quickly and safely access an extensive range of tools and work equipment for the adjacent workstations at all times Two Hänel Rotomat® storage lifts serve as the combined shipping storage for ready-made products as well as the materials warehouse for the adjacent production The rollers integrated in the worktop ensure easy and ergonomic work even when handling heavy boxes The required tray numbers are selected quickly and easily via the MP 0 N single-lift control unit The storage locations are clearly marked via the Hänel location and compartment display to ensure reliable identification of the small parts Central material warehouse for production and on-time delivery DD Kabelkonfektion Dropulic guarantees short delivery times by stocking numerous raw and finished parts. In addition, semifinished and finished parts can be stocked at the customer’s request for delivery according to the production schedule. This service requires the right warehouse logistics. That is why central materials warehouse is equipped with two Hänel Rotomat® storage lifts and two Hänel Lean-Lifts®. Different components, small parts and connectors are stored here and compiled for processing in production in accordance with the order. Integrated warehouse management combined with ERPsupported customer orders The Hänel storage lifts are controlled by the MP 12 N compact controller featuring integrated warehouse management. This enables direct access to the storage locations, article numbers and storage quantities via the controller during picking. Customer orders are generated via the ERP system and delivered as a picking order. Entering the article number on the lift control automatically transports the respective order item to the removal point. The quantity taken is confirmed and the item is also documented in the ERP system. Once an order has been compiled, it is transferred to the production department for further processing. In collaboration with Hänel’s specialists, the company is already working on linking Hänel’s lift controls directly to the ERP system. Subsequent expansion of storage capacity through relocation The company’s steady growth has also increased its need for storage space. Adding an eight-meter high Hänel Lean-Lift® to the outer shell of the company building enabled DD Kabelkonfektion Dropulic to enormously expand its storage capacity. Working in close collaboration with Hänel’s experts, the company has successfully created the optimum storage solution for all of its logistics requirements. Ten Hänel warehouse lifts located around the facility now effectively support employees during their daily work. The Hänel lifts offer enormous space savings in locations where space is at a premium, thus enabling production capacities to be increased in the future. DD Kabelkonfektion Dropulic has relied on Hänel’s innovative storage solutions for more than 20 years. In addition to the quick access and flexible application options, Hänel’s proven quality was a key argument in favor of the successive addition of further storage lifts. The central tool storage combined with additional small parts storage for material provision by customers only requires a few square meters of floor space Numerous special tools for cable assembly are space-savingly organized into multifunctional sets of drawers The smooth-running drawers with telescopic extension are simply unlocked via the handle and provide tidy storage space The Hänel Lean-Lift® can be integrated into the existing building structure and creates additional capacity thanks to the external storage location Small parts and bulk materials are compiled for further processing. The articles are checked via QR code scanner A further Hänel Rotomat® storage lift is used in the shipping department as a space-saving solution for the resource-saving storage of blanks and cable remnants Thanks to the multifunctional carriers with folding fronts, even roll goods can be provided safely, space-savingly and ergonomically via the Hänel Rotomat® storage lift and can be prepared for further processing directly on the worktop "The ten storage lifts from Hänel enable us to make optimum use of every square centimeter of our warehouse while simultaneously simplifying the handling of tools and materials – efficiency, convenience and safety in perfect harmony." Andreas Lutz , Authorized signatory

Hänel EcoDrive® energy recovery Vertical lift systems and storage carousels Huge storage capacity with five Hänel Lean-Lift® systems with a height of 49.21 ft / 15 m In the electrical and mechanical engineering sectors, production and buffer storage areas equipped with automated storage systems support the flexibility, transparency and accuracy of manufacturing processes. That’s why SITEMA installed Hänel Lean-Lifts® in its new production facility to utilize the vertical height of 49.21 ft / 15 m – from floor to ceiling – within an extremely small storage footprint. Three Hänel Lean-Lift® systems, each with a height of 49.21 ft / 15 m, were installed in the new building to store heavy pallets containing about 300 different kinds of machined metal parts. System operators can conveniently pull out the pallets, some weighing up to 1,543.24 lbs / 700 kg, using sturdy rails when retrieving metal parts needed for production. Hänel also installed two additional Lean-Lifts® of the same type and size for storing some 4,600 smaller manufacturing components. Of the nearly 170 pick operations carried out every day, 90 % of them are conducted on both of these vertical storage systems. CO2 reduction with Hänel EcoDrive® The high-speed version of the Hänel Lean-Lift® brings items to the access point extremely fast. When the system extractor is descending, kinetic energy is produced – the frequency converter transforms this energy into electricity which is returned to the main power supply. Hänel Lean-Lift® systems that are very high deliver remarkable levels of energy recovery and efficiency thanks to the Hänel EcoDrive® system . Depending on the rate of extractor travel, up to 40 % of the energy required for the upward run can be recovered. Dynamic storage management, simultaneous order picking The web-based communication between the warehouse management software and the storage systems is fast and convenient because only a few commands are required. The client is linked with the storage system control unit, with data communication taking place via TCP/ IP protocols directly within the storage management system, without the need for middleware. Thus the WMS sends all pick and put commands directly to the lift controller, which in turn activates the movements of the storage system extractor. The two storage systems for small parts and the three pallet systems are installed linearly next to each other so that parallel order picking is possible. The WMS is seamlessly integrated in the ABAS ERP system and sends data about each order position to the appropriate terminal at the access point of each storage system. Order jobs can also be controlled remotely from a stationary workplace by scanning a barcode – this sends a signal to the storage system telling it to move the extractor to a specified storage container. The Lean-Lift® then brings the specified container to the access point. The color terminal display highlights the positions of the requested items on the container trays to ensure error-free picking of various parts and components. Furthermore, the WMS enables the operator to conveniently configure the positions on the container using the terminal. Intelligent fire protection Installing sprinklers above the vertical storage systems for fire protection makes little sense because of their enormous height. That’s why Hänel collaborated with a leading fire prevention company to come up with an ingenious system of sprinklers installed along the sides of the storage systems. Each Lean-Lift® was designed with special lift shaft cladding having uniformly spaced lateral holes for the sprinkler jets. Efficient operation, high flexibility and energy savings An automated and space-saving production storage area is absolutely essential for supporting fast warehouse and manufacturing processes at SITEMA. Since Hänel Lean-Lift® systems fully utilize the vertical space available, storage is optimized through high-density utilization of the space above the small system footprint. The smooth and seamless WMS integrated in the client-server architecture guarantees high levels of system availability. Waiting time and routing are considerably reduced through parallel order picking according to the “goods to user” principle. What’s more, extremely high vertical storage systems save enormous amounts of electrical energy in conjunction with Hänel EcoDrive®. The system operator can take care of each pick job step by step System operators can conveniently pull out the pallets, some weighing up to 1,543.24 lbs / 700 kg, using sturdy rails when retrieving metal parts needed to fill orders Very high Hänel Lean-Lift® systems save huge amounts of energy thanks to the Hänel EcoDrive® system The two storage systems for small parts and the three pallet systems are 49.21 ft / 15 m high and installed next to each other for parallel order picking Order jobs can also be controlled remotely from a stationary workplace that sends signals to the storage system

Bicycle parts storage Hanel intralogistic solutions for Belgian Cycling Factory Thanks to the intralogistics solution from Hänel, Belgian Cycling Factory is able to respond to rising demand for bicycles Belgian Cycling Factory (BCF) is the largest maker of bicycles in Belgium. During the many lockdowns that have occurred as a result of the corona pandemic, many consumers have discovered bike riding as an alternative to their usual leisure activities. This trend has had an impact on BCF. Thanks to an intralogistics solution from Hänel, the bicycle manufacturer has been able to keep up with the dramatic rise in consumer demand for bicycles. Space-saving storage for up to 80 tons of inventory Four Hänel Lean-Lifte® systems at the company site near Hasselt each have a height of more than 29.5 ft/9 m and serve two building floors, acting as a bridge between incoming goods and the bicycle assembly area. The lift systems provide maximum storage volume within a small footprint. The four lift systems can accommodate up to 80 tons of bicycle parts such as saddles, handlebars, gear components, etc. The flexible Hänel multifunction containers allow for the neat and space-saving organization of diverse items. The lift systems are operated with the compact Hänel MP 14 N controller which has a wide range of functions and is easy to use. HänelSoft®-N and the company’s Navision ERP software are linked together for warehouse management so that all inventory data is always updated and available throughout the company. This interface also allows for remote operation of the Hänel lift systems. Parallel picking on two floors Incoming goods are received in the basement of the BCF building. These bicycle components are registered in Navision and then automatically assigned storage locations inside the Hänel Lean-Lift® systems. The lifts then transport the appropriate containers to the access point, where the Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators show precisely where the assigned storage positions are located. Thanks to a second access point on another floor of the building, items stored in the Hänel Lean-Lift® systems are brought to the areas where they are needed. The Hänel high-speed door enables parallel picking on both floors of the building. Four Hänel Lean-Lifte® systems serving two floors ensure fast and ergonomic provisioning of bicycle parts HänelSoft®-N is the overarching software used to centrally manage the warehouse inventory Employees on the upper floor retrieve items from four access points – these items are needed for production processes. The parts and components for bicycle assembly are then placed on picking carts. The pick lists are generated in the Navision ERP system. The Hänel intralogistics solution saves time and money Thanks to the “goods to man” principle, employees do not need to walk long distances, time is saved and picking efficiency is boosted dramatically. In addition to first-class functionality, the lifts feature premium finishes which make for an attractive appearance that enhances the workplace environment. Belgian Cycling Factory can address customer requirements quickly and efficiently thanks to support from Hänel storage systems. In addition to enormous space savings, the flexible software interface to Navision was a decisive factor in choosing the Hänel storage solution. The light barrier curtain in front of the access point provides maximum operator safety when the lifts are running automatically The seamless integration of the Hänel microprocessor controllers in the Navision ERP system ensures that communication is smooth and unproblematic Four Lean-Lift® systems provide storage and support ergonomic picking for up to 80 tons of inventoryn The storage solution is neatly integrated in the workplace for a perfect fit in design and appearance Employees place all of the components needed to assemble complete bicycles on picking carts The Hänel multifunction containers allow for the space-saving storage of parts such as saddles, handlebars and gear components Belgian Cycling Factory plans to double its production capacity over the next two years. Hänel Lean-Lift® systems play a key role in this decisive step toward optimized production processes. Jochim Aerts , CEO & Owner – Belgian Cycling Factory

Bicycle parts storage Hanel intralogistic solutions for Belgian Cycling Factory Thanks to the intralogistics solution from Hänel, Belgian Cycling Factory is able to respond to rising demand for bicycles Belgian Cycling Factory (BCF) is the largest maker of bicycles in Belgium. During the many lockdowns that have occurred as a result of the corona pandemic, many consumers have discovered bike riding as an alternative to their usual leisure activities. This trend has had an impact on BCF. Thanks to an intralogistics solution from Hänel, the bicycle manufacturer has been able to keep up with the dramatic rise in consumer demand for bicycles. Space-saving storage for up to 80 tons of inventory Four Hänel Lean-Lifte® systems at the company site near Hasselt each have a height of more than 29.5 ft/9 m and serve two building floors, acting as a bridge between incoming goods and the bicycle assembly area. The lift systems provide maximum storage volume within a small footprint. The four lift systems can accommodate up to 80 tons of bicycle parts such as saddles, handlebars, gear components, etc. The flexible Hänel multifunction containers allow for the neat and space-saving organization of diverse items. The lift systems are operated with the compact Hänel MP 14 N controller which has a wide range of functions and is easy to use. HänelSoft®-N and the company’s Navision ERP software are linked together for warehouse management so that all inventory data is always updated and available throughout the company. This interface also allows for remote operation of the Hänel lift systems. Parallel picking on two floors Incoming goods are received in the basement of the BCF building. These bicycle components are registered in Navision and then automatically assigned storage locations inside the Hänel Lean-Lift® systems. The lifts then transport the appropriate containers to the access point, where the Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators show precisely where the assigned storage positions are located. Thanks to a second access point on another floor of the building, items stored in the Hänel Lean-Lift® systems are brought to the areas where they are needed. The Hänel high-speed door enables parallel picking on both floors of the building. Four Hänel Lean-Lifte® systems serving two floors ensure fast and ergonomic provisioning of bicycle parts HänelSoft®-N is the overarching software used to centrally manage the warehouse inventory Employees on the upper floor retrieve items from four access points – these items are needed for production processes. The parts and components for bicycle assembly are then placed on picking carts. The pick lists are generated in the Navision ERP system. The Hänel intralogistics solution saves time and money Thanks to the “goods to man” principle, employees do not need to walk long distances, time is saved and picking efficiency is boosted dramatically. In addition to first-class functionality, the lifts feature premium finishes which make for an attractive appearance that enhances the workplace environment. Belgian Cycling Factory can address customer requirements quickly and efficiently thanks to support from Hänel storage systems. In addition to enormous space savings, the flexible software interface to Navision was a decisive factor in choosing the Hänel storage solution. The light barrier curtain in front of the access point provides maximum operator safety when the lifts are running automatically The seamless integration of the Hänel microprocessor controllers in the Navision ERP system ensures that communication is smooth and unproblematic Four Lean-Lift® systems provide storage and support ergonomic picking for up to 80 tons of inventoryn The storage solution is neatly integrated in the workplace for a perfect fit in design and appearance Employees place all of the components needed to assemble complete bicycles on picking carts The Hänel multifunction containers allow for the space-saving storage of parts such as saddles, handlebars and gear components „Belgian Cycling Factory plans to double its production capacity over the next two years. Hänel Lean-Lift® systems play a key role in this decisive step toward optimized production processes.“ Jochim Aerts , CEO & Owner – Belgian Cycling Factory

Valve storage at a water pumping station When a water pipe bursts every minute counts To allow quick repairs to be carried out on the pipeline network operated by Lake Constance Water Supply, the manual warehousing system used at the pumping station at Süßenmühle near Sipplingen and at the Stuttgart site has been thoroughly modernized. State-of-the-art Hänel Lean-Lift systems create far more space with their height-optimized vertical storage of spare parts. Integrated storage management makes the warehouse easier to organize, and controlled access to the stored parts increases security when items are retrieved. The Lake Constance Water Supply facilities are managed by seven regional offices. With a water pipe network around 1,700 km in length, more than 3,000 inspection shafts, a number of pumping stations and 14 energy recovery systems, they are the largest non-profit water supplier in Germany. Optimum warehousing with the latest storage technology If the complex water supply systems are to be efficiently maintained and repaired, quick provision of spare parts is essential. Otto Staib, Head of Distribution at the Lake Constance Water Supply Competence Center, emphasizes: “When a shut-off component in a shaft needs to be repaired, work must be carried out swiftly as our water supply systems are not allowed to run dry. If a spare part lined up for the repair job is missing, the consequences could be fatal.” So the new warehouse building at the Süßenmühle pumping station was equipped with state-of-the-art storage technology. Because of the problematic subsurface directly by the lake, however, the floor area had to be limited to 700 m2. Pipes are stored in a compact mobile racking system, long goods in cantilever racking and heavy pallets in the high-bay racks. Christian Grüner, Head of Machine Technology says, “With the manual mobile retrieval device we can reach every point in the warehouse and achieve smooth interaction between all the storage elements.” Two Lean-Lift vertical storage units from Hänel were purchased for smaller components such as shut-off valves, water pumps, fittings and cables. The height-optimized storage concept allows the lifts to make full use of the storage volume and create more space. Rapid retrieval is ensured by grouping parts together in assembly units on the containers. The electrical spares are stored in the Hänel Lean-Lift in front of the electrical systems workshop, and mechanical components in another vertical lift in front of the mechanical systems workshop. An additional access point at the rear of each storage unit enables parts to be retrieved quickly by both workshops. Pallets holding bulky pumps are placed on a container on the dockable transport cart by means of the retrieval device. The practical sliding mechanism enables items to be placed in the lift effortlessly and ergonomically. Moreover, the high-speed doors on the storage units protect the electronic components, fittings, seals, shut-down valves and tools from light, dust and contamination. Controlled access improves security Users log in at the Lean-Lift control unit with their company ID cards which are RFID-tagged. “Access is software-controlled: different access rights are allocated, especially for containers holding valuable tools and special machinery for piped water pumps. This specific requirement for our pumping station was implemented by Hänel without any problem,” says a satisfied Christian Grüner. The dockable transport cart can be used to place pallets with heavy-duty pumps on the containers and put them in the Lean-Lift effortlessly with the practical sliding mechanism. With two access points positioned one above the other in the basement and on the first floor, the Hänel Lean-Lift can also function as an elevator for heavy pallets. Some 1,700 kilometers of mostly wide-diameter pipes supply drinking water from Lake Constance to the northernmost part of Baden-Württemberg state. The Lake Constance Water Supply Association is the largest non-profit water supplier in Germany The two Lean-Lifts from Hänel provide much more storage capacity than the previous manual rack system of the same height, thanks to their height-optimized storage feature. Around 60 percent of precious warehouse space can be saved this way. Frame attachments bolted onto the containers keep the seals, long materials and cables secure during transport. Well-equipped for future demands The central administrative building in Stuttgart also houses the regional offices for the greater Stuttgart area. “With the steady increase in the number of components over the years, our Stuttgart equipment depot was bursting at the seams. And our manual warehousing system with the Perspex storage boxes was becoming increasingly difficult to manage. Building an extension in the residential area, however, would have been far too expensive. With four space-saving H nel Lean-Lifts we were able to do away with the chaotic storage areas in the basement and first floor and consolidate our stock. First of all, however, we had to improve the structural characteristics with a solid foundation in the basement and then break through the basement ceiling,” explains Otto Staib. Replicating the concept used at the Süßenmühle pumping station, seals, bolts, pipe couplings, pumps, shut-off valves, frequency converters, terminals and electrical tools are grouped together in assembly units for quick and easy retrieval. Frame attachments 205 mm and 280 mm high are bolted to the containers to prevent the items from shifting during transport. The Lean-Lift on the outer wall has an additional access point both on the first floor and in the basement with fold-away support rails at both sides. This enables heavy-duty pumps to be put into storage at the Stuttgart site on pallets using a crane or stacker, or simply to be transported from the first floor to the basement. Smart storage management locates articles quickly Item master data are kept updated in the SAP system and any changes are transmitted to the storage management software. That way, Hänel’s integrated storage management guarantees order in the warehouse and transparency in the Lean-Lift cluster. With the article pool management feature, item data can be entered on the touchscreen of the lift controller without specifying a storage position. Data that has already been transferred does not have to be entered again. Conversely, the easy input of order or article numbers, storage positions or article names in the supplementary data fields means that components can be searched for in all four Lean-Lifts simultaneously and quickly found. Password protection increases security at the retrieval point, as only authorized users can access containers that have been allocated a password.

Valve storage at a water pumping station When a water pipe bursts every minute counts To allow quick repairs to be carried out on the pipeline network operated by Lake Constance Water Supply, the manual warehousing system used at the pumping station at Süßenmühle near Sipplingen and at the Stuttgart site has been thoroughly modernized. State-of-the-art Hänel Lean-Lift systems create far more space with their height-optimized vertical storage of spare parts. Integrated storage management makes the warehouse easier to organize, and controlled access to the stored parts increases security when items are retrieved. The Lake Constance Water Supply facilities are managed by seven regional offices. With a water pipe network around 1,700 km in length, more than 3,000 inspection shafts, a number of pumping stations and 14 energy recovery systems, they are the largest non-profit water supplier in Germany. Optimum warehousing with the latest storage technology If the complex water supply systems are to be efficiently maintained and repaired, quick provision of spare parts is essential. Otto Staib, Head of Distribution at the Lake Constance Water Supply Competence Center, emphasizes: “When a shut-off component in a shaft needs to be repaired, work must be carried out swiftly as our water supply systems are not allowed to run dry. If a spare part lined up for the repair job is missing, the consequences could be fatal.” So the new warehouse building at the Süßenmühle pumping station was equipped with state-of-the-art storage technology. Because of the problematic subsurface directly by the lake, however, the floor area had to be limited to 700 m2. Pipes are stored in a compact mobile racking system, long goods in cantilever racking and heavy pallets in the high-bay racks. Christian Grüner, Head of Machine Technology says, “With the manual mobile retrieval device we can reach every point in the warehouse and achieve smooth interaction between all the storage elements.” Two Lean-Lift vertical storage units from Hänel were purchased for smaller components such as shut-off valves, water pumps, fittings and cables. The height-optimized storage concept allows the lifts to make full use of the storage volume and create more space. Rapid retrieval is ensured by grouping parts together in assembly units on the containers. The electrical spares are stored in the Hänel Lean-Lift in front of the electrical systems workshop, and mechanical components in another vertical lift in front of the mechanical systems workshop. An additional access point at the rear of each storage unit enables parts to be retrieved quickly by both workshops. Pallets holding bulky pumps are placed on a container on the dockable transport cart by means of the retrieval device. The practical sliding mechanism enables items to be placed in the lift effortlessly and ergonomically. Moreover, the high-speed doors on the storage units protect the electronic components, fittings, seals, shut-down valves and tools from light, dust and contamination. Controlled access improves security Users log in at the Lean-Lift control unit with their company ID cards which are RFID-tagged. “Access is software-controlled: different access rights are allocated, especially for containers holding valuable tools and special machinery for piped water pumps. This specific requirement for our pumping station was implemented by Hänel without any problem,” says a satisfied Christian Grüner. The dockable transport cart can be used to place pallets with heavy-duty pumps on the containers and put them in the Lean-Lift effortlessly with the practical sliding mechanism. With two access points positioned one above the other in the basement and on the first floor, the Hänel Lean-Lift can also function as an elevator for heavy pallets. Some 1,700 kilometers of mostly wide-diameter pipes supply drinking water from Lake Constance to the northernmost part of Baden-Württemberg state. The Lake Constance Water Supply Association is the largest non-profit water supplier in Germany The two Lean-Lifts from Hänel provide much more storage capacity than the previous manual rack system of the same height, thanks to their height-optimized storage feature. Around 60 percent of precious warehouse space can be saved this way. Frame attachments bolted onto the containers keep the seals, long materials and cables secure during transport. Well-equipped for future demands The central administrative building in Stuttgart also houses the regional offices for the greater Stuttgart area. “With the steady increase in the number of components over the years, our Stuttgart equipment depot was bursting at the seams. And our manual warehousing system with the Perspex storage boxes was becoming increasingly difficult to manage. Building an extension in the residential area, however, would have been far too expensive. With four space-saving H nel Lean-Lifts we were able to do away with the chaotic storage areas in the basement and first floor and consolidate our stock. First of all, however, we had to improve the structural characteristics with a solid foundation in the basement and then break through the basement ceiling,” explains Otto Staib. Replicating the concept used at the Süßenmühle pumping station, seals, bolts, pipe couplings, pumps, shut-off valves, frequency converters, terminals and electrical tools are grouped together in assembly units for quick and easy retrieval. Frame attachments 205 mm and 280 mm high are bolted to the containers to prevent the items from shifting during transport. The Lean-Lift on the outer wall has an additional access point both on the first floor and in the basement with fold-away support rails at both sides. This enables heavy-duty pumps to be put into storage at the Stuttgart site on pallets using a crane or stacker, or simply to be transported from the first floor to the basement. Smart storage management locates articles quickly Item master data are kept updated in the SAP system and any changes are transmitted to the storage management software. That way, Hänel’s integrated storage management guarantees order in the warehouse and transparency in the Lean-Lift cluster. With the article pool management feature, item data can be entered on the touchscreen of the lift controller without specifying a storage position. Data that has already been transferred does not have to be entered again. Conversely, the easy input of order or article numbers, storage positions or article names in the supplementary data fields means that components can be searched for in all four Lean-Lifts simultaneously and quickly found. Password protection increases security at the retrieval point, as only authorized users can access containers that have been allocated a password.

Your selection: 08/04/20 Press release | Pittsburgh Technology Council - Hänel Storage Systems Hänel Storage Systems is a manufacturer of automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS). Its two primary products are the Rotomat® vertical carousel and Lean-Lift® vertical lift module. > More 07/01/20 Press release | German American Trade Quarterly Hänel has been in business since 1953 and in the US since 1984, and has a bright future because its products and solutions can be adapted to any market. > More 11/15/19 Press release | DC VELOCITY – High School Logistics Program Hänel Storage Systems, a leader in the manufacture and integration of automated vertical storage units, is proud to have contributed a key component of the burgeoning logistics education program at Western Guilford High School in Greensboro, NC. > More 09/17/19 Press release | Refrigerated & Frozen Foods For its part, Hanel introduced Smart Picking, a pick-and-put system that relies on commercially available "off-the-shelf" web devices. > more 02/23/18 Press release | DC VELOCITY – MODEX 2018 Russ Cruse, Southwest Regional Manager with Hänel Storage Systems, is scheduled to present on the benefits of Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) at MODEX 2018 in Atlanta. > more 02/08/18 Press release | IEN – Controller for Vertical Carousels and VLMs Hänel Storage Systems (Pittsburgh, PA) has announced the launch of its latest controller option for use with its Rotomat Vertical Carousels and Lean-Lift Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs). > more 02/06/18 Press release | DC VELOCITY – Hänel Launches Revolutionary New Automated Vertical Storage Controller Hänel Storage Systems is pleased to announce the launch of their latest controller option for use with its Rotomat® Vertical Carousels and Lean-Lift® Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs). > more 11/14/17 Press release | DC VELOCITY – Hänel Offers Significant Upgrade for Automotive DMS Software Hänel Storage Systems is proud to announce MP-Link 2.0, a significantly upgraded automotive inventory software application that allows car, truck and motorcycle dealerships to improve the productivity and accuracy of their parts departments. > more 05/10/17 Press release | Refrigerated & Frozen Foods For users who require a portion of their inventory to be stored in a refrigerated or frozen state as opposed to their entire inventory, Hänel Storage Systems, Pittsburgh, Pa., offers ColdCell, a comprehensive re-engineering of a Hänel carousel or lift to allow for refrigerated storage down to 5°F. > more 01/17/17 Press release | Fixed Ops Building a better service and parts department: How vertical storage provides the best foundation. In a study in Western Pennsylvania, the car dealership’s parts department processed several repair orders for a time comparison with and without vertical storage options. > more

Limited access die storage Hänel Lockomat Vertical Carousel Hänel Lockomat® and Hänel Lean-Lift® – two systems for perfect, secure tool storage Ernst + Landerer in Balzhausen have been producers of cast parts since 1968 and process these on state-of-the-art CNC processing centers. They specialize in the field of precision aluminum die casting and the machining of the cast parts. The tools for cutting and machining are stored in a Hänel Lean-Lift®. If several tools are required, they can be carried to the processing machines together with the storage container on the Hänel transporter. Small tools are stored in the Hänel Lockomat® in a protected environment. They are kept safe behind mechanically locking compartment doors. When the tool number is entered, the LED display inte grated in the work counter indicates the exact storage location. Only this compartment door can be opened. The Hänel Lockomat® guarantees safe and secure access! Company: Ernst + Landerer Leichtmetallgießerei GmbH & Co. KG Location: 86483 Balzhausen, Germany Employees: 90 Industry: Casting and machining Storage systems: 1 Hänel Lean-Lift®, 1 Hänel Lockomat®, 1 Hänel Rotomat® Items stored: Tools and equipment

Limited access die storage Hänel Lockomat Vertical Carousel Hänel Lockomat® and Hänel Lean-Lift® – two systems for perfect, secure tool storage Ernst + Landerer in Balzhausen have been producers of cast parts since 1968 and process these on state-of-the-art CNC processing centers. They specialize in the field of precision aluminum die casting and the machining of the cast parts. The tools for cutting and machining are stored in a Hänel Lean-Lift®. If several tools are required, they can be carried to the processing machines together with the storage container on the Hänel transporter. Small tools are stored in the Hänel Lockomat® in a protected environment. They are kept safe behind mechanically locking compartment doors. When the tool number is entered, the LED display inte grated in the work counter indicates the exact storage location. Only this compartment door can be opened. The Hänel Lockomat® guarantees safe and secure access! Company: Ernst + Landerer Leichtmetallgießerei GmbH & Co. KG Location: 86483 Balzhausen, Germany Employees: 90 Industry: Casting and machining Storage systems: 1 Hänel Lean-Lift®, 1 Hänel Lockomat®, 1 Hänel Rotomat® Items stored: Tools and equipment

Laadur Oü Peterburi Tee 48 D 11415 Tallinn Estonia Tel. +372 6053 600 Fax +372 6053 601 E-mail: info@laadur.ee Laadur was founded in 1993 in Estonia, first selling forklifts and storage racks. During its 20 years of operation Laadur has attained a strong market position, having five outlets in Estonia and one in Latvia. Laadur is focused on selling and servicing high-quality forklifts and storage equipment, offering products for a wide variety of purposes in different price classes. Today our product range also includes special forklifts, construction equipment, aerial work platforms, warehouse systems and industrial furniture. The servicing of all the equipment in our product range has always had a high priority, and to maintain high quality in after-sales care Laadur has workshops in every area, in addition to mobile service vans that enable us to maintain and repair in every location. Laadur offers spare parts, tyres, traction batteries and attachments for different lifting and construction equipment. An important part of our activities are also the sale of used equipment, long and short-term rental, special transport services and other activities supporting our main business. Laadur actively participates in the development and design of warehouses and production facilities and offers a variety of products for them. Laadur’s quality management system is in compliance with the ISO 9001 standard, certified from 2001, ensuring all partners high-quality products and services.

Siemens Turbomachinery GmbH The Hänel Lean-Lift® as a central tool storage system Siemens Turbomachinery GmbH produces steam turbines and blower systems for industrial and waste water applications at its site in Frankenthal, in the State of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Seven Hänel Lean-Lifts® are operated as a central tool depot for the company's production lines. The vertical lift systems provide systematic and height-optimized storage of complete tool sets. The Hänel systems support fast provisioning of a large number of tools. Complete tool sets and individual tool components are effectively safeguarded against damage and dirt. The flexible Hänel multifunction containers can be configured to accommodate diverse tools having various sizes and shapes. Large and small tools are neatly organized in a cluster of lift systems for maximum space utilization. Ergonomic transport of heavy loads with the Hänel transport cart It goes without saying that Hänel has solutions for the storage, ergonomic retrieval and transport of extremely heavy loads. When completely pulled out of the lift system, the entire multifunction container rests on a transport cart which can be delivered to the machinists on the production floor. This reduces the time needed for retooling, not to mention intralogistics routing. Optimized space utilization Siemens Turbomachinery operates another cluster comprised of nine Hänel Lean-Lift® systems as a central storage solution for parts and components needed for assembly processes. These vertical lift systems are organized in groups of three. Parts that are frequently needed are kept in the first six Hänel Lean-Lifts®, which have 100,000 storage positions. The remaining three lift systems in the cluster also use the vertical capacity of five meters available at basement level – these Hänel systems thus have a height of 14.5 meters. Prepositioning boosts picking performance and speed SAP is deployed as the ERP system and is linked to the Hänel MP12 N HostWeb controller via LACOM-TS. When the pick list generated in SAP is scanned, the lift systems automatically go into action. One employee picking items from three Lean-Lift® systems in parallel, and supported by the prepositioning feature, speeds up the process of delivering components to the production area. The storage locations on the multifunction containers are displayed graphically on the compact MP 12 N-HostWeb controller. When the employee confirms retrieval at the control unit, the pick is confirmed and booked in the ERP system automatically. Siemens Turbomachinery has increased process performance to 80 picks per person / per hour thanks to the efficiency of the nine Hänel Lean-Lifts®. The deployment of Hänel vertical lift solutions for the storage and management of tools and parts boosts the reliability, flexibility and cost-effectiveness of intralogistics processes.

Siemens Turbomachinery GmbH The Hänel Lean-Lift® as a central tool storage system Siemens Turbomachinery GmbH produces steam turbines and blower systems for industrial and waste water applications at its site in Frankenthal, in the State of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Seven Hänel Lean-Lifts® are operated as a central tool depot for the company's production lines. The vertical lift systems provide systematic and height-optimized storage of complete tool sets. The Hänel systems support fast provisioning of a large number of tools. Complete tool sets and individual tool components are effectively safeguarded against damage and dirt. The flexible Hänel multifunction containers can be configured to accommodate diverse tools having various sizes and shapes. Large and small tools are neatly organized in a cluster of lift systems for maximum space utilization. Ergonomic transport of heavy loads with the Hänel transport cart It goes without saying that Hänel has solutions for the storage, ergonomic retrieval and transport of extremely heavy loads. When completely pulled out of the lift system, the entire multifunction container rests on a transport cart which can be delivered to the machinists on the production floor. This reduces the time needed for retooling, not to mention intralogistics routing. Optimized space utilization Siemens Turbomachinery operates another cluster comprised of nine Hänel Lean-Lift® systems as a central storage solution for parts and components needed for assembly processes. These vertical lift systems are organized in groups of three. Parts that are frequently needed are kept in the first six Hänel Lean-Lifts®, which have 100,000 storage positions. The remaining three lift systems in the cluster also use the vertical capacity of five meters available at basement level – these Hänel systems thus have a height of 14.5 meters. Prepositioning boosts picking performance and speed SAP is deployed as the ERP system and is linked to the Hänel MP12 N HostWeb controller via LACOM-TS. When the pick list generated in SAP is scanned, the lift systems automatically go into action. One employee picking items from three Lean-Lift® systems in parallel, and supported by the prepositioning feature, speeds up the process of delivering components to the production area. The storage locations on the multifunction containers are displayed graphically on the compact MP 12 N-HostWeb controller. When the employee confirms retrieval at the control unit, the pick is confirmed and booked in the ERP system automatically. Siemens Turbomachinery has increased process performance to 80 picks per person / per hour thanks to the efficiency of the nine Hänel Lean-Lifts®. The deployment of Hänel vertical lift solutions for the storage and management of tools and parts boosts the reliability, flexibility and cost-effectiveness of intralogistics processes.

Norbert Kempf CNC-Technik ‘Whether it’s tools or Euro pallets – Hänel offers the optimal storage solution!’ Two Hänel Lean-Lifts® with multiple-floor access for pallet and material storage The Norbert Kempf company in St. Ingbert specializes in the production of customized, high precision individual and serial parts using state-of-the-art techniques and processing centers. The workpieces range from simple turned parts to sophisticated components that are processed on multiple axes and supplied to the hydraulic, pneumatic, construction-machinery and automotive industries. Two Hänel Lean-Lifts® are in operation at Kempf. One of these Lean-Lifts® is used for storing tools and consumable supplies. There is a retrieval point on each of the two floors. This guarantees access to the stored items on each level. The second Lean-Lift® is also integrated over two floors with two retrieval points and is used as a pallet store. Euro-pallets loaded with components are buffered here for the dispatch department and sent to the quality control section on the first floor. So it serves not only as a store but also as a means of transport. The lifts were painted at the Hänel factory in the company colors, so they blend into the modern building perfectly. Company: Norbert Kempf CNC-Technik GmbH Location: 66386 St. Ingbert, Germany Employees: 85 Industry: Precision component manufacturing Storage systems: 1 Hänel Lean-Lift® 1 Hänel Lean-Lift® pallet system Items stored: CNC tools and products Replenishing the Hänel Lean-Lift® pallet system on the ground floor Requesting articles via the Hänel microprocessor controller

Printing plate storage ‘In buffer storage or in archives – Hänel systems do a great job!’ Printing shops benefit from the vast and versatile storage capacity of the Hänel Storage Systems For eight decades the Schlüter print shop in Schönebeck, Saxony-Anhalt, has been the expert to contact when it comes to printing. They specialize in the production of pharmaceutical packaging. This presents various application possibilities for Hänel storage systems. One Lean-Lift® is used to store the printing plates for flexographic printing machines, right in the printing room where they are needed. The plates are kept safe and protected close to the printing presses. Another Lean-Lift®, also integrated in the production department, is used as a spare parts store for the printing machines. Close proximity, quick access and space-saving storage right in the production hall bring obvious benefits. In addition to this, work orders and files at the Schlüter company are archived in the administrative building in 6 Hänel Rotomat® office carousels. With the Hänel microprocessor control units, these documents can be rushed to the production planning department at any time if they are needed. Time-consuming searches for documents are a thing of the past. Company: SCHLÜTER Print Pharma Packaging GmbH Location: 39218 Schönebeck-Elbe, Germany Employees: 170 Industry: Printing (secondary and primary medical packaging) Storage systems: 3 Hänel Lean-Lifts®, 6 Hänel Rotomat® office systems Items stored: Instruction sheets for the pharmaceutical industry Safe and secure storage of film rolls for flexographic printing Document archive in the Hänel Rotomat® Spare parts storage right next to the printing presses

Norbert Kempf CNC-Technik ‘Whether it’s tools or Euro pallets – Hänel offers the optimal storage solution!’ Two Hänel Lean-Lifts® with multiple-floor access for pallet and material storage The Norbert Kempf company in St. Ingbert specializes in the production of customized, high precision individual and serial parts using state-of-the-art techniques and processing centers. The workpieces range from simple turned parts to sophisticated components that are processed on multiple axes and supplied to the hydraulic, pneumatic, construction-machinery and automotive industries. Two Hänel Lean-Lifts® are in operation at Kempf. One of these Lean-Lifts® is used for storing tools and consumable supplies. There is a retrieval point on each of the two floors. This guarantees access to the stored items on each level. The second Lean-Lift® is also integrated over two floors with two retrieval points and is used as a pallet store. Euro-pallets loaded with components are buffered here for the dispatch department and sent to the quality control section on the first floor. So it serves not only as a store but also as a means of transport. The lifts were painted at the Hänel factory in the company colors, so they blend into the modern building perfectly. Company: Norbert Kempf CNC-Technik GmbH Location: 66386 St. Ingbert, Germany Employees: 85 Industry: Precision component manufacturing Storage systems: 1 Hänel Lean-Lift® 1 Hänel Lean-Lift® pallet system Items stored: CNC tools and products Replenishing the Hänel Lean-Lift® pallet system on the ground floor Requesting articles via the Hänel microprocessor controller

Printing plate storage ‘In buffer storage or in archives – Hänel systems do a great job!’ Printing shops benefit from the vast and versatile storage capacity of the Hänel Storage Systems For eight decades the Schlüter print shop in Schönebeck, Saxony-Anhalt, has been the expert to contact when it comes to printing. They specialize in the production of pharmaceutical packaging. This presents various application possibilities for Hänel storage systems. One Lean-Lift® is used to store the printing plates for flexographic printing machines, right in the printing room where they are needed. The plates are kept safe and protected close to the printing presses. Another Lean-Lift®, also integrated in the production department, is used as a spare parts store for the printing machines. Close proximity, quick access and space-saving storage right in the production hall bring obvious benefits. In addition to this, work orders and files at the Schlüter company are archived in the administrative building in 6 Hänel Rotomat® office carousels. With the Hänel microprocessor control units, these documents can be rushed to the production planning department at any time if they are needed. Time-consuming searches for documents are a thing of the past. Company: SCHLÜTER Print Pharma Packaging GmbH Location: 39218 Schönebeck-Elbe, Germany Employees: 170 Industry: Printing (secondary and primary medical packaging) Storage systems: 3 Hänel Lean-Lifts®, 6 Hänel Rotomat® office systems Items stored: Instruction sheets for the pharmaceutical industry Safe and secure storage of film rolls for flexographic printing Document archive in the Hänel Rotomat® Spare parts storage right next to the printing presses

Hänel Multifunction Storage Carriers Adaptable and versatile No two Hänel Rotomats® are the same, because each task demands a precisely defined solution The task defines the fittings We provide customized interior fittings, tailored to the individual demands of production systems and storage logistics. The mechanical parts and carrier sets are configured according to the size and weight of the storage goods. It’s this flexibility that makes the Hänel Rotomat® so cost-effective. The Hänel multifunction carriers offer you customized, variable interior fittings that can be adapted effortlessly to your personal needs and the different article heights. This achieves maximum compaction of the storage volume. And a wide range of accessories are available, such as plastic boxes, tool inserts, molded trays for small parts, holders for milling cutters, etc., which complement the Hänel Rotomat®, turning it into a complete logistics system that saves costs, makes optimum use of space, makes work easier and minimizes distribution times. Hänel also offers customized special-purpose holders for SMD reels, cable drums, printing rollers, rods and tubes. The pluses Variable fittings can be altered at a later date. Compartment dividers, bins, drawers or loose goods – the possibilities are endless. Long lifecycle and high loadbearing capacity up to 750 kg per carrier, depending on the model. Our specialists would be happy to develop a tailored solution for your storage requirements. Multifunction carrier with different front edge variants Multifunction carrier with intermediate shelves slotted into punched holes and with movable dividers Multifunction carrier with front wall – trough version with movable dividers Multifunction carrier with drawers of different heights slotted into punched holes Multifunction carrier with lowerable front walls

SIM Holland | Netherlands Effective miniload storage with the height-optimized Hänel Lean-Lift® SIM Holland is headquartered in Sliedrecht, the Netherlands, and was founded in 1933 as a technical service provider specializing in the trade sector and project support. SIM maintains a large inventory of parts for quick delivery, along with its own workshop with testing facilities, plus a service and repair department. Maximum storage volume within a small footprint In 2015, SIM moved to its current location, which is close to motorway A15. The new works facility covers an area of approx. 2,200 m2, with about half of this space dedicated to storage. The warehouse area includes a Hänel Lean-Lift® which is eight meters high and equipped with containers measuring 3,060 x 825 mm. The Lean-Lift® is mainly used to store small parts for the energy, pump and agro departments. The Lean-Lift® has 80 containers – an extremely large number that provides for a storage capacity of approx. 201.96 m2 / 28.34 m3. SIM Holland says that one benefit delivered by the Hänel Lean-Lift® is added storage space within a very small footprint. About 230 m2 of floor space were required for storage at the company’s old location. Now the Hänel Lean-Lift® in the new building only requires eight square meters of floor space while providing more than 200 m2 for storage purposes. Another advantage, according to SIM, is the flexibility of the Hänel MP 12 N-StandAlone controller . This and the proximity of the company to Hänel influenced the decision of SIM Holland to select the Lean-Lift® rather than a competitor system.

SIM Holland | Netherlands Effective miniload storage with the height-optimized Hänel Lean-Lift® SIM Holland is headquartered in Sliedrecht, the Netherlands, and was founded in 1933 as a technical service provider specializing in the trade sector and project support. SIM maintains a large inventory of parts for quick delivery, along with its own workshop with testing facilities, plus a service and repair department. Maximum storage volume within a small footprint In 2015, SIM moved to its current location, which is close to motorway A15. The new works facility covers an area of approx. 2,200 m2, with about half of this space dedicated to storage. The warehouse area includes a Hänel Lean-Lift® which is eight meters high and equipped with containers measuring 3,060 x 825 mm. The Lean-Lift® is mainly used to store small parts for the energy, pump and agro departments. The Lean-Lift® has 80 containers – an extremely large number that provides for a storage capacity of approx. 201.96 m2 / 28.34 m3. SIM Holland says that one benefit delivered by the Hänel Lean-Lift® is added storage space within a very small footprint. About 230 m2 of floor space were required for storage at the company’s old location. Now the Hänel Lean-Lift® in the new building only requires eight square meters of floor space while providing more than 200 m2 for storage purposes. Another advantage, according to SIM, is the flexibility of the Hänel MP 12 N-StandAlone controller . This and the proximity of the company to Hänel influenced the decision of SIM Holland to select the Lean-Lift® rather than a competitor system.

GEM Products, Jacksonville, Florida, USA The Hänel Lean-Lift® for marine parts distribution For more than 50 years GEM Products has been one of the leading providers of marine and boating equipment made of stainless steel. The company employs 28 people in Jacksonville, Florida, who ship products to satisfied customers throughout the USA. A high-speed Hänel Lean-Lift® was installed in a new building complex to optimize shipping processes. Compact and neat storage of stainless steel components in the Hänel Lean-Lift® During the planning phase, Hänel’s channel partner, South Atlantic Systems Group, collaborated with us to provide a solution based on the Lean-Lift® for vertical storage from floor to ceiling in the new building. The design of the Hänel Lean-Lift® ensures that maximum storage capacity is available within an extremely small footprint. The compact and systematic storage of stainless steel latches, handles, barrel bolts and pipe brackets in the Hänel Lean-Lift® saves enormous amounts of floor space. Fast and error-free order picking Employees request items stored on Hänel multifunction containers at the touch of a button. The system brings the containers to the access point where employees retrieve the items. This speeds up the picking process and considerably improves ergonomics. The Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators located across the access point show item locations and thus support reliable and error-free retrieval. Direct communication between HänelSoft® and the WMS HänelSoft® was seamlessly integrated in the customer’s cloud-based Warehouse Management System, powered by Netsuite. The Hänel Lean-Lift® serves as the final pick zone in the warehouse process. If an order calls for parts stored in the Hänel vertical lift system, the WMS generates a pick list and sends it to HänelSoft®. Once the employee records the pick order with the barcode scanner for the compact MP 12 N controller, this data is sent to the lift system to start the retrieval process. The extractor in the Hänel Lean-Lift® quickly works through the pick list using the most efficient routing. Seamless system integration and intelligent intralogistics concepts from Hänel once again prove that modern automated storage systems can reduce costs effectively and boost customer satisfaction! The Hänel Lean-Lift® delivers many benefits for the new GEM Products shipping center: high storage density, fast access, plus safe and secure storage Pick lists are processed quickly and accurately with barcode scanners The Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators show exactly where items are located so that picking is fast The Hänel MP 12 N-StandAlone controller communicates directly with the customer’s WMS The Hänel multifunction containers allow for the neat organization of items in various sizes and shapes "We chose the Hänel system for the increase in productivity. Hänel gives us the ability to have a single operator pick multiple orders from one location as the system brings parts to the operator, thus reducing the overall pick time." Eric Muzzillo , Vice President Engineering & Operations

SMW-AUTOBLOK Spannsysteme GmbH, Wiesentalstraße 28, 88074 Meckenbeuren, Germany 23 Hänel Lean-Lifts® and six Rotomat® storage systems supply the production, machinery, development, and service departments The Hänel intralogistics systems at SMW-AUTOBLOK increase warehouse efficiency throughout the company thanks to the state-of-the-art software integration SMW-AUTOBLOK is a world leader in rotating and stationary clamping technology for workpieces in machining processes. Drawing on its extensive experience and exceptional production technology expertise, the company manufactures innovative clamping systems utilized worldwide in a wide range of industrial sectors. The company has successfully relied on intralogistics solutions from Hänel since 2001. SMW-AUTOBLOK employs a broad range of Hänel lifts throughout the company to ensure optimized processes. Whether in production, service or dispatch, employees everywhere benefit from the systematic storage using Hänel’s Lean-Lift® and Hänel Rotomat® systems. The 29 Hänel systems help SMW-AUTOBLOK to achieve outstanding warehouse organization and space utilization. WMS-controlled lifts for efficient and intelligent warehouse management The viadat warehouse management software plays a central role in optimizing SMW-AUTOBLOK’s warehouse organization as it enables advanced automation combined with precision control of the warehouse processes. Hänel’s high-performance controllers are connected to this central warehouse management system via HostWeb. This enables storage locations, item stocks and order statuses to be called up and controlled at any time via viadat. The connection vastly enhances the warehouse management efficiency as the Hänel systems provide the WMS system with real-time data, enabling accurate inventory management and seamless order fulfillment. Optimized small parts storage Four Hänel l Rotomat® storage systems and six Hänel Lean-Lifts® handle the small parts storage in the central warehouse. The vertical storage in Hänel’s automatic storage systems makes optimum use of the entire height of the hall, saving valuable production space while also providing rapid access to thousands of different small parts. Even large orders can be completed quickly by multiple employees who simultaneously use the ten pick-up points. Optimized paths and parallel work for efficient workflows Employees benefit from the intuitive workflow created by the barcode-supported system with mobile terminals, which also vastly simplifies the otherwise complex warehouse processes. The Hänel storage systems are organized in four groups. The corresponding order is initiated by scanning the barcode on the lift. Once the order has been confirmed on the Hänel MP 12 N control unit, the requested item is automatically moved to the removal point. The scanner display shows information about the storage location and the quantity of the item being removed. Employees can view the removal and confirm it directly on the hand-held scanner. The Hänel storage system optimizes the picking paths. This solution enables numerous orders to be processed efficiently and also saves time. Orders from the viadat WMS system can be processed using either the mobile terminal or the controller Centrally integrating the six Hänel Lean-Lifts® has optimized work paths, reduced access times, and has also considerably increased the storage volume A compartment display on the Hänel Rotomat® storage system indicates the storage locations, allowing rapid and accurate access A combination of Hänel vertical lifts and Hänel carousels ensures efficient order processing with optimum space usage in the warehouse The employees pick small parts from the more than seven-meter-high Hänel Rotomat® storage systems Optimized tool storage for service operations SWM-AUTOBLOK’s service technicians utilize a wide range of tools for repair and maintenance work. When particular equipment is required for specific machines, the employees can immediately retrieve a wide range of special tools and aids from four Hänel Lean-Lifts®. The extensive range of tools is stored in Hänel’s customizable multifunctional containers, ensuring both clear organization together with quick and effortless access. These four Hänel vertical lifts also temporarily store customers’ clamping devices awaiting inspection or repair. Employees use a swing crane when storing the sometimes very heavy and large clamping devices. To ensure optimum handling, Hänel’s multifunctional container is pulled directly out of the removal point and onto the Hänel transport trolley, where the stored goods can then be safely loaded by crane. Storing the delicate customer products in the Hänel Lean-Lift® not only provides optimum protection against damage but also ensures controlled access to this delicate equipment. Expanded storage volume for specialized applications Another production section is located in the immediate vicinity of the main warehouse. A seven-meter-high Hänel Lean-Lift® serves as the central tool storage here. This single lift solution achieves a minimized footprint of less than 53.82 square feet / five square meters as storage for customer- specific tools for finally adjusting the clamping devices in the surrounding machines. In addition, production employees can also request material directly via the Hänel MP 12 N controller, even without a prior order. Reliable spare parts supply for the entire machine park Over the years, SMW-AUTOBLOK has worked with Hänel’s specialists to implement storage concepts addressing a wide variety of requirements. One key focus has been on safeguarding the reliable supply of spare parts for the entire machine park. Two Hänel Rotomat® storage lifts and two Hänel Lean-Lifts® were installed in the special production department for precisely this purpose. This storage solution also follows the established Hänel principle of short distances and easy access to large quantities of systematically and securely organized goods. By integrating Hänel’s versatile lift solutions, SMW-AUTOBLOK has extensively optimized its warehousing processes throughout the company. The intralogistics solutions installed in close cooperation with Hänel’s experts not only fulfill today’s needs but are also optimally prepared to handle the challenges that the future holds. The assembly department can also request material directly via the Hänel MP 12 N controller without an order A Hänel Lean-Lift® supplies the workstations and surrounding machines in the assembly department with tools and accessories from a central location Two further Hänel Rotomat® storage systems and two Hänel Lean-Lifts® are used for equipment storage Even the heaviest tools for the adjacent machinery can be removed ergonomically and effortlessly The approximately 22.97 feet high / seven-meter-high Hänel Lean-Lift® takes up less than five square meters and contains a vast range of customized tools for finely adjusting the clamping devices The Hänel multifunctional containers can be pulled out of the Lean-Lift® and loaded onto the transport trolley using a swing crane, ensuring safe and ergonomic access to the heavy equipment "Our many years of experience with Hänel clearly show the advantages: The optimum integration into our existing automated storage system combined with considerably improved storage economy and outstanding system reliability makes Hänel the perfect partner." Markus Sauter , Head of Finance and Accounting

The Hänel Multi-Space® Order picking on 7 floors Thanks to its modular design, the Hänel Multi-Space® can be adapted to fit any situation. vogel-hemer is a leading electrical engineering company near Dortmund, Germany, specializing in the maintenance and modernization of industrial systems. The company offers customers a wide range of services, from repair work to complete system overhaul. It also supplies well-known business enterprises with new electronic components, such as pumps, drive units and electric motors. To meet growing business and storage demands, especially for spare parts and components, Vogel expanded its floor space up to some 6,000 m2. The Multi-Space® from Hänel plays a decisive role in the efficiency of the new warehouse infrastructure. A tower-like shaft with a height of more than 25 meters is located at the center of the newly constructed building. This shaft rises from the foundation and extends upward to a special expanded section of the roof. The Hänel Multi-Space® is completely integrated in the shaft through all 7 floors in the building. With a height of some 25 meters and being nearly 6 meters wide, the Hänel Multi-Space® provides a remarkable storage area of some 550 m2 with a footprint that is just 24 m2. The Hänel Multi-Space® can hold up to 120 tons of stored goods while delivering maximum efficiency and saving space at the same time. The storage system, with a total of 6 retrieval points, is located in the center of the building and serves 5 different floors, so that employees in the receiving area, as well as those in the supervisory and administrative offices, have direct access to the total volume of stored items. The modular design, plus the options for flexible positioning of several retrieval areas in the infrastructure, make the Hänel Multi-Space® the perfect storage system for this unique logistics concept. The unique three-axis design of the extractor moves the requested multifunction containers from the storage position to the specified retrieval point with remarkable speed. Thanks to the high-speed features of this system, a total of 270 warehouse containers can be retrieved at very high rates. What’s more, an industrial storage system with these dimensions is also energy efficient and contributes to sustainability thanks to Hänel EcoDrive® technology. A frequency converter ensures that as much as 40 % of the energy required for each upward run of the extractor can be fed back into the power supply network each time the extractor descends. The Hänel Multi-Space® also makes for smooth and efficient shipping and receiving by supporting balanced order picking and inventory replenishment. Dual retrieval points mean that employees can fill several orders at the same time. And the Hänel high-speed door makes sure that individual access points are always safe and secure. Thus, at one access point items can be put into storage, while at another the operator can retrieve an additional container. Manfred Vogel and Jürgen Vogel Managing Directors Company: vogel-hemer Location: 58675 Hemer, Germany Employees: approx. 150 Industry: Electrical engineering, mechatronics, control technology Storage systems: 1 Hänel Multi-Space® Items stored: Electric motors, hoists, pumps, frequency converters and electronic components The Hänel Multi-Space® is integrated in a 25-meter vertical shaft extending through seven floors Several retrieval points distributed across 5 floors ensure fast and direct access to stored items. Using the Hänel support rails and two slew cranes, even extremely heavy parts can be retrieved conveniently and ergonomically. Enormous capacity density with height-optimized storage in the Hänel Multi-Space®. High throughput is achieved with two retrieval points that allow for simultaneous order picking. The containers can be pulled right out of the access point so that they rest on the support rails. This is an important feature – even the heaviest electric motors can be moved ergonomically with a crane and placed on the containers, with no obstacles to get in the way. One of the retrieval points is located near the supervisory office on the first floor. Due to its proximity to the workshops and the short walking distances, parts and components are quickly available when needed. In addition to assembly components and service parts, vogel-hemer also keeps all of its office materials, cleaning products and tools in the Hänel Multi-Space® . This saves space in the offices and workshops, and consumables are always available right where they are needed. The flexible Hänel Multi-Space® provides spacesaving and height-optimized storage for all kinds of items. Up to 100,000 articles can be stored intelligently thanks to Hänel lift control technology. The desired containers are requested using the control terminals ergonomically mounted at the side of all 6 storage systems. Access to specific containers is guided by the Hänel access code management system. This protects individual storage areas from unauthorized access – the operator must first enter a PIN to gain access to stored items. Since the Hänel Multi-Space® is completely integrated in the building and hardly accessible from the outside, enhanced fire protection is an important aspect. That is why Hänel engineers developed an effective fire extinguishing system especially for vogel-hemer. In the event of a fire, a network of pipes fills the entire Hänel Multi-Space® system with nitrogen gas. This fire extinguishing method is preferable to using water because nitrogen will not damage any of the articles in storage. Due to its flexible storage capacity and compact footprint, the Hänel Multi-Space® is easily integrated in existing building infrastructures. Direct access to stored items takes place on-site, where the articles are actually needed. Thus the Hänel Multi-Space® combines all of the advantages of Hänel industrial lift technology in one system. Hänel Multi-Space® – the new definition of vertical lift technology from Hänel! Compact, neat and central – all kinds of office materials are stored in one of the 270 containers in the Hänel Multi-Space®. Safe and secure access for the administrative office. Documents and office supplies are stored in the same Hänel Multi-Space® system, but they are safeguarded by a PIN code that is only available to authorized employees. In the event of a fire, a network of pipes fills the entire Hänel Multi-Space® system with nitrogen gas to protect stored items. Direct access at the retrieval point on the first floor. All service and assembly parts are always available in the supervisory office above the workshop.

Hänel Rotomat® Vertical Carousel Top order-picking performance due to short travel paths Hänel started series-producing filing carousels (the first manufacturer in Europe to do so) over 50 years ago – and you reap the benefits of this long experience: • Automated storage and materials handling technology for every application. • The requested part or file is brought automatically to the ergonomic retrieval height. • Perfect storage organization with MP control units and hook-up to IT systems. • High economic efficiency and cost savings.

Hosokawa Alpine "Hosokawa Alpine" in Augsburg - is one of the world leading providers of blown-film installations and offers complete systems from a single source. Right in the production hall there are five Hänel Lean-Lifts® in a premium silver-anthracite finish. With the fall-down-support-rails even heavy parts can be retrieved conveniently and ergonomically. By using the available room-hight the company was able to save a considerably amount of storage area. The storage-lifts have not only increased storage-efficiency, they are also a visual highlight.

Multi-level electrical connector manufacturing storage Hänel Lean-Lift® Vertical Lift Module "SKS Kontakt-Technik GmbH" is a market leader in the field of electrical connector tecnology and automation engeneering. Over 25 Hänel Lean-Lifts® are used in the production halls to store components. By combining multiple Hänel Lean-Lifts® - possitioned that at a 90 degree angle to each other - every square meter is used to full adventage. Placing access-points on two seperate floors allows parts to be picked conveniently in all production areas.

ELMAS S.R.L B-dul Grivitei nr. 1Y 500177 Brasov Romania Tel. +40 268308700 Fax +40 268308705 E-mail: office@elmas.ro Elmas is the exclusive distributor for Hänel in Romania. As the regional specialist in material handling equipments, Elmas company assure you a full range of services for all storage systems: consulting, mounting, service, warranty, spare parts. Elmas company has over 20 years of experience in material handling and is based on 4 business units: forklift trucks, cranes, elevators and storage systems.

20 years of success Brian Cohen celebrates his tenure as Chief Executive of Hänel Storage Systems Brian Cohen joined Hänel Storage Systems in late 2000 to fill the role of Chief Executive. From the very start he contributed to the ongoing Hänel success story in the United States through his willingness to tread new and unknown paths. Brian Cohen and his team transformed a sales organization into a thriving enterprise that is an important and integral part of the Hänel Group. His vision and talent benefit not only the organization in the US, but also the entire Hänel Group in the form of new ideas and inspiration. In addition to his role as Hänel Chief Executive with responsibility for business in the NAFTA countries and parts of South America, Brian Cohen also served as the chairman of the ASRS product group of the MHI (Material Handling Industry of America). In this function he was instrumental in the establishment of the ANSI MH24.2-2019 – Power Operated Vertical Carousels and Lift Modules. His dedication has been extremely beneficial to the entire industry. Brian Cohen is also leading his team and Hänel Storage Systems through the COVID-19 pandemic with a high degree of safety, stability, and success. As always, he is a reliable partner for customers during these difficult times. The impressive growth of the Hänel organization in the US over the years, along with rising demand for Hänel products, were key factors in the decision made by Brian Cohen and his team to open a new headquarters building in the Thorn Hill Industrial Park in Warrendale, PA. Business operations at this new site began in October. The new Hänel location is ready to handle future business growth and offers more capacity for collaboration and teamwork. The headquarters site serves as the central hub for sales representatives and a network of 90 partner distributors throughout the US, Canada, Mexico and Colombia. Visitors to the site will be able to see Hänel technology in action at the new Demo Center which will be completed in the near future. Congratulations to Brian Cohen on his 20 years of success! Executive management and the entire team behind the Hänel Group express their appreciation for his enormous dedication and look forward to working with Brian for many years in the future. Joachim Hänel President of Hänel Group Hänel Storage Systems, Warrendale, PA

Productivity Inc. Minneapolis, USA When it comes to tools, the experts at Productivity Inc. can provide customized solutions for the metal-working industry. In addition to consulting, customer care, service and maintenance, Productivity Inc. delivers tools and tool holders to customers throughout North America. Fast shipping from the company’s site in Minneapolis is supported by three Hänel Lean-Lifts® that are used to store more than 10,000 items. The Hänel vertical lifts are equipped with multifunction containers, making them ideal for automated small parts storage. Job orders are displayed directly on the HänelSoft® terminal and can be processed there. The Hänel Lean-Lift® as a high-speed shipping system The high-speed version of the Hänel Lean-Lift® quickly brings stored items to the retrieval area on request. If the items needed for a particular order are located in various lift systems, picking performance can be boosted even more through parallel system operation. Thanks to digital compartment and sublevel indicators, even storage positions in very small configuration layout patterns can be identified easily. The combination of all these features ensures that orders are filled and shipped in record time – without errors. Orders are filled directly opposite the system access points, where they are also packed for shipping. Order confirmation is entered in the systems using barcode scanners. Another Hänel Lean-Lift® located in a different area of the warehouse is also integrated in the storage solution. Productivity Inc. quickly recognized the high quality of Hänel technology through the reliable performance delivered by the storage systems. In fact, this company was so satisfied that it became a very successful Hänel channel partner itself! Company: Productivity Inc. Location: 15150 25th Ave. North Minneapolis, MN 55447 Employees: approx. 200 Storage systems: 4 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Items stored: Spare parts and tools for delivery to customers HänelSoft® – intuitive user interface and modern design One more Hänel Lean-Lift® has been added to the storage solutions in operation at Productivity Inc. High pick rates thanks to parallel operations using several Hänel Lean-Lift® high-speed systems

Hänel Rotomat® storage carousels Optimizing procedures, increasing flexibility, lowering costs Rationalization, cost-cutting, efficiency: these are all demands that modern-day storage organizations must meet! The principle / system benefits Multifunction carriers The access point Design / high-speed drive Special options and customized solutions Technical data & Color Palette The Hänel Rotomat® storage carousel – benefits that speak for themselves Quality and leading-edge technology ‘Made by Hänel’ In 1953 Gerhard Hänel founded the office equipment company ‘Hänel Bürosysteme’. By 1957 Hänel was series-producing filing carousels based on the Ferris wheel principle – the first manufacturer in Europe to do so. Today Rotomat® carousels and Hänel Lean-Lifts® are produced in three manufacturing plants – and exported worldwide. Hänel has distributors in over 60 countries across the globe. Innovation and performance, dynamics and ideas, new technologies and team spirit have made Hänel one the leading providers of storage and organization systems. With the Hänel Rotomat® storage carousel, we offer a flexible storage and provisioning system that adapts optimally to your needs. More than 60 % space saving The Hänel Rotomat® storage carousel makes use of the available room height and creates up to 60 % more storage capacity thanks to its compact design. This means costly warehousing space can be used more efficiently. Work time slashed The Hänel Rotomat® storage carousel brings the required parts to the retrieval area in just a few seconds. Ergonomics No more bending, ladder-climbing or walking long distances to search for and store parts or articles. The required items are brought automatically to the optimum ergonomic retrieval height. We are committed to environmental protection It goes without saying that production at our three plants meets the latest environmental guidelines. Only environmentally friendly, recyclable materials are used. With the intelligent energy management feature Hänel EcoMode®, the Hänel storage systems can be switched to different standby modes. This allows energy consumption to be reduced to a minimum. The right decision If you want to improve your intralogistics concept and reduce costs, you should talk to the specialists at Hänel first. They will work with you to develop your own ‘tailormade intralogistics concept’.

Hewlett Packard Kildare, Irland Hewlett Packard is a renowned global manufacturer of desktop computers, printers and software In Ireland and Northern Ireland the company employs more than 4,000 people at four sites in Galway, Kildare, Dublin and Belfast. The mission of the company is to produce technologies that improve people’s lives. To improve its own operations, Hewlett Packard invested in four Hänel Lean-Lifts® that make life easier for employees. Due to high demand, the manufacturing process for ink cartridges and toner must be fast and effective. If a machine fails, tools must be available from a central depot so that repairs can be made quickly. This is possible with the Hänel Lean-Lift®. Furthermore, and in compliance with Hewlett Packard’s policy of constant optimization, the company wanted to provide warehouse employees with a safe work environment. Enhanced safety with Hänel ESB To achieve this goal, seven existing storage systems were replaced with four Hänel Lean-Lifts®. The solution also includes Hänel’s ESB (Expanded Safety Bypass) package to boost availability. By activating the ESB system via the microprocessor controller, the user can continue to operate the Hänel Lean-Lift® in defined cases despite a malfunction. This redundancy system consists of seven integrated safety circuits. The team also requested the installation of a fire warning and extinguishing system based on nitrogen gas. This provides added protection in case of fire. Company: Hewlett Packard Location: Liffey Park Technology Campus Barnhall Road, Parsonstown Leixlip, Co. Kildare, W23 Y972 Ireland Employees: 21 Storage systems: 4 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Items stored: Tools and spare parts 'System availability is good – and the service level and system performance are both outstanding.' Terry Field Logistics Specialist In addition to production and sales, the company sites in Ireland are also responsible for advanced research and development Protected storage of different parts in the Hänel Lean-Lift® A cluster of four Hänel Lean-Lifts® in the HP shipping department

Productivity Inc. Minneapolis, USA When it comes to tools, the experts at Productivity Inc. can provide customized solutions for the metal-working industry. In addition to consulting, customer care, service and maintenance, Productivity Inc. delivers tools and tool holders to customers throughout North America. Fast shipping from the company’s site in Minneapolis is supported by three Hänel Lean-Lifts® that are used to store more than 10,000 items. The Hänel vertical lifts are equipped with multifunction containers, making them ideal for automated small parts storage. Job orders are displayed directly on the HänelSoft® terminal and can be processed there. The Hänel Lean-Lift® as a high-speed shipping system The high-speed version of the Hänel Lean-Lift® quickly brings stored items to the retrieval area on request. If the items needed for a particular order are located in various lift systems, picking performance can be boosted even more through parallel system operation. Thanks to digital compartment and sublevel indicators, even storage positions in very small configuration layout patterns can be identified easily. The combination of all these features ensures that orders are filled and shipped in record time – without errors. Orders are filled directly opposite the system access points, where they are also packed for shipping. Order confirmation is entered in the systems using barcode scanners. Another Hänel Lean-Lift® located in a different area of the warehouse is also integrated in the storage solution. Productivity Inc. quickly recognized the high quality of Hänel technology through the reliable performance delivered by the storage systems. In fact, this company was so satisfied that it became a very successful Hänel channel partner itself! Company: Productivity Inc. Location: 15150 25th Ave. North Minneapolis, MN 55447 Employees: approx. 200 Storage systems: 4 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Items stored: Spare parts and tools for delivery to customers HänelSoft® – intuitive user interface and modern design One more Hänel Lean-Lift® has been added to the storage solutions in operation at Productivity Inc. High pick rates thanks to parallel operations using several Hänel Lean-Lift® high-speed systems

Hewlett Packard Kildare, Irland Hewlett Packard is a renowned global manufacturer of desktop computers, printers and software In Ireland and Northern Ireland the company employs more than 4,000 people at four sites in Galway, Kildare, Dublin and Belfast. The mission of the company is to produce technologies that improve people’s lives. To improve its own operations, Hewlett Packard invested in four Hänel Lean-Lifts® that make life easier for employees. Due to high demand, the manufacturing process for ink cartridges and toner must be fast and effective. If a machine fails, tools must be available from a central depot so that repairs can be made quickly. This is possible with the Hänel Lean-Lift®. Furthermore, and in compliance with Hewlett Packard’s policy of constant optimization, the company wanted to provide warehouse employees with a safe work environment. Enhanced safety with Hänel ESB To achieve this goal, seven existing storage systems were replaced with four Hänel Lean-Lifts®. The solution also includes Hänel’s ESB (Expanded Safety Bypass) package to boost availability. By activating the ESB system via the microprocessor controller, the user can continue to operate the Hänel Lean-Lift® in defined cases despite a malfunction. This redundancy system consists of seven integrated safety circuits. The team also requested the installation of a fire warning and extinguishing system based on nitrogen gas. This provides added protection in case of fire. Company: Hewlett Packard Location: Liffey Park Technology Campus Barnhall Road, Parsonstown Leixlip, Co. Kildare, W23 Y972 Ireland Employees: 21 Storage systems: 4 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Items stored: Tools and spare parts „System availability is good – and the service level and system performance are both outstanding.“ Terry Field Logistics Specialist In addition to production and sales, the company sites in Ireland are also responsible for advanced research and development Protected storage of different parts in the Hänel Lean-Lift® A cluster of four Hänel Lean-Lifts® in the HP shipping department

VRC WAREHOUSE TECHNOLOGIES Alcántara 200, Piso 6 Las condes CP 7550159 Santiago de Chile Chile Tel. +562 2 368 4590 E-mail: cl@vrc.pt VRC aims to be the first choice in Chile for the supply of automated vertical storage systems, ensuring excellent service and creating added value for its social environment. The company is ISO9001:2015 certified and devotes more than 2,000m2 to R&D, machine setup, component and spare parts management for its technical service (using its own automated warehouse) as well as areas for demonstration, training and testing on real equipment for its CUSTOMERS.

Workshops for the disabled Upper Palatinate With a responsibility to integrate people with disabilities into the workplace, the ‘VdK Bayern’ disabled persons’ association and the ‘Lebenshilfe’ organization in Cham founded workshops for the disabled in the Upper Palatinate region in 1972. A future-oriented warehouse with 17 Hänel Lean-Lift® systems is used to store hundreds of high-precision turned and milled metal parts for the press and stamping tools of renowned auto manufacturers, along with operating and production resources and their own tools. Three storage systems, designed specially by Hänel for the sheltered workshop with access openings at ground level, can each hold up to 40 tonnes of goods.

Workshops for the disabled Upper Palatinate With a responsibility to integrate people with disabilities into the workplace, the ‘VdK Bayern’ disabled persons’ association and the ‘Lebenshilfe’ organization in Cham founded workshops for the disabled in the Upper Palatinate region in 1972. A future-oriented warehouse with 17 Hänel Lean-Lift® systems is used to store hundreds of high-precision turned and milled metal parts for the press and stamping tools of renowned auto manufacturers, along with operating and production resources and their own tools. Three storage systems, designed specially by Hänel for the sheltered workshop with access openings at ground level, can each hold up to 40 tonnes of goods.

BOERS & CO PRECISION SOLUTIONS, Fokkerstraat 495, 3125 BD Schiedam, Netherlands The Hänel Lean-Lift® as central system for process-optimized production and warehousing With the ERP interface in HänelSoft®-N production, assembly and shipping departments all benefit from the modern and flexible Hänel intralogistics solution At its site in Schiedam, the Netherlands, Boers & Co Precision Solutions manufactures precision parts for complex mechanical applications such as ultra-modern medical exoskeletons. The company consolidates the unique expertise of several different departments under one roof. For years now Boers & Co has been operating flexible vertical lifts from Hänel in a number of business units. When planning a new building extension, managers included an additional Hänel intralogistics solution right from the start. Two high-speed versions of the Hänel Lean-Lift® are located in the modern shipping department where they store finished products and components that are ready for delivery. Both lift systems have a second retrieval access point and thus serve as a “bridge” between the assembly area on the upper floor with the shipping department on the ground floor. The Hänel systems have a height of 26.3 ft/8 m to provide transparent and space-saving storage for finished products awaiting shipment. Components and small parts for the assembly department are also neatly stored in the lifts and made available to employees through the ERP system. Seamless integration of the customer’s ERP system and HänelSoft®-N Thanks to the latest control technology, Hänel Lean-Lift® solutions can be seamlessly integrated in existing IT infrastructures. Linking the Lean-Lift® systems to the Epicor ERP system used throughout Boers & Co was an absolute must. This ensures direct communication between HänelSoft®-N and Epicor. The Hänel MP 14 N controller, in conjunction with the intuitive user interface of HänelSoft®-N, offers high levels of convenience and ease of use. Job orders are set up in Epicor and then sent to the lift systems. The user can start the job order directly on the touchscreen of the MP 14 N controller. The Hänel Lean-Lift® transports the requisite items to the ergonomically designed access point for retrieval. The routing in this process is optimized to save time. Fast and error-free order picking with Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario Two additional access points on the upper floor are used to provide assembly lines with various small parts and components The 12-inch touchscreen of the Hänel MP 14 N controller clearly displays all of the job orders in HänelSoft®-N The Hänel lifts provide employees with various small parts needed for assembly processes Orders are set up directly on the Epicor terminal. All operations and inventory items stored in the Hänel lifts can be monitored throughout the company at all times Finished products and components are picked for shipping on the ground floor To support employees and minimize picking errors, Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario highlights the pick item location on the container when it arrives at the access point. The Hänel multifunction container is also shown on the controller display at the same time. The user confirms the completed pick directly on the controller. The Hänel Lean-Lift® then transports the next item to the access point for retrieval. Inventory data is automatically updated in Epicor. When all of the requested items are on the picking cart, the user closes the job order at the lift – the job is also closed in Epicor simultaneously. For many years now Boers & Co has been operating two other Hänel Lean-Lift® systems for tool management in the Precision Machining Department. Flexible and transparent tool organization in the Hänel Lean-Lift® on the production floor A Hänel Lean-Lift® in StandAlone mode serves as the central tool provisioning system for the surrounding production area. Complete warehouse management is already integrated in the Hänel MP 14 N-StandAlone controller as a standard feature. Machine operators use the lift controller to request the tools they need. The proper container is then transported directly to the retrieval access point. Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario clearly identifies the location of the requested tool. The tool maintenance department is located behind the lift system, which has an additional access point at the back. After use tools are inspected and then returned to the Lean-Lift® at this access point. The Hänel high-speed door enables parallel use of both access points. Another Hänel Lean-Lift® located in the second production area functions as a tool depot. Once again full usage of the height available – from floor to ceiling – saves valuable space on the production floor. At the same time expensive tools are safely and reliably stored in the lift and can be retrieved ergonomically. This solution even gives shift employees access to the complete inventory of tools. Boers & Co Precision Solutions is known for optimized and well-designed business processes. Hänel intralogistic solutions are a perfect fit for the company’s philosophy. The storage position on the container is clearly identified for the user with a dot of light Production employees have fast and ergonomic access to thousands of tools at any time Hänel multifunction containers allow for the neat and space-saving organization of large quantities of diverse tools Inspected tools can be made available again for production processes thanks to a second access point "The seamless interface between HänelSoft®-N and our ERP systems is crucial for Boers & Co. This interaction supports the flexible and efficient storage of numerous finished products and components for our complex assemblies." Ronald Koot , CEO

BOERS & CO PRECISION SOLUTIONS, Fokkerstraat 495, 3125 BD Schiedam, Netherlands The Hänel Lean-Lift® as central system for process-optimized production and warehousing With the ERP interface in HänelSoft®-N production, assembly and shipping departments all benefit from the modern and flexible Hänel intralogistics solution At its site in Schiedam, the Netherlands, Boers & Co Precision Solutions manufactures precision parts for complex mechanical applications such as ultra-modern medical exoskeletons. The company consolidates the unique expertise of several different departments under one roof. For years now Boers & Co has been operating flexible vertical lifts from Hänel in a number of business units. When planning a new building extension, managers included an additional Hänel intralogistics solution right from the start. Two high-speed versions of the Hänel Lean-Lift® are located in the modern shipping department where they store finished products and components that are ready for delivery. Both lift systems have a second retrieval access point and thus serve as a “bridge” between the assembly area on the upper floor with the shipping department on the ground floor. The Hänel systems have a height of 26.3 ft/8 m to provide transparent and space-saving storage for finished products awaiting shipment. Components and small parts for the assembly department are also neatly stored in the lifts and made available to employees through the ERP system. Seamless integration of the customer’s ERP system and HänelSoft®-N Thanks to the latest control technology, Hänel Lean-Lift® solutions can be seamlessly integrated in existing IT infrastructures. Linking the Lean-Lift® systems to the Epicor ERP system used throughout Boers & Co was an absolute must. This ensures direct communication between HänelSoft®-N and Epicor. The Hänel MP 14 N controller, in conjunction with the intuitive user interface of HänelSoft®-N, offers high levels of convenience and ease of use. Job orders are set up in Epicor and then sent to the lift systems. The user can start the job order directly on the touchscreen of the MP 14 N controller. The Hänel Lean-Lift® transports the requisite items to the ergonomically designed access point for retrieval. The routing in this process is optimized to save time. Fast and error-free order picking with Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario Two additional access points on the upper floor are used to provide assembly lines with various small parts and components The 12-inch touchscreen of the Hänel MP 14 N controller clearly displays all of the job orders in HänelSoft®-N The Hänel lifts provide employees with various small parts needed for assembly processes Orders are set up directly on the Epicor terminal. All operations and inventory items stored in the Hänel lifts can be monitored throughout the company at all times Finished products and components are picked for shipping on the ground floor To support employees and minimize picking errors, Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario highlights the pick item location on the container when it arrives at the access point. The Hänel multifunction container is also shown on the controller display at the same time. The user confirms the completed pick directly on the controller. The Hänel Lean-Lift® then transports the next item to the access point for retrieval. Inventory data is automatically updated in Epicor. When all of the requested items are on the picking cart, the user closes the job order at the lift – the job is also closed in Epicor simultaneously. For many years now Boers & Co has been operating two other Hänel Lean-Lift® systems for tool management in the Precision Machining Department. Flexible and transparent tool organization in the Hänel Lean-Lift® on the production floor A Hänel Lean-Lift® in StandAlone mode serves as the central tool provisioning system for the surrounding production area. Complete warehouse management is already integrated in the Hänel MP 14 N-StandAlone controller as a standard feature. Machine operators use the lift controller to request the tools they need. The proper container is then transported directly to the retrieval access point. Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario clearly identifies the location of the requested tool. The tool maintenance department is located behind the lift system, which has an additional access point at the back. After use tools are inspected and then returned to the Lean-Lift® at this access point. The Hänel high-speed door enables parallel use of both access points. Another Hänel Lean-Lift® located in the second production area functions as a tool depot. Once again full usage of the height available – from floor to ceiling – saves valuable space on the production floor. At the same time expensive tools are safely and reliably stored in the lift and can be retrieved ergonomically. This solution even gives shift employees access to the complete inventory of tools. Boers & Co Precision Solutions is known for optimized and well-designed business processes. Hänel intralogistic solutions are a perfect fit for the company’s philosophy. The storage position on the container is clearly identified for the user with a dot of light Production employees have fast and ergonomic access to thousands of tools at any time Hänel multifunction containers allow for the neat and space-saving organization of large quantities of diverse tools Inspected tools can be made available again for production processes thanks to a second access point "The seamless interface between HänelSoft®-N and our ERP systems is crucial for Boers & Co. This interaction supports the flexible and efficient storage of numerous finished products and components for our complex assemblies." Ronald Koot , CEO

VRC WAREHOUSE TECHNOLOGIES Puerta de las Naciones C/ Ribera del Loira, 46 28042 Madrid Spain Tel. +34 910 609 284 Fax +34 915 030 099 E-mail: es@vrc.pt VRC aims to be the first choice in Spain for the supply of automated vertical storage systems, ensuring excellent service and creating added value for its social environment. The company is ISO9001:2015 certified and devotes more than 2,000m2 to R&D, machine setup, component and spare parts management for its technical service (using its own automated warehouse) as well as areas for demonstration, training and testing on real equipment for its CUSTOMERS.

New Hänel brochures: Hänel Rotomat® office carousels The days when walls were lined with filing cabinets and when archives gathered dust in the cellar are over. The legwork and ladder-climbing involved in searching for files are a thing of the past – they cost too much time and money! The compact design of the Rotomat® allows over 60% more storage capacity to be accommodated on minimal floor space by making use of the available room height. The right decision If you want to improve your office organization methods and cut costs, you should first speak with our specialists – together we can work out a tailor-made system concept. Office organization you can rely on – as much a part of office life as the desktop computer!

VAST BESTH Representacoes Comerciais Imp.e Exp. Ltda. Av .Irai, 79 - cjs. 122/123 A 04082 - 000 Sao Paulo Brazil Tel. +55 11 5093 9211 Fax +55 11 5093 4125 E-mail: info@vastbesth.com.br Vast Besth has been Hänel's distributor for logistics in Brazil since 1996. Many renowned companies from a wide range of industries, such as the auto industry with its suppliers, the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food and electronics industries, have worked with the installed systems for years with the greatest satisfaction. Vast Besth supports its customers with a professional team from the start of the project through to installation, service and spare parts.

In-plant tool vending and tracking Hänel Lockomat Vertical Carousel The Hänel Lockomat® is the ideal storage system for safe and secure provisioning of tools and small parts One Hänel Lockomat® – serving as a tool depot – is centrally located in the production building of one the best-known German engineering companies in the concrete technology sector. Employees have access to tools, safety equipment and consumables at any time – even at unscheduled hours. The compartment doors of the Hänel system close automatically while ensuring error-free retrieval and access protection for valuable items in storage. Thanks to the compact design of the vertical storage system, valuable floor space can be effectively utilized for manufacturing and assembly processes. Inventory-driven management of valuable tools, plus employee identification and access via RFID The inventory status of items in storage is monitored and constantly updated through an interface with the TDM tool management system. Employees must verify their identities using RFID smart cards to gain access to tools. After identity confirmation, employees can then request specific tools via the computer terminal. The Hänel Lockomat® can be integrated in various tool management systems quite easily. All of the stored items are assigned to various categories which are clearly listed for easy retrieval. When this data is entered, the Lockomat® brings the specified tools to the access point. Then the specified compartment door opens automatically, giving the employee access to the tool. The Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators show precisely where tools are located on the container to ensure error-free retrieval. The row and compartment numbers are also shown on the controller display. When an item has been retrieved, the employee confirms the transaction in TDM. The compartment doors of the Hänel Lockomat® then close automatically to prevent unauthorized access. Precise inventory control thanks to constant monitoring Based on the information scanned from the smart cards, the tool management system automatically ascertains the cost center number and bills the cost of the retrieved item to the appropriate department. When items in stock reach low levels, the ERP system requests new supplies to replenish the inventory in the Hänel Lockomat®. Flexible access during shift work, lower costs and optimized inventory control The Hänel Lockomat® gives shift workers flexible access to various parts and tools on demand so that production schedules can proceed without delays. The Hänel intralogistics solution also reduces the cost of tool storage while optimizing inventory management and security at the same time.

Polymeca AG | Heerbrugg, CH Efficient and faster production thanks to well-organized storage Polymeca AG in Heerbrugg, Switzerland, is a modern service provider in the field of precision mechanical engineering, surface treatment and component assembly. The company invested in a Hänel Rotomat® system to efficiently store and protect components from dust, contamination and ultraviolet light. The Hänel Rotomat® provides well-organized storage within a very compact space. In addition, the time required to access items needed for production – such as electronic components, plus both standardized and precision parts – was reduced dramatically. Secure and safe storage in the ESD area The Hänel storage system also safeguards sensitive electronic components requiring ESD protection. Electronic components and standardized parts are kept in bins of various sizes. Neat and space-saving storage within a small footprint truly distinguishes the Hänel Rotomat® rom many other lift systems. Inventory items are requested by entering the item numbers using the keyboard of the Hänel MP 12 N microprocessor controller. The system automatically sets the Hänel multifunction carriers in motion, bringing the items to the access point for ergonomic retrieval. The vertical carousel system is based on the ‘goods to the user’ principle for efficient organization of all components in storage. Employees request items from the material pick list using the warehouse management solution integrated in the Hänel Rotomat®. A light-barrier curtain, along with Hänel’s ergonomic safety switch, provides for maximum user protection during put and pick operations. For several years now two additional Hänel Rotomat® systems have been in operation in the company’s shipping and receiving department. Polymeca has entrusted Hänel with providing the innovative storage solutions it needs for business success! All components can be stored in one system by utilizing the full height of the production area Sensitive components are easily retrieved at the access point Two Hänel Rotomat® storage systems contribute to smooth shipping operations Components are requested by entering the item numbers in the Hänel MP 12 N controller A wide range of components in various bin types are neatly stored in the automated Hänel system 'By acquiring an additional Hänel Rotomat® system, we were able to boost our competitiveness by speeding up assembly time considerably – and we also gained more floor space for more manufacturing capacity.' Christian Vetsch Head of Industrial Service

Polymeca AG | Heerbrugg, CH Efficient and faster production thanks to well-organized storage Polymeca AG in Heerbrugg, Switzerland, is a modern service provider in the field of precision mechanical engineering, surface treatment and component assembly. The company invested in a Hänel Rotomat® system to efficiently store and protect components from dust, contamination and ultraviolet light. The Hänel Rotomat® provides well-organized storage within a very compact space. In addition, the time required to access items needed for production – such as electronic components, plus both standardized and precision parts – was reduced dramatically. Secure and safe storage in the ESD area The Hänel storage system also safeguards sensitive electronic components requiring ESD protection. Electronic components and standardized parts are kept in bins of various sizes. Neat and space-saving storage within a small footprint truly distinguishes the Hänel Rotomat® rom many other lift systems. Inventory items are requested by entering the item numbers using the keyboard of the Hänel MP 12 N microprocessor controller. The system automatically sets the Hänel multifunction carriers in motion, bringing the items to the access point for ergonomic retrieval. The vertical carousel system is based on the ‘goods to the user’ principle for efficient organization of all components in storage. Employees request items from the material pick list using the warehouse management solution integrated in the Hänel Rotomat®. A light-barrier curtain, along with Hänel’s ergonomic safety switch, provides for maximum user protection during put and pick operations. For several years now two additional Hänel Rotomat® systems have been in operation in the company’s shipping and receiving department. Polymeca has entrusted Hänel with providing the innovative storage solutions it needs for business success! All components can be stored in one system by utilizing the full height of the production area Sensitive components are easily retrieved at the access point Two Hänel Rotomat® storage systems contribute to smooth shipping operations Components are requested by entering the item numbers in the Hänel MP 12 N controller A wide range of components in various bin types are neatly stored in the automated Hänel system „By acquiring an additional Hänel Rotomat® system, we were able to boost our competitiveness by speeding up assembly time considerably – and we also gained more floor space for more manufacturing capacity.“ Christian Vetsch Head of Industrial Service

In-plant tool vending and tracking Hänel Lockomat Vertical Carousel The Hänel Lockomat® is the ideal storage system for safe and secure provisioning of tools and small parts One Hänel Lockomat® – serving as a tool depot – is centrally located in the production building of one the best-known German engineering companies in the concrete technology sector. Employees have access to tools, safety equipment and consumables at any time – even at unscheduled hours. The compartment doors of the Hänel system close automatically while ensuring error-free retrieval and access protection for valuable items in storage. Thanks to the compact design of the vertical storage system, valuable floor space can be effectively utilized for manufacturing and assembly processes. Inventory-driven management of valuable tools, plus employee identification and access via RFID The inventory status of items in storage is monitored and constantly updated through an interface with the TDM tool management system. Employees must verify their identities using RFID smart cards to gain access to tools. After identity confirmation, employees can then request specific tools via the computer terminal. The Hänel Lockomat® can be integrated in various tool management systems quite easily. All of the stored items are assigned to various categories which are clearly listed for easy retrieval. When this data is entered, the Lockomat® brings the specified tools to the access point. Then the specified compartment door opens automatically, giving the employee access to the tool. The Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators show precisely where tools are located on the container to ensure error-free retrieval. The row and compartment numbers are also shown on the controller display. When an item has been retrieved, the employee confirms the transaction in TDM. The compartment doors of the Hänel Lockomat® then close automatically to prevent unauthorized access. Precise inventory control thanks to constant monitoring Based on the information scanned from the smart cards, the tool management system automatically ascertains the cost center number and bills the cost of the retrieved item to the appropriate department. When items in stock reach low levels, the ERP system requests new supplies to replenish the inventory in the Hänel Lockomat®. Flexible access during shift work, lower costs and optimized inventory control The Hänel Lockomat® gives shift workers flexible access to various parts and tools on demand so that production schedules can proceed without delays. The Hänel intralogistics solution also reduces the cost of tool storage while optimizing inventory management and security at the same time.

Storage Technology Solutions for Your Needs Whatever your challenges, Lockomat has you covered. Concret technology Safe and secure provisioning of tools and small parts Inventory-driven management of valuable tools, plus employee identification… Pfeiffer Metalltechnologie Le stockage des outils dans le Hänel Lockomat® est à la fois sûr et pratique ! Le fait qu’il soit placé tout près de la distribution… Schultz W. E. – Elektromagnete Maker of electromagnets and electromagnetic sensors The Hänel Rotomat® is based on the vertical carousel principle… Centrale Apotheek een permanent voorraadoverzich bij korte uitneem- en opslagtijden Hierdoor is vrijwel uitgesloten dat voorgeschreven houdbaarheidsdatums ongemerkt…

VRC WAREHOUSE TECHNOLOGIES Vilarinho Parque, Rua do Progresso, Pav. No. 11 Vilarinho das Cambas 4764-901 V. N. de Famalicão Portugal Tel. +351 252 320 750 Fax +351 252 320 759 E-mail: info@vrc.pt VRC aims to be the first choice in Portugal for the supply of automated vertical storage systems, ensuring excellent service and creating added value for its social environment. The company is ISO9001:2015 certified and devotes more than 2,000m2 to R&D, machine setup, component and spare parts management for its technical service (using its own automated warehouse) as well as areas for demonstration, training and testing on real equipment for its CUSTOMERS.

Storage Technology Solutions for Your Needs Whatever your challenges, Lockomat has you covered. Concret technology Safe and secure provisioning of tools and small parts Inventory-driven management of valuable tools, plus employee identification… Pfeiffer Metalltechnologie Le stockage des outils dans le Hänel Lockomat® est à la fois sûr et pratique ! Le fait qu’il soit placé tout près de la distribution… Schultz W. E. – Elektromagnete Maker of electromagnets and electromagnetic sensors The Hänel Rotomat® is based on the vertical carousel principle… Centrale Apotheek een permanent voorraadoverzich bij korte uitneem- en opslagtijden Hierdoor is vrijwel uitgesloten dat voorgeschreven houdbaarheidsdatums ongemerkt…

Your selection: 05/17/23 - Trade fair Logimat 2023 Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems’ presentation at the LogiMAT 2023 a success Trade fair Logimat 2023 The Hänel booth drew a crowd. Numerous trade visitors experienced Hänel’s innovative digital solutions presented live with the Hänel storage lifts. more 05/17/23 - The new Hänel LED matrix design study at LogiMAT 2023 Hänel presents the new Hänel LED matrix design study at LogiMAT 2023 in Stuttgart The new Hänel LED matrix design study at LogiMAT 2023 The design study of Hänel’s new LED matrix proved to be a highlight at Hänel’s booth at this year’s LogiMAT trade fair in Stuttgart. more 03/24/23 - New brochures now available! Hänel Lean-Lift® Systems & Hänel Rotomat® storage carousels Convince yourself of the simple and flexible integration of Hänel lift controllers in diverse network environments and gain insights into Hänel’s warehouse strategies for the future such as augmented reality, pick-by-voice and robotic handling. more 03/24/23 - eight Hänel Lean-Lifts® and six Hänel Rotomat® storage lifts provide quick access to 7,500 spare parts HEDELIUS Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Sandstraße 11, 49716 Meppen, Germany Reliable express delivery of spare parts with 14 automated storage systems from Hänel more 03/24/23 - Hänel Multi-Space® and Hänel Lean-Lift® – optimum material flow spanning two levels HEBUmedical GmbH, Badstraße 8, 78532 Tuttlingen, Germany Ten Hänel vertical lifts spanning two floors serve as both the production warehouse and the shipping warehouse more 03/24/23 - Ten Hänel storage lifts provide the perfect all-around solution DD Kabelkonfektion Dropulic, Wilhelm-Leuschner-Straße 1, 72636 Frickenhausen, Germany Tool storage, materials storage, production and shipping storage – two Hänel Lean-Lifts® and eight Hänel Rotomat® storage lifts handle the most diverse needs more 12/13/22 - Hänel Storage Systems Sponsors Leader Dogs for the Blind Hänel Storage Systems has sponsored a puppy from Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester Hills, MI. more 11/09/22 - Hänel Wall Calendar 2023 - The entire year at a glance The new Hänel calendar for 2023 is printed and ready for delivery The clear and practical layout of the calendar will help you plan and organize your schedule. more 04/26/22 - 24 Hänel Lean-Lifts® as central e-commerce distribution center HT CONNECT GmbH & Co. KG, Norisstraße 4, 91257 Pegnitz, Germany The distribution center has 24 Hänel Lean-Lift® systems in operation – they ensure a smooth and efficient flow of goods sold successfully online. more 04/26/22 - The new e-commerce landing page is online! The new landing page for efficient e-commerce storage is now online Flexibility, efficiency, safety and security – these are the requirements that modern e-commerce storage solutions must satisfy! more 04/25/22 - The high-performance Hänel MP 14 N controller proven technology in modern design The face-lift of the Hänel MP 14 N controller combines maximum ease of use with an elegant system interface. more 04/25/22 - Maximum picking speed Higher performance with extractor prepositioning on several lift systems In many areas, such as e-commerce order fulfillment and shipping, the requirements for picking rates are very high. Picking speed can be boosted dramatically by operating two or more Hänel Lean-Lift® systems simultaneously. more 11/08/21 - F.A.Z. | Innovation leaders 2021 Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems – one of Germany’s innovation leaders again in 2021 F.A.Z. INSTITUTE has published a study in Germany which confirms that Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems is among the country’s innovation leaders. more 11/02/21 - Hänel Wall Calendar 2022 - The entire year at a glance The new Hänel calendar for 2022 is printed and ready for delivery The clear and practical layout of the calendar will help you plan and organize your schedule. more 10/30/21 - Maximum picking performance: Pick-by-Voice with the Hänel Lean-Lift® Favorite Logistics BV, Het Eek 1, 4004 LM Tiel, Netherlands A cluster of two Hänel Lean-Lift® systems with voice control deliver maximum performance and ease of use in the shipping department more 10/30/21 - The Hänel Rotomat® with direct link to Magento shop software – the ideal e-commerce logistics solution Sander Vunderink Elektromaterialen BV, Grindstraat 7, 7553 GV Hengelo, Netherlands Logistics and fulfillment as success factors: Four Hänel Rotomat® systems with direct link to the webshop more 10/30/21 - The Hänel Lean-Lift® as central system for process-optimized production and warehousing BOERS & CO PRECISION SOLUTIONS, Fokkerstraat 495, 3125 BD Schiedam, Netherlands With the ERP interface in HänelSoft®-N production, assembly and shipping departments all benefit from the modern and flexible Hänel intralogistics solution. more 10/30/21 - The Hänel Lean-Lift® as highly efficient tool depot in high-tech production KMWE Precision BV, BIC 1, 5657 BX Eindhoven, Netherlands Three high-speed Hänel Lean-Lift® systems serve as the central 24x7 tool depot for 60 machining centers in the production area. more 10/30/21 - The Hänel Multi-Space® – the efficient all-around solution with maximum storage capacity Lavans BV, Vossenbeemd 104 a, 5705 CL Helmond, Netherlands Two high-speed Hänel 3-axis lift systems serve as the central mat warehouse in the laundry facility. more 07/03/21 - Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems – among the finalists at IFOY AWARD 2021 At the conclusion of the IFOY TEST DAYS 2021 held at the Dortmund Exhibition Center, the intralogistics appraisal organization presented the annual “Best in Intralogistics” award certificates for the current year. The storage system control unit also functions as the SAP terminal. Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems is very proud and honored to receive a “Best in Intralogistics” certificate for this solution. more 04/19/21 - Topas measurement technology for virus and aerosol research – high demand for expertise Topas GmbH, Gasanstaltstraße 47, 01237 Dresden When planning a new production building, managers included centralized Hänel small parts storage right from the start. Six Hänel Lean-Lift® systems are installed vertically through two production floors. more 04/19/21 - Higher demands at leading biopharmaceutical services provider Parexel International GmbH, 14050 Berlin, D Two Hänel Lean-Lift® systems for storing small items are in operation at the Parexel site in Berlin Schönefeld, Germany. more 04/19/21 - Supplier of equipment for making medical masks relies on the Hänel Rotomat® swiss-sonic Ultraschall AG, 9320 Arbon, CH The Hänel Rotomat® industrial storage system is some three meters in height and utilizes the vertical space available in the production building to provide neat, transparent and space-saving storage. more 04/19/21 - New dynamics in the market for swimming pools are dramatically boosting equipment sales CF GROUP France, 38070 Saint-Quentin-Fallavier, France The lift systems are ten meters high and provide enormous storage volume within a small footprint. more 04/19/21 - Rising demand for bicycles during the coronavirus pandemic BCF Belgian Cycling Factory, Beringen Four Hänel Lean-Lifte® systems at the company site near Hasselt each have a height of more than nine meters and serve two building floors, acting as a bridge between incoming goods and the bicycle assembly area. more 04/19/21 - Refrigerated storage reaching – 80° C in the Hänel Lean-Lift® Precisely maintaining cold temperatures for inventory is imperative in the medical engineering sector. For example, sensitive or perishable items such as vaccines must often be stored at temperatures as low as – 80° C to ensure their effectiveness. more 12/14/20 - 20 years of success Brian Cohen celebrates his tenure as Chief Executive of Hänel Storage Systems Brian Cohen joined Hänel Storage Systems in late 2000 to fill the role of Chief Executive. From the very start he contributed to the ongoing Hänel success story in the United States through his willingness to tread new and unknown paths. more 09/23/20 - Hänel Storage Systems Announces Relocation of US Headquarters Today Hänel announced that it will relocate its US headquarters to new facilities in Warrendale, PA. The newly constructed building will support the company’s anticipated future growth and provide greater capacity for collaboration and teamwork. The move is scheduled to take place in September, and the company’s first official business day at the new location will be October 12. more 09/01/20 - Robotic Handling Robotic intralogistics and storage with the Hänel Lean-Lift® In recent years developments in robotics and automation solutions have experienced a massive surge as more and more industries adopt efficient applications. more 08/29/20 - Baumann Automation Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems forms alliance Hänel controller technology is ideal for integrating robot systems in intralogistic processes. more 08/27/20 - Intralogistics 4.0 Digitization and network connectivity with the Hänel storage systems Four different modes of operation in one controller make integration in your network easy. more 08/27/20 - Hänel controllers integrate with IT systems Hänel controllers and their integrated storage management packages can be networked with existing IT systems Customers can use their existing storage management software with the Hänel MP 12 N and MP 14 N controllers in the modes HostCom (MP12N only), HostData and HostWeb. more 07/27/20 - F.A.Z. | Innovation leaders 2020 Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems – one of Germany’s innovation leaders again in 2020 The F.A.Z. INSTITUTE has published a study in Germany which confirms that Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems is once again among the country’s innovation leaders in 2020. more 06/08/20 - The Hänel EcoConcept An energy-efficient and eco-friendly development from Hänel The Hänel EcoConcept In 2008 Hänel developed and launched the Hänel EcoConcept with various features for reducing energy consumption in Hänel storage systems. more 06/07/20 - Hänel EcoDrive® CO2 reductions thanks to efficient energy recovery Hänel EcoDrive® Depending on the traversing rate, up to 40% of the energy fed in previously for the upward run can be returned to the power supply network! more 06/06/20 - Hänel EcoLoad® Energy-efficient loading Hänel EcoLoad® As its name suggests, the Hänel Rotomat® is based on rotation and functions much like a Ferris wheel. This vertical carousel principle ensures that the Hänel storage system is very energy efficient by design when handling balanced loads. more 06/04/20 - Hänel EcoDrive® ensures energy recovery at SITEMA Hänel EcoDrive® In the electrical and mechanical engineering sectors, production and buffer storage areas equipped with automated storage systems support the flexibility, transparency and accuracy of manufacturing processes. more 06/03/20 - Energy-efficient shipping processes EcoMode® and EcoDrive® at ZCC Cutting Tools Europe Energy-efficient shipping processes Sustainable energy concept and intelligent energy management. With Hänel EcoDrive® energy recovery, up to 40 % of the energy needed for the upward run of the extractor in a Lean-Lift® can be recovered depending on the traversing speed when the extractor descends. more 06/02/20 - Energy savings thanks to balanced loads Air Cost Control near Toulouse has 12 Hänel Rotomat® systems with Hänel EcoLoad® in operation Energy savings thanks to balanced loads Air Cost Control offers direct access to thousands of individual parts and complex aircraft components. A large number of these are always in stock and available to the customers at all times. more 06/01/20 - The Hänel Multi-Space® The unique 3-axis lift system with energy recovery! The Hänel Multi-Space® Energy recovery with the Hänel EcoDrive® system in the Hänel Multi-Space® at Vogel in Hemer. The installation of the high-tech storage solution nearly tripled the space available in the workshop, office and warehouse areas. more 01/06/20 - MSC Technologies, 76297 Stutensee, Germany Booking in SAP without middleware via SOAP interface on the Hänel Rotomat® controller It operates 12 Hänel Rotomat® storage systems which are integrated over two floors. The production building was designed so that the 24 retrieval points for incoming goods on the ground floor could be linked up with the production area located on the first floor. more 01/05/20 - Helmut Fischer GmbH Institute for Electronics and Metrology, 71063 Sindelfingen, Germany Four Hänel Lean-Lift® systems spanning three floors in conjunction with SAP Four Hänel Lean-Lift® systems, with a height of 42.65 ft/13 m extending upward through three floors, compactly store about 8,000 different items. Goods are received on the ground floor, while orders for the production area are filled on the upper two floors. more 01/04/20 - Fierthbauer GmbH, Esslingen-Zell, Germany Constant data synchronization between the Hänel MP 12 N controller and Navision Fierthbauer operates a Hänel Rotomat® storage system in its shipping department to boost picking processes for small parts. By fully exploiting the warehouse height – from floor to ceiling – overall storage density was increased to provide maximum storage capacity within a minimum footprint. more 01/03/20 - IHSE GmbH, 88094 Oberteuringen, Germany Linking up Hänel Rotomat® storage systems with the ABAS host ERP system IHSE GmbH develops and manufactures highly specialized KVM solutions for a large number of diverse markets.Two Hänel Rotomat® systems in operation at company headquarters near Lake Constance provide safe and secure storage for extremely sensitive electronic modules. more 07/30/19 - Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems – one of Germany’s innovation leaders The F.A.Z.-INSTITUT has published a study in Germany which confirms that Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems, as one of the leading providers of intralogistic solutions worldwide, has made major contributions to the development of automated storage and materials handling through its many inventions and patents. more 05/21/19 - GEM Products, Jacksonville, Florida, USA The Hänel Lean-Lift® for marine parts distribution GEM Products, Jacksonville, Florida, USA The compact and systematic storage of stainless steel latches, handles, barrel bolts and pipe brackets in the Hänel Lean-Lift® saves enormous amounts of floor space. more 05/20/19 - L. H. Dottie, Commerce, California, USA Maximum flexibility for wholesale operations with the Hänel Lean-Lift® L. H. Dottie, Commerce, California, USA The company relies on a Hänel Lean-Lift® as the key system for distributed storage in its wholesale warehouse. The vertical system is used to store various items in small batches. more 05/19/19 - Earnhardt Ford, Chandler, Arizona, USA Hänel storage systems for spare parts on-site at major car dealership Earnhardt Ford, Chandler, Arizona, USA The Hänel intralogistics solutions were installed to utilize valuable floor space more effectively. The Hänel Lean-Lift® and Rotomat® systems fully utilize the vertical space available – from floor to ceiling. more 05/18/19 - DIRTT Environmental Solutions, Phoenix, Arizona, USA The Hänel Lean-Lift® as central distribution system in production DIRTT Environmental Solutions, Phoenix, Arizona, USA A compact Hänel Lean-Lift® in the production area is used for the heightoptimized storage of hardware, bolts, brackets, and similar items. more 05/17/19 - Tetra Pak®, Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico Huge storage capacity with a Hänel Lean-Lift® cluster solution Tetra Pak®, Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico The vertical Hänel Lean-Lift® systems provide an enormous amount of storage capacity. All kinds of spare parts are neatly organized and readily available within a small storage system footprint. more 05/16/19 - Brose, Colón, Querétaro, Mexico High-tech production in Mexico with storage solutions ‘Made in Germany’ Brose, Colón, Querétaro, Mexico The Hänel Lean-Lift® has a height of nearly 9 m and can handle a total load capacity of 60 tons – the system holds spare parts needed for production machinery. more 05/15/19 - Lumietri, Hänel Storage Systems Channel Partner, Mexico Lumietri: a reliable partner for Hänel Storage Systems in Mexico since 2002 Lumietri, Hänel Storage Systems Channel Partner, Mexico Lumietri can now look back on 17 years of business success. The company has made a name for itself in the Mexican market with Hänel intralogistics solutions more 03/28/19 - Alliance with the innovative start-up nxtBase Augmented Reality and Wearable Computing with Hänel Storage Systems Traditional supply chains are undergoing fundamental change as a result of Industry 4.0. Efficient intralogistics solutions and the optimization of picking processes are decisive factors that are having an impact in this era of change. more 01/15/19 - The Hänel Solution Finder Even more case studies thanks to special filter functions – find precisely what you are looking for Another highlight is the convenient set of filter functions for the Hänel Solution Finder. more 01/11/19 - Medical Technology Business | FR Hänel intralogistics solutions have made a major contribution to optimizing warehouse processes and improving efficiency at the customer’s site. Medical Technology Business | FR The Lean-Lift® systems are operated with the compact Hänel MP 12 N controller. The systems are easy to use thanks to a wide range of functions. more 01/10/19 - BJ Logistics | Sillingy, FR Parallel picking on several floors BJ Logistics | Sillingy, FR A cluster comprised of three Lean-Lift® systems, each equipped with two access points, is operated through two floors for maximum utilization of the vertical space available in the warehouse. more 01/09/19 - Cultura | Périgueux, FR The Hänel Rotomat® as storage depot at the retail site Cultura | Périgueux, FR The Hänel Rotomat® also bolsters corporate identity with its modern design and orange color – the customized system blends in perfectly with the overall layout and design of the retail store. more 01/08/19 - Cayer Barrioz | Pringy, FR A Hänel Rotomat® provides space-saving central storage to support the company’s manufacturing processes. Cayer Barrioz | Pringy, FR The efficient and compact Hänel Rotomat® was installed to replace static shelving so that more floor space would be available for manufacturing purposes. more 01/07/19 - LIEBHERR France SAS | Colmar, FR Transparent tool storage with high payload capacity LIEBHERR France SAS | Colmar, FR Heightoptimized storage and the Hänel multifunction containers ensure that even the most diverse parts can be stored compactly and efficiently, with high cost-effectiveness. Hänel multifunction containers always retain their shape and are absolutely distortion-free. more 11/19/18 - Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems forms international alliance with prismat Our customers and our business enterprises will profit from this alliance Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems, maker of dynamic lift solutions, and the SAP consulting firm prismat have formed an international alliance to promote digitization in the intralogistics market. more 06/08/18 - CeMAT 2018 International Trade Fair High interest in Hänel innovations and storage systems among industry professionals CeMAT 2018 International Trade Fair The Motto Logistics 4.0 meets Industry 4.0 was used to integrate CeMAT in the Hanover Fair this year. The coupling of both events thus gave thousands of visitors to the Hanover Fair a chance to experience CeMAT as well. more 06/07/18 - Augmented Reality AR devices and storage systems – now a reality with Hänel technology Augmented Reality The live presentation of order picking with augmented reality (AR) devices and the Hänel Lean-Lift® drew a lot of attention at CeMAT. more 06/06/18 - Smart Picking Optimized order picking with the Hänel Lean-Lift® and Hänel Rotomat® Smart Picking With web devices that make order picking easy and flexible more 06/05/18 - Visual Operation The new system operation concept from Hänel – the MP 14 N controller Visual Operation Hänel PictureControl, HänelSoft® and the new MP 14 N controller for innovative visual system operation! more 06/04/18 - Powerful Features Intelligent options for boosting efficiency Powerful Features Hänel offers a wide range of options for building customized storage solutions to satisfy unique customer requirements. more 06/02/18 - Hänel Präzisions-Zahnräder Hanover Trade Fair Hänel Precision Gears presented its outstanding portfolio of high-quality products at the Hanover Trade Fair Hänel Precision Gears – our sister company – at the Hanover Trade Fair To complement the Hänel presence at CeMAT, Hänel Precision Gears participated in the Hanover Trade Fair with a brand-new stand and impressive exhibit of the company’s high-quality products. more 03/15/18 - Storage of materials in the production area 3b IDO | Lauffen am Neckar, D A Hänel Rotomat® storage system on the production floor serves as a material depot for adhesives and edge trimming mounted on reels. This material is fed into automated edging machines during the gluing and finishing process for furniture surfaces. more 03/14/18 - Eight Hänel Rotomat® systems reliably support high picking performance for smooth intralogistics Kistler Instrumente AG | Winterthur, CH A Hänel Rotomat® is operated in the company workshop as a central provisioning system for machinists. All tools, equipment, measuring devices, etc. are stored centrally in the area where they are needed. more 03/12/18 - The Rotomat® as central provisioning system for assembly components and tools Metallbau Perazzelli AG | Landquart, CH The compact and neat storage in the Hänel vertical carousel offers maximum storage capacity requiring only a minimum of floor space. more 03/12/18 - Clean and protected storage of medical products in three Hänel Rotomat® systems Polydentia SA | Tessin, CH Fast access, maximum storage volume and lower costs with the Hänel Rotomat® storage carousel. more 03/11/18 - Efficient and faster production thanks to well-organized storage Polymeca AG | Heerbrugg, CH The Hänel Rotomat® provides well-organized storage within a very compact space. In addition, the time required to access items needed for production – such as electronic components, plus both standardized and precision parts – was reduced dramatically. more 03/09/18 - More production space plus added storage capacity is no problem with the Hänel Rotomat® Pomtava SA | Reconvilier, CH To increase storage capacity and speed up access to tools, raw materials and documents, Pomtava has been using Hänel storage solutions for many years with great success. more 03/09/18 - Space-saving and efficient small parts storage for cable assembly RHYBOOT | Altstätten, CH Employees of all abilities work side by side when retrieving items from the Hänel Rotomat® and packing them for delivery. Thanks to its intuitive operation workers can fill orders independently, quickly and accurately. more 03/08/18 - Reliable and secure parts supply for manufacturing with the Hänel Rotomat® and Lockomat® Schultz W. E. – Elektromagnete | Oberrindal, CH The Hänel systems are installed centrally in the production area. Employees are able to retrieve machine parts on demand – precisely when and where they are needed. There is no need to walk back and forth during retrieval, and that saves time and reduces machine retooling time. more 12/20/17 - The Hänel Christmas Card 2017 – with 360° animation! Experience the extraordinary Hänel virtual holiday world. Our Christmas card this year highlights the augmented reality trend in storage technology – and invites you to embark on an inspiring journey to the virtual world of Christmas with Hänel. more 11/02/17 - Two heavy-duty Hänel Rotomat® storage systems are increasing the speed of shipping processes. Hänel Precision Gears | Bad Friedrichshall Both Hänel Rotomat storage systems are fully integrated in the production processes. Fast access to finished gears and other components is of vital importance, along with systematic and space-saving storage. more 10/13/17 - The High-speed Hänel Lean-Lifts® with ESD protection boost order picking efficiency and ergonomics. Storz Medical AG | Tägerwilen, CH The Hänel Lean-Lifts® provide storage capacity from the floor to the ceiling and contain components needed for manufacturing, as well as spare parts and accessories for customers. more 10/11/17 - Neat storage of firefighting equipment from the basement to the ceiling. Rosenbauer Schweiz AG | Oberglatt, CH The vertical lift at Rosenbauer was designed so that the vertical height of the building could be used to full capacity, and that also includes the basement height of three meters. more 10/11/17 - Top storage flexibility with the extra-wide Hänel Lean-Lift® and two Lean-Lifts® for pallets Herren Frères & Cie | Grandson, CH The central warehouse is comprised of one extrawide Hänel Lean-Lift® and two Hänel Lean-Lifts® for pallet storage. The vertical lifts are six meters in height and contain more than 1,800 different plumbing components, production material and spare parts. more 10/10/17 - Ordered today, delivered tomorrow thanks to Hänel storage systems Otto Suhner AG | Brugg, CH Eight Hänel Lean-Lifts® – processing up to 8,000 item picks each month – support employees in filling and shipping orders quickly and reliably. more 10/09/17 - Tool storage with the Hänel Multi-Space® and external tool management August Müller CNC-Zerspanungstechnik GmbH | Uelzen One Hänel Multi-Space® serves as the primary tool depot for high-tech production processes. The three-axis Hänel system is used for storing and provisioning a wide range of tools, metrology devices and consumables. more 10/06/17 - The Hänel Lean-Lift® – a high-tech tool depot for the production of precision components Müller Präzisionsteile GmbH | Pyrbaum The cluster of six Hänel Lean-Lifts® in the tool department makes sure that the right tools are available for all of the workbenches as needed. more 10/05/17 - Safe, secure and convenient tool storage in the Hänel Lockomat®! Pfeiffer Metalltechnologie GmbH | Frittlingen Pfeiffer Metal Technology relies on a Hänel Lockomat® lift system for storing cutting tools and equipment used to process profile aluminum. more 10/04/17 - Safe and secure tool storage with the Hänel VendiShelf system in the Hänel Lean-Lift® Zetec Zerspanungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG | Gosheim The Hänel Lean-Lift® serves as the central tool dispensing system at the Zetec manufacturing facility. Cutting tools, tool holders and special drills are just a few of the many items that are efficiently and ergonomically provided to employees. more 09/29/17 - Efficient Tool Storage - order the new Hänel brochure now! New Hänel brochure describes intelligent tool storage based on Hänel vertical lift solutions To gain insights into the many tool storage and provisioning options available, we suggest that you read our new brochure 'Efficient Tool Storage and Organization with the Intelligent Hänel Intralogistics Solutions'. more 05/24/17 - MAN Diesel & Turbo SE | Oberhausen Futuristic order picking with the Hänel Lean-Lift® Two Hänel Lean-Lifts® are located at the center of the manufacturing facility for the central storage of small parts. The vertical lifts have a height of some nine meters and are equipped with 160 Hänel multifunction containers that provide more than 6,000 storage positions. more 05/22/17 - Robert Bosch GmbH | Blaichach/Immenstadt Saving valuable production floor space and the seamless middleware-free SAP integration were key factors that influenced the Bosch Blaichach/Immenstadt decision to adopt the Hänel intralogistics solution! Two Hänel Rotomat® storage systems serve as an integral part of an ultra-modern Industry 4.0 production site operated by Bosch. more 05/22/17 - Bizerba GmbH | Balingen Hänel has realized an interface for connecting its system controllers and SAP – without any additional middleware! Two Hänel Rotomat® storage systems are used in the packaging department to speed up shipping at the company site in Balingen, Germany. more 05/19/17 - Oetiker Deutschland GmbH | Endingen Thanks to the integration of the four Hänel Lean-Lifts® in the SAP-based logistics concept, the Oetiker Group transformed the Endingen/Kaiserstuhl site into a central distribution center for all of Europe – with great success! To reduce the costs of freight and logistics, six independent sales and logistics centers in Europe were relocated and consolidated at the company site in Endingen/Kaiserstuhl, Germany. This project also included the integration of four Hänel Lean-Lift® systems that had previously been used as a stand-alone solution in the central warehouse. more 05/18/17 - Franz Gottwald GmbH + Co. KG | Hamburg Only Hänel had the expertise required to set up a direct link between our Pallas ERP system and the storage lifts without any need for additional software! Four Hänel Lean-Lifts® with premium color finishes support employees in Hamburg every day. more 11/29/16 - Industore Ltd. | Cardiff, UK A reliable partner for more than 20 years. Today the company employs 65 people and has a reputation in Great Britain and Ireland for innovation and expertise in the field of efficient intralogistics. On August 5 1996 Industore installed its first Hänel Rotomat® industrial lift system at BASS Brewery in Burton-upon-Trent. more 11/28/16 - 20th Anniversary of Industore Ltd. | Dedication of the new Demo Centre To mark the 20th anniversary of the company, Industore opened the doors of its new ultra-modern Hänel Demo Centre in Cardiff, Wales. The fully equipped Demo Centre serves as a forum where customers and prospects can see Hänel systems in action – the Hänel Rotomat® office carousel, the Hänel Lean-Lift® and the intelligent Hänel microprocessor controllers are demonstrated live in Cardiff. more 11/28/16 - Allaero Limited | Crawley, West Sussex, UK Compact storage of aircraft parts of various sizes To store large components safely and reliably, two Hänel lifts were equipped with an extra-high access point. more 11/25/16 - Alstom Transport UK | Wembley, London, UK The installation of Hänel automated storage and provisioning systems have saved valuable time and reduced the amount of costly overtime hours at Alstom Transport UK. Intelligent integration of three Hänel lift systems for storing spare parts at world’s leading railway technology provider. more 11/24/16 - BMW Benham | Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK The Hänel Lean-Lift® – the interface between workshop and service centre Two Hänel Lean-Lifts® help resolve the constantly growing need for more space in the service centre. more 11/23/16 - Edrington | Glasgow, Schottland, UK Tools and whisky – both stored safe and sound in the Hänel Lean-Lift® The lifts are protected by automatic sliding doors and an access control function integrated in the MP 12 N controller. An authorized code is required to access the systems. more 11/21/16 - First Choice Catering | Hawks Green, Cannock, UK First Choice Catering provides spare parts for the catering business and offers the most complete range of products for this market segment in Great Britain. The 12 Lean-Lifts® are linked up with the company’s ERP system via an SQL database. more 11/21/16 - Hewlett Packard | Kildare, Irland The mission of the company is to produce technologies that improve people’s lives. To improve its own operations, Hewlett Packard invested in four Hänel Lean-Lifts® that make life easier for employees. The mission of the company is to produce technologies that improve people’s lives. To improve its own operations, Hewlett Packard invested in four Hänel Lean-Lifts® that make life easier for employees. more 11/18/16 - Magstim Company Ltd. | Whitland, Carmarthenshire, UK Three Hänel Lean-Lifts® are installed in a bright and well-organized warehouse, fully integrated in the efficient and precise processes followed by Magstim. Both parts and finished components are kept in the storage systems. The Hänel Lean-Lifts® provide a safe environment for storing sensitive items and devices. more 07/14/16 - CeMAT 2016 international trade fair: Hänel presents solutions for the intralogistics of the future! Here are some of the highlights presented by Hänel at CeMAT 2016. The motto of CeMAT 2016 the world’s foremost intralogistics trade fair – was ”Smart Supply Chain Solutions.” more 07/13/16 - World premiere at CeMAT 2016: The new Hänel controller MP 14 N-StandAlone In a world premiere Hänel launched the new Hänel MP 14 N controller at CeMAT 2016. The 12-inch high-resolution touch display supports maximum ease of use with a screen having plenty of space to show vast amounts of information. more 07/11/16 - HänelSoft® – Reloaded: The optimal WMS solution for the requirements of tomorrow! The proven warehouse management software from Hänel combines modern design with even more convenience and functionality. For managing various types of Hänel storage systems, as well as conventional warehouse solutions, HänelSoft® is the perfect WMS for meeting the challenges of the future. more 07/11/16 - HTTP and SOAP protocol: Direct integration of Hänel storage systems in SAP By integrating the SOAP interface in its controllers, Hänel has succeeded in making the visions of its customers a reality! The latest generation MP 12 N-H/HostWeb controller also doubles as a terminal for a wide range of ERP systems. Synchronization problems, such as those stemming from redundant data storage, are prevented. more 07/08/16 - Ready for any challenge: Hänel expertise and innovative controller system Our control systems are designed to satisfy the most diverse requirements and offer holistic solutions for your intralogistics! Hänel controllers are holistic solutions for efficient intralogistics. In stand-alone mode, the complete warehouse management software is already integrated in the controller. more 07/07/16 - Smart Integration: Hänel control technology - the team player for your network Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems – among the leaders in storage and IT system integration! The MP 12 N series can be integrated directly in enterprise networks – these controllers communicate with different kinds of ERP systems without the need for additional middleware. more 07/06/16 - Hänel EcoConcept: Technology for the future Energy-efficient systems are the key to lowering energy consumption in your warehouse! The effective energy consumption of automated material and file handling systems has a major impact on operating costs, amortization and not least on environmental protection. more 07/05/16 - CeMAT special exhibit: Innovative logistics solutions ”Innovative Logistics Solutions” in Hall 27, a number of innovative solutions for complex logistics processes in industrial environments were showcased. Some 30 companies participated in the demonstrations conducted in the special exhibition area. Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems partnered with viastore SOFTWARE and contributed a Lean-Lift® to the intralogistics concept presented in the exhibit. more 03/07/16 - The Hänel network in the USA Hänel Storage Systems maintains a broad partner network from coast to coast. These channel partners ensure that Hänel storage systems are installed, operated and maintained according to precise Hänel guidelines. More than 100 sales organizations in the United States, Canada and Mexico are recognized as authorized Hänel partners. more 02/29/16 - Blum Inc. | North Carolina, USA The Hänel Lean-Lift® was seamlessly integrated in the supply and production chain Located centrally in the company’s production area, one Hänel Lean-Lift® stores all of the spare parts needed to keep manufacturing equipment and machines up and running. more 02/28/16 - Florida Hospital | Altamonte Springs, USA Well-organized storage of various medical items in four Hänel Rotomat® systems in the central supply depot Fast provisioning of operating room material on demand is guaranteed because one Rotomat® storage system is located just a few steps away from the OR area. more 02/27/16 - Matsuura Machinery USA Inc. | Minnesota, USA 25 percent of all parts stored in the Hänel Lean-Lift® within a minimum of floor space Thanks to the “goods to man” principle, there is no need for employees to stoop and lift heavy items, nor is there any ladder climbing when retrieving parts. The items requested are picked from the storage system and placed on carts where they are packed for shipping. more 02/26/16 - M & M International | Louisiana, USA The multifunction containers in the Lean-Lift® can be configured in response to various storage requirements. This ensures compact and well-balanced vertical storage of heavy loads – from floor to ceiling – within an extremely small footprint. M & M International relies on dependable Hänel storage technology for its inventory of valve components. Two heavy-duty Hänel Lean-Lifts® and one Hänel Rotomat® storage system are in operation. more 02/25/16 - KLS Martin | Florida, USA The KLS Martin warehouse and distribution center is fully integrated in SAP thanks to HänelSoft®. Shelf storage still used in the warehouse is also managed via HänelSoft®. Unlike conventional shelf and rack solutions, automated vertical storage systems utilize the full height capacity of the warehouse building. In addition to providing enormous space savings, the systems also ensure that medical instruments, prostheses and supplies are protected from dust and contamination. more 02/24/16 - TAM International | Texas, USA Compact storage of diverse items thanks to variable container compartments Products from TAM International are used worldwide. The company operates five Hänel Lean-Lifts® at its headquarters in Houston, Texas. more 02/23/16 - Stiles Machinery Inc. | Michigan, USA Extremely efficient spare parts storage is ensured with a cluster configuration of seven Hänel Lean-Lifts® Optimal overviews and accurate inventory control with HänelSoft® warehouse management software. more 02/22/16 - Productivity Inc. | Minneapolis, USA High pick rates thanks to parallel operations using several Hänel Lean-Lift® high-speed systems The Hänel vertical lifts are equipped with multifunction containers, making them ideal for automated small parts storage. Job orders are displayed directly on the HänelSoft® terminal and can be processed there. more 10/20/15 - Wäscherei Frey, Burgau, DE The three-axis Hänel Multi-Space® drastically reduces investment costs In conjunction with intelligent TIKOS control software, the Hänel Multi-Space® proved to be an efficient alternative to a conventional laundry sorting system – and it reduced investment costs considerably. more 10/19/15 - Soplar SA, Altstätten, CH IT-supported buffer storage in the production area At its site in Altstätten, Switzerland, the company has a total of seven Hänel Lean-Lifts® in operation to support intralogistics processes. Five of the systems are installed in an enclosed shaft located at the center of the warehouse. more 10/18/15 - CSL Behring AG, Bern, CH Storage of sensitive and valuable medication reference samples In the past the storage of sensitive reference samples of medications was a manual process – today six vertical Hänel Rotomat® systems are used. more 10/17/15 - Unilever Deutschland Holding GmbH, Heilbronn, DE Rotomat® storage systems optimize the storage of ingredients in the mixing laboratory Today three Hänel Rotomat® systems store the ingredients needed for developing soup and sauce recipes, all within an extremely small footprint, and with fast and convenient access. more 10/16/15 - Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu, Munich, DE Temperature-controlled storage of beer samples in the Hänel Rotomat® The microbiological fermenting process that enriches the beer is carefully maintained through an efficient electronic heating unit that keeps the temperature at a constant 28 degrees Celsius in the Rotomat®. more 10/15/15 - Power Equipment, Melbourne, AU Spare parts for diesel engines stored in six Hänel Lean-Lifts® In addition to the two storage systems already in operation, the company expanded storage capacity in 2011 by installing two more Lean-Lifts®. Since then, the parts warehouse has been optimized again with two Hänel Lean-Lifts®, all with a height of nine meters. more 04/01/15 - Headland opens new demo center in Sydney, Australia We congratulate HEADLAND Machinery Service Support on the opening of its new demo center. Hänel Office and Storage Systems has maintained a very successful business partnership with Headland Machinery for more than 10 years. Nearly the entire Hänel portfolio and several system versions can be seen in the Headland showrooms in Melbourne and Sydney. more 03/30/15 - Brezan, Ede, NL High-performance order picking and modern styling 12 Hänel Lean-Lifts® with a customized special premium finish and designed for smooth and efficient logistics are the eye-catching highlight of the Brezan distribution center. more 03/29/15 - SIBO, Veghel, NL The Hänel storage systems are a perfect match for the guiding principles followed by SIBO: Be reliable, innovative and performance-oriented! When moving to its new headquarters on Doornhoek in Veghel, SIBO also integrated six Hänel Lean-Lifts® in its order distribution center. Some 5,000 different items are stored at this site. more 03/29/15 - Paul Meijering Metalen, Zaltbommel, NL Various storage systems – one software. HänelSoft® manages the Hänel Lean-Lifts® as well as the narrow-aisle storage area. For storage and order picking processes, Paul Meijering Metalen keeps these items in eight Hänel Lean-Lifts® installed in a new warehouse. The systems have a height of over twenty nine feet and are configured compactly. more 03/27/15 - VBH Nederland BV, Oosterhout, NL Central small parts storage in the Hänel Lean-Lift® VBH offers a complete line of hinges and locks for installation in doors and windows. Three Hänel Lean-Lifts® are used for the central storage of small parts in the warehouse located in Oosterhout. more 03/27/15 - Boost your efficiency – New Hänel brochure available soon! Flexibility, efficiency and cost-effectiveness – these are the demands that modern-day intralogistics must meet The Hänel Lean-Lift® is a first-class, high-tech system for storage organization and materials handling that saves time, storage space and costs, and it makes the overall workflow more efficient. more 12/03/14 - Hänel website update: New filter function in the solutions section! Selection criteria now make finding the right Hänel solution easy We make every effort to provide you with many videos on our website that show Hänel systems in action at customer sites. more 12/02/14 - Rationalization and cost reduction for car dealerships - New brochure available shortly! Rationalization and cost reduction for car dealerships is a central issue today Hänel storage systems allow dealers to store tools, spare parts and documents at a central location in the service department. more 12/01/14 - Storage and management of tools for vehicle service and repair There is no need to search for specific tools in different places. And that saves time for service personnel. For better efficiency and cost-effectiveness, the Jung Volkswagen dealership in Sinsheim stores all of its standard and special tools in a Hänel Lean-Lift®. more 11/30/14 - Cutting costs in the hospital budget - New brochure available shortly! Hänel Office and Storage Systems – your expert partner for hospital organization! Sensitive material is safeguarded with locking mechanisms and access codes. Many hospitals rely on Hänel systems for the ergonomic storage and provisioning of surgical instruments and equipment needed in operating rooms. more 11/29/14 - Hänel storage systems in hospital environments Hänel has the right solutions for efficient hospital organization! St. Gallen Canton Hospital in Switzerland relies on six Hänel Rotomat® systems. Two of these have been in operation for more than 20 years. That reflects the proven quality of the systems and the excellence of Hänel service and maintenance. more 11/28/14 - Karl-Bruno Hänel - In Memoriam Kurt Velmeke remembers a loyal and dedicated colleague – excerpt from the eulogy for Karl-Bruno Hänel In 1957, Hänel was the first manufacturer in Europe to start series production of filing carousels based on the Ferris wheel principle. And Karl-Bruno Hänel played a key role in this development. more 05/30/14 - CeMAT 2014 international intralogistics – Hänel innovations impress visitors and industry professionals CeMAT 2014 is the highlight of the intralogistics industry worldwide, drawing some 53,000 visitors from 65 countries to Hanover this year! Since effective software is a key element in efficient intralogistics, Hänel placed a special focus on software solutions at CeMAT 2014. more 05/29/14 - Hänel presents the Lean-Lift® extra-wide for the first time! The new extra-wide Lean-Lift® – a giant that exemplifies Hänel quality! Hänel has succeeded once again in expanding the dimensions of typical storage solutions. The new extra-wide version of the Lean-Lift® has a width of up to 16.01 ft. more 05/28/14 - The successful Hänel warehouse management software with new functions and design The successful warehouse management software from Hänel combines modern design with even more convenience and functionality The specialists at Hänel focused their expertise on three major objectives when developing this software: High functionality Transparent user guidance Optimal price-performance ratio more 05/27/14 - Hänel controllers as SAP terminals Direct implementation of the SAP/Hänel storage management template in SAP using HTTP and SOAP protocols The latest generation of the MP 12 N-HostWeb controller has now become an SAP user terminal. Synchronization problems, such as duplication of data storage, are avoided. more 05/26/14 - More trade fair highlights from CeMAT 2014 Hänel storage systems in high-speed versions ... The Hänel Lean-Lift® with VendiShelf-System ... Hänel storage systems for heavy-duty loads ... The Hänel MP 12 N controller … The Hänel Lean-Lift® high-speed version achieves a vertical speed of 2.3 m/sec with an empty extractor, making it the fastest vertical lift system on the market! more 03/19/14 - Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems meets Blue Competence criteria Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems has been a member of the German Engineering Federation (VDMA) since 2005 As a recognized partner, the Hänel company has met the criteria of Blue Competence, a sustainability initiative of the VDMA, since December 2012. more 03/18/14 - The Hänel EcoConcept Energy-efficient systems are the key to lowering energy consumption in your warehouse The effective energy consumption of automated material and file handling systems has a major impact on operating costs, amortization and not least on environmental protection. more 03/17/14 - Case Study: Vogel-Hemer Engineering GmbH The Hänel Multi-Space® – Order picking on 7 floors To meet growing business and storage demands, especially for spare parts and components, Vogel expanded its floor space up to some 6,000 m2. The Multi-Space® from Hänel plays a decisive role in the efficiency of the new warehouse infrastructure. more 03/16/14 - Hänel Precision Gears Redesigned Internet presence The Hänel Precision Gears website has also been completed updated and redesigned. Here you will find information and videos about the company and the many manufacturing techniques and services available. more 03/15/14 - Hänel Precision Gears The new image brochure of our sister company Hänel Precision Gears is now available! This brochure also provides you with details about advanced Hänel processes and the skilled employees responsible for our wellknown precision. more 12/24/13 - Making-of: The Hänel Christmas Card A look behind the scenes: See how the Hänel Christmas Card 2013 was created – from the original idea to final production. Watch the making-of video to see each step involved in producing the Hänel Christmas Card. more 12/01/13 - NEW! Hänel Service News Exercise caution when purchasing used machinery – Hänel storage systems are high-quality, reliable and durable systems. The high reliability is the basis for a market in used Hänel storage systems. Time and again, however, used machines that are not authorized by Hänel are offered by dealers (within and outside the EU). more 11/19/13 - Air Cost Control in Toulouse Air Cost Control is a global specialist in the distribution of electrical aircraft components. The international aerospace industry is yet another sector in which Hänel is a reliable partner when it comes to optimizing storage processes. more 11/17/13 - New brochure available shortly! Many offices today, both in the administrative sector and in industry, rely on paperless processing of documents and other records. The compact design enables up to 60 % more filing capacity to be created on a minimal footprint by making use of the available room height. more 11/16/13 - Tailored solutions for disability-friendly workplaces Hänel storage systems can be adapted to the varied demands of workplaces for people with disabilities The integration of the disabled into working life is more important today than ever. To achieve long-term integration, appropriate measures need to be taken. more 11/15/13 - Lower Saxony’s Ministry of Economics, Labour and Transport Hänel Rotomat® office carousels provide a workplace for people with severe visual impairment The Economics Ministry creates specially adapted workplaces for people with disabilities. In this regional authority all the office supplies are organized centrally in a Hänel Rotomat® office carousel. more 08/01/13 - Twenty years of successful cooperation between Hänel Storage Systems and Kasys This year Kasys celebrates its 20th anniversary and hence also 20 years of collaboration with Hänel. These 20 years have flown by. There have been ups and downs, but in a time when our society is undergoing constant change, these 20 years have been marked by mutual trust and shared successes. more 07/01/13 - BStU The Federal Commissioner’s Office for the records of the State Security Service BStU 17 vertical carousels from Hänel were tailored to the complex storage situation of the agency. more 07/01/13 - Hänel Precision Gears The Hänel Rotomat® office carousel – a true all-rounder in the office! So it is no surprise that Hänel Precision Gears refuses to compromise not only in production but also in its administration, and relies on the time-proven Hänel Rotomat® office carousels. more 07/01/13 - KS Treuhand AG – Fast and flexible access KS Treuhand AG in Altstätten has an archive that spans multiple floor levels and has challenging weight requirements – the Hänel Rotomat® industrial storage carousel offers the ideal solution The design flexibility of the Hänel Rotomat® system enabled the carousel to be integrated through three floors in a previously unused corridor. more 07/01/13 - Banque Cantonale de Fribourg Banque Cantonale de Fribourg is a customeroriented provider of financial services in the Swiss Canton of Fribourg The branch in Bulle operates two Hänel Rotomat® office carousels. Several thousand customer dossiers are archived and managed there in hanging folders. more 07/01/13 - Regional Church Office in Erfurt The historic old quarter of Erfurt – Thuringia’s capital – is home to the main administrative offices of the regional Evangelical Church... Five Hänel Rotomat® office carousels are used to archive the personnel files of more than 5,000 employees. The documents need to be quickly retrievable at any time. more 07/01/13 - Public Transport of Geneva (TPG) Every day around 471,000 people use the public transport network of Geneva Public Transport of Geneva (TPG) The personnel files of some 1,900 employees are safely archived and managed in the Hänel Rotomat® office carousel. more 07/01/13 - Department of Justice for North Rhine-Westphalia Over 40 Hänel Rotomat® office carousels keep order Department of Justice for North Rhine-Westphalia The Department of Justice in Düsseldorf has to keep countless files in a very limited space, since floor area is at a premium in the heritage-protected building in the centre of the city. more 07/01/13 - Local police headquarters in Meschede File management with the Hänel Rotomat® office carousel Local police headquarters in Meschede The local police headquarters in Meschede relies on the Hänel Rotomat® 600 for its administration work – the carousel for vertical hanging folders more 07/01/13 - Retirement pension insurance for state employees in Liechtenstein Retirement pension insurance for state employees The Hänel Rotomat® office carousel saves space and affords user-friendly access to the required files close to the workstations. more 04/15/13 - Hänel meets Blue Competence criteria Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems has been a member of the German Engineering Federation (VDMA) since 2005 Hänel meets Blue Competence criteria Under the headline “Blue Competence: Engineering a better world!” the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung profiled a number of companies with their respective contributions to sustainability... more 11/19/12 - Hänel controllers as SAP terminals Direct implementation of the SAP/Hänel storage management template in SAP using HTTP and SOAP Hänel controllers as SAP terminals Hänel attaches great importance to enabling the storage lifts to interface directly with customer ERP software. more 03/15/09 - Hänel sets benchmarks and is expanding in Wiesentheid The area assigned to production in Wiesentheid‘s Plant 2 has been expanded by 4,800 m2. At this site we now have more than twice the production area we had before. This increased capacity enables us to meet the high demand throughout the world for Hänel storage systems. more 07/01/08 - Hänel CleanStore Die optimale Lösung für die Lagerung im Reinraum Hänel CleanStore Das effektive und raumsparende Lagerkonzept in partikelreduzierten Reinräumen mit der bewährten Hänel Rotomat® oder Lean-Lift® Technologie. more 06/20/08 - Hänel Rotomat® Top order-picking performance due to short travel paths Hänel Rotomat® Hänel started series-producing filing carousels (the first manufacturer in Europe to do so) over 50 years ago – and you reap the benefits of this long experience. more 06/16/08 - Hänel Lean-Lift® – Storage down to –80°C Je nach Anforderung können Kühlboxen unterschiedlicher Größen und Kühlleistungen im Hänel Lean-Lift® gelagert werden Hänel Lean-Lift® – Storage down to –80°C For many years Hänel’s product range has included future-oriented solutions for storage in air-controlled environments in the form of the ClimateStore® systems. more

The Hänel Multi-Space® Real-life success stories The Hänel Multi-Space® – first unveiled at CeMAT 2005 in a world premiere – is operating successfully in companies today! The name WIFAG is a byword for excellence in the printing industry and in renowned newspaper concerns. Headquartered in Berne, WIFAG Maschinenfabrik AG is one of the global leaders in printing press manufacturing. Parts needed for production are buffered centrally in two Hänel Multi-Space® units, each 9.57 m wide. The required components are stored in a dust-protected environment and are retrieved on a job-by-job basis from the ergonomically designed access point. The central store is managed via the inventory management software HänelSoft®. The Hänel Multi-Space® – the new definition of vertical lift technology from Hänel!

Hänel Lean-Lift® Storage down to –80°C For many years Hänel’s product range has included future-oriented solutions for storage in air-controlled environments in the form of the ClimateStore® systems. Now Hänel is offering another option for storage at extremely low temperatures, down to – 80° C. For this purpose, Hänel storage containers with the electrification function are used. These enable cold boxes to be put into storage and supplied with power while in the lift, ensuring constant cooling of the stored items. The size of the access point on the Lean-Lift® is adapted to the respective refrigeration system in such cases. So operators can still benefit from Hänels renowned ergonomic design. The system is ideal for storing sensitive parts used in the electronics industry and in medical technology. It also allows stocks of donated blood, for example, to be kept safely.

Hänel Rotomat® office carousels Vertical Carousel Design The Hänel Rotomat® office carousel was designed with a passion for detail Elegantly sculpted work counter with an overall depth of 11.81 Inches. Uniform plastic handles on the sliding door and drawers. Lockable sliding doors Shapely lighting trim and stylish ROTOMAT logo complete the modern look. Smooth-action drawers on telescopic runners. Maintenance access is provided conveniently at the front of the Rotomat®. 5 modern colors to choose from. On request: customized finish. The attractive, modern design of the Hänel Rotomat® looks good in any office ‘Vertical carousel technology’ – simply brilliant The structural design Self-supporting steel plate casing, comparable to the cellular structure used in the aircraft industry. Lockable, smooth-running sliding doors. Environmentally friendly powder coating, as well as impact-resistant and shock-proof stove enamel finishes. There are 5 attractive colors to choose from. Customized finishes are possible. The operating principle The Hänel Rotomat® creates an enormous amount of filing space on a small footprint. It works on the Ferris wheel principle, i.e. the archives come to the operator, not the operator to the archives. The drive system 208-V three-phase motors (other voltages and frequencies possible, as well as single-phase AC connection). Pole-switching three-phase motors are used as standard, enabling gentle but powerful acceleration and braking even under different load conditions. The intelligent control systems from Hänel Powerful microprocessor control units offer the possibility of hooking up to computers and other peripheral devices, giving you an optimal overview at all times. Hänel service worldwide Hänel operates internationally and has branches and distributors on all continents. It is supported by an extensive service network under centralized control. The safety Hänel ensures maximum safety by using ergonomic safety threshold switches and lightbarrier curtains compliant with DIN EN 15095. The pluses Optimum use of floor space. There are no upper limits to the Rotomat®. The Rotomat® is as flexible as you need it to be. Even systems with multiple access points on different floors are possible. Goods to man is the motto instead of man to goods. Time is saved and access times reduced. High-performance controllers and interface with IT systems make the Rotomat® flexible and adaptable to customized applications. The requested part or tool is brought automatically to the ergonomic retrieval height. Safety has top priority. No ladder-climbing, no risk of accidents. The Rotomat® protects all the parts from dust, light and unauthorized access. Elegant design and five modern colors to choose from. Customized finishes are possible.

Surface mounted device (SMD) electronics storage Optimization of electronic component production Zollner Elektronik AG is a leading EMS provider in Germany that develops and manufactures electronic components and mechatronic systems. The company employs more than 8,000 people at 16 sites worldwide. Efficiency, flexibility and the finest quality are the hallmarks of production at Zollner, where SMDs (Surface Mounted Devices) are manufactured on five assembly lines at the company's facilities in Untergeschwandt, Germany. The product range includes electronic components, small modules and controllers for industrial, aerospace and security applications. Material and parts must be available at all times to ensure that manual and automated manufacturing processes run smoothly and without interruption. When Zollner merged two of its facilities, more space was needed to store the extensive range of items needed for production. Thanks to space-saving Hänel storage systems, Zollner was able to reorganize its storage area for SMD production and extend capacity considerably. When material is put into the storage systems, a photoelectric light beam measures the height of the items. This enables the systems to automatically determine the best storage position for each item – up to 60 percent of the space normally required can thus be saved. Almost all of the 7,000 diverse items needed for assembly are roll products which are stored on reels in the Hänel systems. The SAP host system prints out parts lists for every new job. Based on this information, the items are retrieved from four Hänel Lean-Lifts® and delivered in batches to the five assembly lines. When employees scan the barcodes on the lists, or enter article numbers using the touch screen on the Hänel control terminal, the systems quickly transport the correct containers to the access points. The simultaneous operation of several Lean-Lifts® considerably improves picking performance. What's more, a complete inventory status report is always available thanks to the microprocessor controllers that communicate with the SAP host system through a specially programmed interface. All containers have an antistatic finish to prevent ESD damage. Containers can be easily pulled out of the systems at each retrieval point for convenient access to the reels in storage. Even the plastic sliders for the containers have a resistance of less than 10.6 ohms. The folding rails at both sides of the retrieval area are used to hold the carrier when pulled out of the lift system – they are equipped with antistatic plastic rollers. All Lean-Lifts® are connected to the earthing system at the Zollner facility. This system is inspected at regular intervals. In addition to ESD protection, all sensitive electronic items stored in the Hänel systems are shielded from light and dust.

Surface mounted device (SMD) electronics storage Optimization of electronic component production Zollner Elektronik AG is a leading EMS provider in Germany that develops and manufactures electronic components and mechatronic systems. The company employs more than 8,000 people at 16 sites worldwide. Efficiency, flexibility and the finest quality are the hallmarks of production at Zollner, where SMDs (Surface Mounted Devices) are manufactured on five assembly lines at the company's facilities in Untergeschwandt, Germany. The product range includes electronic components, small modules and controllers for industrial, aerospace and security applications. Material and parts must be available at all times to ensure that manual and automated manufacturing processes run smoothly and without interruption. When Zollner merged two of its facilities, more space was needed to store the extensive range of items needed for production. Thanks to space-saving Hänel storage systems, Zollner was able to reorganize its storage area for SMD production and extend capacity considerably. When material is put into the storage systems, a photoelectric light beam measures the height of the items. This enables the systems to automatically determine the best storage position for each item – up to 60 percent of the space normally required can thus be saved. Almost all of the 7,000 diverse items needed for assembly are roll products which are stored on reels in the Hänel systems. The SAP host system prints out parts lists for every new job. Based on this information, the items are retrieved from four Hänel Lean-Lifts® and delivered in batches to the five assembly lines. When employees scan the barcodes on the lists, or enter article numbers using the touch screen on the Hänel control terminal, the systems quickly transport the correct containers to the access points. The simultaneous operation of several Lean-Lifts® considerably improves picking performance. What's more, a complete inventory status report is always available thanks to the microprocessor controllers that communicate with the SAP host system through a specially programmed interface. All containers have an antistatic finish to prevent ESD damage. Containers can be easily pulled out of the systems at each retrieval point for convenient access to the reels in storage. Even the plastic sliders for the containers have a resistance of less than 10.6 ohms. The folding rails at both sides of the retrieval area are used to hold the carrier when pulled out of the lift system – they are equipped with antistatic plastic rollers. All Lean-Lifts® are connected to the earthing system at the Zollner facility. This system is inspected at regular intervals. In addition to ESD protection, all sensitive electronic items stored in the Hänel systems are shielded from light and dust.

Hänel Rotomat® storage carousels Efficient storage, optimized access times, ergonomic materials handling The principle is simple. The applications are brilliant! The Hänel Rotomat® works on the Ferris wheel principle, i.e. the goods come to the operator, not the operator to the goods. Its compact construction enables over 60 % more storage area to be created on a minimal footprint by making use of the available room height. We provide customized interior fittings, tailored to the individual demands of production systems and storage logistics. The mechanical parts and carrier sets are configured according to the size and weight of the storage goods. It‘s this flexibility that makes the Hänel Rotomat® so cost-effective. Powerful Hänel microprocessor control units offer the possibility of interfacing with computers and other peripheral devices, giving you an optimal overview at all times. Ask for this latest brochure on the Hänel company without delay!!

Pallet storage The new dimension in pallet storage! Perfect pallet storage: Straight into the lift with the stacker. It couldn’t be easier! The situation Most conventional pallet stores are centrally located in a high bay warehouse, far away from the production hall, taking a long time to reach – virtually in a world of their own. Inconvenient, time-consuming, costly! More efficiency with the Lean-Lift pallet store The Hänel Lean-Lift® pallet store is integrated where it is needed – in the assembly and production hall! That means decentralized and dynamic storage! The result: efficient workflow, short access routes and therefore time saved and rapid access to all the required parts and components! One-stop solutions The specialists from Hänel have all the know-how you need for warehousing and storage management: control of all storage activities through the Hänel microprocessor control systems and interfacing with customer IT systems through the Hänel communications software.

Pallet storage The new dimension in pallet storage! Perfect pallet storage: Straight into the lift with the stacker. It couldn’t be easier! The situation Most conventional pallet stores are centrally located in a high bay warehouse, far away from the production hall, taking a long time to reach – virtually in a world of their own. Inconvenient, time-consuming, costly! More efficiency with the Lean-Lift pallet store The Hänel Lean-Lift® pallet store is integrated where it is needed – in the assembly and production hall! That means decentralized and dynamic storage! The result: efficient workflow, short access routes and therefore time saved and rapid access to all the required parts and components! One-stop solutions The specialists from Hänel have all the know-how you need for warehousing and storage management: control of all storage activities through the Hänel microprocessor control systems and interfacing with customer IT systems through the Hänel communications software.

LLC FABS Logistic Leningradskoe shosse 69, building 1, office 42 and 48 125445 Moscow Russian Federation Tel. +7 495 780 22 36 Fax +7 495 780 22 37 E-mail: info@fabslog.ru FABS Logistic is a commercial and service partner of Hänel GmbH & Co. KG in Russia. It has several offices all over the country. The company provides complex solutions. Automatic vertical storage systems produced by Hänel is an indispensable part of solutions for warehousing in different areas, also for materials handling and office fitting. Know-how for the following industries Building trades, Services (banks, hospitals, transportation / storage, repairs / maintenance), Electronics and electronic components, Automotive industry, Industrial supplies (sales) / machines / tools, Food, Machine and systems engineering, Public administration (institutes, government mint), Pharmaceuticals, Railroad vehicles, Packaging industry, Toolmaking.

LLC FABS Logistic Leningradskoe shosse 69, building 1, office 42 and 48 125445 Moscow Russian Federation Tel. +7 495 780 22 36 Fax +7 495 780 22 37 E-mail: info@fabslog.ru FABS Logistic is a commercial and service partner of Hänel GmbH & Co. KG in Russia. It has several offices all over the country. The company provides complex solutions. Automatic vertical storage systems produced by Hänel is an indispensable part of solutions for warehousing in different areas, also for materials handling and office fitting. Know-how for the following industries Building trades, Services (banks, hospitals, transportation / storage, repairs / maintenance), Electronics and electronic components, Automotive industry, Industrial supplies (sales) / machines / tools, Food, Machine and systems engineering, Public administration (institutes, government mint), Pharmaceuticals, Railroad vehicles, Packaging industry, Toolmaking.

LLC FABS Logistic Leningradskoe shosse 69, building 1, office 42 and 48 125445 Moscow Russian Federation Tel. +7 495 780 22 36 Fax +7 495 780 22 37 E-mail: info@fabslog.ru FABS Logistic is a commercial and service partner of Hänel GmbH & Co. KG in Russia. It has several offices all over the country. The company provides complex solutions. Automatic vertical storage systems produced by Hänel is an indispensable part of solutions for warehousing in different areas, also for materials handling and office fitting. Know-how for the following industries Building trades, Services (banks, hospitals, transportation / storage, repairs / maintenance), Electronics and electronic components, Automotive industry, Industrial supplies (sales) / machines / tools, Food, Machine and systems engineering, Public administration (institutes, government mint), Pharmaceuticals, Railroad vehicles, Packaging industry, Toolmaking.

LLC FABS Logistic Leningradskoe shosse 69, building 1, office 42 and 48 125445 Moscow Russian Federation Tel. +7 495 780 22 36 Fax +7 495 780 22 37 E-mail: info@fabslog.ru FABS Logistic is a commercial and service partner of Hänel GmbH & Co. KG in Russia. It has several offices all over the country. The company provides complex solutions. Automatic vertical storage systems produced by Hänel is an indispensable part of solutions for warehousing in different areas, also for materials handling and office fitting. Know-how for the following industries Building trades, Services (banks, hospitals, transportation / storage, repairs / maintenance), Electronics and electronic components, Automotive industry, Industrial supplies (sales) / machines / tools, Food, Machine and systems engineering, Public administration (institutes, government mint), Pharmaceuticals, Railroad vehicles, Packaging industry, Toolmaking.

LLC FABS Logistic Leningradskoe shosse 69, building 1, office 42 and 48 125445 Moscow Russian Federation Tel. +7 495 780 22 36 Fax +7 495 780 22 37 E-mail: info@fabslog.ru FABS Logistic is a commercial and service partner of Hänel GmbH & Co. KG in Russia. It has several offices all over the country. The company provides complex solutions. Automatic vertical storage systems produced by Hänel is an indispensable part of solutions for warehousing in different areas, also for materials handling and office fitting. Know-how for the following industries Building trades, Services (banks, hospitals, transportation / storage, repairs / maintenance), Electronics and electronic components, Automotive industry, Industrial supplies (sales) / machines / tools, Food, Machine and systems engineering, Public administration (institutes, government mint), Pharmaceuticals, Railroad vehicles, Packaging industry, Toolmaking.

LLC FABS Logistic Leningradskoe shosse 69, building 1, office 42 and 48 125445 Moscow Russian Federation Tel. +7 495 780 22 36 Fax +7 495 780 22 37 E-mail: info@fabslog.ru FABS Logistic is a commercial and service partner of Hänel GmbH & Co. KG in Russia. It has several offices all over the country. The company provides complex solutions. Automatic vertical storage systems produced by Hänel is an indispensable part of solutions for warehousing in different areas, also for materials handling and office fitting. Know-how for the following industries Building trades, Services (banks, hospitals, transportation / storage, repairs / maintenance), Electronics and electronic components, Automotive industry, Industrial supplies (sales) / machines / tools, Food, Machine and systems engineering, Public administration (institutes, government mint), Pharmaceuticals, Railroad vehicles, Packaging industry, Toolmaking.

LLC FABS Logistic Leningradskoe shosse 69, building 1, office 42 and 48 125445 Moscow Russian Federation Tel. +7 495 780 22 36 Fax +7 495 780 22 37 E-mail: info@fabslog.ru FABS Logistic is a commercial and service partner of Hänel GmbH & Co. KG in Russia. It has several offices all over the country. The company provides complex solutions. Automatic vertical storage systems produced by Hänel is an indispensable part of solutions for warehousing in different areas, also for materials handling and office fitting. Know-how for the following industries Building trades, Services (banks, hospitals, transportation / storage, repairs / maintenance), Electronics and electronic components, Automotive industry, Industrial supplies (sales) / machines / tools, Food, Machine and systems engineering, Public administration (institutes, government mint), Pharmaceuticals, Railroad vehicles, Packaging industry, Toolmaking.

LLC FABS Logistic Leningradskoe shosse 69, building 1, office 42 and 48 125445 Moscow Russian Federation Tel. +7 495 780 22 36 Fax +7 495 780 22 37 E-mail: info@fabslog.ru FABS Logistic is a commercial and service partner of Hänel GmbH & Co. KG in Russia. It has several offices all over the country. The company provides complex solutions. Automatic vertical storage systems produced by Hänel is an indispensable part of solutions for warehousing in different areas, also for materials handling and office fitting. Know-how for the following industries Building trades, Services (banks, hospitals, transportation / storage, repairs / maintenance), Electronics and electronic components, Automotive industry, Industrial supplies (sales) / machines / tools, Food, Machine and systems engineering, Public administration (institutes, government mint), Pharmaceuticals, Railroad vehicles, Packaging industry, Toolmaking.

LLC FABS Logistic Leningradskoe shosse 69, building 1, office 42 and 48 125445 Moscow Russian Federation Tel. +7 495 780 22 36 Fax +7 495 780 22 37 E-mail: info@fabslog.ru FABS Logistic is a commercial and service partner of Hänel GmbH & Co. KG in Russia. It has several offices all over the country. The company provides complex solutions. Automatic vertical storage systems produced by Hänel is an indispensable part of solutions for warehousing in different areas, also for materials handling and office fitting. Know-how for the following industries Building trades, Services (banks, hospitals, transportation / storage, repairs / maintenance), Electronics and electronic components, Automotive industry, Industrial supplies (sales) / machines / tools, Food, Machine and systems engineering, Public administration (institutes, government mint), Pharmaceuticals, Railroad vehicles, Packaging industry, Toolmaking.

LLC FABS Logistic Leningradskoe shosse 69, building 1, office 42 and 48 125445 Moscow Russian Federation Tel. +7 495 780 22 36 Fax +7 495 780 22 37 E-mail: info@fabslog.ru FABS Logistic is a commercial and service partner of Hänel GmbH & Co. KG in Russia. It has several offices all over the country. The company provides complex solutions. Automatic vertical storage systems produced by Hänel is an indispensable part of solutions for warehousing in different areas, also for materials handling and office fitting. Know-how for the following industries Building trades, Services (banks, hospitals, transportation / storage, repairs / maintenance), Electronics and electronic components, Automotive industry, Industrial supplies (sales) / machines / tools, Food, Machine and systems engineering, Public administration (institutes, government mint), Pharmaceuticals, Railroad vehicles, Packaging industry, Toolmaking.

LLC FABS Logistic Leningradskoe shosse 69, building 1, office 42 and 48 125445 Moscow Russian Federation Tel. +7 495 780 22 36 Fax +7 495 780 22 37 E-mail: info@fabslog.ru FABS Logistic is a commercial and service partner of Hänel GmbH & Co. KG in Russia. It has several offices all over the country. The company provides complex solutions. Automatic vertical storage systems produced by Hänel is an indispensable part of solutions for warehousing in different areas, also for materials handling and office fitting. Know-how for the following industries Building trades, Services (banks, hospitals, transportation / storage, repairs / maintenance), Electronics and electronic components, Automotive industry, Industrial supplies (sales) / machines / tools, Food, Machine and systems engineering, Public administration (institutes, government mint), Pharmaceuticals, Railroad vehicles, Packaging industry, Toolmaking.

LLC FABS Logistic Leningradskoe shosse 69, building 1, office 42 and 48 125445 Moscow Russian Federation Tel. +7 495 780 22 36 Fax +7 495 780 22 37 E-mail: info@fabslog.ru FABS Logistic is a commercial and service partner of Hänel GmbH & Co. KG in Russia. It has several offices all over the country. The company provides complex solutions. Automatic vertical storage systems produced by Hänel is an indispensable part of solutions for warehousing in different areas, also for materials handling and office fitting. Know-how for the following industries Building trades, Services (banks, hospitals, transportation / storage, repairs / maintenance), Electronics and electronic components, Automotive industry, Industrial supplies (sales) / machines / tools, Food, Machine and systems engineering, Public administration (institutes, government mint), Pharmaceuticals, Railroad vehicles, Packaging industry, Toolmaking.

Climate controlled storage Cost-efficient storage at controlled temperatures Storage at controlled temperatures with the Hänel Rotomat® and Lean-Lift® technology. The Hänel ClimateStore® technology allows Hänel storage units to be used either as cold stores or as heated storage systems, e. g. for drying components. Ideal for the chemical industry, pharmacies and even for companies in mechanical engineering and the motor manufacturing industry. This means maximum security for your products. The pluses Space-saving storage in a temperature-controlled environment Optimum use of floor space while ensuring constant temperatures Simple operation Short storage and retrieval times All parts are protected during storage High economic efficiency and cost savings Can be used in different temperature ranges depending on the device type: Rotomat® from –20° to +60° C Lean-Lift® from 0° to +60° C Reliable temperature constancy to ± 1° C Recording of measured values with data loggers optional

Climate controlled storage Cost-efficient storage at controlled temperatures Storage at controlled temperatures with the Hänel Rotomat® and Lean-Lift® technology. The Hänel ClimateStore® technology allows Hänel storage units to be used either as cold stores or as heated storage systems, e. g. for drying components. Ideal for the chemical industry, pharmacies and even for companies in mechanical engineering and the motor manufacturing industry. This means maximum security for your products. The pluses Space-saving storage in a temperature-controlled environment Optimum use of floor space while ensuring constant temperatures Simple operation Short storage and retrieval times All parts are protected during storage High economic efficiency and cost savings Can be used in different temperature ranges depending on the device type: Rotomat® from –20° to +60° C Lean-Lift® from 0° to +60° C Reliable temperature constancy to ± 1° C Recording of measured values with data loggers optional

Magstim Company Ltd. Whitland, Carmarthenshire, UK The Magstim Company Limited designs, develops and markets medical devices for use in operating rooms and neuroscience research laboratories Magstim offers hospital physicians and researchers ultra-modern stimulation and monitoring devices that help protect and improve the functions of the human nervous system. Three Hänel Lean-Lifts® are installed in a bright and well-organized warehouse, fully integrated in the efficient and precise processes followed by Magstim. The MP 12 N controller, together with the MP 100 D central control system, ensures that employees can quickly locate stored items via computer. Both parts and finished components are kept in the storage systems. The Hänel Lean-Lifts® provide a safe environment for storing sensitive items and devices. A second access point on one of the lifts connects the warehouse with the shipping area, and this considerably reduces retrieval routing. Instead of walking, employees now have direct access to items ready for shipment. Error-free retrieval is supported with Hänel Pick-o-Light® along with compartment and sub-level indicators. The fourth lift in the workshop serves as a universal storage depot for administration, electronic spare parts and technical drawings. The controller is protected by passwords assigned to authorized employees who have been granted access to specific system containers. Company: Magstim Company Ltd. Location: Whitland Industrial Estate Spring Gardens, Whitland Carmarthenshire SA34 OHR, UK Employees: 106 Storage systems: 4 Hänel Lean-Lifts® Items stored: Components for medical devices plus sterile consumables Maximum storage volume within a small footprint Requested items are delivered to the ergonomic access point The back of one Lean-Lift® has an extra access point for the shipping department Even the smallest items are neatly stored on height-optimized containers in the Hänel Lean-Lift® The compartment and sub-level indicators make retrieval much easier Three Hänel Lean-Lifts® support fast order picking at Magstim 'When planning the expansion of the Magstim production building for medical devices, one thing was clear from the start: Hänel Lean-Lifts® from Industore would play a central role in our concept. We had already been operating a Lean-Lift® vertical storage solution in our warehouse for several years, so I was very aware of the benefits that we – as a manufacturer of medical devices – could expect from Hänel and Industore: The existing solution had already delivered better order picking accuracy, better inventory control, considerable space savings and a clean storage environment for raw materials. By installing the additional new Lean-Lifts®, one of which is equipped with several access points and connects our receiving and shipping areas with each other, we were able to improve processes and boost efficiency. What’s more, finished products are now stored in an access-controlled area.' Paul Davies Head of Operations

Hänel Offers Significant Upgrade for Automotive DMS Software Hänel Storage Systems, a leader in the manufacture and integration of automated vertical storage units, is proud to announce MP-Link 2.0, a significantly upgraded automotive inventory software application that allows car, truck and motorcycle dealerships to improve the productivity and accuracy of their parts departments. MP-Link 2.0 works in conjunction with a dealership's existing Dealer Management System (DMS) and Hänel's vertical storage units. It provides a single web interface for all inventory reporting and dashboard activity, including on-hand inventory searches, transactions and pick ticket status. MP-Link 2.0 also provides the total value of stored inventory and can easily export any information to PDF or Excel. Most notably, it incorporates the latest data exchange guidelines. Download the entire article as PDF file: DC VELOCITY | Hänel Offers Significant Upgrade for Automotive DMS Software 2 MB

A large number of car dealerships worldwide rely on Hänel storage systems Rationalization and cost reduction for car dealerships is a central issue today Expert service and fast throughput times for repairs and vehicle maintenance are factors that distinguish successful car dealerships and service centers. Hänel storage systems allow dealers to store tools, spare parts and documents at a central location in the service department. What’s more, Hänel systems can be optimally integrated in the existing warehouse and inventory management software used by dealerships. The compact footprint of automated storage systems also saves valuable floor space that can be used for other purposes, such as vehicle sales. But just don’t take our word for it – take a close look for yourself! The new brochure, Hänel Office and Storage Systems – Rationalization and cost reduction for car dealerships, will be available soon! >> Order this brochure in advance by clicking on the link now!

Clean room storage Clean solutions for storage systems in the clean-room environment The effective, space-saving storage concept in low-particle clean-rooms with time-proven Hänel Rotomat® technology. The Hänel CleanStore principle is based on a sophisticated double-wall technology combined with filter systems. Air-conditioning can be added as an option. The CleanStore technology in the Hänel storage systems is used primarily in the electronics and semiconductor industry as well as in medical engineering – wherever a high level of air cleanliness is required for production. The pluses Temperature-controlled storage even in the clean-room Simple operation Short storage and retrieval times All parts are protected and stored according to defined clean-room guidelines High economic efficiency and cost savings Maximum flexibility since there are no structural limitations Ideal for contamination-sensitive products Clean-room class 5 compliant with DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Filter class HEPA H14 Recording of measured values with data loggers optional

Clean room storage Clean solutions for storage systems in the clean-room environment The effective, space-saving storage concept in low-particle clean-rooms with time-proven Hänel Rotomat® technology. The Hänel CleanStore principle is based on a sophisticated double-wall technology combined with filter systems. Air-conditioning can be added as an option. The CleanStore technology in the Hänel storage systems is used primarily in the electronics and semiconductor industry as well as in medical engineering – wherever a high level of air cleanliness is required for production. The pluses Temperature-controlled storage even in the clean-room Simple operation Short storage and retrieval times All parts are protected and stored according to defined clean-room guidelines High economic efficiency and cost savings Maximum flexibility since there are no structural limitations Ideal for contamination-sensitive products Clean-room class 5 compliant with DIN EN ISO 14644-1 Filter class HEPA H14 Recording of measured values with data loggers optional

Electronic component storage Hänel storage systems – a decision for the future LIEBHERR is a family business with some 44,000 employees at sites in 50 countries, making it the world’s largest manufacturer of construction equipment and machinery. The company operates seven Hänel Lean-Lifts® at its site in Colmar, France. Short routing and fast access to components Five Hänel Lean-Lifts® store spare parts needed by the service department. Electronic components, hydraulic hoses and preconfigured kits are always available whenever they are needed at the manufacturing facility. Employees retrieve items for production processes directly at the Hänel access points. This saves time because there is no need to walk long distances to find and retrieve items. Maximum storage capacity within a minimum footprint The Hänel systems are 47.57 ft / 14.5 m high, and each system can handle loads weighing up to 40 tons. The lifts provide maximum storage capacity within a minimum footprint. The sturdy Hänel multifunction containers feature flexible configuration options and can be set up to store items having various shapes and sizes. Height- optimized storage and the Hänel multifunction containers ensure that even the most diverse parts can be stored compactly and efficiently, with high cost-effectiveness. Hänel multifunction containers always retain their shape and are absolutely distortion-free. The LIEBHERR warehouse management system sends the data for pick orders to the Hänel MP 12 N-HostWeb controller. Two employees can pick items simultaneously so that even extremely large orders can be filled quickly. The Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators ensure error-free identification of components and thus prevent any mix-ups. Another advantage for LIEBHERR employees is the outstanding ease of use resulting from the ergonomic provisioning of various components. Transparent tool storage with high payload capacity Two Hänel Lean-Lift® systems provide fast access to wrenches, screwdrivers and special tools needed for production processes. The storage systems are 47.57 ft / 14.5 m high and fully utilize the vertical space available in the building – the Lean-Lift® systems have the capacity to store nearly 100 tons. LIEBHERR France SAS has relied on Hänel storage solutions for many years now and will continue to do so in the future to promote technological innovation and progress! The lift systems have a height of 47.57 ft / 14.5 m and can store up to 200 tons of material within a small footprint Hänel Lean-Lift® systems provide height-optimized storage for diverse components Two Hänel Hänel Lean-Lift® systems in the tool depot provide reliable and efficient on-demand storage for tools needed in assembly processes Neat and flexible storage of large and small items on the Hänel multifunction container Thanks to the Hänel solutions, LIEBHERR has saved up to 60 percent of its storage floor space while optimizing productivity and ergonomics at the same time. Jean-Philippe Ensminger Logistic Manager

Electronic component storage Hänel storage systems – a decision for the future LIEBHERR is a family business with some 44,000 employees at sites in 50 countries, making it the world’s largest manufacturer of construction equipment and machinery. The company operates seven Hänel Lean-Lifts® at its site in Colmar, France. Short routing and fast access to components Five Hänel Lean-Lifts® store spare parts needed by the service department. Electronic components, hydraulic hoses and preconfigured kits are always available whenever they are needed at the manufacturing facility. Employees retrieve items for production processes directly at the Hänel access points. This saves time because there is no need to walk long distances to find and retrieve items. Maximum storage capacity within a minimum footprint The Hänel systems are 47.57 ft / 14.5 m high, and each system can handle loads weighing up to 40 tons. The lifts provide maximum storage capacity within a minimum footprint. The sturdy Hänel multifunction containers feature flexible configuration options and can be set up to store items having various shapes and sizes. Height- optimized storage and the Hänel multifunction containers ensure that even the most diverse parts can be stored compactly and efficiently, with high cost-effectiveness. Hänel multifunction containers always retain their shape and are absolutely distortion-free. The LIEBHERR warehouse management system sends the data for pick orders to the Hänel MP 12 N-HostWeb controller. Two employees can pick items simultaneously so that even extremely large orders can be filled quickly. The Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators ensure error-free identification of components and thus prevent any mix-ups. Another advantage for LIEBHERR employees is the outstanding ease of use resulting from the ergonomic provisioning of various components. Transparent tool storage with high payload capacity Two Hänel Lean-Lift® systems provide fast access to wrenches, screwdrivers and special tools needed for production processes. The storage systems are 47.57 ft / 14.5 m high and fully utilize the vertical space available in the building – the Lean-Lift® systems have the capacity to store nearly 100 tons. LIEBHERR France SAS has relied on Hänel storage solutions for many years now and will continue to do so in the future to promote technological innovation and progress! The lift systems have a height of 47.57 ft / 14.5 m and can store up to 200 tons of material within a small footprint Hänel Lean-Lift® systems provide height-optimized storage for diverse components Two Hänel Hänel Lean-Lift® systems in the tool depot provide reliable and efficient on-demand storage for tools needed in assembly processes Neat and flexible storage of large and small items on the Hänel multifunction container „Thanks to the Hänel solutions, LIEBHERR has saved up to 60 percent of its storage floor space while optimizing productivity and ergonomics at the same time.“ Jean-Philippe Ensminger Logistic Manager

Premium storage solution to meet the toughest demands A leading global manufacturer has optimized its central storage of spare parts and product samples with two Hänel Lean-Lifts®. Modern warehouses with innovative technology The new warehouses at the company were designed to allow state-of-the-art systems to be directly integrated into the processes. The Hänel Lean-Lifts® feature a high-quality premium paint finish and make a clear visual statement with their modern design. With its clean lines, the facelift of the access point is particularly impressive. The angled side sections of the light barrier curtains and the seamless transition to the lighting trim fashionably lend the access point a contemporary character and underscore the high-quality design. Functionality and design combine in this way to form a powerful unit in the warehouse. Compact organization and maximum space utilization Designed with an integrated space-saving pitch, the Hänel multifunction containers are a key element of the solution, allowing the available storage capacity to be used particularly efficiently. Different machine spare parts and product samples are stored clearly and securely in the lifts. This means that items can be made available in the shortest possible time for further processing or dispatch. The high-speed door provides added protection since stored items are permanently safeguarded and at the same time protected from external influences. Intelligent control and digital networking Connection to the HänelSoft®-N warehouse management software and the MP 14 N controller ensure smooth integration with existing processes. Employees use an RFID tag to conveniently authenticate themselves and then retrieve the required container based on the order number. The Hänel Lean-Lift® automatically brings the container to the access point at an ergonomic height. By delivering goods directly to the user, walking distances are reduced, search times are minimized, and productivity is noticeably increased. Focus on efficiency and ergonomics The structured storage organization considerably speeds up order picking. Small components are clearly visible at all times and can be retrieved directly. The ergonomically designed access points make the employee’s job much easier and reduce physical strain. At the same time, transparent inventory control enables precise planning, making processes more reliable and more flexible. Apart from time savings, running costs are also sustainably reduced. The Hänel Lean-Lifts® are a perfect fit for the modern warehouse environment at the company and improve logistics efficiency. Small components are clearly and ergonomically arranged in the multifunction containers A wide variety of product samples are organized in the lift Fitted with the Hänel high-speed door, the two Lean-Lifts® measuring over five meters in height protect stored items from external With its premium finish, the lift is a symbol of quality and performance and makes a striking statement in the warehouse All small components are checked before dispatch using counting scales “The new warehouses allowed us to expand our infrastructure with the latest cutting-edge systems. The Hänel Lean-Lifts® fit seamlessly into the new environment and lay the foundation for maximum space utilization and transparent inventory control.” Head of Warehouse and Materials Handling

Everything the user wants The Hänel multifunction container 100 % individuality for our customers – the right container for every requirement Different sizes of Hänel multifunction containers Hänel offers a variety of container widths and depths. This means the containers can be adapted individually to the stored goods! Width 840 mm/ 33.00 in 1,300 mm/ 51.18 in 1,640 mm/ 64.56 in 1,860 mm/ 73.23 in 2,060 mm/ 81.10 in 2,300 mm/ 90.55 in 2,460 mm/ 96.85 in 2,860 mm/112.60 in 3,060 mm/120.48 in 3,260 mm/128.35 in 3,660 mm/144.10 in 4,060 mm/159.85 in 4,460 mm/175.60 in Depth 635 mm/ 25.00 in 825 mm/ 32.48 in 1,047 mm/ 41.22 in 1,270 mm/ 50.00 in And a wide range of accessories are available, such as tool inserts, molded trays for small parts, holders for milling cutters, and other separators, which complement the Hänel Lean-Lift®, turning it into a complete intralogistics system that saves costs, makes optimum use of space, makes work easier and minimizes distribution times! Our specialists would be happy to develop a tailored solution for your storage requirements Hänel offers special-purpose solutions to hold, for example, arbors, bars, rollers, sheet material, boards, SMT reels, hanging garments, rollable storage goods, sleeve rolls, and drawings of all formats right up to A0 size. Solutions for the electronics industry The Hänel Lean-Lift® offers the electronics industry further advantages: The containers can be given an antistatic coating, if necessary, to protect sensitive electronic components. And Hänel supplies containers that can be electrified with an electronic plug-in contact at the rear. The pluses Hänel multifunction containers always retain their shape and are absolutely distortion-free. No limitation to their usability. Smooth running thanks to modern plastic slide technology. Integrated grips. Optionally available with slots punched round the inside for customized dividers. Variable attachments of different heights. Different container sizes to suit requirements. Payload capacity per container of up to 1,000 kg/2,208 lbs. Galvanized – with environmentally friendly powder-based finish on request. Multifunction containers Flexible container configurations Flexible container configurations The Hänel Lean-Lift® is the perfect solution for storage scenarios in all branches of industry. More Maximum load-bearing capacity Maximum load-bearing capacity Highly diverse storage articles put highly diverse demands on the container More ESD systems ESD systems With its antistatic coating, the Hänel Lean-Lift® offers optimal protection for electronic components and devices. More Containers with electrification Containers with electrification The containers of the Hänel Lean-Lift® can be electrified with an electronic plug-in contact at the rear. More Flexible container configurations The Hänel Lean-Lift® is the perfect solution for storage scenarios in all branches of industry. The Hänel multifunction containers offer you customized and variable storage configurations that can be easily adapted to your specific needs and different article heights. This ensures neatness, accuracy and maximum storage volume density. Our Hänel specialists will be happy to design customized configurations for your specific storage requirements. A clever solution Hänel multifunction containers for maximum load-bearing capacity Highly diverse storage articles put highly diverse demands on the container The carrying capacity of automated storage and materials handling systems is determined by the weight and dimensions of the inventory. This is where the Hänel multifunction container performs the extraordinary The containers are configured according to the size and weight of the storage goods. The containers can take loads of 250 kg/552 lbs, 500 kg/1,104 lbs, 700 kg/1,546 lbs or 1,000 kg/2,208 lbs depending on the version. Even the most varied and bulky goods such as pallets, engine blocks, tools, crates and cable drums are no problem for the Hänel Lean-Lift®. The total load capacity per Lean-Lift® can be 20,000 kg/44,092 lbs, 40,000 kg/ 88,185 lbs or 60,000 kg/132,277 lbs. The maximum storage height is determined purely by the height of the access opening. Depending on system type, the standard height of the access point can be modified to meet specific requirements. The payload per container can be up to 1,000 kg/2,208 lbs! An impressive performance by Hänel! Heavy parts can be retrieved and transported effortlessly with the Hänel transporter The Hänel Lean-Lift® as a materials handling system. Ergonomic retrieval of heavy loads from the fold-down support rails by crane. Protection of sensitive components in the Hänel Lean-Lift® with ESD features The antistatic finish of the Hänel Lean-Lift® ensures that electronic components and parts are fully protected The Hänel Lean-Lift® with ESD protection safeguards electronic components against damage from overvoltage and surges in manufacturing environments. Hänel Lean-Lift® systems equipped with electrostatic dissipative work counters , multifunction carriers with an antistatic coating and other special ESD features are in operation around the world. ESD-compliant storage of electronic SMD components in the Hänel Lean-Lift® ESD-compliant storage of electronic SMD components in the Hänel Lean-Lift®

Injection mold tooling storage Hänel Lean-Lift Vertical Lift Module The Hänel Lean-Lift® – the perfect store for heavy tools Specializing in plastics and injection molding, the Foddis company offers special-purpose solutions for a wide range of trades with all the advantages of a modern service enterprise. The state-of-the-art machinery needs to be set up with injection molding tools. Previously these were stored in long rows of racks. Now a Hänel Lean-Lift® takes over this task. The tools, which weigh up to a ton, are stored not side by side but above each other and are brought to the retrieval point automatically when needed. There they are transported from the Hänel transport trolley to the machines by crane. With a total capacity of 60 tons the Hänel Lean-Lift® is ideal for this job. Company: Foddis Technische Kunststoffteile GmbH & Co. KG Location: 89281 Altenstadt, Germany Employees: 18 Industry: Injection-molded plastic parts Storage systems: 1 Hänel Lean-Lift® Items stored: Injection molding equipment Enormous space savings thanks to vertical storage Tools for injection molding machines, for example, can be removed from the transporter by crane 1,000 kg/2,208 lbs payload per container

Injection mold tooling storage Hänel Lean-Lift Vertical Lift Module The Hänel Lean-Lift® – the perfect store for heavy tools Specializing in plastics and injection molding, the Foddis company offers special-purpose solutions for a wide range of trades with all the advantages of a modern service enterprise. The state-of-the-art machinery needs to be set up with injection molding tools. Previously these were stored in long rows of racks. Now a Hänel Lean-Lift® takes over this task. The tools, which weigh up to a ton, are stored not side by side but above each other and are brought to the retrieval point automatically when needed. There they are transported from the Hänel transport trolley to the machines by crane. With a total capacity of 60 tons the Hänel Lean-Lift® is ideal for this job. Company: Foddis Technische Kunststoffteile GmbH & Co. KG Location: 89281 Altenstadt, Germany Employees: 18 Industry: Injection-molded plastic parts Storage systems: 1 Hänel Lean-Lift® Items stored: Injection molding equipment Enormous space savings thanks to vertical storage Tools for injection molding machines, for example, can be removed from the transporter by crane 1,000 kg/2,208 lbs payload per container

UAB Alwark Kirtimu g. 47 b 02244 Vilnius Lithuania Tel. +37052646330 Fax +37052646333 E-mail: info@alwark.lt For more than ten years Alwark has been providing the services of sales, rental, and maintenance of new and used material handling, warehouse, seaport, airport equipment, municipal machinery and supplying the spare parts. Alwark operates in all Baltic states – Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. The company maintains over 3.500 industrial equipment units in the region. Alwark business procedures are very flexible, the company pays equal attention to servicing large enterprises and doing successful business with smaller customers. Striving for a long term partnership, the company gives advice in choosing the most cost-effective technical solution and provide maintenance for the equipment purchased or leased. Company’s clients include seaports, airports, freight terminals, and companies providing industrial, logistics, and municipal services. Alwark takes great care and responsibility in offering only high-quality brand products. The company represents the leading manufacturers: Linde, Terberg, Konecranes Lift trucks, Mantsinen, Terex-Fuchs, Johnston Sweepers, Moro Kaiser, RASCO, Overaasen. Alwark’s competent and experienced employees provide professional assistance and advice for buying and maintaining the purchased or rented industrial equipment.

UAB Alwark Kirtimu g. 47 b 02244 Vilnius Lithuania Tel. +37052646330 Fax +37052646333 E-mail: info@alwark.lt For more than ten years Alwark has been providing the services of sales, rental, and maintenance of new and used material handling, warehouse, seaport, airport equipment, municipal machinery and supplying the spare parts. Alwark operates in all Baltic states – Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. The company maintains over 3.500 industrial equipment units in the region. Alwark business procedures are very flexible, the company pays equal attention to servicing large enterprises and doing successful business with smaller customers. Striving for a long term partnership, the company gives advice in choosing the most cost-effective technical solution and provide maintenance for the equipment purchased or leased. Company’s clients include seaports, airports, freight terminals, and companies providing industrial, logistics, and municipal services. Alwark takes great care and responsibility in offering only high-quality brand products. The company represents the leading manufacturers: Linde, Terberg, Konecranes Lift trucks, Mantsinen, Terex-Fuchs, Johnston Sweepers, Moro Kaiser, RASCO, Overaasen. Alwark’s competent and experienced employees provide professional assistance and advice for buying and maintaining the purchased or rented industrial equipment.

New clinics brochure out now. Just ask for a copy! Real-life applications Hänel storage systems are easy to integrate into any hospital organization Hänel storage systems offer you tailored interiors for the most varied of individual requirements, be it for the surgical, radiology or pathology department, the central pharmacy, administrative offices, the laundry or the maintenance department. The Hänel storage systems are ideally suited for the retrieval of surgical instruments and equipment in the central sterilization room of a hospital. And in many clinics, pathology compounds are stored in Hänel storage systems where they can be quickly accessed for examinations. With the automated Hänel Rotomat® filing system, the time spent on daily administrative tasks can be reduced significantly. Faster retrieval of requested files and documents makes workflow more efficient. Surgery Retrieval of surgical instruments and equipment in the central sterilization room of a clinic. Pathology Protected storage of pathology specimens in the Hänel Rotomat Central pharmacy Drugs stored in the HŠänel Rotomat® and HäŠnel Lean-Lift® in the central pharmacy. Continuous inventory update with short storage and retrieval times. Laundry The new high-speed version of the Hänel Rotomat® is the ideal system for sorting laundry and clothing quickly and making it instantly available. Temperature-controlled, air-conditioned storage The Hänel ClimateStore® technology allows Hänel storage units to be used either as cold stores or as heated storage systems. Maintenance Orderly storage of small parts and tools with the Hänel Rotomat®.

Sander Vunderink Elektromaterialen BV, Grindstraat 7, 7553 GV Hengelo, Netherlands The Hänel Rotomat® with direct link to Magento shop software – the ideal e-commerce logistics solution Logistics and fulfillment as success factors: Four Hänel Rotomat® systems with direct link to the webshop Sander Vunderink Elektromaterialien successfully operates an online shop in the Netherlands which offers a wide assortment of electrical items for fuse boxes, cables, switch systems, and much more. At the heart of the distribution center in Hengelo are four Hänel Rotomat® systems that function as an automated miniload solution which stores more than 2,000 different small items. The lift systems have a height of 19.7 ft/6 m and each is equipped with the Hänel MP 12 N controller. The systems are configured in a cluster, with operations coordinated by the central Hänel MP 100 D controller. The shortest delivery times thanks to direct connectivity with the Magento e-commerce system The Sander Vunderink webshop guarantees that all orders placed before 5:00 p.m. will be filled and delivered the next day. In order to keep this promise, the Hänel Rotomat® storage systems are directly linked to the webshop. Some 30 customer orders are combined to form a pick job – the central controller gives this information to the storage systems. At the same time, a delivery slip is printed for a collection box which will hold each of these 30 orders. The box is placed on the roller conveyor system located in front of the storage systems. Fast and accurate picking thanks to Pick-by-Light with the Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators When the pick job is started, all four lift systems transport items for the first order position on the pick list to the retrieval access points – the routing is fully optimized. The appropriate small parts bin is identified by the Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators – these LEDs are integrated in the work counter of the storage system. The display on the Hänel MP 12 N controller shows the user precisely how many items to pick and which collection box to use. A total of 124 Hänel carriers, with one or two intermediate shelves, provide storage space for 100,000 small parts in a vertical solution from floor to ceiling The Hänel Rotomat® is the ideal system for storing small items like electrical components – outlets, clamps, switches, etc. Bins of various sizes for small items are optimally arranged on the Hänel multifunction carriers, which can be configured flexibly All items comprising each order are placed in the correct collection box waiting on the roller conveyor system nearby The seamless integration of the Hänel MP 100 D central controller in the Magento e-commerce system ensures the direct delivery of customer order data to the storage systems When the pick is complete, the user confirms this on the controller and then places the items in the collection box. The Hänel Rotomat® then automatically brings the carrier for the next order position to the retrieval access point. Several employees at the four lift systems conduct this picking process at the same time until all of the customer orders have been filled. The collection boxes then move on to the shipping department. The direct integration of the Hänel automated miniload solution in the e-commerce environment minimizes the time between receipt of orders and the shipping of goods to customers. Job orders as well as all processes of relevance to the inventory in each Hänel Rotomat® are centrally managed in Magento without the need for subsystems. The perfect webshop integration and high picking performance make the Hänel Rotomat® the optimal automated provisioning system for e-commerce applications. The Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators show exactly where items are located Barcode scanners let users set up job orders for individual customer orders at the lift, where the items can then be picked directly

The Hänel Multi-Space The unique 3-axis lift system with energy recovery! Energy recovery with the Hänel EcoDrive® system in the Hänel Multi-Space® at Vogel in Hemer Vogel is an engineering company in Hemer, Germany, which develops and manufactures electric drives and controllers for machinery used in the wire and metal rolling industries. The company also repairs motors, gear units, pumps, transformers and magnets for its customers. Automated high-tech storage The expanding business at the Vogel plant in Hemer requires enormous storage capacity. To keep up with business growth and stay competitive in the future, Vogel decided to expand its site vertically. A shaft extending upward from the basement to the ceiling was erected in the main building to accommodate a Hänel Multi-Space® system comprised of three lift modules. The installation of the high-tech storage solution nearly tripled the space available in the workshop, office and warehouse areas. The lift modules of the Hänel Multi-Space® can be expanded both in height and width. The extractor, which travels both horizontally and vertically, works in much the same way as an automated retrieval device in a high-bay rack and shelf system. With the additional horizontal axis, the requested containers are transported to the access point at maximum speed. The Multi-Space® extends upward through five floors and – with the exception of the third floor – the system is equipped with a front-side access point at each level. Employees from the technical departments have direct access to the material they need. EcoDrive®: efficient drive system for lower energy consumption Lowering energy consumption in the ware- house by using efficient, energy-saving storage systems reduces operating costs and helps protect the environment. The Multi-Space® system at the Vogel plant in Hemer is 82.02 ft / 25 m high and is equipped with Hänel’s integrated EcoDrive® energy feedback unit. A frequency converter transforms the kinetic energy of the descending extractor into electrical energy. That way up to 40 % of the energy used for the upward run of the extractor can be recovered and fed back into the electrical supply system. This energy can be used elsewhere, for example by other Lean-Lifts® in a cluster. Carefully selected, high-quality components bring additional energy savings. High-grade Hänel slider components on the containers minimize friction during storage transactions, which helps save even more energy. Optional smooth-action plastic rollers also help to avoid friction losses. Maximum storage capacity The height-optimized vertical storage provided by the Multi-Space® offers more capacity within the same footprint when compared with conventional storage systems. The system saves up to 60 % of expensive storage space. Sustainable storage of parts, components, and office material in the Hänel Multi-Space®! The requested container is transported quickly to the access point with the user-friendly touchscreen terminal from Hänel. Time spent walking and waiting is drastically reduced in comparison with manual storage solutions The Multi-Space® at Vogel has a height of 82.02ft /25m and is one of the tallest Hänel systems ever built Direct access at the retrieval point on the first floor. All service and assembly parts are always available in the supervisory office above the workshop In the event of a fire, a network of pipes fills the entire Hänel Multi-Space® system with nitrogen gas to protect stored items Compact, neat and central – all kinds of office materials are stored in one of the 270 containers in the Hänel Multi-Space® Safe and secure access for the administrative office. Documents and office supplies are stored in the same Hänel Multi-Space® system, but they are safeguarded by a PIN code that is only available to authorized employees

Sander Vunderink Elektromaterialen BV, Grindstraat 7, 7553 GV Hengelo, Netherlands The Hänel Rotomat® with direct link to Magento shop software – the ideal e-commerce logistics solution Logistics and fulfillment as success factors: Four Hänel Rotomat® systems with direct link to the webshop Sander Vunderink Elektromaterialien successfully operates an online shop in the Netherlands which offers a wide assortment of electrical items for fuse boxes, cables, switch systems, and much more. At the heart of the distribution center in Hengelo are four Hänel Rotomat® systems that function as an automated miniload solution which stores more than 2,000 different small items. The lift systems have a height of 19.7 ft/6 m and each is equipped with the Hänel MP 12 N controller. The systems are configured in a cluster, with operations coordinated by the central Hänel MP 100 D controller. The shortest delivery times thanks to direct connectivity with the Magento e-commerce system The Sander Vunderink webshop guarantees that all orders placed before 5:00 p.m. will be filled and delivered the next day. In order to keep this promise, the Hänel Rotomat® storage systems are directly linked to the webshop. Some 30 customer orders are combined to form a pick job – the central controller gives this information to the storage systems. At the same time, a delivery slip is printed for a collection box which will hold each of these 30 orders. The box is placed on the roller conveyor system located in front of the storage systems. Fast and accurate picking thanks to Pick-by-Light with the Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators When the pick job is started, all four lift systems transport items for the first order position on the pick list to the retrieval access points – the routing is fully optimized. The appropriate small parts bin is identified by the Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators – these LEDs are integrated in the work counter of the storage system. The display on the Hänel MP 12 N controller shows the user precisely how many items to pick and which collection box to use. A total of 124 Hänel carriers, with one or two intermediate shelves, provide storage space for 100,000 small parts in a vertical solution from floor to ceiling The Hänel Rotomat® is the ideal system for storing small items like electrical components – outlets, clamps, switches, etc. Bins of various sizes for small items are optimally arranged on the Hänel multifunction carriers, which can be configured flexibly All items comprising each order are placed in the correct collection box waiting on the roller conveyor system nearby The seamless integration of the Hänel MP 100 D central controller in the Magento e-commerce system ensures the direct delivery of customer order data to the storage systems When the pick is complete, the user confirms this on the controller and then places the items in the collection box. The Hänel Rotomat® then automatically brings the carrier for the next order position to the retrieval access point. Several employees at the four lift systems conduct this picking process at the same time until all of the customer orders have been filled. The collection boxes then move on to the shipping department. The direct integration of the Hänel automated miniload solution in the e-commerce environment minimizes the time between receipt of orders and the shipping of goods to customers. Job orders as well as all processes of relevance to the inventory in each Hänel Rotomat® are centrally managed in Magento without the need for subsystems. The perfect webshop integration and high picking performance make the Hänel Rotomat® the optimal automated provisioning system for e-commerce applications. The Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators show exactly where items are located Barcode scanners let users set up job orders for individual customer orders at the lift, where the items can then be picked directly

Welcome! For more than 60 years the name Hänel has stood for high-quality products and innovative solutions for efficient intralogistics. Today we are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of automated vertical lift systems and storage carousels for both industrial and office applications. Our range of high-tech automated solutions includes Hänel Rotomat® industrial and office carousels, the Hänel Lockomat® and the proven Hänel Lean-Lift® and Multi-Space® vertical storage systems. In addition to ergonomic design for optimized put and pick operations, Hänel systems have many advanced features that protect stored items and support inventory transparency for maximum efficiency. Vertical solutions can save up to 60% of your warehouse floor space and dramatically increase the pace of accessing and retrieving items from storage. Our specialists will be happy to develop a solution that meets your specific storage and intralogistics requirements. Contact us for more information and details. The Hänel News – innovative solutions 17.05.23 The new Hänel LED matrix design study at LogiMAT 2023 The new Hänel LED matrix design study at LogiMAT 2023 The design study of Hänel’s new LED matrix proved to be a highlight at Hänel’s booth at this year’s LogiMAT trade fair in Stuttgart. more 17.05.23 Trade fair Logimat 2023 Trade fair Logimat 2023 The Hänel booth drew a crowd. Numerous trade visitors experienced Hänel’s innovative digital solutions presented live with the Hänel storage lifts. more 24.03.23 New brochures now available! Convince yourself of the simple and flexible integration of Hänel lift controllers in diverse network environments and gain insights into Hänel’s warehouse strategies for the future such as augmented reality, pick-by-voice and robotic handling. more 24.03.23 Hänel Multi-Space® and Hänel Lean-Lift® – optimum material flow spanning two levels Ten Hänel vertical lifts spanning two floors serve as both the production warehouse and the shipping warehouse more 24.03.23 eight Hänel Lean-Lifts® and six Hänel Rotomat® storage lifts provide quick access to 7,500 spare parts Reliable express delivery of spare parts with 14 automated storage systems from Hänel more 24.03.23 Ten Hänel storage lifts provide the perfect all-around solution Tool storage, materials storage, production and shipping storage – two Hänel Lean-Lifts® and eight Hänel Rotomat® storage lifts handle the most diverse needs more The Hänel products – optimal systems for warehouse, office and administration Lean-Lift® Multi-Space® Rotomat® storage carousel Rotomat® office carousel Lockomat® Controllers & Software Service We are there for you worldwide The worldwide Hänel network is well organized. Our sales partners are always kept up to speed on innovations and trends in intralogistics by the dedicated export managers. Hänel specialists train all our partners in how to conduct service work and handle the technology of our products. This enables us to maintain the high quality we demand of our products and customer service worldwide. As one of the world’s market leaders for vertical carousels and vertical lift modules, Hänel is continuously expanding its network. Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Canada Chile China Colombia Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Estonia Finland France Germany Great Britain Hungary India Indonesia International Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Jordan Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Libya Lithuania Luxembourg Malaysia Marocco Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Nigeria Norway Oman Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Russian Federation Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Thailand Tunisia Türkiye Ukraine United States Utd. Arab Emirates Vietnam Hänel Büro- und Lagersysteme Kocherwaldstraße 25 74177 Bad Friedrichshall T +49 7136 277-0 F +49 7136 277-33 E-Mail: info@haenel.de Contact

Swimming pool parts and accessory storage with ERP integration Hänel Lean-Lift Vertical Lift Module Four Hänel Lean-Lift® systems at this pool equipment supplier enable just two employees to process more than three hundred orders every day CF GROUP France offers a complete portfolio of components, parts and accessories to a large number of swimming pool manufacturers. At the distribution center in Saint Quentin Fallavier more than three hundred orders are processed every day. Travel restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic have boosted market demand for swimming pools considerably. Four Hänel Lean-Lift® systems help employees in the shipping department cope with this logistics challenge. Enormous capacity density with height-optimized storage saves valuable floor space The lift systems are ten meters high and provide enormous storage volume within a small footprint. Thanks to the Hänel intralogistics solution, CF GROUP France is able to store diverse small items such as pipe connectors, filters, clamps and strainers neatly and transparently while saving space at the same time – the inventory is comprised of 3,600 storage positions. The Hänel solution increases storage density, saves valuable space and utilizes the height available – from floor to ceiling. What’s more, the Lean-Lift® systems protect inventory items from light, dust and unauthorized access. The MP 12 N microprocessor controller is linked directly to the Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system When an order is received, a pick list is created at the ERP terminal and then sent to the lift controller The tall Hänel Lean-Lift® systems with height-optimized storage provide enormous storage volume – from floor to ceiling The lifts have a height of 32.8 ft/10 m and provide neat, space-saving storage for up to 3,600 different items When a customer order is received, an employee creates a pick list in the company’s ERP system which is based on Microsoft Dynamics AX. Thanks to the extreme flexibility of Hänel microprocessor controllers, the four Hänel Lean-Lift® systems can be operated directly from Microsoft Dynamics AX. An employee starts the job and the lifts automatically bring the requested items to the access point for retrieval. Optimized routing saves time during this process. The compartment and sub-level indicators show precisely where items are located on the containers. The number of articles to be picked is shown on the controller display. This minimizes picking errors. Ergonomics and economy are combined in the Hänel Lean-Lift® The access point is positioned at the optimum height to ensure ergonomic picking. There is no need for ladders or forklifts. Once the pick is confirmed on the Hänel controller, the storage system automatically brings the next requisite item to the access point for retrieval. The compact clustering of the storage systems and their integration in the existing shipping department means that employees at CF GROUP France do not need to walk around the warehouse looking for items – and that saves both time and money. Two employees can manage the picking of small items quickly and efficiently thanks to the Hänel storage solution. CF GROUP France has been using Hänel intralogistics solutions since 2008. Shortly thereafter CF GROUP France flexibly expanded storage capacity with an additional Hänel Lean-Lift®. The company has come to appreciate the high reliability of Hänel Lean-Lift® systems as well as the enormous space savings and time savings that have been gained for order picking. The flexible integration and enormous storage density in combination with time savings and lower costs enable CF GROUP France to cope with the booming demand for swimming pool components resulting from the coronavirus pandemic! With the Hänel solution we can utilize the entire height available in the building. That would not be possible with conventional rack and shelf storage. The Hänel Lean-Lift® systems are linked to our warehouse management system so that all orders and processes are fully synchronized. Mathieu Rognon , Site Manager

Compressor storage with smartglasses solution Hanel Lean-Lifts® used for MAN Intralogistics Solution Futuristic order picking with the Hänel Lean-Lift® In addition to gas and steam turbines, MAN Diesel & Turbo SE also develops and manufactures axial and process gas screw compressors as well as expanders at the company site in Oberhausen, Germany. Two Hänel Lean-Lifts® are located at the center of the manufacturing facility for the central storage of small parts. The vertical lifts have a height of some nine meters and are equipped with 160 Hänel multifunction containers that provide more than 6,000 storage positions. The height-optimized storage in the Hänel Lean-Lift® has enough capacity to hold more than 9,000 small items needed for manufacturing and the shipping of products worldwide. The intralogistics solution is connected to the SAP ERP system through interfaces integrated in the Hänel MP 12 N-HostWeb controller. The lift cluster is managed and controlled directly in SAP via the SOAP protocol without the need for additional middleware. What’s more, there is a really new feature in this solution: Lift operators wear smartglasses that support order picking with the Hänel Lean-Lift® . The smartglasses communicate with SAP using a special app implemented by MAN. SAP sends transport commands via SOAP protocol directly to the Hänel lift controller. The innovative concept also includes a glove with an integrated scanner worn by employees so that both hands are free during order picking. This augmented reality application makes working with the Hänel lifts easier. The smartglasses are operated by touching a sensor module integrated in the device – this controls the Hänel lifts without any additional input to the controller . When SAP sends a transport command to a Hänel lift, the system brings the requisite storage container to the access point. A pick slip is printed at the same time. The employee uses the glove scanner to record data from the pick slip and then scans the barcode in the storage compartment. This scanning confirms the retrieval transaction in SAP and the inventory status is automatically updated. When the pick is confirmed by touching the sensor in the smartglasses, the Lean-Lift® automatically transports a new container to the access point – no other input is required. MAN Diesel & Turbo SE uses a priority-based system in SAP to ensure maximum performance and fast response times. Thus even orders with a low priority are efficiently processed at just the right time. Every order item is processed according to a time-optimized schedule. In other words, when a component from the first lift is being picked and packed, the second lift system is already bringing another container with the next item to the access point. Hänel Lean-Lifts® in the High-Speed Generation also boost picking performance dramatically. The MAN intralogistics solution is also unique when it comes to the ergonomic requirements of employees. All items are weighed before being placed in the storage system. A ‘traffic light’ system shows where components of various weights should be placed on the containers. This is helpful for employees with disabilities . The City of Oberhausen even provided some funding for this solution from budgets earmarked for workers with special needs. The integration of the SOAP protocol in the Hänel controller supports direct communication channels to various ERP systems. The MP 12 N controller then serves as the terminal for the host system! Two Hänel Lean-Lifts® over nine meters high installed as central storage for small parts . . . after retrieval, the compartment number is manually scanned and automatically booked in SAP Smartglasses show exactly where specific items are stored . . . 'Controlling Hänel Lean-Lifts® through smartglasses via dedicated SAP app is a ground-breaking industry innovation. The smartglasses do more than just display all pick and put transactions: They also generate transport commands for the Hänel Lean-Lifts® via the SOAP interface.' Malte Sietz Head of Intralogistics

Hänel Multi-Space® Vertical Lift Module Intelligent Storage Safety light curtain Safety light curtain The Hänel light curtain guarantees maximum safety for the operators as they pick and put. More Precise height measurement Precise height measurement Accurate height measurement for storing containers in the optimal packing density. More Lighting Lighting On storage systems in EcoMode® design, the energy-efficient LED lighting is equipped additionally with a dimming function and included in the scope of delivery. More Weighing device Weighing device Each tray is weighed in the access point by an electronic 4-point weighing system. More Safety light curtain The Hänel light curtain guarantees maximum safety for the operators as they pick and put. Optimum storage assignment based on precise height measurement of goods Accurate height measurement for storing containers in the optimal packing density. Height-measuring light barriers spaced at 25 mm, 37.5 mm or 75 mm. When the container is drawn in, the highly accurate light barriers measure the articles, and the Hänel microprocessor control system finds the optimum storage location in the Hänel Multi-Space®. At the same time a protruding goods check is carried out. With its height sensors, profile wall and Hänel container technology, the Hänel Multi-Space® provides vertical optimization and height optimization in one! Energy-efficient LED lighting Hänel storage systems can be fitted with energy-efficient, non-glare LED lighting Hänel storage systems can be fitted with energy-efficient, non-glare LED lighting. Higher illuminance than conventional fluorescent tubes Longer lifespan Lower reflected beam angle, therefore non-glare Substantially reduced energy consumption ​​​​​​​ The optional energy-efficient LED lighting available for storage systems with EcoMode® also comes with a dimming function. Accurate weights recorded with the Hänel weighing device The Hänel Lean-Lift® is equipped with an overload protection/overload monitoring mechanism as standard. As an option, the Hänel Lean-Lift® can be fitted with a container weighing device. Each tray is weighed in the access point by an electronic 4-point weighing system. The current weight is shown on the keyboard display. The weighing device enables the operator to record and monitor the maximum load of each system container. An easy-view table shows the weights of the individual trays. The fold-down support rail The fold-down support rail The support rail at the access point can be raised and folded down as required. Storage containers can then be pulled out of the access point on smooth-running plastic rollers. More Transporter Transporter With the Hänel transporter, complete containers can be taken out of the Multi-Space®, as they can with the fold-down support rail. More High-speed door High-speed door The Hänel high-speed door enables several operators to work simultaneously at a Lean-Lift® with more than one access point. More Brandschutz Brandschutz Auch in Sachen Brandschutz bietet Hänel Lösungen, um auch hohen Anforderungen an die Sicherheit gerecht zu werden. Mehr The fold-down support rail from Hänel The support rail at the access point can be raised and folded down as required. Storage containers can then be pulled out of the access point on smooth-running plastic rollers. This makes work at the Hänel Lean-Lift® even more ergonomic. Heavy parts can also be removed with a crane. The Hänel transporter With the Hänel transporter, complete containers can be taken out of the Multi-Space®, as they can with the fold-down support rail. This means that even with particularly heavy parts (up to 1,000 kg / 2204 lbs per container) the container can be transported effortlessly to the required destination. The Hänel high-speed door The Hänel high-speed door enables several operators to work simultaneously at a Lean-Lift® with more than one access point. The access areas are blocked off from each other. High travel speeds make for quick access. The aluminum profiles are highly robust and have a long lifecycle. A frequency converter ensures optimal flow of movement.

Swimming pool parts and accessory storage with ERP integration Hänel Lean-Lift Vertical Lift Module Four Hänel Lean-Lift® systems at this pool equipment supplier enable just two employees to process more than three hundred orders every day CF GROUP France offers a complete portfolio of components, parts and accessories to a large number of swimming pool manufacturers. At the distribution center in Saint Quentin Fallavier more than three hundred orders are processed every day. Travel restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic have boosted market demand for swimming pools considerably. Four Hänel Lean-Lift® systems help employees in the shipping department cope with this logistics challenge. Enormous capacity density with height-optimized storage saves valuable floor space The lift systems are ten meters high and provide enormous storage volume within a small footprint. Thanks to the Hänel intralogistics solution, CF GROUP France is able to store diverse small items such as pipe connectors, filters, clamps and strainers neatly and transparently while saving space at the same time – the inventory is comprised of 3,600 storage positions. The Hänel solution increases storage density, saves valuable space and utilizes the height available – from floor to ceiling. What’s more, the Lean-Lift® systems protect inventory items from light, dust and unauthorized access. The MP 12 N microprocessor controller is linked directly to the Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system When an order is received, a pick list is created at the ERP terminal and then sent to the lift controller The tall Hänel Lean-Lift® systems with height-optimized storage provide enormous storage volume – from floor to ceiling The lifts have a height of 32.8 ft/10 m and provide neat, space-saving storage for up to 3,600 different items When a customer order is received, an employee creates a pick list in the company’s ERP system which is based on Microsoft Dynamics AX. Thanks to the extreme flexibility of Hänel microprocessor controllers, the four Hänel Lean-Lift® systems can be operated directly from Microsoft Dynamics AX. An employee starts the job and the lifts automatically bring the requested items to the access point for retrieval. Optimized routing saves time during this process. The compartment and sub-level indicators show precisely where items are located on the containers. The number of articles to be picked is shown on the controller display. This minimizes picking errors. Ergonomics and economy are combined in the Hänel Lean-Lift® The access point is positioned at the optimum height to ensure ergonomic picking. There is no need for ladders or forklifts. Once the pick is confirmed on the Hänel controller, the storage system automatically brings the next requisite item to the access point for retrieval. The compact clustering of the storage systems and their integration in the existing shipping department means that employees at CF GROUP France do not need to walk around the warehouse looking for items – and that saves both time and money. Two employees can manage the picking of small items quickly and efficiently thanks to the Hänel storage solution. CF GROUP France has been using Hänel intralogistics solutions since 2008. Shortly thereafter CF GROUP France flexibly expanded storage capacity with an additional Hänel Lean-Lift®. The company has come to appreciate the high reliability of Hänel Lean-Lift® systems as well as the enormous space savings and time savings that have been gained for order picking. The flexible integration and enormous storage density in combination with time savings and lower costs enable CF GROUP France to cope with the booming demand for swimming pool components resulting from the coronavirus pandemic! „With the Hänel solution we can utilize the entire height available in the building. That would not be possible with conventional rack and shelf storage. The Hänel Lean-Lift® systems are linked to our warehouse management system so that all orders and processes are fully synchronized.“ Mathieu Rognon , Site Manager

Hänel Lockomat® Safe and secure retrieval Compartment doors that are closed manually or automatically guarantee error-free retrieval and protect the stored articles from unauthorized access The principle / system benefits Applications Solutions with the Lockomat® User authorization The user proves his authorization by means of an ID card, password or transponder, and the user interface set up for him personally appears on the display. All booking operations can then be traced to a specific user. Multiple users can be set up with different authorizations. Article management Articles are requested or put into storage by entering an article number or using a barcode scanner. The digital LED display on the work surface indicates the compartment door behind which the article is stored. All pick and put operations are logged, which makes later verification and tracking easy. Similar-looking articles can’t be confused. Inventory control Continuous inventory control means that shortages in the supply of materials can be avoided. The intelligent microprocessor control system can be easily integrated into the customer's own IT system. This ensures you have an overview of the stock situation at all times. Protection of inventory The closed storage system protects your stock from unauthorized access. Space and time savings Optimum use of floor space. There are no upper limits to the Lockomat®. Systems can even span multiple floors. The Lockomat® is designed according to the tried-and-tested vertical carousel principle. That means: Goods to man is the motto instead of man to goods. Access times are slashed. The Hänel Lockomat® is the ideal storage system for safe and secure provisioning of small parts, tools, electronic components, medicines, and much more. Articles are requested by entering a number on the controller or by using a barcode scanner The compartment indicator shows where the article can be retrieved. These compartment doors open automatically The Hänel RFID transponder: one of the many options for user authentication

Otto Suhner AG | Brugg, CH Ordered today, delivered tomorrow thanks to Hänel storage systems Eight Hänel Lean-Lifts® – processing up to 8,000 item picks each month – support employees in filling and shipping orders quickly and reliably. Items such as finished products, abrasives and parts for customer shipments are stored on up to 56 containers per lift system. By fully utilizing the vertical space in the building, the Lean-Lifts® provide maximum storage capacity within a very small footprint. Orders are generated in the Infor ERP system and then transmitted through an interface to warehouse management software from Brisoft. This software is linked to the Hänel lift controllers and supports operation of the storage systems through a mobile terminal. The terminal display lists the orders according to priority, and when an item is requested, the Hänel systems go into action automatically. Better order picking performance and next to none picking errors The Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario system at the access point uses an LED to highlight the exact positions of the items that must be retrieved. This dramatically reduces picking errors and keeps processes running smoothly. Each retrieved item is confirmed using a mobile terminal and barcode scanner so that the inventory status is immediately updated by the ERP system Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario points out the exact storage positions of requested items, even when the storage system containers have varying container configurations The eight Lean-Lifts® have 1,254 storage positions – each month up to 8,000 item transactions are supported. If orders are received by 2:00 p. m., shipments can be delivered to customers the following day 'The Hänel Lean-Lifts® and the convincing concept designed by Resoplan AG have considerably boosted performance and give us the capacity we need for future business expansion.' Daniel Singy Head of Logistics and Production

Otto Suhner AG | Brugg, CH Ordered today, delivered tomorrow thanks to Hänel storage systems Eight Hänel Lean-Lifts® – processing up to 8,000 item picks each month – support employees in filling and shipping orders quickly and reliably. Items such as finished products, abrasives and parts for customer shipments are stored on up to 56 containers per lift system. By fully utilizing the vertical space in the building, the Lean-Lifts® provide maximum storage capacity within a very small footprint. Orders are generated in the Infor ERP system and then transmitted through an interface to warehouse management software from Brisoft. This software is linked to the Hänel lift controllers and supports operation of the storage systems through a mobile terminal. The terminal display lists the orders according to priority, and when an item is requested, the Hänel systems go into action automatically. Better order picking performance and next to none picking errors The Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario system at the access point uses an LED to highlight the exact positions of the items that must be retrieved. This dramatically reduces picking errors and keeps processes running smoothly. Each retrieved item is confirmed using a mobile terminal and barcode scanner so that the inventory status is immediately updated by the ERP system Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario points out the exact storage positions of requested items, even when the storage system containers have varying container configurations The eight Lean-Lifts® have 1,254 storage positions – each month up to 8,000 item transactions are supported. If orders are received by 2:00 p. m., shipments can be delivered to customers the following day „The Hänel Lean-Lifts® and the convincing concept designed by Resoplan AG have considerably boosted performance and give us the capacity we need for future business expansion.“ Daniel Singy Head of Logistics and Production

Our Current Statement on Coronavirus Protection Dear Customers and Business Partners, Events related to the coronavirus and its consequences continue to have a dramatic impact on daily life – in recent months infections have skyrocketed. To date the steps taken to mitigate the virus have not been as effective as originally expected, which is why governments around the world are mandating even stricter measures to stop the spread of COVID-19. It goes without saying that we at Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems are following all of the instructions and guidelines issued by government agencies at all levels, and we are taking all of the steps necessary to safeguard the health of our employees and customers while maintaining business operations at the same time. Our sales and service representatives are ready and available to serve you. Please feel free to contact them. We realize that many restrictions will apply to accessibility. However, we can be reached by telephone, e-mail, our website or TeamViewer as alternatives to direct person-to-person contact. Do not hesitate to stay in touch with your Hänel sales or service representative. Our employees have received detailed information and instructions about the hygiene and social distancing measures that have been mandated. Effective strategies have been implemented throughout the company to ensure that we continue to respond to customer needs and provide support. We are doing everything in our power to keep the supply chain strong, with manufacturing operations up and running at all of our production facilities. Our decentralized field service engineers and technicians have stocked their vehicles with frequently needed spare parts – repairs and maintenance work can thus be performed quickly. We also realize that you are also having to take new and unusual steps in this unprecedented situation. We believe that it is absolutely essential for all of us to work together as partners in such difficult times – the focus must be on the well-being of everyone in society. If we can help you in any possible way, please contact us and discuss your needs with us. We are aware that the current situation can change at virtually any moment. We will keep you fully informed and updated. Let us join together in partnership to overcome the tough challenge we now face. We wish you and your employees success in all of your efforts during this crucial time. Take care and stay healthy!

Hänel Storage Systems This family-owned business continues to thrive after establishing its US facility more than 30 years ago In the early 1980s, a group of executives representing the Pittsburgh Technology Council visited Hannover Messe in Germany in hopes of enticing German companies to do business in their city. At this time, Pittsburgh, PA was in the midst of an economic and urban renaissance, having seen collapse of the steel industry and exodus of major corporations, followed by a revitalization of its downtown and directive to attract new types of industry. While in Hannover, these executives met Joachim Hänel, the chief executive and second-generation owner of Hänel Büro- und Lagersysteme of Bad Friedrichshall, Germany, a manufacturer of automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) founded in 1953. At their behest, Mr. Hänel visited Pittsburgh and was given a grand tour of the city. Upon seeing the view from atop scenic Mt. Washington, he was struck by the similarities between the Western Pennsylvania landscape and the area where he grew up in Southern Germany. He decided then and there that his company would branch out into the United States, and its office would be in Pittsburgh. The US headquarters was established in 1984 as Hänel Storage Systems, and the organization never looked back. Hänel’s two primary products are the Rotomat® vertical carousel and Lean-Lift® vertical lift module – Machines that allow customers to store more inventory in less space, and accomplish more in less time. By investing in Hänel automated vertical storage systems, customers solve many inventory management problems while saving a significant amount of money in the process, often with a near-instant return on investment. Vast amounts of floor space can be recovered, up to 80%, by eliminating rows of conventional static shelving, pallet racks and modular drawer cabinets. Hänel units have a very small footprint, but utilize the full ceiling height of any facility, automatically delivering items from storage upon request. Customers utilize every inch of their unused overhead space, allowing them to increase production or otherwise transform storage space into a profit center. Employee productivity can be increased dramatically by adding automation to the part-picking process, with no more tedious searches for items to pick or restock. Employees can do a significant amount of extra activity in less time, or tasks can be completed with fewer people. Standardized onboard inventory management systems Improve inventory control by tracking items according to SKU, description, quantity, description, first in/first out, minimum levels or even by using a photo of each product. Customers can improve the accuracy of their inventory to over 99%, and eliminate overstocks, shortages and expired items. Hänel’s industry-leading microprocessor control systems and proprietary software easily interfaces with customers’ host ERP, MRP or WMS systems. Hänel units can limit access to stored inventory using electronic or mechanical systems that provide an automatic audit trail of activity, for a fingerprint of each transaction. Access can be limited to specific inventory or by specific personnel, using unique log-in credentials, barcode or keycards. Customers know who signed out items and when, which reduces picking/stocking errors and protects inventory from possible contamination. All items stored in Hänel systems are delivered to a safe, waist height level in accordance with OSHA recommendations, no matter the size or weight. Employees no longer need to bend down to pick up heavy items from bottom shelves, reach up to access bulky items stored above, or awkwardly climb a ladder to retrieve a package. This significantly reduces workplace injuries caused by repetitive muscular motions, which in turn reduces employer insurance payouts, because all items are delivered to the same ergonomically correct location every time. Hänel products are used for all types of applications, including manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and car dealerships. They store raw materials, work-in-process items and finished goods inventory – Wherever there are parts to be stored, Hänel is there. As supply chains have been interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, companies needing to stockpile supplies can do so with Hänel machines, and know that they will always have access to critical inventory without interruption. Aside from Hänel Storage Systems in the US, Hänel also has affiliate offices in France, Switzerland and the Netherlands, with three manufacturing plants in Bad Friedrichshall and Wiesentheid in Germany and Altstätten, Switzerland. Hänel Storage Systems is responsible for all sales, service and support of customers in the Americas, with the exception of a few countries in South America. Hänel sells through a network of 90 authorized distribution partners in the US, Canada, Mexico and Colombia. As a privately held family business, the Hänel family has a commitment to future generations with employees as its number one asset, and the corporate philosophy calls for self-sustained, incremental growth. Hänel has been in business since 1953 and in the US since 1984, and has a bright future because its products and solutions can be adapted to any market. Download the entire article as PDF file: German American Trade Quarterly - 3rd. Quarter 2020 750 KB

Aircraft maintenance document archives Optimizing Archive Storage Air Cost Control is a global specialist in the distribution of electrical aircraft components. At the company's distribution center near Toulouse, France, more than 20 Hänel systems are used store up to 25,000 parts and components required for aircraft maintenance. Air Cost Control also relies on Hänel expertise and technology when it comes to document archiving. All business documents are filed centrally in a Hänel Multi-Space® system equipped with a dual retrieval point. On the ground floor employees have access to files of relevance to goods received and dispatched. The workplaces are situated close to the intralogistics systems and the central document archive in the Multi-Space® – short walking distances speed up document retrieval. The intelligent Hänel lift controller, with integrated archive management, efficiently keeps track of all files, folders and archive boxes. When a request is entered on the controller, the required documents are brought to the retrieval area by the quickest route. Employees do not have to walk long distances to find documents. Thanks to the variable compartment divisions of the multifunction containers in the Multi-Space®, storing ring binders, folders or archive boxes is not a problem. Variable attachments and dividers are available for optimal and secure utilization of system storage space. At the same time, documents are protected from dust and dirt. The configuration at Air Cost Control has a third retrieval point on the first floor which is used by employees responsible for administration and customer support. Thanks to the dual access installed for two floors, the Hänel Multi-Space® brings documents to locations where they are needed by employees. Safe and simultaneous access to the document archive is supported by the Hänel high-speed door. What's more, Hänel archive management can be used for allocating codes to any number of multifunction containers to prevent unauthorized access. Thus specific sections of the archive can only be accessed by authorized persons or departments. Employees must enter the numerical code to retrieve the documents. High-performance archiving and central access make the Hänel Multi-Space® the perfect choice for modern office environments.

Rosenbauer Schweiz AG | Oberglatt, CH Neat storage of firefighting equipment from the basement to the ceiling Rosenbauer Schweiz AG in Oberglatt, near Zürich, is the leading supplier and outfitter of firefighting equipment in Switzerland. The Hänel Lean-Lift® is integrated in the assembly area and provides the storage space needed by the ever-expanding service department. Direct access for assembly employees and riggers, plus short retrieval distances, make sure that processes are ergonomic and more efficient. The vertical lift at Rosenbauer was designed so that the vertical height of the building could be used to full capacity, and that also includes the basement height of three meters. More than 800 bins containing firefighting components and parts are stored on 50 Hänel multifunction containers. Outfitters and assembly employees have direct individual access to the Hänel Lean-Lift® Employees gain access using their ID cards for authentication on the PC terminal and can then request a specific container by means of the compact Hänel MP 12 N controller. Item retrieval is confirmed by scanning the barcode on the storage bin. The order is completed when all components, brackets, materials, etc. needed for the specified job have been retrieved. The item inventory in the vertical lift is managed by the Magic ERP system and automatically updated in real time. When items are stowed away in the Hänel Lean-Lift®, their height is measured first, then they are placed in the optimum slot so that no space is lost. The containers and storage boxes are dimensioned so that the available container space is used to best advantage. Rosenbauer Schweiz AG has saved considerable space thanks to the Hänel intralogistics solution. Other reasons for selecting the Hänel Lean-Lift® included the advanced technology and extraordinary quality of Hänel products. The central location of the Hänel Lean-Lift® in the assembly area enables employees to retrieve items directly as needed The vertical lift is anchored in the basement garage and rises upward to a height of more than eight meters When authenticated at the computer terminal, employees can see the specific storage map for the particular vehicle, equipment or system they are working on 'Delivering quality, innovation and good services is our own aspiration, and also what we expect from our suppliers. That’s why we have the Hänel Lean-Lift®.' Silvan Köppel Technical Production and Job Planning

Rosenbauer Schweiz AG | Oberglatt, CH Neat storage of firefighting equipment from the basement to the ceiling Rosenbauer Schweiz AG in Oberglatt, near Zürich, is the leading supplier and outfitter of firefighting equipment in Switzerland. The Hänel Lean-Lift® is integrated in the assembly area and provides the storage space needed by the ever-expanding service department. Direct access for assembly employees and riggers, plus short retrieval distances, make sure that processes are ergonomic and more efficient. The vertical lift at Rosenbauer was designed so that the vertical height of the building could be used to full capacity, and that also includes the basement height of three meters. More than 800 bins containing firefighting components and parts are stored on 50 Hänel multifunction containers. Outfitters and assembly employees have direct individual access to the Hänel Lean-Lift® Employees gain access using their ID cards for authentication on the PC terminal and can then request a specific container by means of the compact Hänel MP 12 N controller. Item retrieval is confirmed by scanning the barcode on the storage bin. The order is completed when all components, brackets, materials, etc. needed for the specified job have been retrieved. The item inventory in the vertical lift is managed by the Magic ERP system and automatically updated in real time. When items are stowed away in the Hänel Lean-Lift®, their height is measured first, then they are placed in the optimum slot so that no space is lost. The containers and storage boxes are dimensioned so that the available container space is used to best advantage. Rosenbauer Schweiz AG has saved considerable space thanks to the Hänel intralogistics solution. Other reasons for selecting the Hänel Lean-Lift® included the advanced technology and extraordinary quality of Hänel products. The central location of the Hänel Lean-Lift® in the assembly area enables employees to retrieve items directly as needed The vertical lift is anchored in the basement garage and rises upward to a height of more than eight meters When authenticated at the computer terminal, employees can see the specific storage map for the particular vehicle, equipment or system they are working on „Delivering quality, innovation and good services is our own aspiration, and also what we expect from our suppliers. That’s why we have the Hänel Lean-Lift®.“ Silvan Köppel Technical Production and Job Planning

Aircraft maintenance document archives Optimizing Archive Storage Air Cost Control is a global specialist in the distribution of electrical aircraft components. At the company's distribution center near Toulouse, France, more than 20 Hänel systems are used store up to 25,000 parts and components required for aircraft maintenance. Air Cost Control also relies on Hänel expertise and technology when it comes to document archiving. All business documents are filed centrally in a Hänel Multi-Space® system equipped with a dual retrieval point. On the ground floor employees have access to files of relevance to goods received and dispatched. The workplaces are situated close to the intralogistics systems and the central document archive in the Multi-Space® – short walking distances speed up document retrieval. The intelligent Hänel lift controller, with integrated archive management, efficiently keeps track of all files, folders and archive boxes. When a request is entered on the controller, the required documents are brought to the retrieval area by the quickest route. Employees do not have to walk long distances to find documents. Thanks to the variable compartment divisions of the multifunction containers in the Multi-Space®, storing ring binders, folders or archive boxes is not a problem. Variable attachments and dividers are available for optimal and secure utilization of system storage space. At the same time, documents are protected from dust and dirt. The configuration at Air Cost Control has a third retrieval point on the first floor which is used by employees responsible for administration and customer support. Thanks to the dual access installed for two floors, the Hänel Multi-Space® brings documents to locations where they are needed by employees. Safe and simultaneous access to the document archive is supported by the Hänel high-speed door. What's more, Hänel archive management can be used for allocating codes to any number of multifunction containers to prevent unauthorized access. Thus specific sections of the archive can only be accessed by authorized persons or departments. Employees must enter the numerical code to retrieve the documents. High-performance archiving and central access make the Hänel Multi-Space® the perfect choice for modern office environments.

Metallbau Perazzelli AG | Landquart, CH The Rotomat® as central provisioning system for assembly components and tools Perazzelli Metallbau AG in Landquart, Switzerland, relies on a Hänel solution for storing consumables and metrological instruments, protecting them from dust and unauthorized access. The Hänel Rotomat® is located centrally in the production area in order to provide 20 employees with nuts, bolts, dowels, adhesives, etc. – the provisioning process is efficient and ergonomic. The compact and neat storage in the Hänel vertical carousel offers maximum storage capacity requiring only a minimum of floor space. The Hänel Rotomat® at Perazzelli is a perfect example of a central depot solution for the systematic storage and retrieval of various production parts. In addition to ease of use and outstanding retrieval ergonomics, employees also benefit from improved overall safety. The Hänel Rotomat® is equipped with an easy-to-operate lockable sliding door which protects items from dust, contamination and unauthorized access. The numeric keypad on the MP 0 N stand-alone controller is used to select those items specified for retrieval. When the item request has been confirmed, the storage system automatically brings the specified multifunction carrier to the retrieval access point. The items can then be removed from the system at an ergonomic height. When conducting their weekly inventory replenishment process, employees can easily slide the storage bins across the work counter of the Hänel Rotomat® system. Another ergonomic plus is the full and even illumination of the retrieval point thanks to energy-efficient LED technology. The compact design of the Hänel Rotomat® and the vertical storage principle have saved valuable floor space and boosted productivity at Perazzelli Metallbau. This Hänel storage solution optimizes processes and supports an ergonomic environment for Perazzelli employees! The Hänel Rotomat® serves as the central depot for all material Thanks to neat and compact storage, employees can quickly find and retrieve the material and tools they need Hänel multifunction carriers feature perforated holes for configuring various kinds of dividers and compartments The easy-to-operate sliding door protects stored items from dust and contamination 'The Hänel Rotomat® was key in giving us more space for material, and we now have a much better overview of our entire inventory. Our productivity has increased dramatically.' Christoph Rhyner Project Manager

Distribution center picking application with pick to light and put to light direction Hanel Lean-lift High Performance picking application Together with Groenewout Consulting in Breda and Hänel intralogistics experts, Brezan designed a very efficient storage solution for small parts – and the design of the systems is also stylish and appealing. 18 Hänel Lean-Lifts® with a customized special premium finish and designed for smooth and efficient logistics are the eye-catching highlight of the Brezan distribution center. The lift systems utilize the entire height of the warehouse building and thus provide a huge amount of storage capacity directly next to the pallet storage area. The Pick and Drop to Light system has been perfected in this solution. Pick lists are transmitted via central software directly to the lift systems. The systems are clustered in groups each having three storage units, each with a specific colour (red, green or blue). The colours are displayed on the controllers and on special display screens mounted above the access points. Boxes containing customer orders are organized on pick trolleys which are positioned directly opposite each lift group. The system knows which orders in the trolley need to be processed and automatically brings the right containers to the access point of the storage lifts. Operator safety is ensured during the automated process thanks to a threshold switch and photoelectric light curtain positioned just in front of the access point. A diode lights up above the order picking boxes – the colour of the diode indicates which lift has the required article. The operator thus knows from which lift system the item must be retrieved. At the retrieval area Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario shines a light beam on the required item so that order picking errors are nearly impossible. The number of articles to be picked is shown on the control display. The picked items are placed in the order box, and the employee confirms each pick. Then the diode changes colour to show which lift contains the next article on the pick list. The container in the Hänel Lean-Lift® automatically returns to its original position and is ready to deliver the next item to the retrieval area. When running at full capacity, four employees can operate 18 Hänel Lean-Lifts® at the same time thanks to the Pick and Drop to Light system – it’s all fast and error-free. Perfect combination of performance and design Ergonomic and safe retrieval with automatic prepositioning and photoelectric light curtain with safety switch Error-free picks for items even in the smallest container compartments thanks toPick-o-Light®-Vario Short distances and direct confirmation of picks opposite the retrieval point

Robert Bosch GmbH Blaichach/Immenstadt Two central Hänel Rotomat® storage systems as SAP-based component depot for postseries production Two Hänel Rotomat® storage systems serve as an integral part of an ultra-modern Industry 4.0 production site operated by Bosch. They store components for ABS and ESP® systems for post-series supply and are linked with the central SAP ERP solution via SOAP interface. The Hänel Rotomat® is an outstanding intralogistics solution for storing large numbers of diverse components that are produced in small quantities. The storage lift systems with ESD protection also safeguard sensitive electronic components. The Hänel storage carousels are seamlessly integrated in the logistics concept and optimally tuned with existing processes The MP 12 N-StandAlone Lcontroller dynamically allocates storage positions within the system to ensure fully automated and reliable storage processes. Thanks to the standard integration of the SOAP protocol an interface is easily set up between the Hänel controllers and the SAP system at Bosch – without additional middleware. The management solution integrated as a standard feature in the lift controllers allocates the storage positions depending on the size of the bins or boxes. Optimized intralogistics processes with the Hänel interface linking storage systems to SAP If components from the storage system are required for post-series production, SAP creates an order and sends a transport command via the SOAP interface to the Hänel systems. At the same time, a retrieval order is printed and the barcode on the order is scanned to start the retrieval process. After order confirmation, the Hänel Rotomat® immediately transports the requisite shelf to the access point, and the Hänel compartment and sub-level indicator shows the employee which box contains the items requested. The entire box is retrieved and then sent to the assembly line. Worldwide communication through a central ERP infrastructure The central ERP infrastructure supports global communication among all company sites. For example, thanks to the integration of the Hänel Rotomat® systems via SOAP interface, even items from remaining stocks at other sites can be requested. The entire inventory status data is available at all times and at all company locations worldwide. Saving valuable production floor space and the seamless middleware-free SAP integration were key factors that influenced the Bosch Blaichach/Immenstadt decision to adopt the Hänel intralogistics solution! 'Only Hänel could offer the option of sending SAP pick and put orders to the lift systems via the web service interface (SOAP)!' Alexander Schneider Production Planner Even the heaviest component can be retrieved from the lift ergonomically and sent to the production floor Error-free order picking with barcode scanners The storage lift systems with ESD protection also safeguard sensitive electronic components

CNC tooling storage Hanel Multi-Space tool storage Tool storage with the Hänel Multi-Space® and external tool management One Hänel Multi-Space® serves as the primary tool depot for high-tech production processes. The three-axis Hänel system is used for storing and provisioning a wide range of tools, metrology devices and consumables. The lift system supports optimized space utilization and brings items to both central access points for ergonomic retrieval. Optimal and transparent inventory control with the Hänel Multi-Space® The Hänel Multi-Space® can be operated in conjunction with a number of tool management systems now available – this versatility is a standard feature. The lift system at August Müller is seamlessly integrated with the tool management software used in the tool department. Users gain access to tools by scanning a QR code to legitimize their access authorization. This means that all transactions can be precisely tracked. Most of the tools also have engraved QR codes to make retrieval and return faster and more accurate. The Hänel Multi-Space® thus safeguards the valuable tool inventory and provides optimized inventory control. Once the required tool type and quantity is entered, the Hänel three-axis lift system brings the specified container to the retrieval area. Dual access points mean that items can be retrieved or put into storage at the same time. Thus several tools specified on the production schedule sheet can be efficiently retrieved and provided for a particular job order. The Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators show precisely where tools are located on the container to ensure error-free retrieval. August Müller CNC efficiently stores about 9,000 different items on 145 multifunction containers in the Hänel Multi-Space®. The height-optimized lift storage concept saves valuable production floor space and also improves ergonomics at the same time. The installation of four additional Hänel Lean-Lifts® in the shipping area reflects the customer’s satisfaction with Hänel technology. All tools are located and tracked using external tool management software – items are brought to both access points of the Hänel Multi-Space® for retrieval and distribution to production employees A wide range of small parts are stored in four space-saving Hänel Lean-Lifts® before they are picked for shipment Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators help employees locate even the smallest items stored on the containers 'The central organization of our tools in the Hänel Multi-Space® saves time and money. We have also gained valuable production floor space thanks to the height-optimized storage available within the small footprint.' Mathias Rösler Managing Director

Storage of measuring devices Eight Hänel Rotomat® systems reliably support high picking performance for smooth intralogistics Proven Hänel quality was a decisive factor in favor of the Hänel Rotomat® at Kistler Instrumente AG in Winterthur, Switzerland The Kistler Group is a global market leader when it comes to dynamic metrological systems for measuring pressure, power, torque and acceleration. At company headquarters in Winterthur, Switzerland, some 630 employees produce high-end sensors and innovative metrological solutions. A Hänel Rotomat® is operated in the company workshop as a central provisioning system for machinists. All tools, equipment, measuring devices, etc. are stored centrally in the area where they are needed. Items are stored efficiently and systematically in the Hänel Rotomat® so that they can be automatically and ergonomically accessed by machinists on demand. The compact design of the Hänel Rotomat® provides an enormous amount of storage space within a small footprint by utilizing the room height available. Large numbers of tools in various sizes are neatly stored in well-organized bins – with customized inlays for sensitive measuring devices – where they are safeguarded and ready for access. Easy connectivity with the host SAP ERP system The Hänel systems are connected to the customer’s own SAP ERP solution. Employees use barcode scanners to read the item numbers on the pick list. The Hänel Rotomat® then brings the required items automatically to the retrieval point. Hänel’s compartment and sublevel indicators help employees find the item positions on the system carriers – retrieval is both easy and ergonomic. After item retrieval the transaction is confirmed on the central SAP terminal. Due to a high level of satisfaction with this system, the company decided to invest in additional Hänel solutions. Space savings, proven Hänel quality and fast access were factors that favored the investment in Hänel technology In addition to the enormous space to be saved in the workshop, the well-known quality delivered by Hänel, plus fast and easy access to tools, metrological devices and production components were convincing arguments for investing in the Hänel intralogistics solution. Eight Rotomat® storage systems are run simultaneously to provide parts needed for production processes The Hänel Rotomat® serves as the central tool depot for the entire production area Hundreds of different tools are neatly organized in bins and compartments Sensitive measuring devices are safely stored in customized inlays 'The high quality and wide range of Hänel products made it easy for us to find just the right storage solution to satisfy our requirements. The Hänel Rotomat® is just the right solution for us.' Marco Flaim Workshop Manager

Hänel Storage Systems in Hospital Environments Real-life case studies Hänel has the right solutions for efficient hospital organization! Example 1:St. Gallen Canton Hospital St. Gallen Canton Hospital in Switzerland relies on six Hänel Rotomat® systems. Two of these have been in operation for more than 20 years. That reflects the proven quality of the systems and the excellence of Hänel service and maintenance. In fact, the hospital has been so satisfied with the Hänel systems that administrators decided to purchase two more Rotomat® office systems for archiving patient information. The Hänel Rotomat® is the ideal filing system for patient and employee files. The right decision – Hänel Example 2: Bethesda Hospital, Basel For more than a year now the Bethesda Hospital has been keeping surgical instruments in a Rotomat® storage system. An extra-large version of the system was installed so that the available floor space could be utilized efficiently – such customized systems are no problem for Hänel – each storage system is built to meet the specific requirements of our customers. Hospital employees are literally thrilled with the system and would not want to be without it. One staff member said: “Everything is such much easier – instead of using mobile racks, everything is stored and provided to us at the touch of a button“. Customized storage solutions from Hänel Example 3: Hospitals in the USA are also profiting from innovative Hänel solutions A large number of hospitals in the United States now employ the Hänel Rotomat® for safe and secure storage. Constant inventory control is ensured thanks to easy integration in existing IT systems. It is nearly impossible that expiration dates inadvertently go unnoticed. The design of the containers in the Hänel Rotomat® is adapted to meet specific application requirements. Thus articles do not have to be stacked during storage. Example 4: Linde Clinic, Biel As part of an optimization project, the Linde Clinic selected a Hänel Rotomat® for use in the central pharmacy. Markus Grenacher (Head of Operations and Infrastructure) realized that the Hänel Rotomat® would be the best solution to ensure space-saving and well-organized storage of medications. During his career he had come to appreciate the many advantages delivered by Hänel storage carousels. Claudia Maritz, Head of the Central Pharmacy, and her team are extremely happy with the convenience and efficiency of the Hänel Rotomat®. “No more bending or stretching to reach items stored on shelves,“ as was the case in the past. Neat and safe storage of medications in the Hänel Rotomat® Example 5: Liechtenstein Public Hospital, Vaduz The Hänel Rotomat® system is especially suited for storing heavy chrome steel receptacles containing sterilized surgical instruments. The rolling mechanism in the work counter makes retrieval very convenient and ergonomic. Boxes weighing up to 22.04 lbs glide effortlessly to the retrieval point. In the past boxes were stored in holders positioned at various heights. Sterile storage of surgical instruments in the Hänel Rotomat®

Robert Bosch GmbH Blaichach/Immenstadt Two central Hänel Rotomat® storage systems as SAP-based component depot for postseries production Two Hänel Rotomat® storage systems serve as an integral part of an ultra-modern Industry 4.0 production site operated by Bosch. They store components for ABS and ESP® systems for post-series supply and are linked with the central SAP ERP solution via SOAP interface. The Hänel Rotomat® is an outstanding intralogistics solution for storing large numbers of diverse components that are produced in small quantities. The storage lift systems with ESD protection also safeguard sensitive electronic components. The Hänel storage carousels are seamlessly integrated in the logistics concept and optimally tuned with existing processes The MP 12 N-StandAlone Lcontroller dynamically allocates storage positions within the system to ensure fully automated and reliable storage processes. Thanks to the standard integration of the SOAP protocol an interface is easily set up between the Hänel controllers and the SAP system at Bosch – without additional middleware. The management solution integrated as a standard feature in the lift controllers allocates the storage positions depending on the size of the bins or boxes. Optimized intralogistics processes with the Hänel interface linking storage systems to SAP If components from the storage system are required for post-series production, SAP creates an order and sends a transport command via the SOAP interface to the Hänel systems. At the same time, a retrieval order is printed and the barcode on the order is scanned to start the retrieval process. After order confirmation, the Hänel Rotomat® immediately transports the requisite shelf to the access point, and the Hänel compartment and sub-level indicator shows the employee which box contains the items requested. The entire box is retrieved and then sent to the assembly line. Worldwide communication through a central ERP infrastructure The central ERP infrastructure supports global communication among all company sites. For example, thanks to the integration of the Hänel Rotomat® systems via SOAP interface, even items from remaining stocks at other sites can be requested. The entire inventory status data is available at all times and at all company locations worldwide. Saving valuable production floor space and the seamless middleware-free SAP integration were key factors that influenced the Bosch Blaichach/Immenstadt decision to adopt the Hänel intralogistics solution! „Only Hänel could offer the option of sending SAP pick and put orders to the lift systems via the web service interface (SOAP)!“ Alexander Schneider Production Planner Even the heaviest component can be retrieved from the lift ergonomically and sent to the production floor Error-free order picking with barcode scanners The storage lift systems with ESD protection also safeguard sensitive electronic components

Distribution center picking application with pick to light and put to light direction Hanel Lean-lift High Performance picking application Together with Groenewout Consulting in Breda and Hänel intralogistics experts, AAG Benelux designed a very efficient storage solution for small parts – and the design of the systems is also stylish and appealing. 12 Hänel Lean-Lifts® with a customized special premium finish and designed for smooth and efficient logistics are the eye-catching highlight of the AAG Benelux distribution center. The lift systems utilize the entire height of the warehouse building and thus provide a huge amount of storage capacity directly next to the pallet storage area. The Pick and Drop to Light system has been perfected in this solution. Pick lists are transmitted via central software directly to the lift systems. The systems are clustered in groups each having three storage units, each with a specific colour (red, green or blue). The colours are displayed on the controllers and on special display screens mounted above the access points. Boxes containing customer orders are organized on pick trolleys which are positioned directly opposite each lift group. The system knows which orders in the trolley need to be processed and automatically brings the right containers to the access point of the storage lifts. Operator safety is ensured during the automated process thanks to a threshold switch and photoelectric light curtain positioned just in front of the access point. A diode lights up above the order picking boxes – the colour of the diode indicates which lift has the required article. The operator thus knows from which lift system the item must be retrieved. At the retrieval area Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario shines a light beam on the required item so that order picking errors are nearly impossible. The number of articles to be picked is shown on the control display. The picked items are placed in the order box, and the employee confirms each pick. Then the diode changes colour to show which lift contains the next article on the pick list. The container in the Hänel Lean-Lift® automatically returns to its original position and is ready to deliver the next item to the retrieval area. When running at full capacity, four employees can operate 12 Hänel Lean-Lifts® at the same time thanks to the Pick and Drop to Light system – it’s all fast and error-free. Perfect combination of performance and design Ergonomic and safe retrieval with automatic prepositioning and photoelectric light curtain with safety switch Error-free picks for items even in the smallest container compartments thanks toPick-o-Light®-Vario Short distances and direct confirmation of picks opposite the retrieval point

CNC tooling storage Hanel Multi-Space tool storage Tool storage with the Hänel Multi-Space® and external tool management One Hänel Multi-Space® serves as the primary tool depot for high-tech production processes. The three-axis Hänel system is used for storing and provisioning a wide range of tools, metrology devices and consumables. The lift system supports optimized space utilization and brings items to both central access points for ergonomic retrieval. Optimal and transparent inventory control with the Hänel Multi-Space® The Hänel Multi-Space® can be operated in conjunction with a number of tool management systems now available – this versatility is a standard feature. The lift system at August Müller is seamlessly integrated with the tool management software used in the tool department. Users gain access to tools by scanning a QR code to legitimize their access authorization. This means that all transactions can be precisely tracked. Most of the tools also have engraved QR codes to make retrieval and return faster and more accurate. The Hänel Multi-Space® thus safeguards the valuable tool inventory and provides optimized inventory control. Once the required tool type and quantity is entered, the Hänel three-axis lift system brings the specified container to the retrieval area. Dual access points mean that items can be retrieved or put into storage at the same time. Thus several tools specified on the production schedule sheet can be efficiently retrieved and provided for a particular job order. The Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators show precisely where tools are located on the container to ensure error-free retrieval. August Müller CNC efficiently stores about 9,000 different items on 145 multifunction containers in the Hänel Multi-Space®. The height-optimized lift storage concept saves valuable production floor space and also improves ergonomics at the same time. The installation of four additional Hänel Lean-Lifts® in the shipping area reflects the customer’s satisfaction with Hänel technology. All tools are located and tracked using external tool management software – items are brought to both access points of the Hänel Multi-Space® for retrieval and distribution to production employees A wide range of small parts are stored in four space-saving Hänel Lean-Lifts® before they are picked for shipment Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators help employees locate even the smallest items stored on the containers „The central organization of our tools in the Hänel Multi-Space® saves time and money. We have also gained valuable production floor space thanks to the height-optimized storage available within the small footprint.“ Mathias Rösler Managing Director

Medical Technology Business, France Hänel Lean-Lift® and Rotomat® storage systems – a winning team For many years a leading medical technology enterprise in France has relied on powerful and flexible Hänel intralogistics solutions to support its business worldwide. An enormous increase in storage capacity – not to mention fast access to tools, production equipment and documents – was achieved through the installation of several Hänel Lean-Lift® and Rotomat® storage systems. One Hänel Lean-Lift® in the packing department supports shipping processes. The Hänel system provides space-saving and ergonomic storage of instruction sheets and leaflets in several languages. Ergonomic and error-free storage Scanning an item number automatically sets an extractor in motion so that the specified multifunction container can be transported to the access point within seconds. The Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators show precisely where items are located on the container to ensure error-free retrieval. One Hänel Rotomat® and two Hänel Lean-Lift® systems are integrated directly in the production environment. These systems function as a central depot for tools, measuring devices and consumables for various types of machines. In addition to providing safe, secure and systematic storage, the Hänel solution has also freed up more floor space for production processes. The company’s Facility Management Department operates an additional Hänel Rotomat® to provide neat and transparent storage of spare parts and tools needed for maintenance processes. The multifunction carriers in the Hänel system offer various configuration options to ensure flexibility in response to constantly changing storage requirements. Fold-down front panels support ergonomic access whenever employees need to retrieve large, bulky or heavy items from the storage system. No more bottlenecks thanks to the Hänel Lean-Lift® Located in a tight space inside the building (see photo, below left), a narrow high-bay Lean-Lift® stores fittings and equipment for production machinery. These items can be retrieved quickly and flexibly as needed. One controller for all requirements The Lean-Lift® systems are operated with the compact Hänel MP 12 N controller. The systems are easy to use thanks to a wide range of functions. Hänel intralogistics solutions have made a major contribution to optimizing warehouse processes and improving efficiency at the customer’s site. In addition to saving space and time, the Hänel solutions reliably safeguard the valuable inventory while also reducing costs. Diverse items and bulk material are neatly stored in boxes on the multifunction containers A parallel solution comprised of Lean-Lift® and Rotomat® systems dramatically speeds up picking and shipping processes Even the smallest areas can be optimally used for vertical storage Two Hänel Lean-Lift® systems serve as a central tool depot for CNC machines Items needed for machine retooling are retrieved from the space-saving Hänel Rotomat®

Oil & gas valve storage Hanel Storage Solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) The family-owned business, with headquarters in Broussard, Louisiana, is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of valves. M & M International specializes in safety and high-pressure valves for the oil and gas industry. For example, special M & M valves are installed above the blowout preventer at oil drilling sites. For many decades the company has continued to grow due to its many unique and innovative designs. The manufacturing site was expanded just a few years ago. In addition to larger production facilities, a new materials warehouse was also built. Clear overview of parts M & M International relies on dependable Hänel storage technology for its inventory of valve components. Two heavy-duty Hänel Lean-Lifts® and one Hänel Rotomat® storage system are in operation. An order for specific items is generated whenever the production area needs valve assemblies. This order is recorded using a barcode scanner at a computer terminal near the lift systems. The company’s own software includes data about the stored components, such as quantity and specific storage locations in the systems. Once the container or shelf number is entered, the required item is transported to the access point where retrieval is confirmed on the Hänel system terminal. Heavy valve components made of stainless steel are kept in both vertical lift systems. All seals, gaskets and ball bearings are stored in the Rotomat® system. Valves are preassembled at the Hänel access and retrieval areas before being sent to the production area. Benefits of component storage The multifunction containers in the Lean-Lift® can be configured in response to various storage requirements. This ensures compact and well-balanced vertical storage of heavy loads – from floor to ceiling – within an extremely small footprint. What’s more, the UV-sensitive rubber seals stored in the Rotomat® are shielded from light and thus remain elastic. Parallel picking with the three Lean-Lift® storage systems speeds up the entire process of delivering preassembled valves to the production area. Hänel systems are also known for their benefits in terms of ergonomics. The Lean-Lift® containers can be pulled right out of the access point so that they rest on the support rails. And the Hänel transport cart can even carry a fully loaded container. Company: M & M International Location: 1471 Old Spanish Trail Hwy N Broussard, LA 70518 Employees: 65 Storage systems: 2 Hänel Lean-Lifts® 1 Hänel Rotomat® Items stored: Components for valves used in oil and gas extraction Ergonomic working conditions with folding rails that support containers Transport carts for easier retrieval of stored items Even heavy items are stored neatly in the system

Medical Technology Business, France Hänel Lean-Lift® and Rotomat® storage systems – a winning team For many years a leading medical technology enterprise in France has relied on powerful and flexible Hänel intralogistics solutions to support its business worldwide. An enormous increase in storage capacity – not to mention fast access to tools, production equipment and documents – was achieved through the installation of several Hänel Lean-Lift® and Rotomat® storage systems. One Hänel Lean-Lift® in the packing department supports shipping processes. The Hänel system provides space-saving and ergonomic storage of instruction sheets and leaflets in several languages. Ergonomic and error-free storage Scanning an item number automatically sets an extractor in motion so that the specified multifunction container can be transported to the access point within seconds. The Hänel compartment and sub-level indicators show precisely where items are located on the container to ensure error-free retrieval. One Hänel Rotomat® and two Hänel Lean-Lift® systems are integrated directly in the production environment. These systems function as a central depot for tools, measuring devices and consumables for various types of machines. In addition to providing safe, secure and systematic storage, the Hänel solution has also freed up more floor space for production processes. The company’s Facility Management Department operates an additional Hänel Rotomat® to provide neat and transparent storage of spare parts and tools needed for maintenance processes. The multifunction carriers in the Hänel system offer various configuration options to ensure flexibility in response to constantly changing storage requirements. Fold-down front panels support ergonomic access whenever employees need to retrieve large, bulky or heavy items from the storage system. No more bottlenecks thanks to the Hänel Lean-Lift® Located in a tight space inside the building (see photo, below left), a narrow high-bay Lean-Lift® stores fittings and equipment for production machinery. These items can be retrieved quickly and flexibly as needed. One controller for all requirements The Lean-Lift® systems are operated with the compact Hänel MP 12 N controller. The systems are easy to use thanks to a wide range of functions. Hänel intralogistics solutions have made a major contribution to optimizing warehouse processes and improving efficiency at the customer’s site. In addition to saving space and time, the Hänel solutions reliably safeguard the valuable inventory while also reducing costs. Diverse items and bulk material are neatly stored in boxes on the multifunction containers A parallel solution comprised of Lean-Lift® and Rotomat® systems dramatically speeds up picking and shipping processes Even the smallest areas can be optimally used for vertical storage Two Hänel Lean-Lift® systems serve as a central tool depot for CNC machines Items needed for machine retooling are retrieved from the space-saving Hänel Rotomat®

Oetiker Deutschland GmbH Endingen Solutions from viadat connects four Hänel Lean-Lifts® to central SAP server in Switzerland The Oetiker Group is one of the world’s leading makers of clamps and connectors for industrial applications and for companies that deliver components to the automotive industry. The company has 12 manufacturing sites around the world. To reduce the costs of freight and logistics, six independent sales and logistics centers in Europe were relocated and consolidated at the company site in Endingen/Kaiserstuhl, Germany. This project also included the integration of four Hänel Lean-Lift® systems that had previously been used as a stand-alone solution in the central warehouse. Key features of the Hänel systems are outstanding ergonomics and direct connectivity with the SAP ERP system with the viadat solution from viastore SOFTWARE. The SAP server at company headquarters in Horgen, Switzerland, coordinates all transactions in Endingen/Kaiserstuhl. Error-free order picking with Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario Order picking is fast and accurate thanks to the ‘Pick and Drop to Light’ system. At the Lean-Lift® access point Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario shines a light beam on the required item to prevent picking errors. The system cluster was successfully realized by Hänel in cooperation with viastore SOFTWARE. Once a customer order is received, a sales order for the transaction is generated in SAP and sent to the viadat terminal. Viadat then sends the transport command to the Hänel MP 12 N-HostCom controller at the Lean-Lifts®. The system cluster is distributed across two areas, each having two Hänel Lean-Lifts® and one terminal with 15 pack-to-light systems. A cart with 15 shipping cartons is docked at the pick zone, and a signal array is assigned to each carton. The two Hänel Lean-Lifts® in the first pick zone automatically bring specified items to the access point, where Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario identifies them with an LED to minimize picking errors. The Hänel Lean-Lifts® deliver the products according to the FIFO principle. Retrieval is complete when the article number is scanned at the terminal – there is no need to confirm the transaction on the lift controller. Once items have been placed in the carton, the operator simply confirms the order using the signal array panel. Then viadat uses IDoc to confirm the retrieval from the Hänel Lean-Lift® and the pick list is marked as “completed” on the SAP delivery order. Thanks to the integration of the four Hänel Lean-Lifts® in the SAP-based logistics concept, the Oetiker Group transformed the Endingen/Kaiserstuhl site into a central distribution center for all of Europe – with great success! The four Hänel Lean-Lifts® are set up in two pick zones. Two terminals, each with 15 pack-to-light systems, are located opposite the lifts. Fast and error-free access to ordered items thanks to Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario A cart with 15 shipping cartons is docked at the pick zone, and a signal array is assigned to each carton 'The link between the Hänel Lean-Lifts® and SAP based on viadat, plus the packto-light solution developed for Oetiker, are integral parts of our new supply chain solution for small and medium-sized shipments!' Markus Müller Logistics Manager

Storage for event rentals and supplies Modern storage for event equipment Founded in 1992, the Party Rent Group is one of Europe's largest event service providers. Today the Party Rent Group has 400 employees, plus 214 commercial vehicles and 29,000 m² of storage area for its event logistics operations. In addition to tents, heating and air conditioning systems, Party Rent also loans equipment such as dinnerware, flatware, glassware, tables, chairs, bars and buffet systems for events of all types, both large and small. When table linen and furniture covers were added to the products offered, Party Rent needed to reorganize its storage space. Six Hänel Rotomat® storage carousels now compactly hold tablecloths, chair covers and other textiles, keeping them free of dust and dirt. During the order picking process, all articles are transported quickly and reliably to the retrieval points. The 30 carriers in each of the six Rotomat® storage carousels are three meters long, with a depth of 50 centimeters. The carriers are slightly slanted toward the inside of the system. This prevents linens from falling out of the system when the carriers are in motion. The bottom and rear wall of each carrier feature slotted perforations spaced 20 mm apart for variable space configuration. Movable dividers can also be added for more flexibility. The multifunction carriers are also easily adjustable so that Rotomat® storage carousels can accommodate items of various height, making for customized and versatile storage. This also ensures maximum storage space density as well. What's more, all Rotomat® storage carousels are equipped with smooth-operating, lockable sliding doors. This protects stored items from dust and dirt, as well as from unauthorized access. Each retrieval point features a wear-resistant V2A work counter, ergonomically positioned at a height of one meter to ensure optimal convenience during order picking. In addition, these Rotomat® systems also have innovative Hänel EcoLoad® technology to save energy. EcoLoad® constantly monitors the load status. As the Rotomat® works on the principle of rotation, a lot of energy can be saved through even load distribution. If the load recommendations issued by the Hänel microprocessor controller are precisely followed, the stored items will always be positioned to ensure perfect balance, and that reduces the energy needed to set the system in motion. And Hänel EcoLoad® does more than warn against unbalanced loads. This EcoConcept also uses the display to show which shelves should be used for optimal load balancing. These Rotomat® storage carousels have a storage capacity of up to five tons. The mechanical parts and carrier sets of the Hänel systems are designed and configured according to the size and weight of the storage goods. It's this flexibility that makes the Hänel Rotomat® so cost-effective. In addition to the Rotomat® that stores textiles, the Party Rent Group also operates a Hänel Lean-Lift® with a height of nine meters for storing flatware and dinnerware. Thanks to a maximum payload capacity of up to 60 tons, the Hänel Lean-Lift® is the perfect choice for this task. The vertical, height-optimized Hänel Lean-Lift® was ordered as a high-speed model, equipped with access code management. Only authorized employees have access to the valuable silver flatware kept in the system.

LogiMAT 2025: Hänel impresses attendees with innovative solutions for digital, efficient, and sustainable storage organization Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems was at LogiMAT 2025 in Stuttgart, Germany from March 11 to 13, presenting innovative storage systems for smart, productive, and sustainable intralogistics. In keeping with its motto “Take your intralogistics to the next level with Hänel,” the company demonstrated innovative concepts that improve both process efficiency and sustainability in warehousing and storage. Visitors experienced how the company uses sophisticated technologies to meet the demands of the modern logistics industry. New design – functionality and ergonomics in harmony Clear lines, well-thought-out functionality, and ergonomic improvements not only mean that the Hänel Lean-Lift® and Hänel Rotomat® storage system are powerful storage solutions, but also an eye-catcher in modern work environments. The design upgrade presented at the trade show gives the Hänel Lean-Lift® a new look, creating a distinctive and contemporary appearance with 45-degree angles and a painted lighting trim, making it a visual highlight in any storage situation. Hänel LED matrix – optimized operations and maximum overview The integrated LED matrix simplifies usability with a digital display to ensures maximum precision and optimal orientation. Various details about the item, such as quantity and storage location, are directly displayed at the relevant storage position. This results in faster order picking, optimized operations, and significantly improved everyday storage efficiency. Visual operation – intelligent logistics with integrated camera The integrated camera allows transactions to be captured and analyzed in real time. Together with the high-performance inventory management software, HänelSoft®-N, the camera allows even smarter control and management of inventory levels. Digital connection – middleware-free IT integration with SOAP In the era of digital transformation, Hänel is focusing on seamless IT integration. Thanks to the SOAP interface, Hänel storage systems can be effortlessly integrated into existing ERP and WMS networks – no detours, no additional middleware, no compromises. This means that data can be exchanged in real time and storage processes can be organized even more efficiently. Hänel EcoConcept – sustainable technology for the future Sustainability has long since been a key factor in intralogistics. With the Hänel EcoConcept, companies benefit from a significant reduction in energy consumption, an improved carbon footprint, and lower operating costs. These environmentally friendly technologies contribute to more sustainable storage optimization and help companies to achieve their ESG goals. Successful trade show appearance with many expert discussions The large crowds visiting the Hänel exhibition booth impressively demonstrated the strong interest in digital, efficient, and sustainable storage solutions. The Hänel team took part in a number of expert discussions, presenting custom solutions and individual applications of the innovative systems. The possibilities for optimizing processes using digitalization and smart IT integration attracted particular interest. The successful participation in the trade show allowed Hänel to again demonstrate its position as one of the leading providers in automated storage systems. The positive feedback from visitors and the valuable new contacts confirm Hänel’s important role in modern intralogistics. We would like to thank all visitors for their interest and are already looking forward to the next LogiMAT.

Storage for event rentals and supplies Modern storage for event equipment Founded in 1992, the Party Rent Group is one of Europe's largest event service providers. Today the Party Rent Group has 400 employees, plus 214 commercial vehicles and 29,000 m² of storage area for its event logistics operations. In addition to tents, heating and air conditioning systems, Party Rent also loans equipment such as dinnerware, flatware, glassware, tables, chairs, bars and buffet systems for events of all types, both large and small. When table linen and furniture covers were added to the products offered, Party Rent needed to reorganize its storage space. Six Hänel Rotomat® storage carousels now compactly hold tablecloths, chair covers and other textiles, keeping them free of dust and dirt. During the order picking process, all articles are transported quickly and reliably to the retrieval points. The 30 carriers in each of the six Rotomat® storage carousels are three meters long, with a depth of 50 centimeters. The carriers are slightly slanted toward the inside of the system. This prevents linens from falling out of the system when the carriers are in motion. The bottom and rear wall of each carrier feature slotted perforations spaced 20 mm apart for variable space configuration. Movable dividers can also be added for more flexibility. The multifunction carriers are also easily adjustable so that Rotomat® storage carousels can accommodate items of various height, making for customized and versatile storage. This also ensures maximum storage space density as well. What's more, all Rotomat® storage carousels are equipped with smooth-operating, lockable sliding doors. This protects stored items from dust and dirt, as well as from unauthorized access. Each retrieval point features a wear-resistant V2A work counter, ergonomically positioned at a height of one meter to ensure optimal convenience during order picking. In addition, these Rotomat® systems also have innovative Hänel EcoLoad® technology to save energy. EcoLoad® constantly monitors the load status. As the Rotomat® works on the principle of rotation, a lot of energy can be saved through even load distribution. If the load recommendations issued by the Hänel microprocessor controller are precisely followed, the stored items will always be positioned to ensure perfect balance, and that reduces the energy needed to set the system in motion. And Hänel EcoLoad® does more than warn against unbalanced loads. This EcoConcept also uses the display to show which shelves should be used for optimal load balancing. These Rotomat® storage carousels have a storage capacity of up to five tons. The mechanical parts and carrier sets of the Hänel systems are designed and configured according to the size and weight of the storage goods. It's this flexibility that makes the Hänel Rotomat® so cost-effective. In addition to the Rotomat® that stores textiles, the Party Rent Group also operates a Hänel Lean-Lift® with a height of nine meters for storing flatware and dinnerware. Thanks to a maximum payload capacity of up to 60 tons, the Hänel Lean-Lift® is the perfect choice for this task. The vertical, height-optimized Hänel Lean-Lift® was ordered as a high-speed model, equipped with access code management. Only authorized employees have access to the valuable silver flatware kept in the system.

Oetiker Deutschland GmbH Endingen Solutions from viadat connects four Hänel Lean-Lifts® to central SAP server in Switzerland The Oetiker Group is one of the world’s leading makers of clamps and connectors for industrial applications and for companies that deliver components to the automotive industry. The company has 12 manufacturing sites around the world. To reduce the costs of freight and logistics, six independent sales and logistics centers in Europe were relocated and consolidated at the company site in Endingen/Kaiserstuhl, Germany. This project also included the integration of four Hänel Lean-Lift® systems that had previously been used as a stand-alone solution in the central warehouse. Key features of the Hänel systems are outstanding ergonomics and direct connectivity with the SAP ERP system with the viadat solution from viastore SOFTWARE. The SAP server at company headquarters in Horgen, Switzerland, coordinates all transactions in Endingen/Kaiserstuhl. Error-free order picking with Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario Order picking is fast and accurate thanks to the ‘Pick and Drop to Light’ system. At the Lean-Lift® access point Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario shines a light beam on the required item to prevent picking errors. The system cluster was successfully realized by Hänel in cooperation with viastore SOFTWARE. Once a customer order is received, a sales order for the transaction is generated in SAP and sent to the viadat terminal. Viadat then sends the transport command to the Hänel MP 12 N-HostCom controller at the Lean-Lifts®. The system cluster is distributed across two areas, each having two Hänel Lean-Lifts® and one terminal with 15 pack-to-light systems. A cart with 15 shipping cartons is docked at the pick zone, and a signal array is assigned to each carton. The two Hänel Lean-Lifts® in the first pick zone automatically bring specified items to the access point, where Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario identifies them with an LED to minimize picking errors. The Hänel Lean-Lifts® deliver the products according to the FIFO principle. Retrieval is complete when the article number is scanned at the terminal – there is no need to confirm the transaction on the lift controller. Once items have been placed in the carton, the operator simply confirms the order using the signal array panel. Then viadat uses IDoc to confirm the retrieval from the Hänel Lean-Lift® and the pick list is marked as “completed” on the SAP delivery order. Thanks to the integration of the four Hänel Lean-Lifts® in the SAP-based logistics concept, the Oetiker Group transformed the Endingen/Kaiserstuhl site into a central distribution center for all of Europe – with great success! The four Hänel Lean-Lifts® are set up in two pick zones. Two terminals, each with 15 pack-to-light systems, are located opposite the lifts. Fast and error-free access to ordered items thanks to Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario A cart with 15 shipping cartons is docked at the pick zone, and a signal array is assigned to each carton „The link between the Hänel Lean-Lifts® and SAP based on viadat, plus the packto-light solution developed for Oetiker, are integral parts of our new supply chain solution for small and medium-sized shipments!“ Markus Müller Logistics Manager

Just-in-time tablet press storage for the production line Hänel Lean-Lift® vertical storage systems support component inventory for just-in-time production of tablet presses With production capacity running in high gear, KORSCH AG in Berlin, the specialist for tablet pressing machinery, demonstrates that market demand for its innovative technology continues to rise. To keep pace with this demand, the flow of material to the assembly lines for various types of tablet presses must be efficient and uninterrupted. With this goal in mind, KORSCH reorganized processes and installed 12 Hänel Lean-Lift® vertical storage systems, along with HänelSoft® warehouse management software, for its inventory of small and medium-sized production components. The modern vertical lifts support inventory control and the continuity required for a reliable flow of material and just-in-time manufacturing. Today 90 percent of all internal material flow processes are managed with the Hänel lift systems. KORSCH tablet presses first launched in 1919 KORSCH specializes in the development and production of tablet presses as well as systems for controllers, tablet inspection and data analytics – and has been doing so since 1919. The tablet presses are made in Berlin, Germany, and are in operation around the world. Bernd Magirius, Head of Material Management at KORSCH, explains: “The basis for development and production is our extensive know-how. We are able to offer solutions for nearly every requirement in tablet compression applications. Our products include special presses for research and development, rotary presses for scale-up businesses and for the production of medium-sized batches, not to mention high-performance presses for 24-hour operation.” Revenue growth required restructuring of materials management “In the early 1980s we developed and produced circuit boards for tablet press control units ourselves. The small parts needed for the circuit boards were kept in two Rotomat® storage carousels from Hänel; medium-sized and large parts were stored in bins or on pallets in our high-bay warehouse. With the ‘goods to man’ storage and retrieval machine (SRM), the order picker can work independently and fill job orders for the assembly lines,” says Bernd Magirius. The strong revenue growth of recent years meant that access to items needed for production processes increased dramatically. “We urgently needed a new solution! The bottleneck was the timeconsuming picking process with only one SRM. We reorganized our production warehouse and deployed Navision as our new ERP system: 12 Hänel Lean-Lift® systems were purchased for storing small and medium-sized production components. Today we are able to fill orders for items needed in manufacturing much faster and more efficiently thanks to the ‘goods to man’ principle.” Hänel lifts are used to manage 90 percent of the material flow processes Up to 1,000 items are picked in the production warehouse every day. The pick rate has increased due to strong business growth – in fact, over the past five years the pick rate has doubled! Last year alone the number of pick transactions jumped from 800 to 1,000 per day thanks to the vertical storage systems. Bernd Magirius adds: “Today we manage 90 percent of our material flow with the vertical lift systems. The height-optimized storage provided by the lift systems – from floor to ceiling – results in enormous storage density for maximum capacity. This is a decisive factor because our range of components has grown dramatically. Our inventory has doubled within just two years! The new lifts are absolutely vital for our inventory management processes.” Secure inventory management Some 25,000 articles are stored at 30,000 positions in the production warehouse. Thus the number of positions exceeds the number of articles in stock because when an item is put on inventory, a new storage position is set up along with a batch number in the Navision ERP system, which then sends this number to HänelSoft . For example, if an item not used by the assembly line is returned to the production warehouse, it is assigned a new batch number and put back on inventory in a new storage position. Taking a defined article strategy and optimized routing into account, HänelSoft uses an automatic search function to find the optimal storage position for the article. All put and pick transactions are initiated through Navision and sent in the form of jobs via an interface to HänelSoft. Navision serves as the overarching inventory system and specifies the quantities listed in the job orders. When the jobs are completed, all job data is automatically sent via the interface to Navision for processing. This ensures that the precise inventory status is available at all times. This approach is based on material demand and enables efficient management of just-in-time production. Batch job orders and dynamic lift groups for parallel prepositioning saves time during picking Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario precisely identifies articles specified for picking. Sales, development, manufacturing and service are located at KORSCH headquarters in Berlin, Germany. When production is at its peak, four order pickers operate several lifts in order to fill job orders at the same time. For situations of this kind HänelSoft has an option for defining lift groups that run simultaneously to support fast and dynamic picking. In addition, single jobs can be combined using the aggregated order function on the user interface of HänelSoft – this enables optimized routing and picking in one process step. For example, if a job order is called up on one Lean-Lift , the container of the nearest neighboring lift carrying the next order item is already transported to the access point – this saves an enormous amount of time during item retrieval. Once picking has been completed, the operator presses a button to confirm the transaction and the retrieval data is recorded in the warehouse management system. The picking cycle continues as the next container is advanced to the access point. If only one employee is picking items (for example, on weekends), the vertical lift systems are operated as a cluster. The containers in all 12 Lean-Lift systems can be automatically prepositioned as needed to optimize processes: The vertical lift systems are equipped with photoelectric barriers that enable fully automated transport of the lift containers. Clever put and pick transactions Put and pick operations are performed simultaneously. Putting items into storage is supported by the graphical presentation of the container and its bins as shown on the controller display. One container can accommodate up to eight bins for large components like flange and grate systems, or up to 192 bins for small items like nuts and bolts. Bernd Magirius: “The graphical presentation of the container layout, along with the various bins, enables us to immediately find the right location for an item based on its size. This approach is ideal for conducting put operations on lift systems that are not being momentarily used for pick operations. What’s more, we also don’t have to enter an item’s dimensions into the software – and that saves time.” No mix-ups with Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario The Pick-o-Light®-Vario system from Hänel is comprised of a moving LED pointer installed inside on the panel above the Lean-Lift® access point – it shines a beam of light on the items which should be retrieved from the container. When picking items from up to 192 bins on one container, the Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario system really does reduce mix-ups and picking errors. Two operators for order picking: Container prepositioning saves additional time. The quantities of picked items are confirmed in HänelSoft® and the picking cycle continues without interruption. The new Hänel vertical lifts support the flow of material required for just-in-time production.

Storage for ball bearings and seals Hänel Lean-Lift Vertical Lift Module Exceptional high-tech storage in Hamburg with four premium-finished Hänel Lean-Lifts® Franz Gottwald GmbH + Co. KG was founded in 1930 as an engineering office – today the company is major wholesaler serving well-known customers in the paper, automotive and engineering industries, to name just a few. Four Hänel Lean-Lifts® with premium color finishes support employees in Hamburg every day. Components such as ball bearings and seals in various package sizes are stored on up to 80 containers per lift system. Easy integration in the enterprise network with the Hänel MP 100 D central controller Standard integrated storage management in the lift cluster is controlled centrally with the MP 100 D. The central controller communicates easily with the Pallas ERP system used at Franz Gottwald GmbH + Co. KG. All intralogistics processes, including internal transaction monitoring as well as shipping and receiving, are defined in various processes managed with Pallas. The interface to the ERP system was specially programmed by Franz Gottwald GmbH + Co. KG with support from Hänel. Access to various processes in the warehouse processes is only possible through employee authentication at the terminal. Franz Gottwald GmbH + Co. KG especially appreciates the reliability and performance of the Hänel storage solution If products are to be retrieved from the storage systems for shipping, a packing slip is generated that includes the order number and a list showing the quantities of each and every item in the order. The ERP system generates the order data and sends this information to the Hänel Lean-Lift®. When the barcode on the packing slip is scanned at one of the Lean-Lifts®, the Hänel system uses optimized routing to bring items to the access point for retrieval . The system functions according to the FIFO principle. The delivery note is printed once the final inspection is completed in the shipping department, and the ERP system automatically updates the inventory status. An inventory input order is generated when parts received by the company are inspected and sent directly to the Hänel Lean-Lift® for storage. This input file provides the lift with data that includes the article designation, quantity and packaging size. A ticket showing the item input number is generated and later scanned at the lift to start the inventory replenishment transaction. The controller on the Hänel Lean-Lift® automatically finds the ideal storage position for these items. The sides of the Hänel systems feature Plexiglas panels that reveal the impressive product portfolio offered by Franz Gottwald GmbH + Co. KG. Blue LEDs on the extractor also highlight the perfect interaction of technology, precision and modern design. The successful realization of the intralogistics concept and the software interface considerably shortens the response time for the transfer of goods among company sites. 'Only Hänel had the expertise required to set up a direct link between our Pallas ERP system and the storage lifts without any need for additional software!' Oliver Dogs General Manager When the barcode is scanned at one of the systems, the other Lean-Lifts® continue to process the order . . . . . . and use optimized routing to bring items to the access point for retrieval The item number, quantity and package size are entered at the PC terminal Higher order picking performance with simultaneous access to all four Hänel Lean-Lifts®

Storage for ball bearings and seals Hänel Lean-Lift Vertical Lift Module Exceptional high-tech storage in Hamburg with four premium-finished Hänel Lean-Lifts® Franz Gottwald GmbH + Co. KG was founded in 1930 as an engineering office – today the company is major wholesaler serving well-known customers in the paper, automotive and engineering industries, to name just a few. Four Hänel Lean-Lifts® with premium color finishes support employees in Hamburg every day. Components such as ball bearings and seals in various package sizes are stored on up to 80 containers per lift system. Easy integration in the enterprise network with the Hänel MP 100 D central controller Standard integrated storage management in the lift cluster is controlled centrally with the MP 100 D. The central controller communicates easily with the Pallas ERP system used at Franz Gottwald GmbH + Co. KG. All intralogistics processes, including internal transaction monitoring as well as shipping and receiving, are defined in various processes managed with Pallas. The interface to the ERP system was specially programmed by Franz Gottwald GmbH + Co. KG with support from Hänel. Access to various processes in the warehouse processes is only possible through employee authentication at the terminal. Franz Gottwald GmbH + Co. KG especially appreciates the reliability and performance of the Hänel storage solution If products are to be retrieved from the storage systems for shipping, a packing slip is generated that includes the order number and a list showing the quantities of each and every item in the order. The ERP system generates the order data and sends this information to the Hänel Lean-Lift®. When the barcode on the packing slip is scanned at one of the Lean-Lifts®, the Hänel system uses optimized routing to bring items to the access point for retrieval . The system functions according to the FIFO principle. The delivery note is printed once the final inspection is completed in the shipping department, and the ERP system automatically updates the inventory status. An inventory input order is generated when parts received by the company are inspected and sent directly to the Hänel Lean-Lift® for storage. This input file provides the lift with data that includes the article designation, quantity and packaging size. A ticket showing the item input number is generated and later scanned at the lift to start the inventory replenishment transaction. The controller on the Hänel Lean-Lift® automatically finds the ideal storage position for these items. The sides of the Hänel systems feature Plexiglas panels that reveal the impressive product portfolio offered by Franz Gottwald GmbH + Co. KG. Blue LEDs on the extractor also highlight the perfect interaction of technology, precision and modern design. The successful realization of the intralogistics concept and the software interface considerably shortens the response time for the transfer of goods among company sites. 'Only Hänel had the expertise required to set up a direct link between our Pallas ERP system and the storage lifts without any need for additional software!' Oliver Dogs General Manager When the barcode is scanned at one of the systems, the other Lean-Lifts® continue to process the order . . . . . . and use optimized routing to bring items to the access point for retrieval The item number, quantity and package size are entered at the PC terminal Higher order picking performance with simultaneous access to all four Hänel Lean-Lifts®

Hänel Storage Systems Announces Relocation of US Headquarters Pittsburgh, PA – 15. September 2020 – Hänel Storage Systems , a leader in the manufacture and integration of automated vertical storage units, has been serving customers from its subsidiary in Pittsburgh with great success for more than 30 years. Today Hänel announced that it will relocate its US headquarters to new facilities in Warrendale, PA. The newly constructed building will support the company’s anticipated future growth and provide greater capacity for collaboration and teamwork. The move is scheduled to take place in September, and the company’s first official business day at the new location will be October 12. “Our employees have always been the key to our business success, and this new facility will provide a welcoming environment for years to come,” said Brian Cohen, Chief Executive. “This building is a direct result of hard work and the continued high demand for our products we have experienced unprecedented growth over the past several years to allow us to make this move.” The new headquarters in Thorn Hill Industrial Park in Warrendale will house the company’s Pittsburgh-based staff, and will be the central point of contact for remote employees and a network of 90 distribution partners located across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Colombia. It will also feature a Demo Center to showcase Hänel technology. The Hänel Demo Center will contain five Lean-Lift® vertical lift modules, two Rotomat® vertical carousels and one ColdCell Rotomat® refrigerated vertical carousel. These automated storage and retrieval systems condense several warehouse racks into a minimal footprint, by making use of available room height. In addition to functioning as showcase machines, these units will also serve their intended purpose to reduce the amount of dedicated warehouse floor space, by storing spare parts, project files, literature, office supplies and other materials. If not for Hänel’s vertical storage units to house these items, the facility’s warehouse would need to be 80 percent larger. Visitors to the facility will be greeted by a 20-foot-tall Lean-Lift®, a system that is best for storing items of varying height. The lift automatically measures the height of items on each shelf, and they are stored away in the ideal location inside the unit. This eliminates wasted space between shelves, and maximizes space utilization at all times. The lobby unit will have clear plexiglass sides, so visitors can view its internal mechanisms. About Hänel Storage Systems Founded in Germany in 1953, Hänel’s North American headquarters has been located in Pittsburgh, PA since it was established in 1984 Hänel Storage Systems specializes in the design and engineering of Rotomat® vertical storage carousels and Lean-Lift® Vertical Lift Modules for a wide range of industries and applications. Hänel provides sales, service and technical support to North and South America through a network of factory-trained channel partners and service providers. Introduced in 1957, the Hänel Rotomat® Vertical Carousel is based on the Ferris Wheel principle. Inventory is stored in a series of carriers that rotate within an enclosed unit and are accessed at a single opening. This vertical “goods to the user” concept improves productivity, lowers costs, increases security and saves valuable floor space. Introduced in 1994, the Hänel Lean-Lift® Vertical Lift Module stores inventory on trays that are automatically measured for height each time they enter the unit. A vertical extractor places each tray within the unit in a location that maximizes available storage space. Trays can be equipped with dividers, totes, bins and specialized holders to store any type of inventory.

Smart learning with smart storage: The Hänel Lean-Lift® at OTH Amberg-Weiden The Hänel Lean-Lift® provides university students with practical insights into cutting-edge storage and intralogistics systems. At its Weiden campus, the East Bavarian Technical University (OTH) Amberg-Weiden has taken a step toward practical teaching and modern intralogistics. By investing in a Hänel Lean-Lift®, the university offers students a unique opportunity to familiarize themselves with automated storage processes. This forward-looking project was made possible thanks to the support of the Member of the Bavarian State Parliament, Dr. Stephan Oetzinger. The new Hänel Lean-Lift® is a heavy weight in every sense of the word. Weighing around seven tons, the automated vertical lift is precisely tailored to the needs of OTH Amberg-Weiden. The Lean-Lift® was placed in the newly developed intralogistics laboratory and is an important element of the “SAP-based SmartFactory”, a digital model factory that provides practical training for students. For Professor Günter Kummetsteiner, an expert in integrated logistics systems, this purchase has fulfilled a long-held desire. The innovative teaching approach was made possible thanks to the financial support of the Bavarian State Parliament. Practical training with cutting-edge technology The Hänel Lean-Lift® was installed and put into operation at OTH Amberg-Weiden following a joint design and planning phase with the experts from Hänel. The state-of-the-art Hänel storage system has since added a great deal of value for student education. The automated vertical storage system offers Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Healthcare students valuable insight into operational logistics and modern storage management, allowing them to gain practical experience with SAP-based processes, preparing them to meet the demands of industry. The university uses Lean-Lift® model 2460-635 as a central material and small parts storage system, enabling transparent inventory control. At the access point, the Hänel Pick-o-Light®-Vario unmistakably identifies the precise location where the item can be found using a LED indicator. The use of Plexiglas in the lift shaft cladding reveals the innovative technology of the Hänel Lean-Lift® and accentuates its contemporary appearance. OTH Amberg-Weiden as a pioneerin the higher education landscape OTH Amberg-Weiden is breaking new ground with the installation of the Hänel Lean-Lift®. It is one of the few universities to have integrated such a system into their academic teaching, making it particularly attractive for industrial partners. A number of companies have already expressed their interest in collaboration and are providing additional equipment. But the potential of the Hänel Lean-Lift® is far from exhausted. The OTH team is currently working on integrating the Lean-Lift® into the university’s existing SAP S/4HANA system and is using the REST interface recently provided by Hänel to do this. This interface enables seamless inventory management and automatic control of storage and retrieval. Additional investments from the state funds provided are already being planned. This pioneering project has allowed OTH Amberg-Weiden to set new standards in practical university training and strengthens its position as an innovative educational institution in the field of intralogistics and digital factory processes. The installation of the Hänel Lean-Lift® at OTH Amberg-Weiden impressively highlights the added value of innovative storage and logistics solutions in academic education. The Hänel Lean-Lift® not only enables space-saving, efficient, and automatic storage, but also offers students practical insights into modern storage management systems. Professor Ulrich Müller, Professor Wolfgang Weber, OTH President Professor Clemens Bulitta and Professor Günter Kummetsteiner (from right) thank Dr Stephan Oetzinger, Member of the State Parliament, for his support. Laboratory engineer Christoph Hammer (left) demonstrates how the new Hänel Lean-Lift® works. © Photo: OberpfalzECHO

Nothing is impossible! The Hänel Lean-Lift® offers a customized solution for every requirement The Hänel Lean-Lift® is the ideal automated storage solution for all branches of industry and all kinds of stored items. Hänel specialists can customize Lean-Lift® systems in line with your specific needs. The height of every Lean-Lift® is precisely determined in accordance with the vertical space available in your warehouse (from floor to ceiling). This enables Hänel to fully utilize this vertical space for optimized storage. Hänel also offers a wide range of additional solutions to make sure that your specific warehousing and storage requirements are met. Hänel Lean-Lift® – intelligent storage Safety light curtain Safety light curtain The Hänel light curtain guarantees maximum safety for the operators as they pick and put. More Precise height measurement Precise height measurement Accurate height measurement for storing containers in the optimal packing density. More Lighting Lighting Hänel storage systems can be fitted with energy-efficient, non-glare LED lighting. More Weighing device Weighing device Each tray is weighed in the access point by an electronic 4-point weighing system. More Safety light curtain The Hänel light curtain guarantees maximum safety for the operators as they pick and put. Optimum storage assignment Based on precise height measurement of goods Accurate height measurement for storing containers in the optimal packing density. Height-measuring light barriers spaced at 25 mm/0.98", 37,5 mm/1.47" or 75 mm/2.95". When the container is drawn in, the highly accurate light barriers measure the articles, and the Hänel microprocessor control system finds the optimum storage location in the Hänel Lean-Lift®. With its height sensors, profile wall and Hänel container technology, the Hänel Lean-Lift® provides vertical optimization and height optimization in one! Energy-efficient LED lighting Hänel storage systems can be fitted with energy-efficient, non-glare LED lighting Higher illuminance than conventional fluorescent tubes Longer lifespan Lower reflected beam angle, therefore non-glare Substantially reduced energy consumption The optional energy-efficient LED lighting available for storage systems with EcoMode® also comes with a dimming function. Accurate weights recorded with the Hänel weighing device The Hänel Lean-Lift® is equipped with an overload protection/overload monitoring mechanism as standard. As an option, the Hänel Lean-Lift® can be fitted with a container weighing device. Each tray is weighed in the access point by an electronic 4-point weighing system. The current weight is shown on the keyboard display. The weighing device enables the operator to record and monitor the maximum load of each system container. An easy-view table shows the weights of the individual trays. Fold-down support rail Fold-down support rail The support rail at the access point can be raised and folded down as required. Storage containers can then be pulled out of the access point on smooth-running plastic rollers. More The Hänel transporter The Hänel transporter With the Hänel transporter, complete containers can be taken out of the Lean-Lift®, as they can with the fold-down support rail. More Motorized ejector Motorized ejector Extremely heavy tools stored in the Hänel Lean-Lift® can be removed from the system with the help of a motorized ejection mechanism. More Extra-high access openings Extra-high access openings The access point of the Hänel Lean-Lift® is variable and can be delivered in various heights. More The fold-down support rail from Hänel The support rail at the access point can be raised and folded down as required. Storage containers can then be pulled out of the access point on smooth-running plastic rollers. This makes work at the Hänel Lean-Lift® even more ergonomic. Heavy parts can also be removed with a crane. When it comes to extremely heavy items, the Hänel Lean-Lift® can also be fitted with robust non-folding container support rails. The Hänel transporter With the Hänel transporter, complete containers can be taken out of the Lean-Lift®, as they can with the fold-down support rail. This means that even with particularly heavy parts (up to 1,000 kg/2,204 lbs per container) the container can be transported effortlessly to the required destination. The motorized ejector Extremely heavy tools stored in the Hänel Lean-Lift® can be removed from the system with the help of a motorized ejection mechanism. The tools can then be easily retrieved with a crane or hoist for maximum ergonomics. Extra-high access openings The access point of the Hänel Lean-Lift® is variable and can be delivered in various heights. The standard ergonomic height is approx. 0.89 m/2.92 ft. The standard height of items stored on each container can be up to 0.75 m/2.46 ft. If the items to be stored exceed or are below these dimensions, the access opening can be individually modified up to an item height of 1.35 m/4.43 ft. Thus even large and bulky items can be stored in the spacesaving system. If items are extremely flat, the access opening can be reduced in size to provide more storage volume. Extra-wide access openings Extra-wide access openings The extra-wide Hänel Lean-Lift® has a width of up to 5.02 m / 16.47 ft. More High-speed door High-speed door The Hänel high-speed door enables several operators to work simultaneously at a Lean-Lift® with more than one access point. More Manual or automatic sliding doors Manual or automatic sliding doors If requested, the Hänel Lean-Lift® can be fitted with automatic sliding doors. More Pallet storage Pallet storage For pallet storage, the Lean-Lift® access point is flush with floor level, and the system is equipped with a special extractor for pallet removal. More Extra-wide access openings The extra-wide Hänel Lean-Lift® has a width of up to 5.02 m / 16.47 ft. What’s more, the individual Hänel containers have a storage width of 3.66 m / 12.00 ft, 4.06 m / 13.32 ft or 4.46 m / 14.63 ft . The entire container space can be utilized because the unique Hänel container design does not require any crossbracing . Thus there is no limitation on the size of items in storage. The maximum container payload is up to 700 kg / 1,543 lbs . The extrawide Hänel Lean-Lift® also features the extremely stable and precise profile wall, which is fixed to the rectangular profiles at the factory. Height sensors at the access point ensure that items are stored in height-optimized positions. The system extractor is powered by the efficient Hänel high-speed drive system . This drive unit moves an extractor, without payload and depending on type, at speeds of up to 1.60 m/ sec (5.25 ft / sec) . The vertical speed of the extractor can reach speeds of up to 0.80 m / sec (2.62 ft / sec) with maximum payloads. The Hänel high-speed door The Hänel high-speed door enables several operators to work simultaneously at a Lean-Lift® with more than one access point. The access areas are blocked off from each other. High travel speeds make for quick access. The aluminum profiles are highly robust and have a long lifecycle. A frequency converter ensures optimal flow of movement. Manual or automatic sliding doors The access points of Hänel Lean-Lift® systems are equipped with lockable and smooth-sliding doors to protect stored items from dust and dirt, as well as from unauthorized access. If requested, the Hänel Lean-Lift® can be fitted with automatic sliding doors. The doors protect stored items and can also help regulate temperatures within the systems – the automatic doors open whenever the system receives a request for item retrieval. Pallet storage For pallet storage, the Lean-Lift® access point is flush with floor level, and the system is equipped with a special extractor for pallet removal. Item batches on pallets are available for retrieval according to the same operating principle of all Lean-Lift® systems. The pallets can also be accessed on several different floors of a warehouse building. If pallets are to be removed with hand trucks or forklifts, the flush access opening of the Hänel system can be raised accordingly to accommodate such equipment. This makes it much easier to push hand trucks or forklifts under the system for easier pallet removal.

Twenty years of successful cooperation between Hänel Storage Systems and Kasys Dear Business Partners with your Families and Employees, This year Kasys celebrates its 20th anniversary and hence also 20 years of collaboration with Hänel. These 20 years have flown by. There have been ups and downs, but in a time when our society is undergoing constant change, these 20 years have been marked by mutual trust and shared successes. Looking back, we realize that this collaboration was only made possible by one of the most profound political and economic changes to take place worldwide over the last few decades: the fall of the "Iron Curtain". The crisis was at the same time an opportunity for a fresh start. Our first contact with Kasys was established by Udo Wagner in 1992. He had already worked with Mr. Sole during his employment at the "VEB Kombinat Robotron". This personal relationship was a mutual reference and was the foundation of their trust in each other. When I look back, I see that this collaboration was made possible by the vision and the courage of Vaclav Sole. Although he came from what appeared at first glance to be a very different branch of industry, Mr. Sole quickly made the decision to work with Hänel. Today you can say with pride that Kasys was our first distribution partner from the former Warsaw Pact states after the fall of the "Iron Curtain". By choosing Hänel, Kasys of course opted for a strong partner who is listed today both in the "Encyclopaedia of World Market Leaders" and in the compendium entitled "The best of German engineering". The know-how that has been built up in all areas over many years is a key factor in our collaboration and a prerequisite for our shared market success. These 20 years have been shaped by the establishment and continuous expansion of joint activities on the Czech and Slovakian markets. At the beginning, banks and public authorities made up the greater part of the Kasys customer base. The very first office carousel, for example, was delivered to the Tachov Savings Bank at the end of 1993. Four more Rotomat® office carousels went to the Czech Insurance company, two of them featuring multiple access openings. Our Export Manager at the time, Dieter Carl, was present on site for all of these projects. Since then, Rotomat® industrial carousels have also been supplied to renowned companies like Skoda, Siemens and Bosch. One of the largest office carousel installations in the world can be found in the Czech Republic at the Czech Office for Social Security where there are a total of 232 Rotomat® office carousels. Back in 1996 our collaboration with Mr. Smolen was established for the Slovakian market. This was a logical step that also had its historical reasons. Moreover, it was a good decision to pool the sales people on these two markets. Sales of office carousels continue to be a very important branch of the business today. At the same time, Kasys has set up the industrial lift business and is constantly expanding it. I am certain this is the right way forward and an important step into the future. The relationship between Hänel and Kasys has matured in all areas and become closer. Our partnership in business works in principle like a marriage. It is based on give and take. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry once said, "A good marriage is not when we look at one another, but when we both look in the same direction". With this in mind, our former Export Manager Dieter Carl laid the first foundations here for a cooperative partnership. When the baton was passed to Markus Kälin, this strengthened the relationship between Kasys and Hänel Switzerland, and I think that friendships have developed there both under Dieter Carl and under Markus Kälin. Now our task is to consolidate what we began and expand on it. The dialog we engage in over the coming days should serve to determine our way forward together. The political and economic turmoil especially of the last few months presents us increasingly with major challenges in Europe and throughout the world as a whole. Standing shoulder to shoulder is more essential than ever. This also means that we must always seek and find ways to communicate openly. Dear Family Sole, Family Smolen, employees of Kasys and Hänel employees, I would like to give you my personal thanks for your untiring commitment these past 20 years. I wish you and your company, and all your employees, lots of luck and all the best for the coming years, and I hope that as we move toward the future our successful cooperation will continue in the same spirit. Yours in friendship, Joachim Hänel

Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems partnership with prismat Promoting digitization in the intralogistics market Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems , maker of dynamic lift solutions, and the SAP consulting firm prismat have formed an international alliance to promote digitization in the intralogistics market. Both companies are known worldwide for their expertise in their respective business sectors. “In the future Hänel customers will be able to profit from tailor-made solutions delivering the highest levels of efficiency. This will be possible thanks to the combination of SAP templates and Hänel control technology,” says Fin Geldmacher, CEO of prismat . Soon prismat will have access to the global Hänel network, comprised of customers from all branches of industry, and this will enable the software house to develop individualized SAP solutions for a wide range of intralogistics applications. Hänel is leveraging the vast know-how of prismat specialists to further develop and increase the availability of middle-ware-free connectivity between Hänel lift systems and SAP software. “Our customers and our business enterprises will profit from this alliance – it’s a win-win situation for everyone. This will help us expand our position and open up new markets,” says Fin Geldmacher. “Digitization and the perfect integration of our storage systems in existing IT environments is the basis for efficient intralogistics,” according to Joachim Hänel, Managing Director and Chief Executive Sales. “With the template developed in collaboration with prismat, we now have a standardized method for integrating Hänel storage solutions in existing SAP environments. SAP dialogs are displayed on the web-enabled Hänel controller units so that the lift systems can be operated through SAP. The high-performance MP 12 N and MP 14 N controllers thus become SAP terminals – and data can be booked in SAP in real time. Lean system landscapes of this kind have several advantages: Customers do not need any additional hardware, employee training is kept to a minimum and there are no third-party license fees. A number of customer projects have already been realized successfully within the scope of the partnership. Since the 1950s the name Hänel has stood for innovative solutions in automated storage and materials handling for office and industrial environments. In its role as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of automated carousel and vertical lift storage systems, Hänel has constantly driven the development and integration of its control and software technologies for decades. Back in the 1980s it was Hänel that developed its very own high-performance control systems. And since 2004 customers have been able to integrate Hänel controllers in their enterprise networks via Ethernet. Even then all communication was supported by an integrated web server. Hänel also took the lead by launching touchscreen technology in 2006. The company places great importance not only on technological innovation and ergonomics, but also on energy efficiency. With Hänel EcoDrive®, which is part of the Hänel EcoConcept, the company became the first provider of vertical lift technology to develop a system that captures the energy released during the extractor’s descent, converts it into electrical energy and feeds it back into the power supply network. Today Rotomat® carousels and Hänel Lean-Lifts® are produced at three manufacturing sites – and exported worldwide. Hänel maintains its own subsidiaries in Switzerland, France, the Netherlands and the USA, in addition to a network of sales partners in more than 60 countries around the world. The Hänel Group employs some 500 people and generates more than EUR 100 million annually. prismat GmbH was founded in 1991 as a spin-off from the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics in Dortmund. As a Special Expertise Partner of SAP, the company has continuously accompanied the development of inventory management solutions, from WM (Warehouse Management) and LES (Logistics Execution System) to EWM (Extended Warehouse Management). The software house can proudly look back on 25 years of successful project work in the SAP segment. To date prismat has successfully realized more than 250 SAP projects of relevance to logistics applications for well-known business enterprises. In addition to its headquarters in Dortmund, Germany, prismat is also represented through branch offices in Ratingen, Stuttgart and Bremen. It has more than 130 employees. In addition to SAP EWM, the company portfolio also covers SAP TM, SAP YL, SAP ERP, S/4HANA®, SAP Fiori®, SAP Enable Now and cloud solutions, not to mention new loT solutions within the scope of the SAP Leonardo offering.

Helmut Fischer GmbH Institute for Electronics and Metrology, Sindelfingen, Germany Four Hänel Lean-Lift® systems spanning three floors in conjunction with SAP The Hänel MP 12 N-HostWeb controller becomes an SAP terminal thanks to the prismat template Measuring Made Easy – Helmut Fischer GmbH has been developing and manufacturing metrology solutions for industry and laboratory applications since 1953. Today the company has more than 300 employees. Fischer systems can be found wherever precision, reliability and ease of use are of paramount importance. Four Hänel Lean-Lift® systems, with a height of 13 m extending upward through three floors, compactly store about 8,000 different items. Goods are received on the ground floor, while orders for the production area are filled on the upper two floors. Central storage management based on SAP All items on inventory, including their quantities and storage positions, are recorded in the ERP system and are managed exclusively with SAP. This is possible thanks to the realization of a seamless link between the Hänel Lean-Lift® systems and SAP. Picking orders are generated and released directly in SAP. Since the Hänel lifts are connected via SOAP interface, the lift control system is directly linked to SAP. And with the SAP template from prismat , the SAP dialogs are displayed in real time on the high-resolution touchscreens of the controller units. In other words, the Hänel controller itself becomes an SAP terminal. When an employee uses the controller to select and confirm an item for retrieval, the extractor brings the requisite multifunction container directly to the access point. The storage locations on the multifunction containers are displayed graphically on the controller to help prevent picking errors. Each time the Hänel controller is used to confirm item retrieval directly in SAP, the overall inventory status is automatically updated. Each item is given a label and allocated to the appropriate job order. This is then transferred to the production area on the same building floor. Graphic display of storage positions in the SAP template Items which are going into inventory are scanned with a barcode reader directly at the storage system. SAP books the item type and quantity before allocating the unoccupied storage positions available in the Lean-Lift®. The requisite multifunction container is brought to the access point. The SAP template in the Hänel controller gives system operators a graphic presentation of the relevant storage positions on the multifunction containers. Safe storage of electronic components in Hänel Lean-Lifts® with ESD features The Hänel lift systems are used to store very large quantities of electronic components. These Lean-Lift® systems provide ESD protection: The multifunction containers have an antistatic coating that safeguards sensitive electronic components against overvoltage damage. Safety is an important factor in all Hänel storage systems; the use of high-speed doors supports simultaneous order picking at all three access points on each lift system. Another special feature of the Hänel Lean-Lift® systems is a sprinkler and smoke alarm system that ensures quick responses if a fire ever needs to be extinguished. What’s more, the Hänel sliding doors close automatically to prevent drafts from fanning the fire. Lean-Lift® pallet storage with access on three floors In addition to the four storage systems that supply items to the production area, a fifth Hänel Lean-Lift® is in operation for pallet storage . Since the access points are flush with the floor, entire pallets can be put into or removed from the lift systems with hand trucks. This pallet system also features one access point on each of the building’s three floors, and it is also equipped with Hänel EcoDrive® technology. In the near future this lift system will also be linked up to SAP. Graphic display of storage locations on the Hänel MP 12 N controller screen with the SAP template Electronic parts and components are safely stored on the Hänel multifunction containers with their special ESD protective finish The Hänel Lean-Lift® systems have a height of 42.65 ft/13 m and serve as a direct pathway between the receiving department and the production floor SAP is available via SOAP protocol on the Hänel MP 12 N-HostWeb controller at each of the 12 access points Bulky items are stored in the Hänel Lean-Lift® pallet solution with access points on all three floors Hänel Lean-Lift® systems are used to fill dorders generated in SAP to supply both production floors with components The seamless link between the Lean-Lift® systems and SAP – without additional middleware – was a decisive factor in choosing Hänel storage solutions! "The Hänel storage lifts – together with SAP – give us extremely efficient warehouse management. We always have our complete inventory under control." Armin Bauer , Warehouse Manager, Helmut Fischer GmbH Institute for Electronics and Metrology

Helmut Fischer GmbH Institute for Electronics and Metrology, Sindelfingen, Germany Four Hänel Lean-Lift® systems spanning three floors in conjunction with SAP The Hänel MP 12 N-HostWeb controller becomes an SAP terminal thanks to the prismat template Measuring Made Easy – Helmut Fischer GmbH has been developing and manufacturing metrology solutions for industry and laboratory applications since 1953. Today the company has more than 300 employees. Fischer systems can be found wherever precision, reliability and ease of use are of paramount importance. Four Hänel Lean-Lift® systems, with a height of 13 m extending upward through three floors, compactly store about 8,000 different items. Goods are received on the ground floor, while orders for the production area are filled on the upper two floors. Central storage management based on SAP All items on inventory, including their quantities and storage positions, are recorded in the ERP system and are managed exclusively with SAP. This is possible thanks to the realization of a seamless link between the Hänel Lean-Lift® systems and SAP. Picking orders are generated and released directly in SAP. Since the Hänel lifts are connected via SOAP interface, the lift control system is directly linked to SAP. And with the SAP template from prismat , the SAP dialogs are displayed in real time on the high-resolution touchscreens of the controller units. In other words, the Hänel controller itself becomes an SAP terminal. When an employee uses the controller to select and confirm an item for retrieval, the extractor brings the requisite multifunction container directly to the access point. The storage locations on the multifunction containers are displayed graphically on the controller to help prevent picking errors. Each time the Hänel controller is used to confirm item retrieval directly in SAP, the overall inventory status is automatically updated. Each item is given a label and allocated to the appropriate job order. This is then transferred to the production area on the same building floor. Graphic display of storage positions in the SAP template Items which are going into inventory are scanned with a barcode reader directly at the storage system. SAP books the item type and quantity before allocating the unoccupied storage positions available in the Lean-Lift®. The requisite multifunction container is brought to the access point. The SAP template in the Hänel controller gives system operators a graphic presentation of the relevant storage positions on the multifunction containers. Safe storage of electronic components in Hänel Lean-Lifts® with ESD features The Hänel lift systems are used to store very large quantities of electronic components. These Lean-Lift® systems provide ESD protection: The multifunction containers have an antistatic coating that safeguards sensitive electronic components against overvoltage damage. Safety is an important factor in all Hänel storage systems; the use of high-speed doors supports simultaneous order picking at all three access points on each lift system. Another special feature of the Hänel Lean-Lift® systems is a sprinkler and smoke alarm system that ensures quick responses if a fire ever needs to be extinguished. What’s more, the Hänel sliding doors close automatically to prevent drafts from fanning the fire. Lean-Lift® pallet storage with access on three floors In addition to the four storage systems that supply items to the production area, a fifth Hänel Lean-Lift® is in operation for pallet storage . Since the access points are flush with the floor, entire pallets can be put into or removed from the lift systems with hand trucks. This pallet system also features one access point on each of the building’s three floors, and it is also equipped with Hänel EcoDrive® technology. In the near future this lift system will also be linked up to SAP. Graphic display of storage locations on the Hänel MP 12 N controller screen with the SAP template Electronic parts and components are safely stored on the Hänel multifunction containers with their special ESD protective finish The Hänel Lean-Lift® systems have a height of 42.65 ft/13 m and serve as a direct pathway between the receiving department and the production floor SAP is available via SOAP protocol on the Hänel MP 12 N-HostWeb controller at each of the 12 access points Bulky items are stored in the Hänel Lean-Lift® pallet solution with access points on all three floors Hänel Lean-Lift® systems are used to fill dorders generated in SAP to supply both production floors with components The seamless link between the Lean-Lift® systems and SAP – without additional middleware – was a decisive factor in choosing Hänel storage solutions! "The Hänel storage lifts – together with SAP – give us extremely efficient warehouse management. We always have our complete inventory under control." Armin Bauer , Warehouse Manager, Helmut Fischer GmbH Institute for Electronics and Metrology

The new e-commerce landing page is online! The new landing page for efficient e-commerce storage is now online Flexibility, efficiency, safety and security – these are the requirements that modern e-commerce storage solutions must satisfy! In recent years the e-commerce sector has grown dramatically. Currently a major share of annual household consumer spending has taken place in the online marketplace. E-commerce has become mainstream and a part of our daily shopping experience because it promises reliable, safe and secure delivery of goods to consumers. The e-commerce industry is constantly growing and shaping mercantile life Growth in this sector has stabilized at a very high level since the beginning of the pandemic, proving that advantages such as immense product offerings and more customer service are factors that will shape the future of commerce in general. Internet and mail-order shops are thus facing new challenges because customers expect deliveries that arrive within ever shorter time schedules or at predefined dates and times. Requirements which e-commerce warehousing must fulfill Above all, e-commerce warehousing must be efficient logistically . This means, for example, that the time between receipt and delivery of an order must be reduced to a minimum. This can be achieved through precise coordination of all interrelated processes. Automated storage solutions integrated as strategic elements of the supply chain can boost efficiency and productivity considerably. These solutions support the ideal coordination and synchronization of fulfillment as well as e-fulfillment. Innovative storage solutions are essential for business enterprises striving to achieve success in e-commerce due to rapid growth, shorter product life cycles and higher customer expectations and demands. High-tech intralogistics solutions for digital commerce Innovative e-commerce storage solutions help businesses narrow the gap between reducing costs and focusing on the customer as they strive to be better than the competition. To this end Hänel automated storage systems can be networked to form smart logistics solutions that fulfill even the most demanding and individual requirements in the e-commerce sector. Our specialists have successfully realized many intralogistics solutions for businesses in the e-commerce sector. The high flexibility and performance of these particular storage solutions have contributed considerably to the success of these enterprises. Visit the new landing page right away! Sander Vunderink Elektromaterialen BV Hengelo, Netherlands Sander Vunderink Elektromaterialien successfully operates an online shop in the Netherlands which offers a wide assortment of electrical items for fuse boxes, cables, switch systems, and much more. At the heart of the shipping center in Hengelo are four Hänel Rotomat® systems. The shortest delivery times thanks to direct connectivity with the Magento e-commerce system The Sander Vunderink webshop guarantees that all orders placed before 5:00 p.m. will be filled and delivered the next day. In order to keep this promise, the Hänel Rotomat® storage systems are directly linked to the webshop. The direct integration of the Hänel automated miniload solution in the e-commerce environment minimizes the time between receipt of orders and the shipping of goods to customers. The perfect webshop integration and high picking performance make the Hänel Rotomat® the optimal automated provisioning system for e-commerce applications. Logistics and fulfillment as success factors: four Hänel Rotomat® systems with direct link to the webshop. BJ Logistics Sillingy, France BJ Logistics, with main offices in Annecy, France, provides its customers with visionary e-commerce and shipping solutions. The company stores 5,000 different items in four Hänel Lean-Lift® systems. The complete solution provides height-optimized and protected storage for an inventory of more than 100,000 articles. Easy and fast integration in the IT network Integrated warehouse management software connects the Hänel MP 12 N controller to the Siena ERP system used at BJ Logistics. All data regarding inventory levels and item storage locations resides in the host system. During the restocking process, the containers in all three Lean-Lift® systems are simultaneously prepositioned at the access points. Inventory data in the ERP system is immediately updated when employees confirm the completion of the restocking process. Parallel picking on several floors The access points on the upper floors of the warehouse are used to replenish the systems with new inventory items. One employee can systematically restock a system with up to 500 items each day. While replenishment is taking place, employees on the ground floor can still pick items needed to fill orders. Cultura Périgueux, France Cultura was founded in 1998 and now has more than 80 retail shops located throughout France. A Hänel Rotomat® system was integrated in the point-of-sale area of the shop in the city of Perigueux. No waiting at the checkout counter The Click & Collect Service on Cultura’s homepage allows customers to order various kinds of media online and then pick up their items locally at the store. These pick-up orders are stored in the Hänel Rotomat®. Customers must identify themselves and then give the cashier their online order slip so that the packaged items can be retrieved from the Rotomat®. Thanks to this solution, store employees can take care of daily business as well as the increasing numbers of online orders efficiently and without having to walk long distances. Ease of use and outstanding ergonomics are among the hallmarks of this Hänel Rotomat® solution. Direct access by cashiers at the point of sale saves a lot of time as well. Thanks to the Hänel Rotomat®, Cultura has been able to save space in the shop and in the warehouse – and this has resulted in lower costs!

Vertical technology – simply brilliant The Hänel Lean-Lift® – the original with the profile wall The Hänel Lean-Lift® is the intralogistics solution for nearly every branch of industry – worldwide. The Hänel Lean-Lift® is the logical compliment to the time-proven Hänel Rotomat® principle. The automated ‘high-bay warehouse in a cabinet’ The Hänel Lean-Lift® – storage rationalization and protection in one system: At the center of this closed system is a computercontrolled positioning lift – the ‘extractor’. In front of it and behind it are the storage shelves. This is where the articles are stored in containers in height optimized positions. The storage locations are accessed automatically under electronic control by means of the extractor, which stores or retrieves the requested container. The goods are then delivered to the retrieval area at the correct ergonomic height. This ingenious principle finds applications in a wide variety of industries. Used in the medical technology and electrical engineer- ing sectors (for which ESD versions are possible) and also in the automotive, aircraft and pharmaceutical industries or in mechanical engineering, the mail-order and wholesale trades – the Lean-Lift® is the ideal buffer, production or tool storage system, to name but a few applications that demonstrate its versatility. Our specialists would be happy to show you references from your line of business – just send us an inquiry. Advantages of the Hänel Lean-Lift® Space savings Time savings Ergonomics Protection Flexibility Digital integration All system benefits at a glance Hänel Lean-Lift® – intelligent storage The profile wall The profile wall Hänel set world standards in vertical lift technology some 28 years ago by inventing the Hänel profile wall. more The Hänel height sensors The Hänel height sensors The Hänel height sensors in steps of 25 mm/0.98", 37.5 mm/1.47" and 75 mm/2.95" more The space-saving pitch The space-saving pitch Full-length, integrated supports offer optimum utilization of the storage height with maximum rigidity. more Distinct advantages over conventional rack storage and MLS Distinct advantages over conventional rack storage and MLS The Hänel Lean-Lift® offers over 60 % more storage capacity than a miniload system/rack store on the same footprint. more The ingenious Hänel profile wall Design outside, function inside Hänel set world standards in vertical lift technology some 28 years ago by inventing the Hänel profile wall. Precision hold for the containers and maximum compaction of the storage volume thanks to the integrated slot profile. An ingenious development! The Hänel slot profile in 75 mm/2.95" offers a multiplicity of options: The slot profile is a built-in fixed wall with integrated slots in 75 mm/2.95" steps, and is the ultimate solution for achieving optimal space-saving storage. Convincing simplicity: the high-stability Hänel profile wall! Hänel is the inventor of the profile wall – with over 28 years of experience! The profile wall with its high stability and precision is fixed to the rectangular profiles at the factory. On the outside the typical Hänel design, on the inside a stable slot system! The Hänel profile wall: typical Hänel design outside – a stable slot system inside The Hänel height sensors in steps of 25 mm/0.98", 37.5 mm/1.47" and 75 mm/2.95" Different height-measuring light barriers, designed to match each model’s slot profile exactly, measure the inventory items and store the container according to the respective height without any loss of space! With the Hänel space-saving pitch, the distortion-free Hänel multifunction containers and the optimization run you will achieve maximum compaction of the storage volume. Let the air out of your storage! The items are measured in the access point by the height sensors. The spacing of the height sensors corresponds to the slot profile. This enables height-optimized storage to be achieved The space-saving pitch Optimal utilization of vertical space On the outside the typical Hänel design, on the inside a stable slot system! The pluses Optimal and compact storage even when articles are of differ­ent heights. The Lean-Lift® consistently offers compact and variable storage – without the need for any mechanical or electronic adjustment. Hänel multifunction containers Full-length, integrated supports offer optimum utilization of the storage height with maximum rigidity. Containers with the 75 mm single pitch or with space-saving 37.5 mm and 25 mm pitches in conjunction with the Hänel profile wall offer numerous possible combinations. Less warehouse is more Distinct advantages over conventional rack storage and MLS The Hänel Lean-Lift® offers over 60 % more storage capacity than a miniload system/rack store on the same footprint. One glance in the Hänel Lean-Lift® shows the advantages clearly: Optimum storage of highly varied parts without any loss of space! Key points speak in favor of the Hänel Lean-Lift®: Storage capacity can be adapted step by step. More than one person at a time can operate the lift and process jobs. Retrieval times are considerably shorter. Units can be added, expanded or separated at a later time. Better utilization of storage volume thanks to heightoptimized storage. Decentralized storage right in the production hall. We’ve thought of everything Practical, variable, ergonomic The Hänel Lean-Lift® system offers unlimited variation possibilities Each Hänel Lean-Lift® can be used as a stand-alone system. By adding other Lean-Lifts® you can expand or alter your storage capacity at any time without any problem. Making maximum use of the available space Hänel Lean-Lifts® can be installed next to each other and even span several building levels, with multiple access points one above the other. This creates the maximum possible storage space on a minimal footprint. Height changes can be made post-installation using solid slotin joints with plug welds. The Hänel service team also takes care of relocations quickly and reliably. The pluses Every square meter is optimally used – the essence of economic efficiency. Easy adjustment to operational requirements. More than one person at a time can operate the lift and process jobs. Improvement in storage management. Greater flexibility with step-by-step expansion. Clearly definable and manageable investment. Each Hänel Lean-Lift® can be used as a stand-alone system. The store is gradually expanded by adding further Lean-Lifts® as needs grow. The Lean-Lifts® can even be combined to span several floors The Lean-Lifts® can even be combined to span several floors! Hänel systems installed externally in adjoining silos Hänel storage systems can be integrated in existing buildings and extend upward through several floors. In some cases the systems can be adjoined externally to a building and then enclosed in a silo to protect them from wind and weather. These externally installed systems provide ample storage capacity without occupying any floor space inside the warehouse or production building.

Automated Storage Systems: Company History Milestones in Hänel's success Today Hänel is one of the world's leading manufacturers of storage and organization systems, with distributors in over 60 countries. 2022 - Facelift MP 14 N interface New ease of operation and typical Hänel high quality with a 12-inch touchscreen. The virtual alpha keyboard is displayed clearly on the touchscreen. 2021 - IFOY AWARD At the conclusion of the IFOY TEST DAYS 2021 held at the Dortmund Exhibition Center, the intralogistics appraisal organization presented the annual “Best in Intralogistics” award certificates for the current year. At the event in Dortmund, Germany, 17 enterprises, including Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems, were distinguished with these coveted awards. 2020 - F.A.Z. Innovation leaders The F.A.Z. INSTITUTE has published a study in Germany which confirms that Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems is once again among the country’s innovation leaders in 2020. 2020 - Robotic handling technology for the Hänel Lean-Lift® Hänel specialists collaborate with Baumann Automation to develop an innovative solution for robotic handling and storage processes. 2019 - Relocation of US Headquarters Hänel Storage Systems moves to a new site in Warrendale, PA 15086, USA 2018 - Smart Picking and Pick-by-Voice A world premiere at CeMAT 2018 in Hanover, Germany: Hänel launches the cost-effective Smart Picking concept and Pick-by-Voice control for Hänel storage systems. 2017 - Augmented Reality In collaboration with one of its customers, Hänel installs two Hänel Lean-Lift® systems which are operated via wireless augmented reality technology. 2016 - MP 14 N Hänel launches the new MP 14 N controller – a world premiere at CeMAT 2016. 2014 - Hänel Soft® – Reloaded! Hänel Soft®-N The successful Hänel warehouse management software with new functions and design. 2014 - SAP SOAP Hänel innovations at CeMAT 2014: Hänel Lean-Lift® in extra-wide design with a container width of up to14.63 ft. Hänel controller as SAP terminals Direct implementation of the SAP/Hänel storage management template in SAP using HTTP and SOAP. 2012 - Move to a new building Hänel moves to a new building in 2952 DA Alblasserdam. 2011 - EcoConcept At CeMAT 2011 Hänel showcases several in-novations and highlights as part of the new Hänel EcoConcept: Hänel EcoDrive®, Eco-Load® and EcoMode® are effi cient systems integrated in the Hänel Lean-Lift® and Hänel Rotomat® to reduce energy consumption in the warehouse. Presentation of the Hänel Rotomat® in a high-speed version. Again at CeMAT Hänel introduces the award-winning Hänel VendiShelf system for safe and secure storage. 2009 - Celebration of Gerhard Hänel Celebration of Gerhard Hänel's 100-year anniversary. 2008 – Expansion of the Wiesentheid Plant The production floor area in Wiesentheid Plant 2 is expanded by 4,800 m2. This expansion more than doubles the production area available at the site. 2008 - DualDrive® design Hänel, the inventor of the extractor with double container placement, perfects this system and develops the Hänel Lean-Lift® in DualDrive® design. Doubling of the production area at the Hänel plant in Wiesentheid, Bavaria. Hänel introduces an EcoDrive® version of the Lean-Lift® – a world first for producers of storage systems. CO2 reductions thanks to efficient energy recovery using a frequency converter with feedback unit. 2005 - 3-axis Multi-Space® storage system In a world premiere at the CeMAT trade fair, Hänel unveils the patented 3-axis Multi-Space® storage system – the new definition of vertical lift technology. 2004 - Digital camera technology Hänel is the first manufacturer in Germany to offer the option of fitting its vertical lift modules with digital camera technology. 2003 - New administration building Hänel moves into its new administration building. 2001 - New Demo Center Hänel opens a new Demo Center in Bad Friedrichshall. 1999 - 1,000 kg payload capacity Lean-Lift® with 1,000 kg payload capacity per container. 97/98 - Expansion of manufacturing capability Massive expansion of manufacturing capability with state-of-the-art production technology. 1996 - 500 kg payload capacity Lean-Lift® with 500 kg payload capacity per container. 1994 - Invention of the profile wall First Lean-Lift® with vertical technology and 250 kg payload capacity per container. Hänel sets the standard in vertical lift technology by inventing the Hänel profile wall. 1993 - ISO certificate DE Hänel Germany is the first company in its sector (vertical lift technology) to be awarded the DIN EN ISO 9001 certificate. Two years later Hänel Altstätten is awarded the coveted DIN EN ISO 9001 certificate – the first company in its field (vertical lift technology) in Switzerland to achieve this distinction. 1992 - Hänel Rotomat® Autolift 1000 Hänel develops this automated system so that various kinds of bins can be loaded into Rotomat® industrial lifts quickly and efficiently. 1980s - Establishment of subsidiaries The 1980s saw the development of a wide range of industrial storage carousels for the global market. New branches established – Hänel USA and Hänel France. Hänel Netherlands followed early in 1990. 1978 - Storage capacity of over 10 tons Hänel designs and produces heavy-duty carousels with a storage capacity of over 10 tons. Unprecedented at the time! 1973 - Lightweight construction As early as 1973, Hänel was looking into lightweight construction techniques and developed the first aluminum-based vertical carousels. This technical achievement has remained unmatched to this day. 1972 - Hänel Plant 3 In Altstätten SG, Switzerland, Hänel Plant 3 starts production. 1970s - Industrial vertical carousels At the start of the 70s the first Hänel industrial vertical carousels are launched. 1968 - Hänel Plant 2 Hänel Plant 2 goes into operation in Wiesentheid/Bavaria. Hänel Precision Gears Bad Friedrichshall, Germany 1957 - Ferris wheel principle Hänel is the first manufacturer in Europe to series-produce filing carousels based on the Ferris wheel principle. 1953 - Foundation Gerhard Hänel founds 'Hänel Büro- und Lagersysteme' in Bad Friedrichshall, Germany. 1933 - Company foundation In 1933 Gerhard Hänel founded his own business for making steel furniture in Lauter (Saxony), Germany.

Pietsch Wholesale Plumbing Supplies A brilliant solution: Voice-driven Lean-Lift® cluster for clever storage The individual components of the intralogistics concept at the modern warehouse and distribution center of plumbing wholesaler Pietsch in Ahaus, Germany, are intelligently orchestrated to deliver maximum efficiency. For example, when it comes to picking small items to fill orders, the containers in six voice-controlled Hänel vertical storage systems automatically bring the items to the access point for retrieval. All of these automated Lean-Lift® systems are remotely operated in a cluster supported by an innovative warehouse management system. The picking processes for a shipping order are performed on three vertical storage systems running simultaneously. This saves enormous amounts of time when preparing orders for shipment. The Pietsch Group is one of the leading wholesalers serving the plumbing, heating, ventilation, environmental protection and roofing industries in Germany. Pietsch continues to grow its business and maintains 60 sites and 23 “bath design galleries” in North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony and Saxony, with some 1,000 employees responding to the needs of professional craftsmen. At three regional warehouse centers employees rely on the latest storage technologies and voice-driven picking systems to retrieve items from the company’s enormous inventory – some 3,500,000 picks are performed annually – 44,000 different items are in stock. Pietsch operates its own fleet of more than 100 trucks to deliver orders to craftsmen every day. Modern building extension for the distribution center in Ahaus The construction of a new shipping and warehouse addition to the distribution center in Ahaus more than doubled the space available for storage. The various sections of the warehouse are organized according to the type of items in stock and turnover frequency – there is a high-bay area as well as a wide-aisle section, both of which are supported by forklift trucks, plus a rack shelving solution and six vertical lift systems. Employees work in two shifts every day to pick some 7,500 order items which are shipped and delivered to customers by truck. Mobile data capture devices, forklift guidance systems and voice-driven picking systems all play key roles in the intralogistics processes. Finally, during the night shift, the extremely heterogeneous products that have been picked – ranging from fittings and bathtubs to pipes and solar modules – are checked and securely loaded on approx. 40 delivery trucks. As part of the extension project, Pietsch also installed a seamless and paperless end-to-end IT-driven warehouse management system. “Using carefully maintained inventory master data, the new WMS is used to scan items arriving at the receiving dock so that they can be immediately assigned storage locations in the warehouse,” explains Christian Ehler, IT logistics manager. And warehouse manager Dirk Schlüter says: “The processes recorded in the IT system in real time guarantee a high level of inventory transparency and item availability for the remarkable range of some 28,000 items that we always have in stock here in Ahaus.” Each shipping order begins with the picking of small items. A conveyor system transports the bins from one picking station to the next. LEDs and Pick-o-Light®-Vario show order pickers where items are located on the containers. Customer orders and shipping orders are collated in the WMS so that the requested items stored in the various warehouse sections can be reserved for shipment. At the same time, the WMS optimizes the picking process for each order to keep the number of pick operations as low as possible while also making sure that as many items as possible are picked from the various warehouse sections. Brilliant Lean-Lift® cluster solution Six Hänel Lean-Lift® systems were installed to store fittings, screws and seals. The Hänel lifts measure 12 meters in height and are installed next to each other to form a cluster that supports parallel order picking. Each lift is equipped with a MP12N-HostCom microprocessor controller for direct integration in the cluster and in the WMS via dedicated interface. Two order pickers can simultaneously operate three automated Lean-Lift® systems via voice control from their positions at the retrieval points on the upper floor of the warehouse. The system contains the specific master data for all small items in stock. Based on an analysis of this data, two types of bins were defined in the WMS so that each system container can provide spaces for 48 or 24. Since each lift can have 3,000 storage position spaces, the entire cluster solution can provide a total of 18,000 storage positions. A light curtain in each Hänel Lean-Lift® ensures vertical height optimization for all containers. This compact solution provides some 1,000 square meters of storage space for 18,000 storage positions within a small footprint, including bout 100 square meters of access space, thus reducing the amount of valuable floor space needed for warehouse storage. Clever voice-driven order picking To ensure fast picking for shipping orders, the WMS automatically sends drive commands to the microprocessor controller of the storage systems. The picking process begins immediately as the storage lifts transport the containers to the retrieval access points. As the containers arrive, LED indicators show order pickers where items are located on the containers. The Pick-o-Light®-Vario systems shine beams of light on the requested items to make identification easier. Order pickers receive spoken instructions via headsets comprised of earphones and microphones. When the job has been completed, the order picker uses the microphone to confirm the retrieval process. The result is fast and smooth order picking, without any lists, keyboard input or barcode scanners which could slow the overall process. Each job confirmation also starts the drive commands for the next job so that the containers can be transported to the access point without delay. Dirk Schlüter says: “The Pick-by-Voice system has proven its worth many times over. Thanks to the ingenious process optimization based on remote operations from the WMS, there are virtually no waiting times. As is generally the case, not only are slow-moving inventory items stored in the Hänel Lean-Lift® systems, but also goods with a high turnover – this is possible with the intelligent WMS. Each order picker is able to complete more than 100 picks per hour. With the intelligent system working in the background, long with the overall ease of use, order pickers learn how to use the storage systems very quickly. The automation results in outstanding productivity.” Six space-saving and height-optimized vertical Lean-Lift® systems, with access points on the upper floor, reduce the space needed to store small items to a footprint that is just ten percent of the overall floor space. Each job confirmation also starts the drive commands for the next job so that the containers can be transported to the access point without delay.

Pietsch Wholesale Plumbing Supplies A brilliant solution: Voice-driven Lean-Lift® cluster for clever storage The individual components of the intralogistics concept at the modern warehouse and distribution center of plumbing wholesaler Pietsch in Ahaus, Germany, are intelligently orchestrated to deliver maximum efficiency. For example, when it comes to picking small items to fill orders, the containers in six voice-controlled Hänel vertical storage systems automatically bring the items to the access point for retrieval. All of these automated Lean-Lift® systems are remotely operated in a cluster supported by an innovative warehouse management system. The picking processes for a shipping order are performed on three vertical storage systems running simultaneously. This saves enormous amounts of time when preparing orders for shipment. The Pietsch Group is one of the leading wholesalers serving the plumbing, heating, ventilation, environmental protection and roofing industries in Germany. Pietsch continues to grow its business and maintains 60 sites and 23 “bath design galleries” in North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony and Saxony, with some 1,000 employees responding to the needs of professional craftsmen. At three regional warehouse centers employees rely on the latest storage technologies and voice-driven picking systems to retrieve items from the company’s enormous inventory – some 3,500,000 picks are performed annually – 44,000 different items are in stock. Pietsch operates its own fleet of more than 100 trucks to deliver orders to craftsmen every day. Modern building extension for the distribution center in Ahaus The construction of a new shipping and warehouse addition to the distribution center in Ahaus more than doubled the space available for storage. The various sections of the warehouse are organized according to the type of items in stock and turnover frequency – there is a high-bay area as well as a wide-aisle section, both of which are supported by forklift trucks, plus a rack shelving solution and six vertical lift systems. Employees work in two shifts every day to pick some 7,500 order items which are shipped and delivered to customers by truck. Mobile data capture devices, forklift guidance systems and voice-driven picking systems all play key roles in the intralogistics processes. Finally, during the night shift, the extremely heterogeneous products that have been picked – ranging from fittings and bathtubs to pipes and solar modules – are checked and securely loaded on approx. 40 delivery trucks. As part of the extension project, Pietsch also installed a seamless and paperless end-to-end IT-driven warehouse management system. “Using carefully maintained inventory master data, the new WMS is used to scan items arriving at the receiving dock so that they can be immediately assigned storage locations in the warehouse,” explains Christian Ehler, IT logistics manager. And warehouse manager Dirk Schlüter says: “The processes recorded in the IT system in real time guarantee a high level of inventory transparency and item availability for the remarkable range of some 28,000 items that we always have in stock here in Ahaus.” Each shipping order begins with the picking of small items. A conveyor system transports the bins from one picking station to the next. LEDs and Pick-o-Light®-Vario show order pickers where items are located on the containers. Customer orders and shipping orders are collated in the WMS so that the requested items stored in the various warehouse sections can be reserved for shipment. At the same time, the WMS optimizes the picking process for each order to keep the number of pick operations as low as possible while also making sure that as many items as possible are picked from the various warehouse sections. Brilliant Lean-Lift® cluster solution Six Hänel Lean-Lift® systems were installed to store fittings, screws and seals. The Hänel lifts measure 12 meters in height and are installed next to each other to form a cluster that supports parallel order picking. Each lift is equipped with a MP12N-HostCom microprocessor controller for direct integration in the cluster and in the WMS via dedicated interface. Two order pickers can simultaneously operate three automated Lean-Lift® systems via voice control from their positions at the retrieval points on the upper floor of the warehouse. The system contains the specific master data for all small items in stock. Based on an analysis of this data, two types of bins were defined in the WMS so that each system container can provide spaces for 48 or 24. Since each lift can have 3,000 storage position spaces, the entire cluster solution can provide a total of 18,000 storage positions. A light curtain in each Hänel Lean-Lift® ensures vertical height optimization for all containers. This compact solution provides some 1,000 square meters of storage space for 18,000 storage positions within a small footprint, including bout 100 square meters of access space, thus reducing the amount of valuable floor space needed for warehouse storage. Clever voice-driven order picking To ensure fast picking for shipping orders, the WMS automatically sends drive commands to the microprocessor controller of the storage systems. The picking process begins immediately as the storage lifts transport the containers to the retrieval access points. As the containers arrive, LED indicators show order pickers where items are located on the containers. The Pick-o-Light®-Vario systems shine beams of light on the requested items to make identification easier. Order pickers receive spoken instructions via headsets comprised of earphones and microphones. When the job has been completed, the order picker uses the microphone to confirm the retrieval process. The result is fast and smooth order picking, without any lists, keyboard input or barcode scanners which could slow the overall process. Each job confirmation also starts the drive commands for the next job so that the containers can be transported to the access point without delay. Dirk Schlüter says: “The Pick-by-Voice system has proven its worth many times over. Thanks to the ingenious process optimization based on remote operations from the WMS, there are virtually no waiting times. As is generally the case, not only are slow-moving inventory items stored in the Hänel Lean-Lift® systems, but also goods with a high turnover – this is possible with the intelligent WMS. Each order picker is able to complete more than 100 picks per hour. With the intelligent system working in the background, long with the overall ease of use, order pickers learn how to use the storage systems very quickly. The automation results in outstanding productivity.” Six space-saving and height-optimized vertical Lean-Lift® systems, with access points on the upper floor, reduce the space needed to store small items to a footprint that is just ten percent of the overall floor space. Each job confirmation also starts the drive commands for the next job so that the containers can be transported to the access point without delay.

100 Years Gerhard Hänel An entrepreneur of distinction Gerhard Hänel devoted his whole life... Gerhard Hänel devoted his whole life... The youngest of four siblings, Gerhard Hänel was born in Lauter, Saxony, on June 30th, 1909. A fresh start in Bad Friedrichshall A fresh start in Bad Friedrichshall At the start of the ’50s Gerhard Hänel went to West Germany on business. The Hanel Paternoster The Hänel vertical carousel – an ingenious principle In 1957 he was the first person in Europe to series-produce filing carousels designed according to the Ferris wheel principle. A leader – an inspiration Memories from the perspective of a contemporary For almost 40 years I had the privilege of accompanying Gerhard Hänel through his professional life – 7 years as a business associate and 33 working for him directly. . The youngest of four siblings, Gerhard Hänel was born in Lauter, Saxony, on June 30th, 1909. His parents owned a grocery store and the familyprospered. When he was 13 his father died and his mother had to bring up the 4 children alone. Even so, they never had to go without. At the age of 14 he became a locksmith‘s apprentice, at 20 he finished his engineering studies, and soon he found a job at a well-known company in Hessen producing steel furniture. In 1933 when he was 24 years old he became self-employed, setting up business on his parents‘ property with borrowed money. At first it was a one-man operation, until he got together the facilities for building steel furniture by renovating used machinery and building his own paintshop, drying furnace and power generator. However, he was not given approval to operate a spot-welding machine from the mains power network. ‘That was the first punch below the belt I received from the authorities.’ Quotation from G. Hänel In 1936 Gerhard Hänel married his first wife Hilde, but she was unfortunately killed in an accident in 1949. This marriage produced his daughter Ingrid and son Gerd. In the neighboring town of Neuwelt he found a large plot of land, this time with a power current connection, on Talstraße close to the railway. He moved into the new building in 1939. With the start of the war, steel was rationed and he also had to look around for new customers. He developed and produced metal containers for the safe transport of highly sensitive optical devices for the company of Zeiss-Jena and its subsidiary plants. ‘With the lack of sheet steel, there was only one slogan: Make new out of old.’ Quotation from G. Hänel An economy of scarcity prevailed in Germany in the post-war years, so he attached a follow-on tool to a long bending press, used it to slit open empty bomb casings and recrafted them into sheet metal blanks. The parts were then annealed and formed into new utility objects. Frying pans were extremely popular, as were other items such as clips for preserving jars. bild Gerhard Hänel‘s first production hall in Schwarzenberg-Neuwelt Graduation certificates (grade: Excellent) from the Zwickau Engineering School in 1929 text At the start of the ’50s Gerhard Hänel went to West Germany on business. It was here that he met his second wife Liselotte. After the wedding she accompanied her husband to East Germany where their first son Michael was born in 1951. ‘But with all the duplication of work, I always yearned for the free West and my former customers, who were now experiencing a revival.’ Quotation from G. Hänel Gerhard Hänel saw no commercial future in East Germany and sought a new opening in the West. This was where their second son Joachim was born in 1953. By 1952 he had relocated with his wife Liselotte to Stuttgart where Liselotte‘s parents lived and one year later started ‘from scratch’ in Bad Friedrichshall. Working from what he called a ‘wooden shed’ he built mobile cupboards and hairdressers’ cabinets. Business expanded quickly. Then one day when Gerhard Hänel saw some automated office carousels in an American brochure he thought: ‘I can do that.’ Gerhard bild2 Gerhard Hänel with his wife Liselotte and their two sons Michael and Joachim The first production building in Bad Friedrichshall text2 In 1957 he was the first person in Europe to series-produce filing carousels designed according to the Ferris wheel principle. His nephew Karl-Bruno Hänel supported him as Plant Manager from the very beginning, helping to put his ideas and developments into practice. The Hänel filing carousels were distributed through a renowned vendor of hanging folders until the end of the ‘60s. By 1958, following the purchase of a plot of land, he was able to increase output in a newly built production hall. With demand increasing steadily, production was expanded further in 1968, and another manufacturing plant was set up in Wiesentheid. In the same year he also founded the Hänel Gear Factory, which was initially installed at the company headquarters then moved into its own building three years later. In 1971 the first Hänel filing carousel was sold under the name of ‘Mikros’ as the Hänel company‘s own product. Thanks to Gerhard Hänel‘s continuous refinement of the Ferris wheel principle, he was soon able to add heavy-duty vertical carousels for industrial use to his product portfolio. The Hänel Rotomat® industrial carousels were born. 1972 saw the laying of the foundation stone for Hänel Plant 3 in Altstätten, Switzerland. Now Kurt Velmeke was successfully expanding sales and Dieter Carl promoting the export of Hänel Rotomat® carousels. Branches were established in the US, France and the Netherlands. At the age of 65 he handed over the management of the company to his two sons. The company of Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems has remained in the hands of the Hänel family since it was founded. But in Gerhard Hänel‘s view, this was no reason to take things easy. At 85 years of age he still played a decisive role in the development and production of the Hänel Lean-Lift® with vertical lift technology. Among other things he invented the Hänel profile wall. By doing so he set new standards in intralogistics. This ingenious design is still the basis for the reliability and durability of the Hänel Lean-Lift® and the Hänel Multi-Space® which was launched in 2005. With his business vision, Gerhard Hänel turned Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems into a globally active company with distributors in over 60 countries. Today Hänel Office and Industrial Storage Systems remains the world‘s oldest existing manufacturer of vertical carousels for the office! text3 For almost 40 years I had the privilege of accompanying Gerhard Hänel through his professional life – 7 years as a business associate and 33 working for him directly. Initially I came into contact with Mr. Hänel as his customer when I was working as Sales Manager for a renowned vendor of filing equipment. He supplied us with index-card and filing paternosters for resale purposes. During my many encounters with Mr. Hänel, I came to appreciate his straightforwardness, his technical expertise and his sincere and courteous manner. Mr. Hänel was not satisfied with simply producing systems to customer specification. He simultaneously developed an innovative range of card-index and filing carousels on his own initiative. These attracted a great deal of attention worldwide because of their revolutionary technology and cutting-edge design. Following the death of the owner of the company that had been his main customer, there was a gradual cessation of dealings between the two firms. Mr. Hänel wanted to detach himself from such dependencies so that he could later hand over to his sons a flourishing business with its own sales division. The second phase of my association with Mr. Hänel began on April 1st, 1971, when I came to work for him directly. When his company started its own sales activities, Mr. Hänel had two administrative employees in the in-house sales department and myself as Sales Manager. His entrepreneurial thinking, combined with an aptitude for incisive and quick decision-making, ensured a healthy, continuous upward trend. We worked together for 33 years – a long period which shaped me professionally and personally. On the rare occasions that our opinions differed, the debate always took place objectively without once escalating to the personal level. Gerhard Hänel had an exceptional ability to promote the company‘s interests in a goal-oriented way using his outstanding leadership qualities, while at the same time showing his employees their value and constantly motivating them in their shared tasks. Can there be any better résumé of one‘s life than to say: “Je ne regrette rien“. If I had to choose again today, I would without hesitation opt for the enlightening and personally fulfilling years I worked with Mr. Gerhard Hänel. Kurt Velmeke I couldn‘t have done it all... ‘I couldn‘t have done it all without my wife’ A swim early in the morning and then again in the evening – that‘s how Gerhard Hänel kept fit. . . . . . . . text4 ‘Ohne meine Frau hätte ich das alles nicht geschafft’ A swim early in the morning and then again in the evening – that‘s how Gerhard Hänel kept fit. He didn‘t need any other leisure activities: “The shop floor is my hobby”. Gerhard Hänel was a very disciplined person. “Moderation in all things” was his principle in life. Liselotte Hänel was a vital support to her husband throughout his life, both at home and at work. “If I hadn‘t had this woman as my life companion,” said Gerhard Hänel, “I couldn‘t have done it all”.

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We do not request personal data from children, do not collect such data and do not transfer it. Standard time periods for data erasure The law stipulates many different retention periods and obligations. The corresponding data is routinely erased after the expiration of these retention periods. If data is not affected by such retention periods and obligations, it will be erased or anonymized when the purposes stated in this data protection policy no longer apply. If this data protection policy does not contain any other, contradictory provisions on the subject of data storage, the data collected by us will be stored by us for as long as necessary to fulfill the aforementioned purposes for which it was collected. Other data uses and data erasure Any further processing or uses of your personal data is generally performed only when a statutory regulation allows it or when you have consented to the data processing or use. If we process data for other purposes than those for which the data was originally collected, we will inform you of these other purposes and provide you with other relevant information prior to processing. Detection and prosecution of abuse We store information for the purpose of detecting and prosecuting abuse, particularly including your IP address, for a maximum of 7 days. The legal basis for this is Art. 6 para. 1 letter f GDPR. Our legitimate interest in keeping the data for 7 days is to ensure the proper functioning of our website and the transactions conducted on it and to prevent cyber-attacks and the like. Where applicable, we use anonymous usage information for the sake of designing our website to meet the needs of users. Rights related to the processing of personal data Right of access Pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR, you have the right at any time to receive information from us, upon request, about your personal data processed by us. You can send such a request by letter or e-mail to the addresses indicated below. Right to rectification of incorrect data You have the right to demand the immediate rectification by us of your personal data if is incorrect (Art. 16 GDPR). Please contact us at the contact addresses indicated below to do this. Right to erasure You have the right to immediate erasure (“right to be forgotten”) of your personal data when the legal grounds laid out in Art. 17 GDPR apply. Such grounds apply, for example, when the personal data is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was originally processed no longer apply or if you have revoked your consent and there is no other legal basis for the processing, and when the data subject notifies an objection to processing (and there are no overriding grounds for processing; this does not apply in the case of objections to direct advertising). To assert this right, please contact us at the contact addresses indicated below. Right to restriction of processing You have the right to restriction of processing when the conditions are met and in accordance with Art. 18 GDPR. According to these provisions, the restriction of processing may especially be appropriate when the processing is unlawful and the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests the restriction of processing of this data instead, or when the data subject has objected to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR, pending the verification of whether our legitimate grounds override yours. To assert this right, please contact us at the contact addresses indicated below. Right to data portability You have the right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR. This means you have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, and the right to transmit this data to another controller such as another service provider, for example. The precondition for such a request is that the processing is based on a consent or a contract and the processing is carried out by automated means. To exercise this right, please contact us at the contact addresses indicated below. Right to object Pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR, you have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Art. 6 para. 1 letter e or f GDPR. We will discontinue the processing of your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override your interests, rights and freedoms, or if the processing serves the purpose of the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims. To exercise this right, please contact us at the contact addresses indicated below. Right to complain to a supervisory authority If you believe that our processing of personal data concerning you is unlawful, you have the right to complain to the supervisory authority with jurisdiction over us, which you can contact as follows: State Commissioner for Data Protection and Information Freedom Postfach 10 29 32 70025 Stuttgart Tel.: 0711/615541-0 E-Mail: poststelle@lfdi.bwl.de Data Protection Officer If you have any further questions about the processing of your personal data, you can contact our Data Protection Officer directly. This person is also available to you for requests for information, applications or complaints: Data Protection Officer of Hänel GmbH & Co. KG Kocherwaldstrasse 25 74177 Bad Friedrichshall, Germany Tel. +49 71 36 / 2 77 0 E-mail: datenschutz@haenel.de Contact data of the controller: Hänel GmbH & Co. KG Kocherwaldstrasse 25 74177 Bad Friedrichshall, Germany Tel. +49 71 36 / 2 77 0 E-Mail: info@haenel.de Changes to this data protection policy The further development of the Internet and our website could also affect our data protection policy. We reserve the right to change this data protection policy in the future. If we use your personal information in a different way than indicated at the time of collection as indicated herein, we will attempt to notify you by e-mail using the latest information in our possession. If notification is not possible, we will not use your personal information in a new way. At any rate, a prominent notice to this effect will be posted on the websites. Status: May 2018.