KION Stories until 2025

The KION Group Offers Every Type of Warehouse

Small parts, pallets, or piece goods?

7 reasons why the KION Group is resilient

A company’s strength cannot be measured solely by its number of employees or annual profits.

KION's Digital Competence Center for IoT

Where do innovations happen within the KION Group?

A Breath of Fresh Air in Intralogistics: KION Group Relies on Start-up Cooperations

Great ideas often start very small – as a seed that grows in fertile soil.

Dr. Mohsen Sohi new Chairman of the Supervisory Board – KION increases dividend

Dr. Mohsen Sohi is the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board of KION GROUP AG. The internationally experienced chief executive succeeds Hans Peter Ring who retired after his term expired with effect from the end of the Annual General Meeting.

5G as a Success Criterion for Smart Intralogistics

Everyone in intralogistics is talking about autonomous and networked transport vehicles as well as intelligent and AI-controlled warehouse management.

KION Battery Systems hands over first integrated battery for the Linde 1251 Xi truck

On February 25, the first integrated battery for the Linde MH 1251 Xi truck was officially handed over at KION Battery Systems in Karlstein am Main statt.

KION Moves the World – and Transport Service Provider Urban Moves KION

This brand is the "hidden champion" of our KION Group: Urban-Transporte GmbH may be much less well known than our major subsidiaries STILL, Linde MH or Dematic – but the 550 employees worldwide have every reason to be proud of their contribution.

Sustainable intralogistics: Mercedes-Benz plant in Düsseldorf relies on hydrogen-powered industrial trucks from KION

A sustainable transformation will often go unnoticed.

How KION Group IT Protects KION Group’s Digital Infrastructure Around the Clock

Cyberthreats and IT system outages can affect anyone, in any country, at any time.

75 years of electric drive at STILL: A success story of electric mobility since 1949

With electric energy and ideas that ignite the imagination, KION subsidiary STILL has seen success after success for 75 years.

Nine Facts That Show Just How Much We Focus on Our Customers

From fast availability of rental trucks to custom adaptations during product configuration and service technicians who are always there when it matters: customer focus is important to us.

Driverless Forklift Trucks: AI in the Driver’s Seat

How can forklift trucks learn how to navigate through complex warehouses by themselves?

Transforming Ideas into Patents and Patents into Solutions

Andreas Baloghy is the patent attorney protecting ideas at our subsidiary Dematic.

KION publishes article in an anthology on sustainability and transformation in companies

Sustainability and economic success are not contradictory, on the contrary: sustainable management goes hand in hand with long-term corporate success.

Shin Yamashita Cures Our Customers’ Pain

There are many experts in the world of intralogistics and automation.

KION Management Trainees travel the world

The international section is a fixed part of the KION Management Trainee Program.

KION Group achieves strong results and increases profitability in the first nine months of FY 2024

The KION Group significantly improved its profitability in the first nine months of the financial year.

A New Era of Intralogistics

Rigid systems will in future become a relic of the past, with flexibility and agility taking center stage.

KION Group Supports Endowed Professorship for AI Solutions at TU Dortmund University

The KION Group is funding an Endowed Professorship for Safe Autonomous Systems at TU Dortmund University.

Every second counts

In the world of intralogistics, every second saved can mean the difference between success and backlog.

A World Record in 69 Seconds – and 7 More Astounding Facts About KION

Do you know how many metric tons all of the forklift trucks produced in Aschaffenburg each year could collectively handle?

Automation for Everyone

This is a real game-changer: The scalable iGo solutions from our subsidiary STILL make the advantages of automation accessible to small and medium-sized companies.

Earth Overshoot Day: How KION is driving forward the circular economy

"Sold out until January 1, 2025" - If our planet were a store, a sign with this inscription would be hanging on every shelf from today.

KION significantly increases profitability in the first half of 2024

The KION Group continued to deliver strong earnings and margins in the first half of 2024.

How KION Supports Travel Logistics

Holidays are the best time of the year.

Tackling the noise: Innovative solutions for peace and quiet

Many warehouse employees use industrial earplugs or headphones to mitigate short-term effects related to stress and hearing loss as well as more severe long-term effects such as permanent hearing impairment.

Challenging Prejudices about automation

Automation is expensive, only worthwhile for large companies and creates dependencies on certain manufacturers - at least these are the prejudices that persist and that we at KION encounter time and again.

The KION Group increases its dividend and consequently implements its strategy

The KION Group continues to consequently implement its strategy and is well prepared to seize the opportunities of its business.

Multitalented Diana Jakob: From Forklift Ballet to Driving Forklifts for Netflix

Diana Jakob represents the third generation of her family to work at Linde Material Handling as her grandfather and father were also employed by the KION subsidiary.

Sustainable drive technology for mobile machines

Can you really operate a go-kart, road sweeper, or draisine with the drive technology of an electric forklift truck?

The Truth about Automation in Intralogistics

Some would have you believe that automation makes you inflexible, destroys jobs, creates dependencies, or is complex and expensive.

The digital twin of a warehouse - KION closes research project ARIBIC

The KION Group and its cooperating partners from science and business successfully closed the research project “ARIBIC”.

Solid start in the financial year: KION increases revenue and earnings in the first quarter

The KION Group started the financial year 2024 with revenue growth and improved profitability.

KION and its brands strive to recycle and reduce waste

Planet vs. Plastics is the international Earth Day 2024 motto.

Topping-out Ceremony

The flagship project at the long-standing site of KION’s subsidiary Linde MH in Kahl is now moving on to the next exciting stage.

Dual student at Linde MH shines as a markswoman

A dual study programme is demanding in itself.

Spring fever thanks to the KION Group

The vehicles and solutions from our KION Group subsidiaries are hard at work behind the scenes in many industries.

Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts

Our four KION brands will be highlighting different aspects of the business at this year’s LogiMAT trade fair.

Smart control centres for transport robots

Automated vehicles are becoming increasingly important components in our transport systems.

Top intralogistics performance at sub-zero temperatures

From crunchy vegetables to ice cream - the world of frozen goods is diverse and demanding.

KION more than doubles adjusted EBIT and margin with outstanding free cash flow

KION Group significantly increased its profitability and free cash flow in 2023, closing the financial year with very good results in earnings – despite a decline in global demand for industrial trucks and supply chain solutions.

KION Management Trainees talk about their international sections

The international section is the heart of the KION Management Trainee Program.

One employee, 4,500 pallet spaces

Fosfa, Europe's largest supplier of phosphorus, operates a warehouse with 4,500 pallet spaces in Břeclav in the Czech Republic with just one employee on the morning shift.

The new KION Tech Center in Pune

"Global for local success" – this is a key aspect of the strategy of the KION Group's CTO organization.

The KION Group modernizes logistics thanks to AMR technology

High competition, high customer expectations – and major logistical challenges: The e-commerce sector is an industry that is as demanding as it is highly dynamic.

On the path to autonomous outdoor operation of forklift trucks

Autonomous vehicles will gradually take over more and more transport tasks – also with customers who use counterbalanced forklifts to transport goods or load and unload heavy trucks.

From China to the whole world

Laiwu plant in Jinan is the fifth and largest production site of the KION Group in China.

New Year's customs of our employees around the world

New Year’s celebrations symbolize new beginnings and hope, with people across the globe marking the occasion through a number of different traditions and customs.

KION management trainees travel the globe working at our KION locations worldwide

“Once around the world” is the motto of our KION management trainees during their international placement.

Want to bet that these forklift drivers are doing a great job?

Bet lost, sympathy won. Using two forklift trucks to connect a mobile phone and a charging cable - that's what Antonia Fleig and Michelle Chevalier wanted to demonstrate in the final show of "Wetten Dass?

A shield of defense: Personal protection for peace of mind

If you work in a warehouse, it's highly probable that you'll need to manoeuvre through narrow aisles.

Returns and Second-Hand: How Dematic Promotes Sustainability in Online Retail

In the era of online shopping, consumers benefit from the unparalleled convenience of an almost endless range of products and the ability to shop from the comfort of their own homes.

New Production Line for Fuel Cells

Forklift trucks that emit water vapor instead of exhaust fumes: No longer just a pipe dream, but now a reality at the Hamburg STILL plant.

Expect the Unexpected: Predictive Analytics in Intralogistics

From weather forecasts and traffic planning to the stock market, people are always looking ahead to the future.

Over 200 million data records in three seconds for KION with Dremio

An international company such as the KION Group generates huge amounts of data every day. Thanks to the successful implementation of a data lakehouse architecture, this data can now be made available to users within seconds.

KION Group delivers strong earnings and free cash flow in the first nine months of 2023

The KION Group achieved a strong increase in its profitability and free cash flow in the first nine months of this year.

Talent Development at KION

Will you give me the opportunity to progress?

Employees' stories of working abroad celebrate German-American Day

There are many similarities between the United States and Germany.

The Linde MH and Dematic brands work closely together in China

KION serves customers around the world, including some century-old companies, such as the American company Kohler.

The KION Group is closing the loop for lithium-ion batteries

Its strategic partner Li-Cycle sustainably recovers almost all the valuable materials from old batteries in a sustainable manner so that they can be reused in new batteries.

The KION Group Has Implemented One of the Biggest Automation Projects in Central Europe in Slovakia

If you pay a visit to the plant of automotive supplier ZKW, you will get a glimpse into the future of warehouse logistics.

Loading at heights – safely and soundly

Operating industrial trucks in a warehouse can be a hazardous task, especially when working at heights.

When sun sets, creativity awakens: John Auchter and his second life as a cartoonist

In the realm of intelligent automated solutions for commerce, John Auchter stands out as a dedicated communication specialist at Dematic, an integral part of the KION Group.

KION Puts Picnics on the Table

There’s nothing more relaxing than getting on your bike, heading out into the countryside, laying down your rug and enjoying the view with a nice cold beer.

KION in the Toy Industry

The forklift trucks of KION subsidiaries Linde, STILL, and Baoli exist not only in life size, but also in small versions.

130 Years of Material Handling in Reutlingen

The year 1893: Karl May's Winnetou trilogy is published, Rudolf Diesel is granted a patent for "working method and design for internal combustion engines" (known today as the diesel engine), France introduces a bicycle tax – and the company Ernst Wagner Apparatebau is founded in Reutlingen, Kingdom of Württemberg.

The Journey is the Destination: Dematic Employee Ji Lock is an Avid Climber

Problem-solving is high on Ji Lock’s agenda.

KION Group Uses Circular Economy to Conserve Resources

After today, we’re living on borrowed time.

KION Group increases profitability in the first half of the year and raises guidance

The KION Group continued to increase its profitability in the first half of the year driven by the further strong momentum of its Industrial Trucks & Services (ITS) segment.

Sensor Technology as the Interface between Man and Machine

Humans and machinery are becoming increasingly intertwined in intralogistics and KION Group is relying on the latest technology to help navigate this trend: Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) now increasingly have “eyes and ears,” enabling them to respond more effectively to what’s happening around them.

KION commits to net zero and to the Science Based Targets initiative

Now that the KION Group has already integrated sustainability as an integral part of its KION 2027 strategy, it is taking the next step towards greater climate protection.

“KION has Already Seen Tangible Successes for Real-World AI Applications”

Whether it’s smart factories, assistance systems, or automated guided vehicles (AGVs) – the KION Group’s brands are increasingly deploying artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in their solutions.

Full commitment on water and on land: Linde employee David Borton maintains powerboat engines in his spare time

As a technician at Linde MH UK, David Borton repairs and maintains forklift trucks on a daily basis.

VR Headset for Truck Development: “The Potential is Huge”

KION Group is increasingly relying on a digital testing process for developing its industrial trucks.

Ensuring Progress through Innovation and Technology

As global leaders in technology, the KION Group and its subsidiaries understand the value of thinking big. In line with this, they adopt a comprehensive patent strategy which not only aims to protect intellectual property, open up new markets and increase competitiveness, but also to create an ideal framework in which innovation can thrive and to promote ingenuity at the company.

Share instead of buying

Open the app on your cellphone, scan a QR code, and the vehicle is yours to use. After you are done, scan the QR code again to return the vehicle, and pay using the app in the end. Perhaps this is the procedure you are already used to for hiring bicycles or cars?

Linde MH and Porsche Engineering—More Than 40 Years of Iconic Forklift Design

Functionality, timeless elegance and a design language: all of these are features shared by design classics from across the decades.

"We are following a clear roadmap to grow profitably."

After a break of three years, KION GROUP AG once again welcomed its shareholders in person to the Annual General Meeting.

Donation of over Half a Million Euros to the Red Cross for the Earthquake Victims in Türkiye and Syria

Three months have passed since the earthquake in the Turkish-Syrian border region, but the destruction still continues and many families need support.

Linde MH and Dematic in Hall 10 at LogiMAT 2023

At the LogiMAT specialist trade fair in Stuttgart, the KION sister brands Linde Material Handling and Dematic are using a virtual application to showcase the potential that using their technologies and software together offers to customers.

KION Group with strong start to 2023

KION Group started strongly into 2023, despite a continued challenging market environment.

STILL and Dematic at LogiMAT 2023

Flexible, smart, and efficient industrial trucks from STILL and fully automated high-end warehouse logistics from Dematic—when combined, the two KION brands cover everything that customers need when it comes to intralogistics.

All in touch with KION

Intralogistics is the backbone of pretty much everything anyone ever does.

Garden Logistics in the Open Air

Springtime means time to get out in the garden.

Recycling rate of up to 95 percent

The KION Group aims to continuously improve the sustainability of its products and solutions.

KION South America’s Indaiatuba Site Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Bigger, more creative, and more diverse—these are fitting adjectives to describe the ways in which the Brazilian head office has grown over the last 10 years.

CampusOS – 5G Campus Networks Set to Make Smart Factories a Reality

The digital transformation is opening up enormous opportunities for intralogistics, but also brings a number of challenges.

Trainees around the globe

Many employees dream of working abroad, but at KION, they actually can. In our two-part series, we profile our KION Management Trainees, who travel to KION Group sites around the world for five months to actively support their colleagues on site.

KION Group Achieves High Order Intake and Increase in Revenue in 2022, Significant Decline in Earnings

KION GROUP AG finished 2022 with order intake at a high level in a challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical environment.

KION Group building a new highly automated Spare Parts Distribution Center

Following the official ground-breaking ceremony in Kahl am Main near the German city of Aschaffenburg, the extensive construction and installation work on this new spare parts distribution center can now begin.

KION Group IT Offers Exciting Job Opportunities Worldwide

KION Group IT is the technical heart of the group.

Yes, That Is Art. And Yes, It Needs To Be Moved…

In the rather fragile world of arts and culture, there is a huge demand for industrial trucks and transport systems.

With 95 hp through the mud: Richard Brinsden races sidecar motocross as a hobby

Richard Brinsden has been a passionate sidecar co-driver since his youth.

How Insects Inspire Intralogistics

Ant trails on the terrace or bees’ nests in the garden—these are familiar sights to many of us who share our surroundings with our insect neighbors.

Even in the sports world: Intralogistics plays an important position

Most, if not all people wear sportswear or engage in different sports activities daily.

The KION Group has started to produce hydrogen propulsion systems

KION will soon be manufacturing its own fuel cell systems for industrial trucks.

KION Management Trainees Work Abroad

Many employees dream of working abroad, but at KION, they actually can. As part of the KION Management Trainee Program, up-and-coming talents right at the start of their career are able to travel to KION Group sites all around the world to give their energetic support to local colleagues for five months.

Where is the coziness in intralogistics?

The air is getting cooler, autumn leaves are piling up on the ground, and an eventful year is drawing to a close.

KION Group Plans Expansion of Production at Reutlingen Site

We are strengthening our position in Reutlingen (Southern Germany).

Hesse's Digital Minister Kristina Sinemus talks about 5G, AI and Digitization

Digitalization is transforming Germany.

Forklift Trucks from Linde MH and STILL Roll into Action as Film Stars

Forklift trucks from KION’s Linde MH and STILL brands are used in intralogistics everywhere.

Fans big and small tell of their love for KION brands and products

Building a true bond with a brand goes a long way. The KION Group, with its Linde MH, Fenwick, STILL, Baoli and Dematic brands, has done it. For many decades, the Group's brands have strived to develop the most user-friendly, safe and efficient work equipment possible that leaves a lasting impression.

"We offer a lot of dream jobs"

What makes a dream job? Is it the job specification, the colleagues, the salary or the development opportunities?

A Tire(less) Performance

Forklift trucks require tires.

From a Crazy Idea to the StaplerCup

The final of this year’s StaplerCup is fast approaching.

Improving Environmental Performance with the Latest Cloud Technology

From sending messages and photos over social networks, to talking to smart home systems, through to streaming movies and music: today, many of our everyday activities utilize the latest cloud technology.

How an Internal Career at KION Works

Whether as a student employee, a trainee, or an apprentice—the KION Group and its brands offer young adults various opportunities to get their foot in the door at the company.

Happy Anniversary: Five Years of Shared KION Values!

From large groups to medium-sized companies, most companies now have a mission statement.

Staff with Unusual Hobbies: Jaime Gener Swims across Straits

Imagine swimming several kilometers against tidal currents.

125 Young People Embark on Careers with the KION Group

This summer 125 young people will get their first taste of working life with German companies within the KION Group.

Drones Offer Additional Safety and Efficiency in Warehouses

Machinery and systems must be regularly inspected, while goods inventories are carried out at least once a year.

Linde MH and Dematic work hand-in-hand to supply Chinese supermarkets with fresh products

The Dazhang Group is a popular Chinese retail company.

KION Subsidiary Dematic Takes Cradle to Cradle® Approach in Important Steps Toward Circular Economy

Product design has always been a challenge.

Refurbishment of Lithium-Ion Batteries and Forklift Trucks

Lithium-ion batteries have a pivotal role to play in the intralogistics of tomorrow: They are sustainable, operate with high levels of efficiency, and have a lifespan of many years.

KION Group achieves good order intake and revenue in the first half of the year

KION GROUP AG closed the first half of the 2022 financial year with good order intake and revenue.

KION Group Upgrades Jinan Plant to Enhance Customer Experience

A new Intelligent Experience Center was unveiled in June by Ching Pong Quek, Board Member of the KION Group and President of KION Asia Pacific and Americas, and the KION China management team.

200 Years of the Weilbach Foundry: Keeping Trucks Balanced

The counterweight is by far the largest and heaviest component of a forklift truck, and perhaps one of the most important, as it prevents the truck from tipping over when carrying a heavy load.

Live and In Color—the World of Material Handling 2022

A complete overview of the innovations in the intralogistics industry.

Driverless Transport Systems Being Put to the Test

Driverless and automated industrial trucks have become an indispensable feature of modern intralogistics.

Virtual testing methods and 3D simulations are becoming increasingly important in the development of industrial trucks

With 3D simulations, temperature calculations, and rendered endurance tests, “virtual testing” has long been an integral part in the process of developing industrial trucks at KION Group.

Physical test procedures for forklift trucks by KION brand companies

Forklift trucks are complex, powerful, and robust pieces of equipment.

Europe’s largest intralogistics trade fair is once again open to visitors

The events of the past two years have caused some major upheavals for the intralogistics industry.

Event Manager by Day, Entertainer by Night

Dominic Fischer is multi-talented: He has previously been an actor, been on stage as a musician, and won modeling competitions.

Working abroad with the KION Group

From Spain to China to the USA: We at the KION Group have many globetrotters who worked abroad.

From Vision to Reality: the Warehouse of Tomorrow

In recent years, industry and intralogistics have made huge leaps forward.

KION Group CEO Smith: ”The fundamental drivers of our industry are strong.”

Premiere for the new CEO Rob Smith: At his first Annual General Meeting as CEO of KION GROUP AG, he looked back on the successful financial year 2021, which the Group closed with very good results.

Sharp Rise in Procurement Costs and Disruptions in Supply Chains hit Q1 2022 Results of KION Group

KION GROUP AG has started the 2022 financial year with good results for order intake and revenue.

“Made in Germany” Lithium-Ion Batteries: KION Battery Systems Expands Production Capacities

Electric forklift trucks and electrified warehouse trucks are becoming increasingly common sights in Europe’s warehouses.

Employee with unusual hobby: Sandra Hirsch is successful skittle coach

Our colleagues in the KION Group are an interesting bunch of people.

From Flower Traders to Tree Nurseries: Tailor-Made Intralogistics for Flourishing Supply Chains at Easter

Delicate flowers break through the leaf-strewn forest floor, chirping birds build their nests, and the first few rays of sunshine tempt you out into nature: It’s spring, and the upcoming Easter season marks the ideal time to decorate your home and garden.

KION Group management trainee program extended

KION GROUP AG will once again be running its management trainee program for graduates with a master’s degree in 2022.

Dematic and Linde Material Handling at MODEX 2022: Two strong brands getting together in a one-stop shop

When solution providers recently gathered at the largest international supply chain expo in the Americas, KION Group brands Dematic and Linde Material Handling were of course front and center.

KION Holds Democracy Workshop for Trainees and Work-Study Students

The coronavirus pandemic has confirmed a long-term trend: Social polarization is growing all over the world.

Robotics and Automation: State-of-the-Art Production Methods in KION Plants

As an innovator in intralogistics and supply chains, the KION Group has been working with robotics and automation for some time already.

BAOLI on course for growth

Our subsidiary BAOLI has big growth plans.

KION Group achieves record order intake and revenue

KION GROUP AG can look back on a highly successful 2021.

Dematic China: Local Strategy Brings Success

KION Group brand Dematic, a world leading provider of automated logistics solutions, has now been active on the Chinese market for more than 20 years.

KION Subsidiary Dematic Delivers Intelligent Automation Solutions for Libraries and Archives

For centuries, libraries have been vital to our cultural development.

Automated Becomes Autonomous: Smart Helpers for Industry 4.0

The fourth industrial revolution is well underway and fundamentally changing the way products are manufactured.

Smart Intralogistics for Smart Factories: Intelligent Production Supply for Industry 4.0

When thinking about intralogistics, your mind immediately goes to the warehouse.

Developing industrial trucks with a focus on customer needs

The goal of the KION Group is to provide its customers in all segments and markets with the best possible material handling solutions offering the highest product quality.

Intralogistics at Ports: Trucks in Use around the World

The world’s ports provoke wanderlust, and are exciting and sometimes romantic places.

Special Conversions of Forklift Trucks: Innovative Ideas for Improved Integration of Disabled Drivers

Forklift trucks are real all-rounders: They can lift, move, and stack loads, and can even do much more with the right attachments.

Rob Smith is the new CEO of KION Group: In an interview he tells us about his plans for taking the intralogistics group forward

Rob Smith has been following the KION Group’s path to success for many years, now he has taken over as the new CEO of the leading international intralogistics group.

CEO Gordon Riske will say farewell to KION at the end of 2021

Globalization, automation, digitalization, and electrification – for Gordon Riske, these megatrends of the present were and are firmly anchored in his own life story.

The KION Group opens a new forklift truck plant in Jinan, China

The Chinese economy is booming – and with it the demand for high-performance intralogistics solutions.

The Intralogistics Behind (and under!) the Christmas Tree

The Advent season has begun and Christmas is getting ever nearer.

Fraunhofer Institute IML and KION Group— Swarm robotics will soon be making its way into warehouses in the shape of the new LoadRunner

The year is 2021.

Box It Up: KION Keeps Packages Moving in the Online Retail Sector

Every autumn, the retail race ramps up as shopping events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday hit the stores—and online retailers too. With online purchases on the rise, companies need to ensure their orders reach customers quickly and in one piece.

New Roadshow: Linde MH (China) and Baoli Present a Wide Range of Intralogistics Solutions

Six towns in six regions in six months: KION brands Linde Material Handling (China) and Baoli have been showcasing their products and services to local visitors in a fun and entertaining way as part of a special roadshow.

EcoVadis and the KION Group: Transparent Ratings for Ambitious Sustainability Goals

Long-term thinking, making a contribution to global climate protection, and promoting sustainability in supply chains and intralogistics processes: KION Group has already enshrined all of these promises in its corporate strategy 2027.

Dematic and Linde Material Handling ensure perfect production supplies at the battery systems producer BMZ Group

Collaboration is very important to the KION Group.

KION Group remains on course for success following a very strong nine-month period

In the third quarter of 2021, the KION Group maintained the positive business performance seen in the first half of the year.

KION Commits Forklift Trucks, Donations, and People to Flood Relief Effort

Exactly 100 days have passed since the devastating flooding in various parts of Germany.

Forklift design: futuristic vision inspires perfect interaction

When we hear the word “design”, for most people our immediate thoughts are of icons from the world of furniture, fashion, architecture, and cars, like for instance the famous bistro chair from 1859, Coco Chanel’s legendary tweed twin-set from 1954, the distinctive style of the Bauhaus movement from the 1920s, or the unmistakable flyline of the Porsche 911 from 1963.

Powerful Intralogistics Solutions for the Agriculture Sector

Agriculture has been at the very heart of human life since ancient times.

Warehouse Automation in China: Intelligent Solutions for a Growing Market

China is increasingly developing into a leading industrial nation.

ifesca: AI-Based Energy Management for Electric Forklift Truck Fleets

Electromobility is becoming increasingly important in a number of areas, including intralogistics.

LoadRunner: KION and Fraunhofer IML develop swarm robots for warehouses of the future

A pioneering spirit and a hunger for innovation are key to actively shaping the future of intralogistics.

Trainees for 2021 Start Work

Training placements offer many benefits for young people—earning their own living, amassing practical experience in the world of work, and collaborating as part of a team being just a few examples.

To the new stacker via live stream: e-commerce in logistics

Digitalization isn’t just about technological progress—it also means flexibility, transparency, and the courage to break new ground.

KION Makes Online Shopping Easy

With just a few clicks of the mouse, that outfit we’ve been longing for is in the cart and on its way to us. Online shopping is booming, with many people preferring to buy their new clothes online rather than in the store – and not just since the coronavirus pandemic.

Rapid Assistance Following Flood Disaster: KION Provides Electricians to Assist Supplier Falkenroth

Falkenroth Umformtechnik GmbH, based in Germany’s Sauerland region, supplies forged parts to KION brands Linde Material Handling and STILL among others.

Intralogistics in the Beverage Industry: Powerful Forklifts and Automated Warehouse Systems

When temperatures soar in the summer, the demands on the beverage industry also increase—you can’t beat a mineral water fresh from the source after a workout, a delicious soda by the pool, or an ice-cold beer at a sunny barbecue.

Rob Smith succeeds Gordon Riske as CEO of KION GROUP AG

Rob Smith, a U.S and German citizen, will become the new Chief Executive Officer of KION GROUP AG. The Supervisory Board of the MDAX-listed intralogistics group has appointed the 56-year-old to succeed long-serving Chief Executive Officer Gordon Riske, effective January 01, 2022, with the usual three-year contract term for initial appointments.

Digitization of logistics and digital warehouses - KION launches research project ARIBIC

The KION Group and its cooperating partners LeddarTech, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the STARS Lab at the University of Toronto have started research project “ARIBIC”.

KION Group raises its outlook for 2021 – impressive path of recovery in the first half of the year

The KION Group recorded significant year-on-year improvements in all key performance indicators in the first half of 2021.

Trainees Report on Their Successful Start at KION

Young, above-average graduates who have a great deal of energy and aspire to an international career—these are our management trainees who took part in the first group-wide KION program.

KION Group donates €1 million in emergency aid to the German Red Cross following rain storms

The KION Group is supporting relief workers in their tireless efforts to cope with the heavy storm damage in North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Bavaria.

Fire Prevention through Oxygen Reduction: Fire Protection for Automated Warehouses

Be it in e-commerce or manufacturing, a warehouse is the hub of any company.

KION Group commences production of forklift trucks at new Polish plant

KION GROUP AG has opened a cutting-edge industrial truck plant in the Polish town of Kołbaskowo, near Szczecin.

Warehouse automation by Dematic at Siemens plant

KION subsidiary Dematic has automated a small parts warehouse for the Siemens System Engineering Plant (WKC) in Chemnitz, Germany.

Intralogistics solutions - a perfect fit for every customer need

The KION Group’s business model is designed so that customers of all sizes and from all sectors can obtain the full spectrum of material handling products and services from a single source.

AGV Mesh-Up: Joint interface for different automated guided vehicles (AGVs)

Automated guided vehicles (AGV) are playing an increasingly important role in intralogistics.

Logistics awards for KION brands Linde MH and STILL

Red and orange are the colors of choice for customers in the transport and logistics sectors—at least, that is according to the results of this year’s VerkehrsRundschau Image Rankings.

Bicycle boom - implications for logistics

Whether with an electric motor, stabilizers, or beach tires, since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the bicycle industry has been experiencing overwhelming demand.

A safe bet with solar energy

Long before the global pandemic struck, KION Group had already begun reaping the benefits of switching to renewable energy as an alternative option at some sites and projects around the world.

For automated conveyor technology: Dematic Conveyor ConfiKIT

The customer advisors at the KION brands Dematic, Linde Material Handling, and STILL know that every project is different.

Award: KION shapes the future of logistics

The global economy is undergoing a fundamental transformation, defined by the digital revolution.

"We are now better positioned than ever"

At its Annual General Meeting, KION GROUP AG reflected on a financial year in which the Group managed to navigate the coronavirus pandemic in robust shape: “The KION Group has remained on course even through choppy waters.

Healthy and safe at work: The secret behind our success in China

Paul Green has been an expert in the field of safety for more than 22 years.

KION Group with strong start into 2021

KION GROUP AG has continued on its path of recovery from the previous quarter and made a strong start into 2021.

On the way to a carbon neutral warehouse

We keep the world moving: That is the promise that the KION Group and its brands implement day after day with a great deal of passion and expertise at their customers.

Training of the future - digital, interactive, independent

Training in lockdown—is it even possible?

Forklift manufacturer: Million-year anniversary for Linde

The first million is the hardest, as the saying goes among the super-rich.

Gamification in logistics: Forklift simulator & more

Jumping from level to level as you navigate through all sorts of fantastical worlds is the aim in many computer, video and mobile games.

Sweet temptations to celebrate easter

When spring arrives, it means once again Easter is just around the corner.

Vaccine logistics - KION supports vital supply chain

For just over a year, the world has been in the grip of coronavirus.

Strong women, diverse careers in logistics

Female engineers and managing directors, service technicians and data scientists: the roles that women play within the KION Group worldwide are many and diverse.

Helping to shape logistics innovations & industrial revolutions

The patent portfolio of the KION Group and its subsidiaries includes 2,863 inventions to date, and that number is rising all the time.

Logistics inventions that made history

Develop new methods.

Trucks for extreme conditions

More than 1.5 million forklift trucks made by KION’s brand companies are in use in a wide variety of Industries around the world – and each has its own individual requirements.

Sustainable logistics solution from 2 strong brands

In 2000, KION brands Linde Material Handling and Baoli in China were awarded major contracts by the Chinese truck manufacturer Sinotruk.

Mobile first in the China market!

KION Group places the material handling needs of its customers at the top of its priorities.

Urban logistics - Part 5 of the article series: Success factors

The fifth and final part of our Urban Logistics series Cities are chaotic places full of hustle and bustle, like a busy warehouse on an enormous scale.

Mastering returns logistics - with automation solutions

The Christmas holidays are over, but Christmas gifts often turn out to be the wrong size or not to the taste of their recipients.

"Douyin": The Chinese TikTok is increasingly becoming a marketing platform

Every day in China, more than 600* million people are active on the short-video and livestreaming app Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok.

Successful partnership in robot manufacturing (AMR) by KION and Quicktron

Achieving great things together

Collaboration is one of the four core corporate values of the KION Group.

KION Battery Systems starts production of lithium-ion batteries for industrial trucks

KION Battery Systems (KBS), a joint venture between KION GROUP AG and BMZ Holding GmbH, has started production of lithium-ion batteries for industrial trucks.

Working Together for Sustainable Development

There is no Planet B. That’s why we all need to think and act sustainably—and there’s no time to lose!

Returns logistics in e-commerce

E-commerce is booming, but the rise in orders also brings with it an increase in returned items.

Successful integration after logistics training in China

It is not uncommon in China for there to be collaboration between companies and education institutions in the area of vocational training.

Digitization of industrial production - IC4F

Networked production processes and digital factories provide an important key to securing Germany's competitiveness and ability to innovate.

KION Group opens its new plant in Zhangzhou, China

The KION Group has now officially opened its new plant in the city of Zhangzhou, around 45 kilometers west of Xiamen in Fujian Province.

Looking back on an eventful career

Openness, a thirst for knowledge, team spirit, and always ready to engage in dialog – these characteristics provided the basis for Andreas Fäth’s career, which began in 1970 as an apprentice high-voltage electrician at Linde Aschaffenburg.

Entry-level jobs in logistics

Identifying perspectives, growing together, working to create innovative solutions; these are the attractive options KION Group offers college and high school students ready to make their first career moves.

Process optimization in logistics

With its KION 2027 strategy, KION Group plans to achieve profitable growth and expand its leading position in intralogistics.

Automated Transport Systems & Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)

Is this your description of the perfect colleague?

"Lights-out Warehouse" - Robotics in the warehouses

The requirements for intralogistics automation are constantly changing and Dematic plays a key role in driving these developments: independent storage and retrieval machines, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and automatic multishuttle AS/RS systems.

Revving up product development with virtual reality

KION Group is now using IC.IDO virtual reality software in its product development.

Safety in the warehouse: comprehensive protection - under all circumstances

There is no such thing as compromise when safety is involved.

Automated book storage and libraries

Apart from books, obviously, what do the National Library of Israel, Australia’s Macquarie University Library and the National Library of Canada have in common?

Fit in the HomeOffice despite the crisis

Where possible, employees from many companies are currently working from home due to the coronavirus.

A break in production leads to cracking the books

The corona pandemic has brought challenges to the KION Group and its brands in terms of their daily work.

Lithium-ion drive systems for the food industry

Extreme temperature zones, seasonal peaks, special hygiene requirements – the food industry is governed by very special rules and poses unique challenges for intralogistics.

Achieving automated order picking

How can we achieve even more when autonomous technology is combined with human capabilities?

'Spot on' solutions to meet special requirements

‘Safety first’ is more than just a saying when it comes to developing our products; it is also our top priority when rolling them out. It is also why our brands decided against attending LogiMAT 2020 before the trade show was finally cancelled.

All about digital industrial trucks

With the H20-35 from the 1202 series, Linde MH is set to launch the very first fully digitalized forklift truck on the market.

From start to finish: turning a great idea into reality

Though it is common for companies to boast to recruiting candidates that they will quickly be thrown into project work once they start, it is perhaps less common that companies encourage their youngest new joiners to develop projects themselves.

"Putting good things back into the world"

Hayden Hofland, a technician at Linde Material Handling in Sydney, has been fighting the bushfires in New South Wales with his team of volunteer firefighters.

Hydrogen energy at KION - from pilot project to industry standard

Hydrogen is increasingly being used as a sustainable energy source, including in the intralogistics industry.

When integration works

A year ago, several Dematic employees relocated to the Brazilian headquarters of KION South America.

"International background and capital markets expertise"

Anke Groth will be the new Chief Financial Officer at the KION GROUP AG from June 2018.

Caution, fragile!

The beverage industry needs to transport very heavy loads as efficiently and safely as possible.

"For me, it’s important to continually develop"

Dr Christina Reuter has been a member of the KION GROUP AG's Supervisory Board since 2016.

Flexible transport aides wanted

The third in our series focusing on customers: the logistics industry is considered to be a “bridge builder between industries”.

"The strongest combination in China"

Back in November 2016 the supply chain specialist Dematic found a new home in the KION Group.

"Rapid advances in robotics"

Until now, robots have only been of limited use in warehouses, and humans have had a clear advantage when it comes to quickly picking individual items.

A forklift truck in St Peter’s Basilica

It may be a little conspicuous against the splendor of St Peter's Basilica in Rome but the staff at the masonry office of the Catholic faith's most important pilgrimage site would feel completely lost without their agile little helper made by STILL.

An electrifying idea

Induction technology has already found its way into small appliances, but it also promises exciting possibilities for warehouse technology and trucks.

Leveraging megatrends for future relevance

At a recent conference held by the Association of German Engineers (VDI), members from the industrial truck segment came together to discuss the future.

Precision is the name of the game

(Part 2 in a market segment series) In the automotive industry, efficient processes play a major role in calculating the cost of a vehicle.

Inventory checking with drones

Using a drone to perform automated stock counting is certainly possible these days, but it has had its drawbacks.

"Warehousing is being transformed"

As part of a new series, we are introducing some of our customers, having a look at their respective industries and highlighting the trends and challenges they face.

Making a difference with a unique service strategy

Joelson Costa Rodrigues knows every nut and bolt of the massive vehicles in his care, or his ‘children’ as he tenderly calls them.

India's color mix sets the course

Anyone interested in buying a forklift in Ahmedabad – a major economic hub in the Indian state of Gujarat with a population of 60 million – is in good hands on Sarkhej-Sanand Road.

"Change is always a chance to improve"

There is no sign of the weather brightening up on this damp February morning in Hamburg.

"A flexible mindset is crucial"

A look inside Andreas Krinninger’s garage at home is all it takes to see how important flexibility is to him. The president at Linde MH EMEA is a mountain biking enthusiast and he has no fewer than five bikes at his disposal; he is prepared for anything.

Multi-brand strategy to overcome Brazil's crisis

The arm of the Linde forklift truck takes hold of the white sack's handle.

Automation as a collaborative experience

Gray delivery boxes move in rapid succession along the conveyor belt high above our heads, as if they are chasing each other along a giant toy racetrack.

The right mix of advice for a complex industry

Intralogistics has become increasingly complex and good advice more crucial.

In action way up north

Water, bitter cold temperatures, salt – Norway's weather presents a particular challenge to the forklifts deployed in the fishing industry.

"We don't sell products, we sell solutions"

Customised trucks are a key part of Linde's business.

The switch to electric: Less noise, fewer exhaust fumes

Its morning and cargo handlers and forklift operators are waiting at the loading dock in front of the warehouse, looking out at the rain and drinking tea. Every so often, a shipper drops off a few items.