BITO launches plastic containers which lead off electrostatic charges

Computer chips, parts and components for the production and repair of mobiles, sensors – electronic components demand special attention during storage and transport. On account of their sensitiveness to electrostatic charging, these components need to be stored and transported in containers which are able to lead off electrostatic charges. BITO’s new container range from dissipative polypropylene provides the right conditions for such products.

Large-scale order on shelving complete with containers for an automated bin storage installation

The pharmaceutical wholesaler Leopold Fiebig GmbH & Co. KG established a new distribution centre in Rheinstetten close to Karlsruhe in Germany. The order which was placed with BITO-Lagertechnik Bittmann GmbH covered the supply and the assembly of an automated bin storage installation type AKL and the delivery of 48000 containers which can be subdivided into up to 8 compartments if required. The total order volume for the storage facility and the containers amounts to 1.6 million EUR. The order was realised in cooperation with the Austrian Klug GmbH as general contractor and TGW-Transportgeräte GmbH, also based in Austria.

An intelligent logistic concept together with BITO »MB« containers sized 800 x 600 mm help to shorten order picking routes at the  HABA group

No matter whether customers ask for bathing towels, toys or furniture for children’s rooms – the HABA product range covers everything children and young families might need. And what is more: every order is delivered within a few days. In order to keep order processing time as short as possible, HABA has adopted a new logistic concept as of this year: A high degree of automation, IT-monitoring of all procedures and modern conveyor technology ensure fast order picking. In order to improve in-house transport efficiency, BITO-Lagertechnik Bittmann GmbH supplied 1000 extra large multi-purpose containers of their »MB« range.

New application as luggage box

The BITO multi-purpose container, series MB, conquers new markets: it is now available as mobile carrier. Traub Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH in Münzenberg offers the BITO MB sized 600 x 400 mm as luggage box for their tricycle Quix Balance.

Detlef Ganz unites thorough knowledge of the storage and handling industry and international business experience

Detlef Ganz (40), new managing director of BITO-Lagertechnik Bittmann GmbH at Meisenheim/Germany, is responsible for distribution, marketing and product development of the specialist in the field of innovative storage and order picking technology. Mr Ganz intends to increase the company’s international market presence and along with this, to expand the export business - a target for which knowledge of the industry and several years of international experience are an important asset.

Pharmaceutical wholesale giant AAH is proof that there is a cure for every ailment.

Faced with a capacity headache brought about by increasing levels of business and customer service, the Weedon Distribution Centre has made investment to cater for current and future requirements.

“Our improvements have come through doing different things, not just doing the same things differently,” says Vince Hannawin, AAH Weedon branch manager.