Coesia, a global manufacturer of advanced industrial and packaging solutions, has acquired a minority stake in PWR (Packaging with Robots), a specialist in automated robotic packaging systems for the food industry. This strategic partnership aims to create new business opportunities by exploiting technological and geographical synergies. With PWR, Coesia will expand its portfolio to offer complete automated packaging solutions based on robotics and vision systems, improving productivity and flexibility in highly complex production environments.

Rode, the acronym for Robotic Depalletiser, is a pioneering product from AWL in the intralogistics market. The robotic solution is able to efficiently handle parcels that are randomly arranged on a pallet, which sets it apart from conventional systems. According to the German Parcel and Express Logistics Association, 4.15 billion courier, express and parcel shipments were sent in Germany alone in 2022. Annual growth to around 4.9 billion shipments by 2027 is realistic. 

The next Hannover Messe will be held from March 31 to April 4, 2025, under the motto "Shaping the Future with Technology". At the upcoming industrial trade fair, international companies from the mechanical engineering, electrical and digital industries as well as the energy sector will present their solutions for resource-efficient, climate-neutral and resilient production. In 2024, more than 130,000 visitors came to the exhibition grounds in Hanover.