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Regional Highlights
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Switzerland
As part of a project to reengi-
neer its mail processing sys-
tem, the Swiss Postal Service
has launched an ambitious
reorganization of the logistics
and sorting processes em-
ployed in its letter delivery di-
vision. We’re providing letter
sorting systems and innova-
tive, automated warehouse
technology as well as a flexi-
ble, highly efficient IT system
for infrastructure control. The
total value of the order to date
is approximately €195 million.
France
Together with Lohr Industries,
our French partner, we’re de-
veloping an automatic driver-
less transportation system
that – unlike existing driver-
less metros – will run on tires
rather than rails. A simpler in-
frastructure and the onboard
storage of electrical energy are
two of the project’s key inno-
vations. The solution, named
Neoval, is slated to go into
commercial operation by 2010.
Lohr will build the vehicles in
France, while we’re responsi-
ble for the automatic control
system and the market launch.
Spain
When the new T4 terminal at
Madrid’s Barajas International
Airport opened in February
2006, a high-speed baggage
sorting system – currently
the largest in Europe – went
into operation. Delivered by
Siemens, the system handles
roughly 16,500 pieces of lug-
gage per hour. We also provid-
ed the electronic building se-
curity system, the main con-
trol center, building and run-
way lighting, and an automatic
check-in system.
Italy
In Pisa, Siemens VDO Automo-
tive has developed next-gen-
eration fuel injection systems
that reduce fuel consumption
by 20 percent. Following the
successful completion of the
test phase, series production
of the new piezo injectors be-
gan in fiscal 2006. The project
is reinforcing the Pisa plant’s
role as a center of excellence
and a key production facility
for Europe and Asia.