Intedat Connects Czech Engineering Companies with Material Handling Equipment Manufacturers in Germany
The material handling equipment manufacturing segment (e.g., forklifts, pallet trucks, storage systems, automated conveyors) is very significant in Germany – both in terms of industrial strength and global competitiveness.
Material handling equipment manufacturing is a key industrial segment in Germany, strongly linked to exports and automation. Czech subcontractors play a significant role in their supply chains – thanks to technical capabilities, quality, and geographical proximity. The Czech Republic is perceived as a strategic partner.
The Significance of the Material Handling Equipment Segment in Germany and Its Connection to the Czech Republic
1. Strong Domestic Manufacturers
Germany is home to several global leaders in material handling equipment:
- Linde Material Handling (part of KION Group)
- Jungheinrich
- Still (also part of KION)
- Dematic (automation solutions)
- SSI Schäfer
These manufacturers operate globally and have a significant share in warehouse, logistics, and production automation.
2. Major Export Segment
- Material handling equipment is an important component of German mechanical engineering and a significant export item.
- Germany is one of the world’s largest exporters of forklifts and automated warehouse systems.
- Demand is strong throughout Europe, the USA, and Asia.
3. Supply Chain Integration – Including from the Czech Republic
Yes, German manufacturers utilize foreign suppliers – including those from the Czech Republic.
Why the Czech Republic?
- Proximity, linguistic and cultural compatibility
- Technical sophistication and lower labor costs
- Strong mechanical engineering and subcontracting base (e.g., welded parts, machined components, plastic parts, wiring)
What Czech subcontractors supply:
- Metal components and welded parts (e.g., frame parts, brackets, holders)
- CNC machined parts
- Electrical components and cable harnesses
- Painted or surface-treated parts
- Assemblies (e.g., assembled cabin parts)
Examples include Czech companies like VOP CZ, Brano Group, ZLKL, Linde Pohony, which collaborate with major players west of the border.
4. Cooperation and Assembly in the Czech Republic
Some German companies (e.g., KION) have their own production or assembly plants in the Czech Republic:
- KION Group has a plant in Stříbro (forklift production).
- Jungheinrich collaborates with Czech partners in component development as well.
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