Airport Baggage Handling Systems, Sorting and RFID integration

Key Facts:

• State-of-the-art baggage handling technology includes the industry’s most energy-efficient sorter
• On-stand exhibit of an energy-efficient CrisBag® conveyor system
• Video demonstrates a state-of-the-art baggage handling system in operation
• Meet the team from the BEUMER Group’s new Dubai office
• Crisplant will be at Airport Exchange 2011 from 28th – 30th November 2011

Crisplant – part of BEUMER Group and a leading global supplier of automated baggage handling systems – will highlight the latest automated baggage handling technologies at Airport Exchange 2011, in the National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi, from 28th to 30th November 2011.

The stand will feature a section of the energy-efficient tote-based CrisBag® conveyor system as well as a video of a state-of-the-art baggage handling system in operation at Helsinki Airport. The Helsinki system, which was designed, manufactured and installed by Crisplant, integrates a CrisBag® conveyor, with a high-speed transport system and the industry’s most energy-efficient high-speed tilt-tray sorter.

Klaus Schäfer, Crisplant Managing Director, comments: “A new office, opened recently in Dubai, will allow airports throughout the Middle East to access Crisplant’s expertise which has been gained through four decades at the leading-edge of baggage handling technology. By combining our track-record in working with many of the world’s major airports, with sound financial credentials and our own in-house manufacturing facilities, Crisplant is positioned to support airports throughout the Middle East, in the implementation of the most advanced and large-scale baggage systems.”

Crisplant’s experience of working with airports in the Middle East includes the contract to supply, install and maintain the complete baggage handling system at New Doha International Airport in Qatar as well as the existing Doha International Airport’s new departure and transfer baggage system.

Crisplant combines experience in designing, manufacturing and integrating high-speed baggage handling systems for major airports around the world, with a proven support network for the on-going operation and maintenance of these systems. The complete

Crisplant range includes tilt-tray sorters, tote-systems, DCV-systems and conveyors as well as a complete IT and software controls suite.

Note to Editors:
Member of BEUMER Group, Crisplant is a leading provider of sortation solutions worldwide. Crisplant provides solutions and lifetime support for airports, postal facilities, parcel distribution and warehouse and distribution centres. Crisplant has led and delivered projects that include many of the world's largest and most advanced material handling operations, being fully supported by their global network of Customer Service & Support centres. The BEUMER Group is a leading international manufacturer of intralogistic systems specialising in conveying and loading technology, palletising and packaging technology as well as in sortation and distribution systems. Having approx. 2.000 employees and a turnover of around EUR 350 million, BEUMER Group has, with subsidiaries and representations, a worldwide presence for various industries. For further information please visit us on: www.crisplant.com and www.BEUMER.com.

For sales or marketing information, contact Peter Elmvang, Director of Marketing & Communications, Crisplant,

tel: +45 8741 4141 e-mail: peter.elmvang@crisplant.com

For Crisplant media information, contact Debbie Norton, Account Manager, Napier,

tel: +44 (0) 1243 531123 email: debbie@napier.co.uk