Baggage Handling Systems at Airports

Vanderlande Industries, a leading global supplier of automated baggage handling, material handling, and distribution systems, is honored to announce the contract award for the first baggage screening recapitalization project for the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The project will be delivered while maintaining 100% uptime for all existing baggage operations.

San Francisco International Airport was an early adopter of automated baggage screening systems even before the September 11th attacks.  However, after a decade of operation, the existing equipment has reached the end of its lifecycle.

Using a design-build delivery method, Vanderlande will replace systems responsible for approximately 65% of the total daily baggage volume at SFO airport. 

The $64 million contract includes four main tasks:

• Reconstructing two new Explosive Detection Screening (EDS) matrices using new EDS machines in the International Terminal Boarding Areas A and G along with two (2) new Checked Baggage Reconciliation Areas (CBRAs),

• A new screening matrix using new EDS machines in Terminal 3 Boarding Area F along with a new CBRA area for TSA staff,

• Upgrades to the existing baggage handling system using Vanderlande High Capacity diverters (HCDs) and high level upgrades to the existing controls systems, and

• Transfer input lines from Terminal 3 Boarding Area F to Boarding Area E will all be upgraded.

Jerry Vaughan, Project Director for Vanderlande; “We are honored that SFO determined that Vanderlande Industries comprehensive plan would ensure success for the airline’s operations.  The Vanderlande team is excited to partner with SFO on this important project where we will be challenged to execute this upgrade while maintaining 100% uptime for all existing baggage operations.”
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About San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the “gateway to the Pacific,” is a world-class airport serving tens of millions of domestic and international passengers annually. One of the world’s 30 busiest airports, SFO is committed to setting the standard for our industry. This includes being a leader in safety and security, customer service and satisfaction, community relations, environmental commitment, quality of facilities, and financial and economic vitality.

About Vanderlande Industries
Vanderlande Industries is a leading global supplier of baggage handling systems for airports as well as material handling systems for distribution and parcel & postal in North America. Vanderlande Industries offers custom solutions that improve the competitiveness of its customers. With more than 60 years of experience in the material handling industry, Vanderlande Industries is the world’s leading turnkey integrator of baggage handling systems with over 600 system solutions of all sizes worldwide.

For more information about the automated material handling solutions provided by Vanderlande Industries, call Michelle Dailey at 770-250-2800, email: info.us@vanderlande.com or visit the Vanderlande web site at http://www.vanderlande.com.