Baggage Handling Systems at Airports

Company Vanderlande
Date 17.10.2013

Veghel – On the 14th of September 2013 a new temporary international arrivals terminal for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi was opened and put into operation successfully. Vanderlande Industries was instrumental in getting the baggage system up and running again in a record time.

An unfortunate massive fire in Nairobi engulfed the existing arrivals hall at Kenya's main international airport on the 7th of August. Meanwhile a lot has been done to restore the airports capacity as quickly as possible. Research has shown that the international arrivals terminal, which was burnt, will have to be demolished as the structure is too weak, so alternative interim solutions have been developed to minimize interruption of the inbound passengers’ traffic. A new parking garage was converted to a temporary international arrivals hall in a record time of two weeks.

Vanderlande Industries had the privilege to deliver the temporary reclaim system, including three new arrivals carousels, which Vanderlande succeeded to deliver, install and commission in two weeks from contract award to operational use, an achievement greatly appreciated by the Kenyan Airports Authorities.  

Profile of Vanderlande Industries
Vanderlande Industries is a world market leader in baggage systems, and a leading supplier of warehouse automation and sorting systems for postal- and parcel services. The company focuses on the improvement of the business processes of the clients, and their competitive position. The company aspires to a close cooperation with the client, the improvement of their logistical processes and the expansion of their logistical achievements – today, tomorrow and throughout the entire life cycle.

The high tech systems and services are geared to the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation solutions for warehouses, postal and parcel services and baggage-handling at airports.

In 2013, turnover increased by 31% to 741 million euros. Vanderlande Industries, established in 1949, has more than 3,000 employees at diverse locations on every continent. More information about the company, the products and technology and the career opportunities can be found on the website: www.vanderlande.com

Contact

Vanderlande
Vanderlandelaan 2
Veghel
Netherlands
5466 RB
  • +31 413 49 49 49