BEUMER Group UK to upgrade the International Arrivals Baggage reclaim carousels at Glasgow Airport, Scotland

BEUMER Group – a leading global supplier of airport baggage handling systems – has been awarded the contract to design, deliver, install and commission an upgrade to the international arrivals baggage reclaim carousels at Scotland’s Glasgow Airport. The contract, which was awarded to BEUMER Group as the Principal Contractor, forms part of Glasgow Airport’s strategic plan to create a modern, attractive airport and to support future growth in passenger numbers.

The existing carousels in the international arrivals baggage hall were based on obsolete, legacy equipment which was no longer supported by the manufacturer. This scenario compromised both the airport’s ability to maintain the carousels and the overall reliability of the system. BEUMER Group’s three new carousels will deliver higher reliability and throughput in addition to providing passengers with a faster reclaims process. The control software for the BEUMER Group carousels will be fully integrated into Glasgow Airport’s existing control systems.

“BEUMER Group UK was awarded this prestigious project due to our proven ability to upgrade legacy baggage handling systems with minimal disruption to the daily operation of the airport,” explains Peter Gilks, BEUMER Group UK Managing Director Airport Division.

BEUMER Group is on track to have the new international arrivals baggage reclaim carousels fully operational by May 2016.

The BEUMER Group is an international leader in the manufacture of intralogistics systems for conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution. Together with Crisplant a/s and Enexco Teknologies India Limited, the BEUMER Group employs 4,000 people worldwide, and achieves an annual turnover of about 680 million EUR. With its subsidiaries and sales agencies, the BEUMER Group serves customers around the globe, across a wide range of industries. For further information visit: www.beumergroup.com.

Key Facts:
·         New carousels to be installed whilst the airport continues normal operation
·         Control software will be integrated into the airport’s existing control systems
·         Upgrade will ensure a positive first impression of Glasgow Airport and Scotland
·         New arrivals reclaim carousels to be fully operational by May 2016

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