Crisplant News - May 2009

Key facts

• LS-4000E high-speed sorter cuts energy consumption by up to 75%
• Combines state-of-the-art baggage-handling with reduced carbon dioxide emissions
• Introduces innovative motor technology which eliminates contact between moving parts
• Achieves new levels of ultra-low maintenance and low noise
• Crisplant will be on Stand No WC 10 at the Airport Show 2009, Dubai, on 19-21 May

Crisplant – a leading global integrator and supplier of baggage handling systems – will be presenting the industry’s most energy-efficient high-speed automated baggage-handling system on Stand no WC 10 at the Airport Show, Dubai, on 19-21 May.

Representing a major breakthrough in energy-efficiency, the LS-4000 high-speed sorter uses a new motor technology, which reduces energy consumption by up to 75% compared to equivalent sorters using conventional motors.  Crisplant’s high-speed Linear Synchronous Motor eliminates contact between moving parts and achieves ultra-low levels of maintenance and very low levels of noise.

“The LS-4000E sorting system allows airports to combine improvements in high-speed baggage handling with significant savings in operating and energy costs.  The innovative Linear Synchronous Motor technology, developed specifically for the LS-4000E sorter, provides customers with a significant step towards reducing their carbon dioxide emissions as well as their energy costs and maintenance overheads.” explained Kim Nyborg Carlsen, Director for Airport Systems Crisplant.

Built on a versatile, modular platform, the LS-4000E ensures fast, trouble-free installation and commissioning, as well as high levels of reliability and availability.  Mechanical and electrical components are fully tested and certified in-house prior to installation

Kim Nyborg Carlsen added; “Crisplant’s track record of technical innovation and experience as a Total Project Integrator of advanced baggage-handling systems for major airports around the world has resulted in a number of high-profile contracts.  These include the US$123 million integration, and US$67 million five-year service and maintenance contract, for the new Doha Airport at Qatar, which is expected to handle 20 million passengers a year.”

The LS-4000E high-speed sorting system will be on Stand No WC 10 at the Airport Show, Dubai, on19-21 May 2009.

Note to Editors:
Part of Melrose plc, Crisplant is a leading provider of sortation solutions world wide. Crisplant provides solutions and lifetime support for airports, postal facilities, parcel distribution, library automation and warehouse and distribution centre’s in Europe and Asia. Crisplant has lead and delivered projects that include many of the world’s largest and most advanced material handling operations, which are fully supported by their global network of Customer Service & Support centres.

****Ends****

For sales or marketing information, contact Peter Elmvang, Marketing Manager, Crisplant, tel: +45 8741 4141 e-mail: peter.elmvang@crisplant.com

For media information, contact Rachel Holcombe, Account Manager, Napier , tel: +44 (0) 1243 531123 mob: + 44 (0) 7787 526341 email: rachel@napier.co.uk

CRI003uk