Alstef Group

Airport Baggage Handling Systems

Alstef Group designs innovative and sustainable solutions for Baggage Handling and Air Cargo Handling.

From small airports to major hubs, Alstef Group has been delivering BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEMS, (BHS)solutions and support to airports around the globe for over 50 years.

Over the years, we’ve made it a top priority to maintain compliance of our systems with changing safety regulations and IATA guidelines. We have worked continuously to develop innovative, high-performance baggage handling equipment and value-engineered solutions. We have extensive experience undertaking retrofit works, working within the challenges of operational airports, and are experts at minimizing impacts to operations. Our industry knowledge and decades of experience enable us to deliver our customers the best advice and solutions available.

Our extensive product range includes products for check-in, transportation, sortation, reclaim and control software.

We go beyond automation.

With a team of in-house specialists in mechanics, electricity, automation, and I.T., Alstef Group designs efficient solutions to optimise the processing time of baggage, assure flexible operations, reduce the costs of maintenance and save energy. Alstef Group has the capacity to deliver turnkey systems and to perform operation and maintenance.

In addition we integrate all the technologies making it possible to improve the performance of its systems. Alstef Group has developed unique expertise in the integration of high speed Standard 3 hold bag screening machines in order to check 100% of bags. We have also developed several baggage tag identification systems, for 100% traceable baggage in the airports: laser or optic reading of barcodes, optic cameras with character recognition or RFID tag reading.

Our innovation team is continuously monitoring the industry to come up with new and better ways of doing things such as our BAGXone (Automated Guided Vehicle fleet) and our new Swift Drop (self-service bag drop) in collaboration with SITA.

 

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Alstef Group understands that airport growth is ongoing, so we design our systems with a value-engineered approach and make use of simulation and emulation modeling to develop functional solutions focused on energy efficiency and future-proofing, to allow for ongoing development and expansion. Our expert staff work face-to-face with our clients in developing customized solutions using our advanced modular systems. Our aim is to provide reliable systems and services while lowering the total cost of ownership.

The BAGware suite of software includes a comprehensive, secure range of baggage handling system control, tracking, sortation, visualization, and information software modules, to provide real-time bag traceability and full baggage handling system low-level and high-level control.

BAGsort Sortation, Allocation, Control (SAC) software provides full sortation and flight allocation of outbound baggage and bag screening status and management through the five levels of hold bag screening controls. BAGSORT provides real-time traceability of each bag, reducing the number of delayed/lost bags and ensuring compliance with screening mandates.

BAGview is the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) solution allowing operators to monitor and control the baggage handling system components in real-time via a dynamic BHS visualization and intuitive interface. Available with 2D or 3D visualization options. BAGview can be built on multiple industry-standard platforms allowing access to manage alarms and faults along with logging data and events. 

BAGanalytics is a complete Management Information System / Business Process Improvement solution, BAGanalytics interfaces to any BHS database to acquire and analyse data and visually informs and guides users through a structured, easy to understand graphical interface.

BAGXpert is a self-learning, adaptative predictive maintenance solution which makes it possible to anticipate failure, detect risks of breakdowns, and reorganize maintenance activity in real-time to safeguard ongoing operation.

TAILORED SUPPORT PACKAGES TO SUIT ALL REQUIREMENTS

Alstef Group has also developed a strong expertise in the maintenance and operation of baggage systems. With Istanbul, Paris CDG, Fort de France, Pointe-à-Pitre, Dubaï, Montréal, and Nice, Alstef Group has an experience of over 15 years in the onsite maintenance of baggage systems.

Our on-site BHS operations team provides comprehensive monitoring of the check-in conveyors, outbound BHS – screening and sortation system, and in-bound carousels. We ensure a skilled team is on-site at all times while the system is in operation to undertake all tasks required for the smooth operation of your system.

Alternatively, Alstef Group allows you to tailor a package from our wide range of maintenance services including, local support, 24/7 phone support, spare parts support, regular scheduled preventative maintenance services, and system health checks.

Alstef Group has several maintenance engineering tools featuring multiple functionalities including tracking and planning of maintenance schedules and monitoring of works in progress relating to the baggage handling system. Our solutions can facilitate the management of spare parts stock – including inventories, entries/exits, purchases etc, and the management of both material and human resources and our mobile solution makes it easy for maintenance teams to increase maintenance productivity.

Air Cargo Automation Solutions

Alstef Group understands the importance of efficient and reliable operations in air cargo terminals. We offer comprehensive air cargo warehousing automation solutions that are designed to optimize your terminal’s flows and enhance productivity.

Through our global partnership with SACO, a renowned specialist in air cargo ULD handling and storage equipment, we provide a seamless end-to-end cargo handling system automation. This partnership allows us to combine our expertise and resources to deliver tailor-made solutions that meets your specific requirements.

Company News

Alpha Project: Alstef Group, Secure-IC, ECAM Rennes, and IMT Atlantique Collaborate for Global Airport Innovation

An international consortium, spearheaded by key players from the Brittany region of France, is paving the way for cutting-edge advancements in airport technology. Alstef Group, renowned for its expertise in providing automated turnkey solutions for …

Alstef Group Secures Baggage Handling Contract for Aeropuerto Internacional de Las Américas

Alstef Group, a global provider of baggage handling solutions, is pleased to announce the award of a contract by AERODOM, a member of the VINCI Airports network and the concessionaire for six airports in the …

Alstef Group Accelerates Growth in India with Strategic Investments

Alstef Group, a global leader in airport baggage handling, air cargo handling, parcel handling, and warehousing, and distribution automation, is expanding its presence in India to meet the rising demand in baggage and cargo handling …

Alstef Group Partners with Brisbane Airport in Transformative Baggage Handling Upgrade

Alstef Group is engaged to be part of the groundbreaking €3 billion upgrade at Brisbane Airport, set to be completed by 2032 in anticipation of Queensland's growing population. The initial phase of this transformative project …

Alstef Group Receives Great Place to Work® Certification Across Multiple Global Offices

Alstef Group, leading provider of automated solutions for baggage handling, intralogistics, air-cargo and parcel handling solutions, is thrilled to announce that its offices in New Zealand, Australia, India, USA, Mexico, and Peru have been certified …

Alstef Automation Attains Gold Certification for Ecovadis, Demonstrating Commitment to Sustainable Practices

Alstef Group, leading provider of automated solutions for baggage handling, intralogistics, air-cargo, and parcel handling solutions, is delighted to announce that its headquarters, Alstef Automation, has achieved the prestigious Gold certification from Ecovadis, a globally …

Alstef Group and SACO Form Partnership to Revolutionize Air Cargo Handling Systems

Alstef Group, a leading provider of automated solutions for airports, intralogistics and post & parcel handling, and SACO, a global leader in air cargo handling equipment, have announced a strategic partnership to provide innovative air …

Alstef Group Awarded Baggage Handling System Upgrade at Gwalior Airport in India

Alstef Group, a global leader in airport baggage handling and automation solutions, has been awarded the contract for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the new baggage handling system at Gwalior Airport in …

Alstef Group Awarded Baggage Handling System Upgrades at Tepic International Airport and Puerto Escondido International Airport in Mexico

Alstef Group, a leading provider of innovative logistics solutions, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a significant contract to upgrade the new terminal baggage handling systems in two airports in Mexico. Scheduled for …

Alstef Group Awarded Baggage Handling System Project for Antalya Airport in Turkey

Alstef Group, a leading global provider of automated handling solutions, has been awarded the baggage handling system project for the expansion of Antalya Airport’s Terminal 2. The expansion of both the departures and arrivals areas …

Australia’s Newcastle Airport Selects Alstef Group to Upgrade its International Terminal

Newcastle Airport, the second busiest airport in the Australian state of New South Wales, has selected the Alstef Group to upgrade its international terminal with an expanded outbound system and an upgraded arrivals area. The …

ALSTEF GROUP CHOSEN AS BAGGAGE SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY PARTNER FOR SOFIA AIRPORT UPGRADE

A contract for the supply and installation of a completely new baggage handling system (BHS) for Sofia Airport, Bulgaria’s main international airport, was signed earlier this week by Sofia Airport CEO Jesus Caballero and global …

Come visit the Alstef Group booth at Passenger Terminal Expo 2023

Come and visit us at the Alstef Group stand to find out more about our comprehensive range of innovative baggage and air cargo handling solutions.  Alstef Group and air transport industry provider SITA have combined their …

Alstef Group chosen as preferred partner for Edmonton International Airport (YEG) baggage system modernization programme

In late 2021, Edmonton International Airport (YEG) released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for its Baggage System Modernization project. The RFP process aimed to identify parties interested in partnering with YEG on strategic and innovative …

Alstef Group awarded contract for new terminal baggage handling system at Kyzylorda Airport, Kazakhstan

Alstef Group has been awarded the contract to design and install the baggage handling system for the new, modern terminal at Kyzylorda Airport in Kazakhstan. The project will include the installation of both the outbound …

Alstef Group awarded baggage handling system upgrade at Strasbourg Airport

Alstef Group has been awarded the contract to upgrade Strasbourg Airport's baggage handling system. The project involves adapting Strasbourg Airport baggage screening systems to meet the latest EASA Standard 3.1 screening requirements. Alstef Group will add …

Air France Cargo Increases its Operational Performance with Alstef Group

An AGV system at the service of an international freight hub At the heart of the international network of Air France Cargo, the Air France-KLM Group’s cargo business unit, is the G1XL station. This 12-hectare hub, …

Alstef Canada celebrates new improved BAGSORT BHS sortation software deployment at YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport

Alstef Canada has successfully deployed a new improved version of its BAGSORT - Sortation Allocation Control (SAC) software - at YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport in Montreal, Canada operated by ADM Aéroports de Montréal. Alstef Canada designed, …

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Alstef Group
104 Bld de la Salle
BP 9018 Boigny sur Bionne
45963 ORLEANS CEDEX 9
France
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