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IFOY AWARDS 2023 Finalists Selected *25 Products & Solutions from 23 intralogistics providers from 7 countries nominated *7 Start-ups in the final for the IFOY audit at Test Camp Intralogistics end of March The International Forklift & Intralogistics Awards (IFOY) organisation has announced the finalists for the IFOY AWARDs 2023. Among a total of 39 applicants, 23 intralogistics providers from seven countries are shortlisted, including seven start-ups, featuring with 25 products and solutions. They will compete in the IFOY audit at the end of March, which will again take place at Messe Dortmund as part of the Test Camp Intralogistics. “The audit of the IFOY finalists promises a spectacular setting this year. With their selection, the jury has lined up the best of the best in intralogistics. They show where the journey of intralogistics is heading in the future: classic warehouse technology is becoming increasingly sophisticated, quick commerce, robotics and AI (Artificial Intelligence) are making their way into logistics, and innovative details are making warehouse life more efficient, easier and more productive,” emphasised Anita Würmser, Chairperson of the IFOY jury. She expects a tough discussion in the jury sessions for the seven trophy winners, which will be announced and presented in the summer in Dortmund. Intralogistics specialists AGILOX, Combilift, Continental, Crown, DS AUTOMOTION, HIKROBOT, IdentPro, Jungheinrich, Kemaro, Libiao Robotics, Mobile Easykey, NIMMSTA, Raymond,
STILL, Volume Lagersysteme, and Youibot Robotics are all vying to be among the prestigious title holders for 2023. So too are the Start-ups, which include 1MRobotics, Chemovator (Loady), ff Fördersysteme, HUNIC, Predimo, Sentics and sereact. The innovations of the IFOY finalists will be available for self-testing by visitors at Test Camp Intralogistics on 29 -30 March. The hands-on testing event for innovations and new developments enables decision-makers from industry, trade and the service sector to extensively self-test selected innovations on 10,000 square meters of hall space. In addition to the IFOY finalists, a total of over 50 innovations and 1,000 participants are expected at this year’s Camp. “Due to its expertise, the IFOY AWARD is considered the definitive innovation award in intralogistics. The selection is preceded by an extensive audit with nomination and test cycles. The equipment and solutions nominated for the final undergo the IFOY test and the scientific innovation check individually at Messe Dortmund. In addition, jurors and their teams of advisors from industry travel to assess the finalists themselves. The coveted trophies will be awarded in the summer. Until then, the results will remain a secret – both for the finalists and for the public,” concluded Anita.
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