What this category covers

Intralogistics and material handling covers the equipment and systems that move, transport, and position materials, components, and goods within production sites, warehouses, and distribution centres. This includes conveyor systems for continuous transport, general handling technology such as hoists, manipulators, and lifting equipment, specialised workpiece and tool handling for production environments, vibratory conveyors and feeders for bulk materials, and system integration that combines handling equipment with assembly or production lines. It also covers conveyor accessories and components sold separately from complete systems, and packing and logistics systems such as palletising and order-picking equipment. Suppliers listed here range from equipment manufacturers and component suppliers to system integrators and service providers.

How to shortlist Intralogistics & Material Handling suppliers

In the pre-selection phase, focus on which handling function and material type a supplier actually specialises in, rather than a general equipment list. Check whether they supply standard equipment, custom-engineered systems, or full line integration, which industries and load types they typically serve, and which quality and safety management systems they operate under. ISO 9001 for quality management is a common baseline, and safety-relevant equipment should meet applicable machinery safety standards. Delivery reliability is consistently ranked by industrial buyers as the single most important factor when choosing a new supplier, so weight demonstrated supply and project capability heavily.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a conveyor system and a handling integration supplier?
Conveyor system suppliers manufacture the transport equipment itself, such as belt or roller conveyors. Handling integration suppliers design and build complete material flow solutions that combine conveyors, handling equipment, and controls into a working line.

What counts as material handling equipment?
This includes conveyors, hoists, cranes, manipulators, vibratory feeders, and any equipment used to move, lift, or position materials, workpieces, or goods within a facility, as distinct from equipment for transporting goods on public roads.

Which standards apply to material handling equipment?
Common references include ISO 3691 for the safety of industrial trucks, EN 619 for the safety of continuous handling equipment, and EN 618 for continuous handling equipment used with bulk materials.