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L’Oréal automates testing processes using collaborative applications from OnRobot

L’Oréal has deployed new technologies that it uses in automation, modeling and sensory evaluation using robotic applications and solutions from OnRobot, a global leader in collaborative robotics. The integration of collaborative applications has allowed L’Oréal to improve the work environment, rid employees of harder work and assign them more inspiring tasks.

Smurfit Kappa invests 20 million euros in the Czech Republic and Slovakia

Smurfit Kappa is significantly expanding its production capacity in four production plants throughout the Czech Republic and Slovakia thanks to a significant investment of EUR 20 million. This investment further underlines Smurfit Kappa's commitment to customers and plants in Eastern Europe.

The quarter's transaction was the lease extension in Redside Park in Trenčín

The year 2021 began in Slovakia in the first quarter with the signing of lease agreements for 88.5 thousand. square meters. New lease contracts amounted to 50 thousand. m2 and the remaining 38.5-thous. m2 were renewals of existing leases.

GLP announces new leases with Ecologistics and Berlin Brands Group

Czech and Slovak GLP parks are thus 100% leased. Thanks to the high demand for the premises, new GLP logistics parks will also be built in Ostrava and Brno. GLP has successfully leased 20,000 m2 of logistics space in two parks in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Kia Slovakia has surpassed the milestone of 4 million vehicles produced

The Kia production plant in Slovakia marked a significant production milestone in its history with the production of a four millionth vehicle, which on 24th May became the Kia Sportage model. Kia Slovakia started mass production of vehicles in 2006 and is helping to expand the Kia brand in Europe. The first vehicles in this plant were from the Ceed model line, which is manufactured to date and is constantly designed and produced in Europe, especially for European customers. Ceed models were introduced along with a unique seven-year warranty, which made them among the popular models.

Amazon presents a European innovation laboratory

Amazon will develop new technologies that increase safety and employee satisfaction. After the successful implementation of robotic units at dozens of workplaces, the company presents the development of new ergonomic technologies that further support front-line employees and help ensure their safety. These innovations include automatic sorting stations, crate lifters and remote-controlled vehicles. Some of the advanced technologies are already part of European workplaces, others are still being tested.

New logistics concept in Prologis Park Bratislava

As part of expanding its portfolio of services, Prologis is launching a completely new concept that responds to strong demand from fast-growing companies and start-ups. The concept of "Small Flexi Units" was launched for the first time in Prologis Park Bratislava, where Prologis divided 4,800 square meters into four separate units with an area from 600 to 1,500 square meters. The main goal of "Small Flexi Units" is to help dynamic companies grow, but the space is also suitable as a more flexible option for larger companies. Three of the four units in Building 2 have already been occupied by a global freight forwarding company, a collection and sorting machine manufacturer, and a logistics company.