Discover your next big idea at PACK EXPO Las Vegas this September
Experience a breakthrough in packaging & processing and transform your business with solutions from 2,300 suppliers spanning all industries.

FKI Logistex opens educational demo-test center

The 31,000-sq-ft FKI Logistex Technology & Education Center (TEC) (www.fkilogistex.com/tec) officially opened July 17 in Cincinnati, OH.

Pw 8353 Web Fki

The training and demonstration center offers FKI Logistex customers access to automated sortation, conveying, AS/RS, and order fulfillment systems for solutions demonstrations, proof-of-concept testing, and operator training. Companies can test their own products and containers on the equipment, too.

"The [TEC] is unique in the automated material handling industry," says Steve Ackerman, FKI Logistex president, North America. "It offers advanced hands-on learning while enhancing our existing and prospective customer relationships."

At the grand opening, a seven-lane handling and sortation system (shown) operated at a rate of more than 400 containers/min, which is claimed as the world's fastest.

At the event, company staff also mentioned the possibility of developing TEC partnerships with student engineers at area schools, and noted that new RFID systems will also be part of the Center.

-Rick Lingle

Annual Outlook Report: Workforce
Hiring remains a major challenge in packaging, with 78% struggling to fill unskilled roles and 84% lacking experienced workers. As automation grows, companies must rethink hiring and training. Download the full report for key insights.
Download Now
Annual Outlook Report: Workforce
Annual Outlook Report: Automation & Robotics
What's in store for CPGs in 2025 and beyond? Packaging World editors explore the survey responses from 118 brand owners, CPG, and FMCG Packaging World readers for its new Annual Outlook Report.
Download
Annual Outlook Report: Automation & Robotics