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Leverkusen | January 10, 2008:LOG.lev - Leverkusen Logistics Day on April 21 and 22, 2008
Under the theme „Logistic Challenges of the Future“ the annual LOG.Lev - the Leverkusen Logistics Day - is going to be held at the CHEMPARK Leverkusen on April 21 and 22, 2008. It will be for the first time that this event will run over two days with customers, partners, media representatives and interested people being offered the opportunity to enjoy a live experience of logistics and to discuss future trends with logistics experts.
If you wish to attend the event or learn more about it, please call Iris Junggeburth at 0049(0)214/30-49271 or Karola Pirkl at 0049(0)214/30-73264 or send an email to LOG.lev@chemion.de.
Leverkusen | July 3, 2007:transport logistic in Munich: Information and Contact Forum
Chemion Logistik used the transport logistic fair in Munich, the industry’s international No.1 fair (12 - 15 June 2007), to present cross-domain concepts making logistics services around the topics of container management, rail traffic, automobile fleet management and site services more efficient. In doing so, the service provider focussed on complex process chains as well as on the individuality of customer demands for comprehensive logistics solutions. According to Ralf Thiesen, Head of Sales and Marketing at Chemion Logistik, ready-made service packages can no longer be relied upon to cope with the growing complexity in logistics and different company processes. „What we need are comprehensive solutions and a trans-sectoral way of thinking to be able to integrate different fields of service into an overall concept.“ Visitors to Chemion’s approximately 60-square meter booth at the Munich transport logistic had a chance to see how the logistics service provider puts this approach into practice. Many of the 40.000 trade visitors to the fair found their way to the Chemion Booth. Ralf Thiesen: „Our presentation of innovative logistics concepts met with great interest. During the four days of the fair we had good conversations with client companies and partners. In addition, we made many new contacts with potential customers and we have already received several concrete requests for our services“ - all in all a very positive result with which Chemion Logistik is very pleased.
Leverkusen | May 30, 2007:Chemion’s third LOG.lev platform offers a forum for the exchange of practical experience
LOG.lev or "Logistics live in Leverkusen" took place for the third time on May 9, 2007. This year, more than 75 participants from industry, science and media met to discuss current technological trends and learn about innovative logistics concepts. “The positive feedback we received last year confirmed that our focus should once again be on topics of practical relevance,” explained Ralf Thiesen, Marketing and Distribution Manager at Chemion Logistik, the initiators of LOG.lev. Chemion believes that the unique selling point of the LOG.lev event lies in the consistency of its practical approach as compared with other networking platforms. Customer benefit was not only the focus of the lectures but was also evident in the program, a colorful mixture of presentations and the exchange of practical points of view. The agenda also included a tour of the Chemiepark Leverkusen with stops at various locations throughout the park offering the participants an opportunity to experience daily logistics from inside the plant gates.
Leverkusen | March 5, 2007:Chemion Optimizes Logistics Processes
In order to strengthen its position as a contract logistician and to be able to better and proactively assist and consult its customers the logistics service provider Chemion has set up a process management division of its own. During the four-month project development phase the first step towards achieving this aim was to more closely dovetail the operative sectors and form a team of four experienced logistics experts. „The different focuses of interest of our experts allow us to more competently react to our customers’ very specific requests, no matter whether they apply, for example, to transport or to the warehousing sector “, says Ralf Thiesen, the person responsible of process management at Chemion. „This puts us in the position to even better analyze our customer’s operative logistics processes and to make them more convenient for him.“ If required, a member of the process management division will, as head of the project, identify and resolve logistic problems on site. The new division has already proved to be a success. „The fact that several of our bids have been accepted shows that customers really appreciate what we have to offer”, Thiesen says.
Contact: Ralf Thiesen, Telephone: +49 (0) 214 30-58355, e-mail: ralf.thiesen.rt@chemion.de
San Francisco | February 13 - 16, 2007:Chemion to exhibit at the Informex Trade Show, San Francisco
Chemion will be making its debut at the San Francisco Informex 2007 - the most significant trade show for medium-sized chemical companies.
In association with Cologne Bonn Business, Bayer Industry Services, ChemCologne and TÜV Rhineland Chemion will present itself with a booth and a speaking slot: "Your Logistics Requirements in Europe: CHEMION cares".
"Already at last year’s Informex, medium-sized US chemical companies had shown great interest in expanding their activities to Europe. These companies think about setting up their own production facilities in Germany. To do so, they will need a competent site logistician who also develops smart concepts to ensure the supply of their European clients. And as Ralf Thiesen, Head of Marketing and Sales, puts it: “This is where Chemion with its diversified portfolio of logistics services, ranging from sample shipment via container handling or storage to regional train traffic can be of service".
For further information on the Informex Trade Show please go to www.informex.com
Leverkusen | December 21, 2006:Chemion receives Tronox Excellent Performance Award
Tronox Pigments GmbH, the Uerdingen-based world leader in titanium dioxide production, has distinguished Chemion Logistik as „Excellent Logistics Service Provider“. This recognition was awarded for first-class service as well as for high-quality and high-reliability logistics services. Since late July 2006, Chemion has been operating a Tronox storage and handling facility where ferrous sulfate heptahydrate is placed in intermediate storage and transloaded to road transport. Chemion had been involved in the development of the warehouse concept and the definition of process chains starting in the planning phase. Since the commencement of operations, Chemion’s tasks have included not only the loading of the salt and the preparation for transport for further use but also the management of the facility: The incoming and outgoing salt quantities have to be balanced to make sure that there is always enough room at the warehouse and to avoid unwanted interruption of the production flow.
Leverkusen | September 13, 2006:RFID-Technology at the New Terminal for Empty Containers
The new terminal for cleaned and non-cleaned empty containers at the Leverkusen Chemical Park officially started operation in brilliant sunshine on September 13, 2006. Around 100 guests gathered to take a look at the terminal equipped with the new RFID technology (Radio Frequency Identification). The RFID tags applied to the containers and the code reading unit at the terminal are designed to further optimize logistics processes around the container. As a consequence, the container business services can be performed more safely and more efficiently tailored to the specific needs of the clients from procurement through handling to storage, cleaning and maintenance. In addition, the optimized empty-container processes enable the park to offer more advantageous conditions to the clients.
In their addresses, Andreas Hardt, CEO of Chemion Logistik, and Dr. Heinz Bahnmüller, Manager of the Leverkusen Chemical Park, both agreed: "We have thus set the stage for supporting our clients’ future business development."
Among other things, a crane-shaped and 40 x 60 cm-sized torte contributed to the guests’ physical well-being. Gudrun Poggendorf, Plant Manager Container Handling, was the first to cut the special event cake.
Leverkusen | August 29, 2006:Five Years of Being a Strong Partner in Chemical Logistics – That was reason enough for the Chemion Logistik staff to celebrate:
On August 13, 2006, the company invited the staff of all its facilities together with their families to the Neuss port and about 1.200 guests showed up.
At the „Logistics Olympics“, adults and young guests were given the opportunity to playfully prove their logistics capabilities; either in the truck simulator, the Chemion train game or in the XXL Kicker team play.
A variety of entertainment was offered: Square dancers, male ballet shows as well as two bands - all with the participation of Chemion staff - got the guests into a great party mood.
A great number of Chemion staff actively contributed to enrich the program of the day. They showed not only their logistics talent but also their “Broadway” talent and thus made it an all-round great day.
Leverkusen | May 26, 2006:Hourly rental of vehicles from the Chemion CarPool
Chemion has added a new service to its fleet management. In cooperation with DB Rent, the Chemion CarPool has been founded in the Bayer Chemical Parks Leverkusen, Dormagen, and Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany.
Starting June 1, 2006, all staff members at the Chemical Park, as well as partners of the three sites, can rent passenger cars and small transporters easily and on short notice. Using a special customer card, company users can book their vehicle online by logging in onto our new website www.chemion-carpool.de The customer card is available by filling in an online application form, which requires the signature of your supervisor. When you pick up your vehicle the first time, the staff will verify your personal data.
The locations for the vehicle pick-up at the three sites are:
Leverkusen: B 601
Dormagen: A 876
Krefeld-Uerdingen: opposite Building N 45
The customer card has a double benefit: it not only allows you to use the Chemion CarPool but you also receive a 10% discount on the current DB Rent Carsharing fees at all DB Carsharing locations all over Germany.
For more details, please visit the website www.chemion-carpool.de or call the Customer Service Center of our cooperation partner DB Rent GmbH, Tel. 0800/1282828.
Frankfurt | May 15 to 19, 2006:Chemion at the ACHEMA
Initiated by ChemCologne, this was the second time that Germany’s leading chemical parks and sites had a joint presentation at the ACHEMA Trade Fair to promote Germany as a location for the chemical industry. Chemion Logistik GmbH was among the companies exhibiting at the booth in the hall for innovations and services. With our miniature railroad display and game, which was very popular, we drew attention to our services. Chemion staff talked with visitors about the future of services in the chemical industry.
At the congress held concurrently with the trade fair, Ralf Thiesen, head of marketing & sales at Chemion, led a series of presentation entitled "Increasing Importance of Specialized Service Providers – Logistics."
Leverkusen | May 3, 2006:LOG.lev – Logistik live in Leverkusen, a forum for exchange
For the second time, Chemion Logistik, Bayer Technology Services, and Bayer Business Services held the event „LOG.lev – Logistik live in Leverkusen.” At several information booths and during paper presentations, the many visitors, including staff members from Schering and Basell, had the opportunity to learn more about logistics concepts and modern technologies. Chemion’s speakers included CEO Andreas Hardt and Horst Reil, head of the silo logistics in Uerdingen. Chemion was also represented by its container management, utility vehicle fleet management, freight control, as well as distribution during a tour featuring logistics services for the chemical industry.
