Swisslog receives Frost & Sullivan Market 2019 Middle East Best Practices Award

Dubai, UAE - Swisslog, a global leader in robotic, data-driven and flexible automated solutions announced that it has been honoured for its transformational growth across warehouse management with the prestigious GCC Robotics and Automations Solution Provider for Warehouse Management Industry, Enabling Technology Leadership Award by Frost & Sullivan Middle East. With decades of experience, Swisslog continues to set itself apart from other vendors through its innovation, cutting edge solutions and commitment to excellence.

Commenting on the win Alain Kaddoum, General Manager for Swisslog Middle East said, “We are extremely honoured to be recognized by Frost & Sullivan Middle East. This award is a testament to our relentless focus on quality, practicality and future growth. This year’s awards highlight the acceleration of automation in the Middle East, and our commitment to meet all levels of automation and intralogistics handling needs.”

Automation and informational technology are central to several Middle East and North African (MENA) countries’ future development plans. According to a report by Gartner, the total value of the MENA tech sector is expected to hit $168.8 billion by 2020. With the continued increase in demand for robotics and automation, Swisslog continues to demonstrate leadership in new products and innovation aimed at embedding efficiency, intelligence and competitive advantages into warehouse logistics operations.

Frost & Sullivan’s 2019 Best Practices Awards recognizes companies across a number of regional and global markets for its outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. The 2019 awards measured performance through comparing market participant performance on various parameters, in-depth interviews, analysis, and extensive secondary research in order to identify best practices.

Swisslog is one of the forty companies to be recognized for its exception accomplishments, demonstrated performance in areas of leadership, technological innovation and product development. The company employs more than 2,900 people worldwide. Since its inception in the region, the Middle East team has grown steadily in size year-on-year and plays a critical role in supporting Swisslog’s continual growth strategy and in driving its leadership position in automated intralogistics solutions throughout the region.

For more information on Swisslog, visit https://www.swisslog.com/

About Swisslog

Headquartered in Switzerland and present with a local office in Dubai, Swisslog is a subsidiary of the German robots manufacturer KUKA and is organised in two divisions: Logistics Automation and Healthcare.

Swisslog is shaping the future of logistics automation and transforming warehouses and distribution centres to achieve maximum efficiency, flexibility and agility. Our Industry 4.0 and robotics innovation means our automation solutions are always future-ready. By understanding and analysing your data, we optimise the performance of your operation. Our complete solutions include consulting, concept studies, project implementation, customer service, best-in-class technologies and software, all tailored to the specific requirements of your business. Our portfolio consists of different key technologies, such as conveyor systems, ASRS, AGVs, shuttle systems, monorails, robotics and warehouse management software. Customers relying on Swisslog's experience include Central Bank of Kuwait, Almarai, Mai Dubai, Axiom Telecom, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Roche, Target, Fossil, ASDA and Wal-Mart.