Singapore - Singapore Business Review (SBR) has announced automation technology provider, Dematic, as the winner of the International Business Award under the Logistics & Technology category at the awards dinner that took place recently in Singapore.

Michael Bradshaw, Senior Director of Integrated Systems & Solutions Design at Dematic, received the award on behalf of Dematic APAC. “Our local team is proud to be recognised for helping Singapore’s and Asia's leading companies increase their competitiveness through greater operational capacity, productivity, efficiency, and superior service levels to their customers. The capabilities Dematic provides ensures Singapore remains a world leader in the adoption of automation and technology for logistics and reinforces its position as the ideal regional hub for many multinationals.”

The International Business Award also recognises Dematic’s efforts in bringing new solutions to Singapore and Asia that have directly led to the growth in adoption of automation in the region. Dematic delivers solutions from traditional Automated Storage Retrieval Systems (AS/RSs), robotic shuttles, and sorters to complex projects with high levels of advanced automation and intelligent software.

Starting with the first automated warehouse in Singapore in the 1970s and extending through the first crossbelt sorter, multishuttle system, and automated mixed case palletising solution, Dematic has led the way in bringing new technologies to the region that have helped companies reach new levels of efficiency in their logistics operations. Dematic counts amongst them market leading companies and brands such as Fairprice-GLS, RedMart, Lazada, Pepsi, Lotte Group, Makro, Caterpillar, DHL, Bolloré, LF Logistics, DB Schenker, and CJ Logistics.

In recent years, Dematic has accelerated their innovation to address changing customer demands. To meet these demands and support the growth in the region, Dematic has invested in a new Asia Pacific Headquarters in Singapore. The modern office facilities and technology centre will be the home of further innovation and attract new talent from Singapore and the wider region.

In developing its people and teams to be the best in the automation industry, Dematic has also been recognised for creating a work environment built on teamwork, collaboration, and commitment to its customers. Dematic teams are recognised for going above and beyond to deliver and support logistics automation systems for its customers. Successful project execution – on-time and in-full – is critical to our customers continuing to play a vital role in Singapore’s economy and communities.