Hoza developed a custom-made roll cage for the Swiss Post organisation Die Post. Specific dimensioning and different kinds of postal products that need to be transported ask for a multifunctional means of transport. The result is a flexible roll cage for a more efficient way of working.

Liberalisation and privatising of the European postal market forced postal organisations to improve efficiency. This movement was adopted years ago by the Swiss postal corporation Die Post. This company has reviewed its entire primary processes and set up three new sorting centres, a new logistics routing and new logistics equipment. One of them, the Sammelbehälter, has been designed and built by Hoza.

Prior to the development of the Sammelbehälter, Die Post drew up a list of demands. This list was analysed by Hoza, who, based on its own experiences in the postal industry, accentuated it. Subsequently, the roll cage was developed, together with the initiator and supplier of post sorting machines. During this process, which lasted over a year, several prototypes were produced and pilot versions were trialled in test installations.

This resulted in a roll cage that differs from common measurements, being relatively narrow and particularly suitable for letter crates. By placing two sides, it is also possible to transport magazines and packages. It is significant that, despite many loose and moving parts, the roll cage can be used fully automated and trouble-free.  

Despite its many functions, the Sammelbehälter is extremely sustainable. Because it is mainly used indoors (in distribution centres or delivery hubs), Hoza has paid extra attention to reducing the sound volume, by applying low-noise wheels and a foam-covered pull bar. In addition, the roll cage is almost completely recyclable, in order to minimise environmental impact.

The large number of products that had to be manufactured and the fixed deadline asked for tight planning. Therefore we adopted the ‘Just in time’ principle: delivery needs to take place right on time, not too early and not too late. Hoza was able to arrange a flexible production planning process, which allowed production capacity to be increased or decreased easily.