Knowledge & Expertise
Expert knowledge on shelving systems, warehouse technology and industrial equipment. Practical tips, standards and planning aids from our specialists.
21 September 2026Kreckler GmbH
At least annually, by a designated person, with an inspection log: how ladder inspection under DGUV Information 208-016 works, which inspection points apply to each ladder type, when a ladder is withdrawn from service and what TRBS 2121 Teil 2 means for replacement purchases.
Read more21 September 2026Kreckler GmbH
Who inspects, what is inspected, how findings are rated and documented using the traffic-light system: the complete checklist for the weekly visual inspection according to DIN EN 15635 and DGUV Information 208-061.
Read more21 September 2026Kreckler GmbH
150 mm effective height or 100 mm safety clearance: what DGUV Information 208-061 requires for back-to-back racking, how to calculate the clearance, which additional safeguards apply at the rear and at rack tunnels, and what matters when retrofitting.
Read more21 September 2026Kreckler GmbH
Bay widths up to 2.5 m, shelf loads from 400 to 1,015 kg, hand loading: when wide-span shelving is the right choice, how to decide between WS 2000, WS 3000 and W 100, and which rules of DGUV Information 208-061 also apply to hand-loaded shelving.
Read more11 August 2026Kreckler GmbH
Hinged-door, sliding-door and locker cabinets compared: reading load capacity correctly, understanding DIN 4547 and DIN EN 16121/16122, ASR A4.1 dimensions for lockers, and care tips.
Read more11 August 2026Kreckler GmbH
Maverick Buying costs German mid-sized companies up to 16 per cent of their negotiated savings. How to get warehouse equipment procurement systematically under control with spend analysis, framework agreements, eProcurement and a 90-day plan, without a large-scale SAP project.
Read more04 August 2026Kreckler GmbH
A forklift serves one station per trip, a tugger train serves ten in a single tour. This practical guide with an ROI example and references to DGUV and VDI shows when switching to the Milkrun principle pays off economically, in terms of safety and in the spirit of Lean.
Read more28 July 2026Kreckler GmbH
CSRD, CBAM and rising energy costs are making sustainability mandatory. How to systematically decarbonise your warehouse in 2026 – with concrete figures on LED, high-speed doors, photovoltaics, steel with recycled content and reporting under ESRS E1.
Read more28 July 2026Kreckler GmbH
Lockout-tagout protects maintenance staff from unexpected restarts. What German law requires – and what the new DIN EN 17975 standard covers.
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