Last chance to enter IFOY

The application period for the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Award 2022 is about to close. Suppliers of products and solutions only have until October 30 to apply for this sought-after accolade.

In addition to forklifts, warehouse technology and special vehicles, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), shuttles, robots, cargo bikes, drones, cranes, software and apps as well as successfully implemented, integrated warehouse solutions are also eligible for application. Outstanding technical details or components – such as ergonomic innovations, safety solutions or automation components – also receive awards. In the category “Start-up of the Year”, newly founded companies with innovative prototypes or functional developments can apply for an IFOY Award.

Due to its expertise, the IFOY Awards are considered the most important innovation awards in intralogistics. The election by an international jury, which includes internationally renowned trade journalists and the leading logistics media, is preceded by an extensive audit with nomination and test cycles. South Africa is represented on the jury by Charleen Clarke, editorial director of FOCUS.

The equipment and solutions nominated for the final will undergo individually tailored driving or functional tests (including the IFOY test protocol comprising about 80 criteria and the scientific IFOY Innovation Check) during the IFOY Test Days from March 18 to 23, 2022, at the Messe Dortmund exhibition centre.

In addition, jurors and their teams of advisors from the business world will travel to Dortmund to examine the finalists themselves before casting their vote. As part of the IFOY Test Days, Test Camp Intralogistics will be held again in 2022, admitting B2B trade visitors interested in innovation. The number of participants is limited.

Applications for the IFOY Award can be submitted via www.ifoy.org.