Built Global, Backed Local: KAUP Australia Makes Its CeMAT Australia Debut

KAUP Australia will make its first appearance at CeMAT Australia 2026, introducing visitors to one of the world's leading forklift attachment manufacturers and showcasing how premium attachment technology can help businesses improve productivity, reduce product damage and optimise their materials handling operations.

For more than 60 years, KAUP has been engineering forklift attachment solutions and supplying them to customers across the globe with solutions designed to perform in demanding industrial environments. Today, KAUP attachments are designed and produced in one of their 3 operational hubs Germany, China and Australia, these attachments are used in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, ports, logistics centres and distribution operations worldwide, earning a reputation for engineering excellence, durability and innovation.

At CeMAT Australia 2026, KAUP Australia will bring that global expertise to local operators under the theme "Built Global, Backed Local" – highlighting the combination of German engineering and quality, supported by local sales, technical expertise, service and parts support throughout Australia.

While forklift attachments are often viewed as a simple accessory, the right attachment can have a significant impact on productivity, safety and operating costs. Whether handling pallets, paper rolls, appliances, beverages, bales or other specialised loads, attachment performance directly influences throughput, product integrity and equipment utilisation.

Visitors to the KAUP Australia stand will have the opportunity to explore a broad range of attachment solutions, including fork positioners, rotators, carton clamps, bale clamps, paper roll clamps and application-specific handling equipment designed to meet the challenges of modern warehouse and logistics operations.

A key focus of the exhibit will be KAUP's innovative Smart Load Control (SLC) technology.

One of the most common challenges when handling clamped loads is achieving the correct clamping pressure. Too little pressure can result in unstable loads, while excessive pressure can crush packaging, deform products, damage cartons and create unnecessary waste throughout the supply chain. In many operations, these issues contribute to hidden costs through product write-offs, customer complaints, returns and reduced operational efficiency.

Smart Load Control has been developed to address this challenge. Rather than relying solely on operator judgement, the system automatically adjusts clamping force according to the weight of the load being handled. By applying the optimum pressure for each load, Smart Load Control helps reduce product damage, improve handling consistency and increase operator confidence.

The technology is particularly beneficial in industries handling whitegoods, appliances, beverages, consumer goods and other damage-sensitive products where maintaining product quality is critical.

Recognising that every operation faces unique materials handling challenges, KAUP Australia will also be offering a limited number of complimentary post-event site assessments and demonstration opportunities. Available exclusively to visitors who register their interest at the KAUP stand during CeMAT, these sessions will provide businesses with the opportunity to engage directly with KAUP specialists, discuss specific operational challenges and receive recommendations tailored to their application.

Each consultation may include an on-site assessment, review of existing handling practices and an in-depth discussion around opportunities to improve productivity, safety and load handling performance through the use of specialised attachment technology.

As supply chains continue to evolve and businesses seek smarter ways to improve efficiency, KAUP Australia looks forward to meeting warehouse operators, logistics professionals and fleet managers at CeMAT Australia 2026 and demonstrating why companies around the world trust KAUP attachments to keep their operations moving.

Visit the KAUP Australia stand at CeMAT Australia 2026 to learn more about the company's premium attachment solutions and secure one of the limited post-event consultation and demonstration opportunities.