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Energy-Efficient Baggage Handling

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At one of the busiest airports in the US, LAX, American Airlines needed a smarter, more efficient baggage handling solution—one that met strict energy standards and allowed room for future growth. SEW-EURODRIVE delivered a tailored approach that helped modernize the system and set a new standard for performance.

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