Gorbel’s Destuff-it Earns Prestigious 2026 IFOY Award

ROCHESTER, NY, UNITED STATES, October 5, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Gorbel®'s Destuff-it Ergonomic Conveyor has earned the prestigious 2026 International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Award in the Special of the Year category. This recognition comes after the product's fifteen-year journey in the warehousing equipment industry, where it has become a groundbreaking solution for container unloading.

The IFOY Award, widely regarded as one of the logistics industry's highest honors, recognizes innovative products and system solutions that deliver exceptional functionality, customer value, quality, and market relevance. This year, 49 entries from around the world competed for recognition, and only 13 products and solutions from eight countries advanced to the final stage. Following a rigorous six-week evaluation process, the jury selected Destuff-it, represented in Germany by Wiltsche Fördersysteme, as the winner.

Destuff-it is a mobile, ergonomic container unloading solution designed to help workers safely load and unload parcels weighing up to 74 kg (163 lbs). Its adjustable conveyor extends directly into trailers and containers, dramatically reducing the heavy lifting, twisting, reaching, and repetitive motions that are common in manual unloading operations. With its battery-powered mobility, Destuff-it can be quickly moved from dock door to dock door, enabling facilities to increase throughput, improve operational efficiency, and significantly reduce the risk of workplace injuries.

The IFOY jury specifically praised Destuff-it for its exceptional practical value and its ability to address one of the logistics industry's greatest challenges: protecting workers from the physical strain associated with manual material handling. As a robust, cost-effective solution, Destuff-it bridges the gap between traditional manual unloading methods and fully automated technologies that remain impractical or unavailable for many operations today.

Founded in 1977, Gorbel® has established itself as a key player and innovator in the overhead and warehouse solutions industries. The company offers a wide range of systems, from long-standing Work Station Cranes and Cleveland Tramrail® patented track cranes to new age intelligent lifting devices like the G-Force® and Destuff-it™ Portable Ergonomic Conveyor. With 45+ years of experience, Gorbel is committed to offering the highest quality equipment and providing an extraordinary customer experience.