--- title: Blog | Welser Profiles | Karl Hällén description: The native Swede has been working in sales at Welser Profiles for 4 years and is responsible for the Logistics segment. Karl Hällén looks back on more than 10 years of professional experience in the European steel industry and in his daily work develops customized solutions for customers and their projects. 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[Blog](https://blog.welser.com/en) - [Jobs USA](https://www.welser.com/en/jobs-usa)         # Karl Hällén The native Swede has been working in sales at Welser Profiles for 4 years and is responsible for the Logistics segment. Karl Hällén looks back on more than 10 years of professional experience in the European steel industry and in his daily work develops customized solutions for customers and their projects. Karl speaks 4 languages fluently, but also loves to return to his home country to enjoy the tranquility of Sweden with his 3 children. ## Article by Karl Hällén [5 Important Technology Trends for Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems](https://blog.welser.com/en/storage-technology-trends) ![Storage Systems Welser Profile](https://blog.welser.com/hubfs/iStock-1223651896_Lagertechnik-min.jpg) [Insider](https://blog.welser.com/en/tag/insider) ### 5 Important Technology Trends for Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems by [Karl Hällén](https://blog.welser.com/en/author/karl-haellen) Jul 23, 2024 7 minutes [Is Steel the new Aluminum? Comparing 2 strong Materials](https://blog.welser.com/en/steel-versus-aluminum-mechanical-engineering) ![Aluminum profiles cross section](https://blog.welser.com/hubfs/Bildmaterial_Blogs/AluProfile.jpg) [Product development](https://blog.welser.com/en/tag/product-development) ### Is Steel the new Aluminum? Comparing 2 strong Materials by [Karl Hällén](https://blog.welser.com/en/author/karl-haellen) Feb 22, 2024 5 minutes #### Global player for custom profiles. Pioneer in development. 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