BITO joins AMHSA

THE ASSOCIATION is committed to promoting excellence in the automated material handling industry in terms of solutions, after sales support, reliability and safety. With over 60 members supplying automated solutions, conveyor systems and associated equipment, AMHSA plays a significant role in the drafting of CEN and ISO standards affecting the automated handling sector, maintaining close contact with government organisations.

Nuneaton-based BITO Storage Systems stands for innovative storage technology as one of the few single service providers in its field, providing racking, shelving, containers, picking and transportation systems for all industries. It is the UK subsidiary of the BITO Lagertechnik GmbH based in Meisenheim, Germany, the internationally operating manufacturer of storage and order picking systems with more than 70,000 customers, making it one of the market leaders in Europe.

Edward Hutchison, Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems, says: “I am proud that BITO has become a member of AMHSA as our company plays a vital role in the creation of practical and flexible automated solutions for a variety of applications – from fulfilling omnichannel retail to supplying line-side manufacturing. Expectations for rapid delivery while dealing with rising labour costs, combined with a shallower pool of available skills for warehouse workers is driving growing interest in automation, particularly as the technology continues to become more flexible, bringing it further within reach of many more companies.”