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Chemco Group to automate warehouse processes
23 January 2023
THE CHEMICAL solutions provider will work in partnership with ek robotics (UK) to automate some processes in its central warehouse in Dublin.
With the goal of making the intralogistics processes in the central warehouse in Dublin more cost-efficient, the family-owned company chose an automated guided vehicle (AGV) system from ek robotics.
Chemco operations manager Jamie McDonald, says: “We were looking at ways to make our warehouse logistics more cost-efficient, while maintaining our smooth and quality distribution and storage for our clients. We decided that automation was the way to go, and we had discussions with ek robotics. Since then, we haven’t looked back and we’re looking forward to the implementation of the AGVs.”
In 2024, a transport robot fleet of nine AGVs will be used in the central warehouse. Four SMART MOVE narrow-aisle trucks, three VARIO MOVE and one HEAVY MOVE as well as another VARIO MOVE for the new building at the Dublin site will be responsible for the automated storage and retrieval of goods in the existing racking system in a three-shift system with transfer heights of 10 metres.
For more information, visit https://ek-robotics.com/en/
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