Fulfilment firm automates sortation for Manchester warehouse

THE COLLABORATION will see the installation of 430 T-sorting robots into THG Fulfil’s automated Manchester warehouse facility, a move projected to increase operational capacity by approximately 75%.

The T-sorting robots are set to be operational in September 2025, providing THG Fulfil (part of THG Ingenuity) with the capacity to output c1 million units per day – a move that will strengthen THG Fulfil’s ability to manage Peak demand as it onboards new brands and retailers ahead of the holiday season.

The modular and flexible design of the T-sorting system allows for dynamic scalability, enabling THG Fulfil to rapidly adapt to fluctuating consumer demand, regardless of seasonality.

Libiao’s T-sorting robots are said to offer sorting accuracy of up to 99.9%. The system is engineered to sort for multiple destinations simultaneously, with electroplating robots operating on optimal paths to maximise sorting efficiency. The technology also offers significant space-saving advantages due to its low footprint requirements and versatile deployment options across warehouse levels.

THG Fulfil is also acting as Libiao’s UK distribution partner.

THG Ingenuity COO Tom Killeen, said: “We have always believed that fulfilment is a core driver of customer excellence and brand reputation. Our collaboration with Libiao further solidifies our commitment to providing brands and retailers with industry-leading, scalable automation solutions that optimise everything from pick and pack to final mile delivery.”