Fiege puts Autostore for Contorion into operation

The logistics service provider Fiege has successfully completed the ramp-up of the new Autostore at its multi-user centre in Greven-Reckenfeld. The automated system, which is connected to intelligent robot and packaging technology, will store up to one million parts for online tool retailer Contorion at peak times.

Greven, 27th February 2024 - The Fiege Group continues to drive forward the automation of its logistics locations. The contract logistics expert has put an Autostore into operation for its long-standing customer Contorion at its site in Greven-Reckenfeld. Covering an area of 2,500 square metres, the expandable storage system has over 75,000 containers and 35 robots. Special highlights include the connected 3D packaging machine and an intelligent picking robot that automatically picks the tools and consumables from one of the eleven ports.

Stefan Underwood, Head of Logistics at Contorion, says: "With over 500,000 products from renowned brands, Contorion offers the best range for small and medium-sized companies from trade and industry. The order volume and the requirements of our customers have increased continuously in recent years, which is why we decided to optimise our fulfilment. By installing the Autostore, Fiege has now created the perfect conditions for us to fulfil orders at short notice and continue to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction."

Fiege has been handling e-commerce fulfilment for Contorion since 2019. With the automation project at the multi-user site in Greven-Reckenfeld, the family-owned company is making a sustainable investment in the long-term partnership. Blazej Janik, Fiege branch manager in Greven-Reckenfeld, explains: "The B2B business is developing positively. Maximum availability of goods and the highest possible throughput are crucial factors for our logistics services. The Autostore provides the same service that would require an area of around 10,000 square metres for conventional storage. In future, we will offer a fully automated solution that will enable us to fulfil the high demands of our customer Contorion even better and faster."

Fiege has connected conveyor technology and a state-of-the-art 3D packaging system to the Autostore. One particular innovation is the pick-and-place robot, an intelligent gripper arm from Nomagic, which reliably picks the items from the retrieved bins thanks to its suction head. Meike Schmidt-Krenz, Managing Director of Fiege's Consumer Products business unit, says: "Together with our customers, we are looking for high-performance solutions to exploit the full automation potential in our logistics centres. On the one hand, our goal is to increase the throughput of our customer processing. On the other hand, we want to relieve our employees of repetitive tasks so that they can be deployed in demanding and value-adding areas."

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Autostore: Automated storage and picking: Fiege has installed a 75,000 bin autostore for the online tool retailer Contorion at the multi-user centre in Greven-Reckenfeld. (Photo: Fiege)

Robot arm: An intelligent pick-and-place robot from Nomagic is connected to one of the eleven autostore ports, solving the complex problem of bin picking. (Photo: Fiege)

Packaging machine: The ultra-modern 3D packaging system supports the packing of parcels for Contorion and optimises the use of materials. (Photo: Fiege)

About Fiege: The Fiege Group, headquartered in Greven, Westphalia, is one of the most innovative logistics providers in Europe. With over 23,500 employees at 135 locations in 15 countries, Fiege operates internationally - from the core markets in Europe to Asia. Fiege is a family-owned company in its fifth generation and is considered a pioneer in contract logistics. Modular solutions in the areas of logistics, digital services, real estate and ventures form the core of its business activities. in 2022, the Fiege Group generated a turnover of two billion euros and has more than 4.5 million square metres of logistics space. www.fiege.com
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