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Swisslog’s total solution
April 1st 2005 Norway’s largest book distributor, Forlagsentralen, has commissioned Swisslog for the installation, project management and design of a new fully automated distribution centre.
With the new site, Forlagsentralen will increase its storage volume to a total of 30,000 pallet locations. At the same time, the company wants to adjust its distribution capacity to future market requirements and order structures by means of state-of-the-art hardware and software to improve its competitiveness. Swisslog’s scope of supply includes the planning, construction and project management as well as the delivery and implementation of the conveyor and storage system, including five automatic cranes, racking for 30,000 pallet locations, eight miniload cranes handling plastic totes and racking for around 86,000 totes with 16 dynamic picking stations equipped with pick-by-light technology. The solution also contains some special kit, such as an advanced automatic packing machine for small packages to end customers. Swisslog is also delivering its WMS and automation software. More articles from Swisslog Holding AG: |
