Carlsberg automates its handling operation
September 1st 2007

Elettric 80 has received an order from Carlsberg to roll out its technology at a facility in Falkenberg, Sweden.

The company will supply Carlsberg with a Laser Guided Vehicle (LGV) storage and retrieval system which will automate material handling.

The solution will increase operational efficiencies at the plant by automating the movement of palletised products from the production line and receiving docks. Depending on order requirements, the technology will manage the storage of pallets and the facility and ensure the transportation of product directly to the shipping docks. Elettric 80 will provide 22 dual pallet handling LGVs, which will complement two single LGVs currently in use.

Peter Nilsson, supply chain director at Carlsberg Sweden, says "Over the last few years, we have worked on improving our logistical infrastructure. When the decision was taken for the next step of efficiency improvements, to automate the end-of-line process in Falkenberg, it was natural to consider an LGV-based solution.

"E80 had a solution which worked for our existing facility, offering conventional block storage capabilities and the ability to store in different types of rack."

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