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Knapp UK is celebrating a significant order for modifications to the Somerset distribution facility of its customer, Clarks.

The shoe giant is investing in new systems that will enable it to prepare shipping consignments to meet changing market demands. The existing automated handling system at the Street facility was designed and installed by Knapp in 2005 and has been maintained by Knapp's resident engineers. The new equipment, which will meet Clarks' throughput of 1800 cartons/hour, will go live towards the end of the year. To optimise the goods-out process, Knapp will integrate automatic invoice insertion, labelling and volumetric checking equipment within its solution.