and is linked to another by the automated
guided vehicle (AGV). Raw materials from
the dry range and packaging materials are
stored in the new automated high-bay
warehouse. The adjacent production hall
is supplied from the HBW by means of a
driverless transport system (AGV). The highbay warehouse with 4 aisles stores Euro or
industrial pallets on 6 levels. Thanks to the
4-place field storage, either 4 Euro pallets
or 3 industrial pallets can be stored in one
storage location.
OUR APPROACH
'We approached our customer by starting
with a workshop to discover their needs
and objectives, and then designed with
the customer a concept perfectly meeting
their expectations,' shares Swisslog's Sven
Borghoff who supported Rapunzel the
requirements and design phase. 'We studied
the existing data flow of material and
evaluated possible future areas of demand.
Together with Rapunzel we analyzed the
local situation, delivering a solution proposal
that satisfies current and future needs of the
business.'
FOCUS ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND PEOPLE
'I am proud of our consulting team in
Germany, as they easily found a common
language with Rapunzel's management and
team members. It is an honor to serve a
dynamically developing family enterprise,
with a long history in the bio-food segment,
and whose values are deeply embedded
in trusting people and caring for the
environment. I am particularly happy that
they have put their faith in our people.
I truly believe that through innovation,
Rapunzel will create a safe and efficient
workplace for its employees, while scaling
up the business.' states Antonio Trioschi,
Swisslog CEO.
Rapunzel will start their operations in the
raw material warehouse in June 2022. This
will mark another successful deployment of
projects with environmentally-oriented and
eco-conscious food and beverage producers
that Swisslog wishes to support.
We have already supported BioPartner,
Weiling and Alnatura and we welcome
supporting more fair and sustainable
businesses with their growth.
Drop Sven a message to find out more about
sustainable solutions >> Contact Sven
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customers within wholesale >>
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Stefan Schmaus, Head of Logistics,
Rapunzel Naturkost GmbH
'Swisslog's know-how and appetite to
continuously and rapidly improve as
a company, as well as their feel and
appreciation for innovation, put them
at the top of the list and made the
choice an easy one.'
Facts and Figures
According to the AMI (Agricultural
Market Information Society),
Germans spent 22 percent more on
organic food in 2020.
SPOTLIGHT ON BIO-FOOD
SPOTLIGHT ON BIO-FOOD