Automated Storage Systems, Material Flow Engineering and Life-Cycle Services for Intralogistics
Kardex Holding AG
Zurich (Switzerland) · Neuburg an der Kammel · Bellheim · Neuenstadt am Kocher · West Columbia (USA) · WächtersbachNew on Amplifa
About Kardex
Kardex is a globally active provider of intralogistics solutions headquartered in Zurich (Switzerland). The company manufactures dynamic storage and buffer systems such as Vertical Lift Modules (Kardex Shuttle, Kardex Megamat), miniload and bin shuttle systems, as well as vertical and horizontal carousel storage. The Kardex Mlog division in Neuenstadt am Kocher implements integrated material flow systems, automated high-bay warehouses with stacker cranes exceeding 45 metres in height, automated small parts warehouses, mobile racking systems and patio/hub frame storage. As a global AutoStore™ partner, Kardex also offers robotic cube storage systems and pick-&-place robotics. Manufacturing takes place at the production sites of Neuburg an der Kammel and Bellheim (Germany) as well as West Columbia (USA); the affiliated company Rocket Solution GmbH develops standardized storage systems such as the Rocket Shuttle. In addition to new installations, the portfolio includes life-cycle services such as maintenance, overhaul, racking inspection to DIN EN 15635, spare parts supply, training and modernization of existing systems. The group employs around 2,900 people in more than 30 countries and generated revenue of EUR 791 million in 2024. Kardex serves industries ranging from Automotive and Mechanical Engineering to Pharma, Healthcare and Food & Beverage, through to E-Commerce and Logistics.
- Site
- Zürich
- Processes
- Warehouse Relocation (disassembly/assembly of storage systems), Warehouse Modernisation (modernization, conversion, expansion of storage systems), Operational Consulting (process and material flow analysis), On-Site Services (maintenance, safety inspection, overhaul, racking inspection to DIN EN 15635), Shelving Inspection to DIN EN 15635 (racking inspection), Spare Parts Supply (spare part kits), Operational Trainings (customer training), Pick & Place Robotics
- Materials
- ESD plastic (Kardex Boxes ESD version), Plastic (recyclable, Kardex VLM/VBM Box), Vertical Lift Module (Kardex Shuttle), Miniload (Kardex Miniload-in-a-Box), Vertical Carousel (Kardex Megamat), Automated Small Parts Warehouse (Kardex Mlog), Automated High-Bay Warehouse with Stacker Cranes, AutoStore™ System
- Certificates
- Racking Inspection DIN EN 15635, On-Site Services (maintenance, repair), Remote Support (Kardex Connect)
- Founded
- 1977
- Employees
- 2900
- Industries
- Automotive & Transportation Equipment, Chemicals, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Hospitals / Healthcare, Mechanical Engineering
- 01
Engineering and project planning
- 02
Manufacturing of storage systems
- 03
Software (Power Pick System, FulfillX)
- 04
Assembly and commissioning
- 05
Life-Cycle Services (maintenance, modernization, spare parts)
- 06
Training and remote support
Products, Systems and Technologies
Vertical Lift Module (Kardex Shuttle)
Compact high-bay system for small parts and container storage with high storage density.
Miniload (Kardex Miniload-in-a-Box)
Standardized tote storage for fast retrieval and storage of small and very small parts.
Vertical Carousel (Kardex Megamat)
Vertical carousel system for frequently picked items.
Automated Small Parts Warehouse (Kardex Mlog)
Tote logistics system with stacker cranes for highly dynamic storage processes.
Automated High-Bay Warehouse with Stacker Cranes
Pallet storage with heights of more than 45 metres for heavy and large-format goods.
AutoStore™ System
Robotic cube storage system as a solution of the global Kardex partner network for order fulfillment.
Rocket Shuttle
Dynamic storage vehicle from Rocket Solution GmbH for standardized storage systems.
Kardex Boxes (ESD Version)
Configurable plastic containers for structured storage, also available in conductive ESD version.
Power Pick System / Kardex Connect
Warehouse management software and IIoT platform for monitoring, remote support and analytics.
Locations
Zürich
CHHeadquarters (holding), Airgate Thurgauerstrasse 40
Neuburg an der Kammel
DEProduction site Kardex Remstar (Megamatplatz 1, sales office Kardex Deutschland GmbH)
- Vertical Lift Module (Kardex Shuttle)
- Vertical Carousel (Kardex Megamat)
Bellheim
DEProduction site Kardex Remstar
Neuenstadt am Kocher
DEProduction site and headquarters of Kardex Mlog
- Automated High-Bay Warehouse (stacker cranes exceeding 45 m)
- Automated Small Parts Warehouse (AKL)
- Mobile (Sliding) Racking System
- Patio/Hub Frame Storage
- Pallet Conveyor System
West Columbia
USProduction site Kardex Remstar (South Carolina)
Wächtersbach
DERocket Solution GmbH (affiliated company, standardized storage systems)
- Rocket Shuttle (dynamic storage vehicle)
Products and Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Relocation (disassembly/assembly of storage systems)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Warehouse Modernisation (modernization, conversion, expansion of storage systems)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Operational Consulting (process and material flow analysis)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| On-Site Services (maintenance, safety inspection, overhaul, racking inspection to DIN EN 15635)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Shelving Inspection to DIN EN 15635 (racking inspection)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Spare Parts Supply (spare part kits)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Operational Trainings (customer training)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pick & Place RoboticsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
20 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical Lift Module (VLM) | Kardex Kardex Shuttle | – | – | – | – |
| Vertical Buffer Module (Miniload) | Kardex Kardex Miniload-in-a-Box | – | – | – | – |
| Miniload System | Kardex | – | – | – | – |
| Bin Shuttle System | Kardex | – | – | – | – |
| Bin Conveyor System | Kardex | – | – | – | – |
| Vertical Carousel Module | Kardex Kardex Megamat | – | – | – | – |
| Horizontal Carousel | Kardex Kardex Horizontal Carousel | – | – | – | – |
| Heavy-Duty Units | Kardex VLM TowerMat & VCM InterMat | – | – | – | – |
| AutoStore robotic cube system (Autonomous Robots) | AutoStore / Kardex AS Solutions AutoStore™ System | – | – | – | – |
| High-Bay Warehouse (automated high-bay warehouse) | Kardex Mlog | – | – | – | – |
| Stacker Cranes | Kardex Mlog | – | Construction heights of up to more than 45 metres | – | – |
| Pallet Conveyor System | Kardex | – | – | – | – |
| Mobile (Sliding) Racking System | Kardex Mlog | – | – | – | – |
| Patio/Hub Frame Storage | Kardex Mlog | – | – | – | – |
| Automated Small Parts Warehouse (AKL) for tote logistics | Kardex Mlog | – | – | – | Neuenstadt am Kocher |
| Rocket Shuttle (dynamic storage vehicle) | Rocket Solution / Kardex Rocket Shuttle | – | – | – | Wächtersbach/Unterhaching |
| Pick-and-Place Robotics | Kardex | – | – | – | – |
| Software: Kardex Power Pick System / Cloud | Kardex Power Pick / KardexOne | – | – | – | – |
| Production Site (Storage Systems) | Kardex Remstar | 3 | – | – | Neuburg an der Kammel, Bellheim (DE), West Columbia (US) |
| Production/Administrative Site (integrated material flow systems) | Kardex Mlog | 1 | – | – | Neuenstadt am Kocher, Germany |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Service
Kardex offers a modular life-cycle service portfolio including maintenance, annual safety inspection, overhaul and racking inspection to DIN EN 15635. Remote support via the Kardex Connect platform, according to the manufacturer, resolves up to 89% of requests remotely, thereby reducing downtime.
| Evidence | Neuburg an der Kammel | Bellheim | Neuenstadt am Kocher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racking Inspection DIN EN 15635 | |||
| On-Site Services (maintenance, repair) | |||
| Remote Support (Kardex Connect) |