Kardex and Balluff
Kardex and Balluff worked together for an expedited AutoStore deployment, taking only six months to go from signed contract to operational system.
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Kardex and Balluff
Kardex and Balluff worked together for an expedited AutoStore deployment, taking only six months to go from signed contract to operational system.
Balluff, Inc., a global provider of industrial automation, said it has set a new benchmark for rapid deployment in warehouse automation.
Balluff said it went from contract signing to a fully operational AutoStore system in just six months, without any major infrastructure upgrades or operational downtime.
With increasing fulfillment demands and a need to replace aging carousel technology, Balluff sought a system that could not only meet today’s operational challenges but also scale for tomorrow’s growth. The answer came in the form of a tailored AutoStore system powered by Kardex, delivered in record time and designed to fit within Balluff’s existing facility in Florence, Kentucky.
Balluff and Kardex began the project with a clear vision: implement a high-density automated storage and retrieval system that would streamline operations - without halting them. In just six months, the site was transformed with an advanced AutoStore grid featuring 20,100 bins, seven AutoStore Red Line Robots, one conveyor port and three carousel ports, fully integrated with Balluff’s SAP system.
“We needed a fast, future-ready solution - and Kardex delivered,” said Steve Duncan, quality assurance and lean manager at Balluff, Inc. “The project was completed on time and under budget. Kardex was in lockstep with us throughout, and their professionalism and innovation exceeded expectations.”
Balluff said what was also impressive was that the installation required no major facility renovations, thanks to creative design strategies and a phased implementation plan that maintained business continuity from day one.
“Balluff challenged us to move quickly and think creatively,” said Mitch Hayes, president of Kardex Solutions. “This project proves that with the right team and vision, speed doesn’t come at the cost of quality - it amplifies it.”
Read more details about the deployment in the case study here.
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