Warehouse automation specialist TGW Logistics is expanding and modernising the logistics centre of Albert Kerbl GmbH in Ampfing, Germany. The modernisation is to reduce throughput times, improve picking performance and increase efficiency. The centrepiece of the TGW solution is a shuttle system with ergonomic picking workstations and a pallet high-bay warehouse for increased capacity.

The animal breeding and husbandry specialist is banking on automation to reduce order throughput times and increase efficiency.

Albert Kerbl GmbH was founded 40 years ago in Buchbach as a small agricultural business with five employees. It is now an internationally active company with locations in Germany, Austria, Poland, France and Great Britain. Kerbl specialises in the areas of agricultural supplies, fencing, protective equipment, horse and rider, hobby farming, and pets, and employs more than 700 people.

The centrepiece of the TGW FlashPick system consists of a three-aisle shuttle warehouse with 90,000 storage locations, an automatic pallet high-bay warehouse, and PickCenter One picking workstations. The different areas of the installation will be connected by energy-efficient KingDrive conveyors, and all processes will be controlled and monitored by the TGW Warehouse Software. Automation will enable shorter order throughput times, increase efficiency and help address an acute labour shortage.

“We have a strong bond with Albert Kerbl thanks to our longstanding partnership. We are delighted that the customer is once again relying on the expertise and experience of TGW Logistics for the expansion of their logistics centre: that is a great vote of confidence,” said Thomas Berndorfer, CFO Central Europe at TGW Logistics. “Together, we are setting out on the next stage of the automation journey.”

“We are very happy to announce the signing of the contract with TGW Logistics! This collaboration builds on an existing partnership based on great trust,” said Maximilian Leinfelder, Project Manager at Albert Kerbl. “We have come to know TGW Logistics as an extraordinarily solution-oriented and goal-driven company. Their professionalism and commitment have left a long-term impression on us and leave us feeling optimistic about the successful coordination of this project over the coming years.”