Australian beverages company Asahi has commissioned logistics automation company Dematic to build a high-bay warehouse storage solution.
The warehouse in Heathwood, Queensland, will contain a satellite storage solution with six aisles of six-deep satellite ColbyRack that can store 28,000 pallets.
The automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) will include six new Dematic RapidStore Storage Retrieval Machines (SRMs) with Dematic’s latest “free roaming” Automover satellite carts.
The solution will also feature Skate Auto-loading Truck Docks, an extensive pallet conveyor system, stretch wrapper, automatic barcode labelling, and a full case picking area.
“Dematic was selected by Asahi Beverages as its preferred logistics integration partner following an extensive tender process that assessed experience, comprehensiveness of offering, and local capability,” said David Rubie, Dematic’s manager of industry logistics.
“We look forward to working with Asahi Beverages to deliver a supply chain solution that's a core component of its ongoing success.”
The new warehouse is due for completion by the end of May 2018.
