Logiqs ASRS at -25° C - Westfort Ijsselstein

Dutch meat company Westfort just finished construction of one of the world’s most modern meat processing facilities. We designed and built an AS/RS solution for their fully automated integrated cold-storage warehouse.

Sustainable meat
Westfort Vleesproducten is a family business that has specialized in pork processing for generations. They purchase their pigs directly from the farmers, often also solid family businesses, always from the Netherlands. But, they’re also a global player: you can find Westfort's meat from Europe to Asia, Africa, America and Australia. In recent years, the company has grown into an innovative company of world class. It now employs 1000 people at four different locations.
What we like about Westfort? They invest in animal welfare, better meat quality and sustainable energy solutions, all in line with our own values.

Maximum efficiency
In 2019 Westfort set up a brand-new cutting plant and deboning facility, including a state-of-the-art cold storage warehouse. And that is where Logiqs came in: by choosing for our AS/RS solution, Westfort is able to maximize the efficiency of their facility. Also, being fully automated, our system provides a safer, more hygienic and sustainable working place. This allows Westfort to supply their customers with produce that meets the highest quality standards.

Fast transport
The cold storage warehouse consists of 8 levels, connected by 4 elevators.
Because the warehouse has to maintain a constant temperature of -25°, it is key that pallet transfers between the commissioning area and the AS/RS happen quickly and efficiently.
In order to fulfil the required throughput, the ASRS is equipped with 10 carriers (carrying each 1500 kg) and 2 transfer cars connecting the AS/RS to the expedition area. This system has close to 6000 pallet positions.

These transfer cars were produced by our German partners AFB GMBH and are used for the input and output of pallets to and from the AS/RS. The transfer cars are also fully integrated into our Warehouse Control Software.

Intelligent software integration
Logiqs systems are always a close knit combination between hardware and software. This system is no exception. The Logiqs Warehouse control software together with a WMS module ensure that store assignments and FIFO assignments of pallets all happen automatically.

Curious about what our technology and know-how can do for your facility? Please get in touch with one of our sales engineers.
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