
Major project in the Korean retail sector (www.materialfluss.de)
Knapp builds Korea's largest shuttle system
Together with Knapp and Doosan Logistics Solutions, Asung Daiso is building a new highly automated omnichannel logistics center in Yangju, South Korea. The facility is the largest shuttle system ever built by Knapp in South Korea.

Matalan relies on Knapp (www.materialfluss.de)
Step by step to a modern logistics center
The internationally active British fashion and household goods retailer Matalan has invested heavily in automation in recent years. The company relies on intralogistics expert Knapp for this. In April 2025, the fifth expansion stage with a total volume of several million euros was commissioned.

Shuttle system (www.materialfluss.de)
Automation using shuttle technology and SAP
GC Corporation develops, produces and distributes dental products. In order to make the European subsidiary, GC Europe, fit for the future to meet increasing logistical requirements, the company expanded its storage and picking capacities at the distribution center in Loewen, Belgium, with an Evo-Shuttle system.

Intralogistics for steel wholesalers (www.materialfluss.de)
Lemvigh-Müller relies on Knapp
Lemvigh-Müller is making its largest investment in logistics to date and centralizing two warehouses in Odense and Kolding, both in Denmark, into one distribution center in Kolding. This will ensure that Lemvigh-Müller can handle larger volumes of goods in the future and offer even more customer-oriented and environmentally friendly logistics services.

Automation for better service (www.materialfluss.de)
30 million spare parts shipped annually
The manufacturer and supplier of automotive spare parts DRiV has put a new automated distribution center for Europe into operation. An automation solution from Knapp forms the heart of the system.

Products of the year 2025 (www.materialfluss.de)
The nominees in the Project of the Year category
In the competition for the materialfluss products of the year 2025, five nominees are competing in the project of the year category. Find out more about the projects up for election here.

Products of the year 2025 (www.materialfluss.de)
The nominees in the Software and Sensor Technology category
In the competition for the materialfluss products of the year 2025, six nominees are competing in the software and sensor technology category. You can find out more about them here.

Nominated as product of the year 2025 (www.materialfluss.de)
Scarce: KiSoft Analytics
The smart software for data analysis KiSoft Analytics provides a clear overview of the complex processes of warehouses, systems and the entire supply chain in order to derive trends and forecasts. It was nominated in Category 4 Software and Sensor Technology.

Nominated as project of the year 2025 (www.materialfluss.de)
Knapp: Optimized pharmaceutical logistics with AutoPocket & SDA
Pharmaceutical wholesaler Limedika supplies over 1,500 pharmacies and hospitals in Lithuania. For the expansion of its warehouse in Kaunas, the company opted for a logistics solution from Knapp that combines AutoPocket & automated picking systems (SDA).

Automation solution (www.materialfluss.de)
New central warehouse: Nordwest relies on Knapp technology
Nordwest Handel AG, a company in the production connection trade sector, has commissioned Knapp with the automation of its new central warehouse at the Alsfeld site. The solution includes an automated small parts warehouse (AKL), autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and customized workstations.

Production logistics (www.materialfluss.de)
Production and assembly flexibly supplied
Automotive supplier Magna manufactures exterior mirrors at its Assamstadt site in Germany. Magna relies on an automation solution from Knapp to cope with the changes in logistics and to be able to operate flexibly with a high level of vertical integration.

Expert statement (www.materialfluss.de)
"It's not just about compliance with EU regulations, but also about the requirements of end customers"
What are the trends and developments in the industry when it comes to green logistics? Experts provide insights: Samuel Krauser from Knapp not only wants to support customers in meeting legal requirements.

Robot picking solution (www.materialfluss.de)
Knapp and Covariant extend partnership
Knapp and Covariant, a company for AI-supported image processing and robotics, are continuing their collaboration: the two companies announced the extension of their multi-year partnership last week.

Automated storage solution (www.materialfluss.de)
Swiss e-commerce company relies on Knapp
The Swiss e-commerce company QoQa invests in a customized, automated warehouse solution from Knapp. At the heart of the warehouse design is the requirement to significantly optimize processes while maintaining flexibility in order processing.

Cooperation continued (www.materialfluss.de)
Novaltia builds new distribution center with Knapp
The Spanish pharmaceutical wholesaler Novaltia is once again relying on a complete solution from Knapp: In the new distribution center at its headquarters in Zaragoza, logistics processes are to be streamlined and sequences made more precise by means of an intelligent all-in-one shuttle solution for automated order fulfillment.

Pocket sorter (www.materialfluss.de)
Auto-Pocket from Knapp accelerates textile trade
Fashion retailer Next in the UK is replacing its previous split tray sorter system with an Auto-Pocket from Knapp.

Fulfillment (www.materialfluss.de)
Knapp and Takeoff deepen partnership in food e-commerce
Takeoff and Knapp have expanded their partnership to offer a modular product portfolio that provides grocery retailers with right-sized automation solutions and unique features on the fly.

Personnel (www.materialfluss.de)
Knapp in Leoben expands management team
The system integrator Knapp in Leoben is expanding its management team: Since April 2024, three authorized signatories have been supporting the two managing directors Rudolf Hansl and Bernhard Rottenbücher.

More than 1,400 robots in use (www.materialfluss.de)
Bestseller builds highly automated and efficient logistics center
Global fashion retailer Bestseller has chosen to work with Knapp, a leading automation technology company, to equip its new logistics center in the Netherlands with more than 1,400 robots.

Logimat 2024 (www.industrial-production.de)
AI-supported robot fills your pockets
Labor shortages, increasing cost pressure and new sustainability requirements - Knapp will be addressing these issues at Logimat 2024. The aim of the mission: zero touch. Even complex orders are fulfilled in a highly automated manner thanks to the harmonious interaction of robotics, software, AI and humans.

Automation for omnichannel retail (www.materialfluss.de)
Australian Super Retail Group invests in Knapp solution
The Super Retail Group has commissioned Knapp to build a new, automated warehouse including an integrated digital solution - located in Melbourne.

Logimat 2024 (www.materialfluss.de)
AI-supported robot fills your pockets
Labor shortages, increasing cost pressure and new sustainability requirements - Knapp will be addressing these issues at Logimat 2024. The aim of the mission: zero touch. Even complex orders are fulfilled in a highly automated manner thanks to the harmonious interaction of robotics, software, AI and humans.

Small parts warehouse (www.materialfluss.de)
Automated distribution center for Lecot in Heule
The Belgian company Lecot, a national supplier to the construction industry, commissioned Knapp to automate its distribution center in Heule.

Autonomous mobile robots (www.materialfluss.de)
Flexibility in the warehouse thanks to powerful drive solutions
Knapp's Open Shuttles, autonomous mobile robots (AMR), enable the automation of in-house transportation without having to adapt the existing infrastructure. The built-in drive solutions from Dunkermotoren and gearbox manufacturer Framo Morat allow even bulky and heavy loads to be transported safely.

Autonomous mobile robots (www.industrial-production.de)
Flexibility in the warehouse thanks to powerful drive solutions
Knapp's Open Shuttles, autonomous mobile robots (AMR), enable the automation of in-house transportation without having to adapt the existing infrastructure. The built-in drive solutions from Dunkermotoren and gearbox manufacturer Framo Morat allow even bulky and heavy loads to be transported safely.

Winner material flow PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR 2023 (www.materialfluss.de)
Knapp System Integration: KiSoft Genomix
KiSoft Genomix is a modular overall package that enables transparent data acquisition of articles. All attributes of articles that are relevant in an automated environment at the level of individual robots are automatically recorded and digitized.

Winner material flow PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR 2023 (www.materialfluss.de)
Knapp: Open Shuttle Fork
The Open Shuttle Fork is an autonomous mobile robot for the automated and space-saving transportation of pallets and special load carriers.

Automatica 2023 (www.materialfluss.de)
Knapp: Intelligent automation solutions
At the stand, everything revolves around flexible driverless transport systems, smart workstations and intelligent software.

Robotic Warehouse (www.materialfluss.de)
Technology for Zero Touch Fulfillment
Knapp presented robotics for automation and digitalization at LogiMAT 2023. The focus was on the Robotic Warehouse and how customers benefit from innovative zero-touch fulfillment technologies. The aim is to increase the level of automation and minimize the number of manual work steps.

Automation (www.materialfluss.de)
Innovative software for pallet transportation
Fronius, technology specialist for battery charging technology, welding systems and solar energy, sets a milestone in automated pallet transportation. In a partnership development project with Knapp, the first Open Shuttle Fork goes into operation at the Fronius site in Sattledt.

Beginnings and successes (www.materialfluss.de)
Knapp Germany celebrates its 15th anniversary
Knapp Germany celebrates its 15th anniversary this year and looks back on its beginnings and successes.

Large projects (www.materialfluss.de)
Online pioneers in Central and South Eastern Europe rely on Knapp
Online retail is in vogue, even beyond the well-known e-commerce giants.

More beautiful mining (www.materialfluss.de)
Knapp automates production supply for Liebherr-Mining
Liebherr-Mining, manufacturer of hydraulic excavators for open-cast mining, has commissioned Knapp to automate production supply and spare parts picking at its Colmar site in France.

Pharmaceutical industry (www.materialfluss.de)
expopharm 2022: Knapp presents innovations for the pharmacy sector
Knapp Smart Solutions GmbH will be presenting its Apostore brand automation technologies at expopharm in Munich from September 14 to 17.

Expert opinions on the topic of green... (www.materialfluss.de)
"Responsibility towards the environment and society"
Heimo Robosch, Executive Vice President Sales at Knapp, on the importance of green logistics for logistics and intralogistics.

24/7 Service Desk (www.materialfluss.de)
Frutura and Knapp strengthen SAP EWM partnership
Frutura once again relied on Knapp's expertise for the necessary adaptations of the existing SAP EWM solution to the processes in the new logistics center in Vorchdorf, Austria.

Extension order (www.materialfluss.de)
Knapp expands central warehouse of Diesel Technic
Knapp has been awarded the contract by Diesel Technic, a specialist for vehicle parts and accessories, to expand its central warehouse in Kirchdorf. Knapp's existing OSR Shuttle will be expanded to include two shuttle aisles and two Pick-it-Easy workstations.

LogiMAT 2022 (www.materialfluss.de)
Knapp takes a close look at the value chain
At the intralogistics meeting point Logimat, Knapp will be showcasing new developments for the automation and digitalization of the entire value chain.

Exclusive survey (www.materialfluss.de)
LogiMAT or Hannover Messe - or both?
The news that this year the two important trade fairs Hannover Messe and LogiMAT are taking place almost simultaneously has taken the intralogistics industry by surprise. materialfluss asked around.

Automation (www.materialfluss.de)
Dagab once again relies on fully automated fast picking solution from Knapp
Dagab once again commissions Knapp with a fully automated solution for store delivery in Landskrona, Sweden. This should ensure greater efficiency, capacity and improved flexibility in processing the increasing order volume.

Software (www.materialfluss.de)
SAP once again confirms Knapp's expertise with EWM solutions
Knapp is delighted to have once again received the SAP Recognized Expertise in Supply Chain Planning and Logistics award. Every year, SAP presents this award to partners who have demonstrated expertise and competence in a selected solution and/or industry.

Project from Knapp (www.materialfluss.de)
More speed in the Midlands
At Skygate, the new distribution center in the East Midlands region of England, Knapp is supporting the online retailer The Very Group with automation technology.

In four central warehouses (www.materialfluss.de)
EGLO Leuchten GmbH relies on SAP EWM from Knapp
EGLO Leuchten GmbH, the global market leader for home and outdoor lighting, modernized its warehouse management system in its four central warehouses in Europe with SAP EWM by Knapp.

Shuttle technology (www.materialfluss.de)
DSV implements Knapp omnichannel solution
Logistics service provider DSV relies on automation and commissioned Knapp with an omnichannel fulfillment solution for a new distribution center in Venlo in the Netherlands.

Increased efficiency (www.materialfluss.de)
Kroger expands distribution center with Knapp
Kroger decided to expand its Great Lakes distribution center in Delaware, Ohio, in order to supply its stores in the region with fresh food efficiently and quickly. The OSR Shuttle Evo and Runpick technologies from Knapp are being used.

New location in Würzburg (www.materialfluss.de)
Knapp strengthens SAP EWM presence in Germany
Knapp IT Solutions GmbH, the Knapp Group's competence center for solutions and services relating to the warehouse management software SAP EWM, has opened a new location in Würzburg.

Conveying and lifting technology category (www.materialfluss.de)
material flow PRODUCT OF THE YEAR 2021: SSI Carrier pocket sorter wins
SSI Schaefer's pocket sorter won in the Conveying and Lifting Technology category. In the ranks: Gebhardt Fördertechnik and Knapp AG.

500 jobs to be filled (www.materialfluss.de)
Knapp AG expands
With a sustainable growth strategy, the technology company Knapp is also steering through difficult times. As for other companies, 2020 was an enormous challenge.

Support from Austria (www.materialfluss.de)
Knapp supports Frutura with a 24/7 SAP EWM hotline
Since December 2020, Knapp IT Solutions GmbH has been supporting the main warehouse of Frutura Obst & Gemüse Kompetenzzentrum GmbH in Hartl, Austria, with its SAP EWM hotline. Another location in Vorchdorf, Austria, will follow at the end of 2021.

Good news from Graz (www.materialfluss.de)
Knapp develops an omnichannel solution for Trade Logistics in Greece
The logistics service provider Trade Logistics commissions Knapp with an automated omnichannel solution for the logistics of Intersport Greece. With the latest OSR Shuttle Evo technology.
