Fully automated large warehouse launched in Páty

In the 32,000 m² logistics center in Páty, Gebrüder Weiss implemented a fully automated narrow-aisle warehouse together with Jungheinrich. The centerpiece is an automated high-bay warehouse with 28,000 storage locations. Driverless vehicles and six autonomous narrow-aisle forklifts take over storage and retrieval without manual intervention and handle up to 120 pallets per hour at storage heights of up to ten meters.

"In the automated warehouse, automated guided vehicles safely and efficiently perform repetitive transport tasks with high handling volumes. Within the closed system with a capacity of 28,000 pallets, six narrow-aisle forklifts handle storage and retrieval completely without manual intervention and are precisely matched to the performance requirements of the system," says Balázs Bencsics, Logistics Solutions Product Manager at Gebrüder Weiss.

Jungheinrich EKX 516a mobile robots, which were specially developed for automated high-bay warehouses, are used. The system processes five different pallet heights and enables continuous two-shift operation without intermediate loading.

András Zupán, Project Manager at Jungheinrich, explains: "Manual and automated areas are closely interlinked: forklift drivers place the pallets on transfer stations in the front area, where contour sensors check the dimensions before the goods are transferred to the automated system. The same transfer points are also used for retrieval. The system is connected to both the Jungheinrich and Gebrüder Weiss warehouse management systems via interfaces, which ensures a continuous flow of information," adds Zupán.

Implementation during ongoing operations

The implementation was carried out gradually in parallel with ongoing operations: construction started in March 2024 and the plant has been in full operation since July 2025. "Initial concerns among the workforce were dispelled through transparent communication and targeted training. It was important for us to convey that automation does not mean job cuts, but rather creates new perspectives within the organization," says Bencsics.

The company particularly emphasizes efficiency gains and knowledge development: "We are very proud of the fact that automation has led to significant resource savings. The integration of new and existing systems has not only increased operational efficiency, but has also further developed the technical expertise within the company. This development is visible in all areas - from site management and warehouse teams to IT and lean specialists," says Bálint Varga, Managing Director of Gebrüder Weiss Ltd. Gebrüder Weiss also relies on technology when it comes to sustainability: existing automated sites in Budapest are powered by photovoltaic systems that also run electric delivery vehicles.