The new division also integrates the Services division of the Hörmann Group. This is intended to strategically expand the core competencies and achieve synergy effects for ambitious growth. Alongside the Automotive, Communication and Engineering divisions, Intralogistics thus forms the fourth pillar of the Hörmann Group.

At LogiMAT, three companies from Hörmann Intralogistics will present themselves together for the first time and showcase their range of services for the automation of intralogistics, from solutions to their own products and software: Hörmann Logistik GmbH, Klatt Fördertechnik GmbH and Hörmann Logistik Systeme GmbH.

The Intralogistics division will be headed by the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Hörmann Group, Dr. Christian Baur (pictured), from July 1, 2022. He brings with him many years of international experience in the field of intralogistics automation, most recently as CEO of Swisslog, one of the world's leading companies in the field of automated logistics solutions. His core competencies lie in the areas of software, robotics and digitalization. He has not only successfully established growth strategies for software platforms, but also rolled them out globally. "As CTO of the Hörmann Group, I look forward to being able to contribute not only my experience in the field of automation, but also to aligning the Intralogistics division internationally together with my colleagues and leading it into the future," says Dr. Christian Baur. He adds: "The markets in both Europe and America, for example, offer above-average growth potential for our solutions, which I would like to develop together with the existing, very experienced team."

Strong partners for dynamic and rapid growth

Hörmann Logistik GmbH, based in Munich, and its subsidiary Hörmann Logistik Polska Sp. z o.o. act as general contractors for the construction of turnkey material flow systems, such as fully automated high-bay warehouses or AutoStore. The picking robot solution for AutoStore and other applications developed by Hörmann Logistik in cooperation with robominds is based on the "HiLIS AS" WMS specially developed for AutoStore and the "robobrain" from robominds GmbH. This concept was named Product of the Year 2022 in the "Warehouse and picking technology" category by materialfluss, the trade journal for intralogistics.

Hörmann Logistik, which has been in business for over 35 years, also offers complete solutions through partnerships: robominds is the partner for the integration of picking robots into order picking processes. Together with Safelog, Hörmann Logistik offers a "Moving Racks" system for the storage and picking of large parts in racks moved by swarm-intelligent "Automated Guided Vehicles" (AGV). And with StrongPoint, comprehensive micro-fulfilment center solutions are offered for e-grocery applications and other sectors. "We will continue to expand such partnerships and thus further strengthen our network in the Intralogistics division for national and international customers from a wide range of industries," say the Managing Directors of Hörmann Logistik Oliver Vujcic and Steffen Dieterich in unison.

Growth driver for the Intralogistics division

Klatt Fördertechnik GmbH, based in Neumarkt am Wallersee, Austria, expands the portfolio with its own products and conveyor systems, which are developed, planned, manufactured and installed by the company. In its more than 20 years of existence, Klatt Fördertechnik has thus developed into a renowned supplier of conveyor systems for industry, airports, parcel distribution centers, used cardboard boxes and film transport as well as hospitals. Various special solutions are also constantly being developed for the different systems, enabling the company to respond to individual customer requirements. "Klatt's innovative, dynamic products will be one of the key future growth drivers for the Intralogistics division," emphasizes Dr. Christian Baur.

Competence center for light goods

Hörmann Logistik Systeme GmbH, based in Graz, Austria, is the competence center in the "light goods" sector and focuses on the sale, planning and implementation of automated storage and conveying systems in this area. The spectrum ranges from automated container and carton conveying systems and picking solutions to fully automated small parts warehouses, such as miniload or shuttle systems. The aim is to supplement the established business of Hörmann Logistik GmbH in Munich with further solution modules.

"The Intralogistics division combines many core competencies and integrated solutions. These competencies are now being expanded to include robotics - in line with the motto of the new division: Robotic-Driven Dynamics," emphasizes Dr. Christian Baur.