PepsiCo Polska relies on Mecalux

In the third quarter of 2026, PepsiCo plans to commission a new automated warehouse in Grodzisk Mazowiecki (Poland) with Mecalux technology. The facility, which is connected to production to store snacks and potato chips, has been designed to increase logistics capacity and optimize operations without having to expand the existing building.

Modular design for more flexibility

The project provides for the implementation of a complete solution with six storage and retrieval machines that support automatic pallet storage in racks equipped with the automatic Palle-Shuttle system. A system of electric pallet conveyors and automatic pallet conveyor technology will connect the warehouse with the production lines, enabling continuous pallet receipt around the clock. Intelligent warehouse management will be carried out using Mecalux's Easy WMS software, which will be integrated into PepsiCo's SAP eWM system. All logistics processes are precisely coordinated via this bidirectional connection, from goods receipt to dispatch.

"Thanks to the logistics automation project, we will achieve an automatic connection between production, warehouse and dispatch. We have opted for a modular design that offers us great flexibility for future adjustments," says Bartłomiej Lesiuk, Head of the Warehouse Automation Planning Department at PepsiCo.

Savings through energy recovery

This new automated warehouse is the third project that Mecalux has implemented for PepsiCo Polska. In addition to the connection to production and 24-hour operation, the facility in Grodzisk Mazowiecki features important technological innovations. The storage and retrieval machines are equipped with an energy recovery system that can save between 15 and 20 percent energy with every movement. They also have an AI-supported image processing system that replaces conventional light barriers and thus enables precise and safe pallet placement.

"With this new investment, we hope to optimize operations, increase storage capacity and reduce logistics costs," adds Lesiuk. "Automation will also allow us to make direct deliveries, avoiding double handling and unnecessary transportation. We also expect to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 200 tons per year."