Reference Hoval
Hoval: Fully automated storage system for heat pump production in Istebné
Hoval is one of the world's leading providers of heating and indoor climate solutions. In order to meet the sharp rise in demand for heat pumps, the company has expanded its site in Istebné, Slovakia - with a state-of-the-art, fully automated warehouse system that was planned and implemented by HÖRMANN Intralogistics as general contractor.
The project marks an important step in Hoval's strategic development. The plant was successfully accepted and handed over in August 2025. Hoval is thus creating the basis for optimizing production and logistics processes in the long term and further expanding global sales of its heat pumps.
Installing the AutoStore® system
Construction of the high-bay warehouse
Assembly of storage and retrieval machines and conveyor technology
System activation
Handover and training
Installation of the AutoStore® system
Construction of the grid and connection to the HiLIS warehouse management system - with consideration of subsequent integration into the HBW, production and conveyor technology.
Construction of the high-bay warehouse
Construction of the steel racking structure in silo design with roof and wall cladding and sprinkler system
Assembly of the storage and retrieval machines and conveyor technology
Precise coordination of all suppliers by HÖRMANN Intralogistics, including complex coordination such as the assembly of the guide rails.
System activation
Test runs and setup of the system control, commissioning of the intelligent WMS HiLIS for the interaction of all components.
Handover and training
Check of key performance indicators, final tests and intensive employee training. Customer service then takes over support during ongoing operations.
The concept
Automated multi-solution storage system with pallet high-bay warehouse, AutoStore® and HiLIS WMS
The facility combines two systems for large and small parts logistics. At its heart is a three-aisle pallet high-bay warehouse with a length of 115 meters, a width of 22 meters and a height of 40 meters. Three storage and retrieval machines with double-deep telescopic forks move the pallets fully automatically.
An AutoStore® system, which was specially designed for small parts logistics, operates in parallel. The two systems are connected via a high-performance pallet conveyor system that links incoming goods, production, order picking, finished goods storage and dispatch.
The HiLIS warehouse management system from HÖRMANN synchronizes all components and ensures seamless material flows between AutoStore®, high-bay warehouse and connected processes.
Objectives and challenges of the project:
The aim was to automate and standardize all storage and picking processes to enable Hoval to achieve greater efficiency and flexibility in heat pump production.
One challenge lay in the tight schedules and changing framework conditions, which required a high degree of precision and coordination between the trades. The interaction of the systems - AutoStore®, HRL, conveyor technology and software - also had to be perfectly coordinated to ensure smooth commissioning.
Facts & figures
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"HÖRMANN Intralogistics impressed us during the tendering phase with its complete package for this future-oriented project. With this new solution, we can perfectly coordinate our production and logistics processes and are more than ready for the increasing demand in the heat pump market."
Dr. Vadim Tcharnetsky
Head of Indirect Procurement, Hoval Group
About Hoval
Hoval is a leading international manufacturer of heating and indoor climate solutions. With over 75 years of experience and a family-oriented corporate culture, Hoval combines innovation with responsibility for energy and the environment. The company's solutions stand for maximum efficiency and sustainability.
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Tour of the Multi-Solution Warehouse with high-bay warehouse and AutoStore
Tour of the Multi-Solution Warehouse with high-bay warehouse and AutoStore
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