High density and dynamics
Small parts warehouse
Customised small parts storage solutions with AutoStore®, miniload, trays or shuttle
Maximize your storage capacity and efficiency with our specialized small parts storage systems. Whether light or heavy goods, individually or in containers, cartons or trays - we offer customized AutoStore® systems, small parts warehouses with RGB as well as tray or shuttle warehouses that are perfectly tailored to your requirements.
Our solutions are suitable for classic storage functions, buffer storage, shipping warehouses, production supply and as a state-of-the-art picking system. Rely on our expertise to optimize your logistics processes and increase your competitiveness.
The benefits at a glance
- Saving space: Optimized use of storage space thanks to compact storage
- Increased efficiency: Automated processes increase throughput and reduce processing time
- Flexibility: Adaptable to different goods sizes and weights
- Cost reduction: reducing manual intervention lowers labour costs and increases process reliability
- Goods protection: gentle handling techniques minimize the risk of damage
"With our experience as a general contractor in various industries and the customized warehouse management system HiLIS, we design and implement an individual, efficient and future-proof small parts warehouse for you."
ROBERT HEINZ | AUTOSTORE DIVISION MANAGER
HÖRMANN INTRALOGISTICS SOLUTIONS GMBH
What are small parts warehouses?
Small parts warehouses are specialized forms of storage designed for the efficient storage and provision of small goods and components, often in racks with small load carriers, boxes or containers. They are characterized by a high storage density and efficient use of space, often with automated systems for fast and clear storage and retrieval.
Dynamic storage and picking
Picking is standardized according to the "goods to person" principle. Ergonomically optimized provision of goods to the picker using storage and retrieval machines, conveyor technology and robots enables the picker to work with high picking performance and a low error rate.
The picker is supported by various modern technologies, such as picking robots, driverless transport vehicles, "pick-by-light", "put-to-light", "pick-by-voice", handheld terminals, PC terminals and others.
Online interfaces to various parcel service providers with label printing for each package are provided by our customized HiLIS Warehouse Management System.
All services at a glance
Shelving systems
- Silo constructions for small parts warehouses, trays and shuttles
- Built-in shelving constructions for small parts warehouses, trays and shuttles
- AutoStore aluminum grids
Cargo
- Containers
- Cartons
- Tables
- and many more
Storage type
- Single-deep or multi-deep with AKL, trays and shuttle
- Up to 18 levels of container stacks with AutoStore
Load handling attachments for AKL
- Combination telescope
- Pulling device
- Gripping device
Additional systems & robotics
- Pick-by-robot for KLT or piece picking
- Driverless transport systems for supply from other storage areas
- Pick-by-light/pick-to-light/pick-by-voice
- Connecting conveyor technology
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HÖRMANN Intralogistics also implements highly dynamic small parts warehouses with supplementary conveyor and picking technology as well as robotics.
We bring all our expertise to every project and ensure tailor-made overall solutions for your economically successful future.
Flexible, cost-saving, damage-avoiding
Automatic timber or heavy-duty storage systems
Specialized high-bay warehouse solutions for heavy and bulky goods
For heavy and bulky goods, we develop and implement high-bay warehouse solutions with tailor-made storage and retrieval and conveyor technology. This allows goods with a wide range of dimensions and weights to be stored in a space-saving and gentle manner using sophisticated storage strategies. At the customer's request, we also integrate the automatic just-in-time connection to production and dispatch provision.
The advantages at a glance
- Decoupling of production processes, pre-processing and finishing in order to maximize flexibility, Customer orientation and production performance
- On-demand packaging and provision of timber or other heavy-duty packages for customer shipping and in-house further processing in production
- Increased and plannable loading performance
- Reduction of manual processes
- Fully automated, multi-stage packaging and transport preparation to secure the products themselves and to ensure an efficient and gentle loading process
- The gentle, automatic conveying and handling technology prevents damage to the products and therefore avoids the costs of complaints and replacement deliveries
- Consistent use of plastic chain conveyor technology made from high-quality, lubricant-free plastic for maximum protection of the product during in-house transport
All about timber or heavy-duty intralogistics
""The all-in-one concept from HÖRMANN Intralogistics has enabled us to revolutionize our logistics processes. The designed software control, sensor technology, innovative conveyor technology and seamless integration into our existing processes increase our efficiency and competitiveness. We are delighted with the possibilities offered by this new system."
STEFAN HIERZENBERGER | HEAD OF GROUP LOGISTICS,
MAYR-MELNHOF WOOD
What makes timber and heavy-duty warehouses so special?
Automatic timber or heavy-duty warehouses enable the efficient and space-saving storage of heavy goods thanks to customized, fully automated storage and retrieval technologies that minimize manual intervention. Gentle conveying technologies protect the goods from damage and integrate seamlessly into production and shipping processes, increasing efficiency and reducing costs.
How it works
The state-of-the-art intralogistics solution for timber and heavy goods includes multi-aisle high-bay warehouses as well as connecting, individually developed, gentle modular belt conveyor technology for order-related sequencing, packaging, stacking and route-specific provision with subsequent semi-automatic truck loading in the loading hall.
The conveyor technology transports the heavy-duty packages from the production area to the high-bay warehouse. Here, the load units are temporarily stored and, depending on the order, either loaded onto trucks for internal or external customers for further processing. For truck loading, the parcels are put together in the correct sequence and route, packed and stacked if required. A distribution trolley then transports the heavy-duty parcels to the respective staging lane next to trailers in the loading hall.
Intelligent intralogistics strategies with the HiLIS product portfolio
Warehouse management, system control, system visualization and truck loading are carried out using the tried-and-tested HÖRMANN Intralogistics HiLIS, which communicates with the customer system via an interface.
Reference film
The wood logistics movie: Intralogistics for the wood industry - at Mayr Melnhof Holz in Leoben
Intralogistics for the timber industry - at Mayr Melnhof Holz in Leoben
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Heavy goods, high throughput – as an intralogistics general contractor, we can help you optimise your unique timber and long goods business. Contact us for a no-obligation assessment of your options and indicative prices.
Manage & optimize warehouse
High-bay warehouse: customized and highly available
Compact and automated storage solutions
Maximize your storage capacity and efficiency with our tailor-made high-bay storage systems. The solutions offer compact storage in a small space, ideal for companies that want to both save space and optimize their processes. With fully automated storage and retrieval, we guarantee a smooth process from goods receipt to dispatch preparation.
Our expertise includes the development of SRM-based high-bay warehouses, both as in-house and silo systems. We also offer special high-bay warehouses for rolls, sensitive corrugated cardboard, wood and heavy goods. Rely on experience and optimize your logistics with our advanced storage solutions.
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From picking to truck loading
Highly automated material flow systems
More sensor technology, AI, interfaces, robotics and smart software make it possible: impressive warehouses with an ever-increasing degree of automation. Which technologies can already be implemented to move all classes of goods efficiently and error-free?
As a general contractor with heart and mind, we closely follow the trends, needs and challenges of our customers. Through real projects and inquiries, we get a feel for currently feasible and in-demand technologies for smooth material flow systems. The step into automation is still a big risk, and one that we fully support.
The coexistence and synergy of manual and automated warehouse areas, as well as retrofitting with robotics and sophisticated sensors to achieve a particularly high level of automation, are emerging as major trends. In this way, day-to-day business is not interrupted, but at the same time the shortage of skilled workers, susceptibility to errors and increasing picking speeds are countered. In addition, intralogistics processes for small to very large and bulky goods can be automated.
Are you facing similar challenges with your business? Take a look here to see what solutions major companies from trade and industry have found.
The advantages of highly automated material flow systems:
- Almost fully automated storage systems ensure maximum availability, better use of space, higher labour productivity and inventory accuracy, lower operating costs and the precise sequencing of goods for dispatch.
- Diversity of goods classes: from the smallest parts such as screws, seals etc. to bulky goods such as wood cuttings. from the smallest parts such as screws, seals, etc. to bulky goods such as wood cutting packages or machine motors, almost anything can be handled fully automatically thanks to smart technology and software
- Efficient and asynchronous supply of various internal and external customers
- Customization: Fulfillment of any end customer requirements without errors and failures
- Saving on hard-to-reach specialist personnel
- Increase in Throughput and storage capacity with scalability during operation
- Integration of areas that are still operated manually into the overall automated material flow system
AutoStore system with innovative robot cell for Siemens
We are implementing an AutoStore system with an integrated robot cell for Siemens AG in Rastatt. This combination enables fully automated goods receipt of small load carriers into an AutoStore grid for the first time. The project sets new standards in the automation of intralogistics processes and offers a well thought-out concept for high speed.
A specially developed robot system with "bin-in-bin, bin-out-bin" technology is used to fully automate the incoming goods process. A Kuka robot, equipped with a special gripper and integrated vision technology, takes over the storage and retrieval into and out of the AutoStore Conveyer Port.
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Liebensteiner Kartonagen: New construction & retrofit of corrugated board high-bay warehouse + retrofitting of pallet AGV system
For our long-standing customer Liebensteiner Kartonagen in Plößberg, an impressive production and storage facility for corrugated cardboard was gradually built. With three retrofit and new construction phases between 2012 and 2025, capacity and the degree of automation were continuously increased.
All-in: Fully automated shipping and production supply with 13-aisle high-bay warehouse and driverless transport vehicles for pallets
Facts
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Automated small parts and pallet warehouse for KraussMaffei
HÖRMANN Intralogistics has implemented a comprehensive intralogistics solution for the new KraussMaffei Technologies plant in Parsdorf. The order included an automated small parts warehouse (AKL) and an automated pallet warehouse (APL) with a conveyor system connection, combined picking stations, tower storage for sequencing and the complete automation technology. The warehouse is managed via SAP/EWM.
The high-performance system optimizes incoming and outgoing goods and supports KraussMaffei with the growing demand. Despite challenging framework conditions, the project was successfully implemented and put into operation.
Facts
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Automatic high-bay warehouse, packaging line and loading hall for timber
HÖRMANN Intralogistics has implemented a pioneering intralogistics solution for the Mayr-Melnhof Holz Group in Leoben, based on the functional specifications of logistics planner Xvise from Lauterbach (Austria), which makes the long-established company a trailblazer for the wood processing industry. The combination of an automated, three-aisle high-bay warehouse with innovative conveyor technology, a complex packaging line and, for the first time, a semi-automatic truck loading hall sets new standards in timber logistics.
Project objectives and challenges:
- Efficient and asynchronous supply of three areas: External customers, MMH Geishorn site, cross laminated timber production
- Lubricating oil-free transport of the living natural product with board length differences
- Packages with and without scantlings as well as foiling on the same packaging line
- Largely automated, capacity-optimized truck loading
Facts
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Reference film: Intralogistics for the timber industry - at Mayr Melnhof Holz in Leoben | EN
Analyze material flow & get an expansion recommendation now!
Would you like to take your automated or semi-automated warehouse to the next level? We look at your current and target situation and suggest manufacturer-independent expansions or new builds. Please feel free to contact us without obligation.
Reference film: Intralogistics for the timber industry - at Mayr Melnhof Holz in Leoben | EN
Messe Stuttgart Hall 1 Stand J47
HÖRMANN Intralogistics @LogiMAT 2025
Dear business partners,
soon we´ll meet again face to face at the big annual industry get-together in Stuttgart from March 11-13, 2025!
Have you already blocked your calendar and made a plan for your visit? Feel free to drop by Hörmann Intralogistics in Hall 1, Stand J47.
We look forward to in-person discussions on projects, trends and demos of systems with a particularly high degree of automation at our stand in Hall 1, J47.
Do not hesitate to request your ticket and an appointment with us!
Best regards
Your HÖRMANN Intralogistics Team
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References HRL & integrated large and small parts warehouses
PM_MMH-HRL, packaging line & truck loading hall
PM_Continental_HRL_DigitalDisplays
References corrugated cardboard warehouse
Reference Mayr-Melnhof Holz
Automated high-bay warehouse and loading hall for timber
HÖRMANN Intralogistics has implemented a pioneering intralogistics solution for the Mayr-Melnhof Holz Group in Leoben, based on the functional specifications of logistics planner Xvise from Lauterbach (Austria), which makes the long-established company a pioneer in the wood processing industry. The combination of an automated, three-aisle high-bay warehouse with innovative conveyor technology, a complex packaging line and, for the first time, a semi-automatic truck loading hall sets new standards in timber logistics.
The concept
Automatic high-bay warehouse with customized conveyor technology for Mayr-Melnhof Holz in Leoben
The high-bay warehouse (HRL) as well as the logistics and loading hall were and the loading hall were built on an existing site next to the existing production halls of the sawmill and directly adjacent to the newly built high-performance re-sorting and planing plant and the new high-tech cross laminated timber plant. The conveyor system transports the timber packages from the sorting and planing mill to the high-bay warehouse. In the 3-aisle high-bay warehouse, the timber packages are temporarily stored and, depending on the order, either loaded onto trucks for internal and external customers or transferred to the cross-laminated timber plant for further processing. For truck loading, the sawn timber packages are put together in the correct sequence and route, packed and stacked if required. A distribution wagon then transports the heavy-duty packages to the respective staging lane next to trailers in the loading hall.
Flexible and gentle material flow with innovative modular belt conveyor technology
The load units are bundled packages of sawn timber measuring up to 5.2 m long, 1.27 m wide and 1.30 m high, weighing up to 3.200 kg. HÖRMANN Intralogistics uses innovative modular belt conveyor technology made of high-quality, lubricant-free plastic with integrated transport rollers to transport the packages safely and gently on the conveyor system. The packages can be transported on these with or without squared timber. All packages undergo a weight and contour check when they are transferred from the sorting and planing plant.
On arrival from the sorting and planing mill, the timber packages are automatically picked up, checked and transported to the pre-zone of the high-bay warehouse. At the storage infeed, packages up to 4.2 m / 2.7 t are positioned centrally to the storage and retrieval machine (SRM) according to their lengths and transferred by the SRM to 3-deep rack storage locations.
Order-related sequencing and gantry robot station for stacks of 3 and 4 packages
The timber packages are then retrieved in sequence and to the exact route. During this process step, there are further sorting options directly on the conveyor system. For the most part, the packages are wrapped fully automatically at the customer's request, underlaid with squared timber by a robot and strapped. After automatic labeling, the parcels are stacked.
This takes place in the hall pre-zone, where up to four parcels can be put together by a straddle stacker to form a lift for truck loading. Two parcels next to each other and two parcels on top of each other form this hub.
In the high-bay warehouse's secondary storage zone, retrieval slots have also been included in every aisle. Packages of sawn timber are retrieved here and fed to the cross laminated timber plant via a distribution trolley.
Intelligent intralogistics strategies with the warehouse management system HiLIS
Warehouse management, System control and system visualization is carried out with the proven HÖRMANN Intralogistics Warehouse Management System HiLIS, which communicates with the customer system via an interface. With 24/7 operating times, HiLIS continuously receives retrieval and storage orders for the items to be loaded via an interface from the on-site HOST.
Objectives and challenges of the project:
- Efficient and asynchronous supply of three areas: External customers, MMH Geishorn site, cross laminated timber production
- Lubricating oil-free transport of the living natural product with board length differences
- Packages with and without scantlings as well as foiling on the same packaging line
- Largely automated, capacity-optimized truck loading
Facts & figures
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"The all-in-one concept from HÖRMANN Intralogistics has enabled us to revolutionize our logistics processes. The designed software control, sensor technology, innovative conveyor technology and seamless integration into our existing processes increase our efficiency and competitiveness. We are delighted with the possibilities offered by this new system."
Stefan Hierzenberger
Head of Group Logistics, MMH
About MMH & Hörmann Intralogistics
About MMH
Mayr-Melnhof Holz Holding AG, headquartered in Leoben, was founded in 1850 and is one of the leading European companies in the sawn timber and wood processing sectors. Around 1,630 people are employed at nine locations. As a driving force in the timber industry, market leader in the glulam segment and a driving force in the advance in the production of cross-laminated timber, the building and construction material of the future, the long-established company relies on advanced, efficient plant solutions for the expansion and modernization of its plants.
About Hörmann Intralogistics
Mayr-Melnhof Holz Holding AG, headquartered in Leoben, was founded in 1850 and is one of the leading European companies in the sawn timber and wood processing sectors. Around 1,630 people are employed at nine locations. As a driving force in the timber industry, market leader in the glulam segment and a driving force in the advance in the production of cross-laminated timber, the building and construction material of the future,the long-established company relies on advanced, efficient plant solutions for the expansion and modernization of its plants.
Reference film
The wood logistics movie: Intralogistics for the wood industry - at Mayr Melnhof Holz in Leoben
Timber-Intralogistics at Mayr-Melnhof Holz in Leoben
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Do you see yourself in the MMH story with challenges and possible solutions for your own business? Get in touch with our project planning experts without obligation. We will give you an assessment of your current and optimized material flow, automation options and an initial target price.