The Polish pharmaceutical company Aflofarm Farmacja Polska Sp. z o.o., based in Pabianice, southwest of Lodz, commissioned Kardex Mlog to extend its existing automated high-bay warehouse. In addition to three new aisles, the project included a pallet-conveying technology loop and connection to the existing space, and a refurbishment of the existing pallet conveying system in the production plant area. The investment resulted in 20,016 new pallet storage spaces, doubling storage capacity and performance. The project began in August 2024 and was completed in December 2025.
“The offer submitted by Kardex was rated highest of all the tenders received for the extension of the high-bay warehouse,” explains Jakub Mieżyński, project leader for Aflofarm. “Key factors in the decision to go with Kardex were the competitive price, the depth of experience in the execution of similar projects, and the outstanding technical competence of the team,” adds Mieżyński. Another important advantage was “the opportunity to have the project carried out by Polish engineers and project managers, which enabled efficient implementation and continuous control throughout.” With complex investments such as this, it was critical that there was clear and efficient communication between all participants in the project. For this reason, it was agreed with Kardex to specify Polish as the project language. “This solution significantly simplified collaboration and noticeably accelerated implementation of the project,“ says Jakub Mieżyński. The three new aisles, totaling 20,016 pallet storage spaces, accommodate finished products, while the existing section is used for raw materials storage. The extension means that Aflofarm does not require an external warehouse, and the company saves significant space in one hall on the factory premises where picking will be carried out in the future.
The core of the investment consists of three stacker cranes of type Kardex MSingleB-1300/36-ZT. With a height of 36 meters, these represent an extremely effective and sustainable use of space. The load handling devices enable double-deep storage and retrieval with a load capacity of up to 1,300 kg. The drive commands are generated by a state-of-the-art control (SPS) of type Siemens S7. The automated conveying technology with 79 drives ensures seamless connection to the existing warehouse. For the material flow system (MFS), Kardex Mlog has programmed an interface to the existing material flow controller (MFC). The new plant was commissioned without disrupting ongoing operations at Aflofarm.
Kardex is a leading global partner for intralogistics solutions in an attractive and growing market. The Group offers premium automated products, standardized systems, and life cycle services that guarantee high availability and low total cost of ownership. Kardex provides an intelligent entry into automation with its dynamic storage and retrieval systems, offers integrated material handling systems, small parts storage systems including multi-shuttle technology, and automated high-bay warehouses. Additionally, Kardex acts as a global AutoStore™ partner, offering flexible and modular storage and order fulfillment solutions. The Group employs around 2,900 people in over 30 countries. Kardex Holding AG has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 1989.
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Kardex Polska, part of the Kardex Group and based in Sopot, has been carrying out intralogistics projects for many years and has built up an experienced team of specialists.
Kardex Mlog (www.kardex.com), with its head office in Neuenstadt am Kocher, is one of the leading integrators for material flow systems for bins and pallets. The company has more than 50 years of experience in the planning, implementation, and maintenance of fully automated intralogistics solutions.
Kardex Mlog operates in three business sectors: Greenfield Installations, Refurbishment, and After-Sales Services (Customer Service). The company’s own manufacturing facility in Neuenstadt, its comprehensive range of services across the entire product lifecycle, and its cross-industry know-how in refurbishment during ongoing operations are among the key elements of the company’s service portfolio.
The company was founded back in 1922. As part of the Kardex Group, the company is active in several international markets, and it combines the strength of a global organization with the flexibility of a medium-sized company. Kardex Mlog employs 375 people, and the company achieved revenues of 104 million euros in 2024.
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