MEKO's major distribution and central warehouse project in Rørup, Denmark, is nearing completion and is expected to be operational in the second quarter of 2025.
Over the past year, FTZ, one of Denmark’s leading distributors in the automotive industry and a MEKO subsidiary in Denmark, initiated an extensive construction project in Rørup. The new facility includes an office area of approximately 6,000 square meters and a high-tech logistics center spanning 34,000 square meters. This project is not just an investment in infrastructure but also a critical part of MEKO’s strategy to optimize operations and reduce environmental impact.
“Availability is our key competitive advantage. With our new warehouse in Denmark, we can improve both product range and delivery speed to customers,” explains Allan Stenson Blixt, Head of Supply Chain Development at MEKO.
Efficiency and sustainability under one roof
The goal is to consolidate the entire operation, previously spread across multiple locations in Odense, under one roof. The new central warehouse is equipped with advanced technology designed to improve the handling of goods and the final-stage picking process. This will shorten lead times and enhance delivery precision.
"The 132 robots we use at the central warehouse have a combined capacity to perform 6,000 picks per hour, significantly increasing our picking efficiency. It’s an enormous installation, and it will make a big difference to have all goods centralized in one location," says Kim Storbank, Logistics Director at FTZ.
With an great storage capacity for different items and advanced collaboration between humans and robots, the facility will create an efficient and flexible work environment. In addition to the automated warehouse, the new building will reduce energy consumption through features such as a lighting solution optimized based on usage. Numerous solar panels have also been installed on the building's roof to generate energy for the operations.
“At MEKO, we strive to stay at the forefront and create an attractive, modern, and efficient workplace for our employees and customers. That’s why this project is so important to us,” says Allan Stenson Blixt.
Move-in scheduled for the second quarter of 2025
The relocation to the new premises will take place gradually during the spring of 2025, with the entire facility expected to be fully operational by autumn of the same year. During this period, business continuity will be ensured as 350 employees transition to their new workplaces step by step.
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