Automated warehouse and storage systems for global intralogistics operations
Kardex designs and deploys automated storage, retrieval, and material-handling systems for warehouses and distribution centers worldwide. The stack reflects a hardware-software hybrid: industrial control (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric, PLC/SCADA), enterprise resource planning (SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business One), and modern DevOps tooling (Docker, GitHub Actions, TypeScript/C#). Active adoption of OPC UA and MQTT signals a push toward IIoT connectivity and real-time warehouse data integration—moving beyond traditional automation into edge-connected systems.
Kardex is a public company headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with approximately 2,900 employees across over 30 countries. The organization manufactures and integrates automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), high-bay warehouses, small-parts storage, and order-fulfillment solutions; it also operates as a global partner for AutoStore modular storage systems. Revenue comes from both hardware sales and ongoing lifecycle services (maintenance, optimization, spare parts). The business serves mid-market and enterprise logistics operators seeking to reduce labor costs and improve warehouse throughput. Current priorities include geographic expansion into Southern Europe and Iberia, modernization of legacy plant control systems, and data governance maturity.
Kardex runs SAP S/4HANA for enterprise resource planning, Siemens and Rockwell Automation for industrial controls (PLC/SCADA/HMI), and modern DevOps (Docker, GitHub, TypeScript, C#). It is actively adopting OPC UA and MQTT for real-time data connectivity across automated systems.
Kardex is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company employs approximately 2,900 people across more than 30 countries.
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