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European Logistics Center
Our logistics. Our linchpin.

Europe's most modern logistics centre for industrial supplies.

Reliable. Sure. Direct

Our logistics. Our linchpin.

Europe's most modern logistics centre for industrial supplies.

Reliable. Sure. Direct

European logistics centre

European logistics centre
The linchpin of Würth Industrie France

In the heart of Europe lies one of the most modern logistics centre for industrial supply, the one of Würth Industrie in Bad Mergentheim. From here, we supply 20,000 customers throughout Europe and ensure a secure supply of production materials as well as consumables and supplies.

Every month, the incoming goods department receives an average of 8,000 tons of goods. On average, around 500,000 items leave the outgoing goods department every month. The majority of the items are Kanban containers. Currently more than 1,800,000 bins are in circulation. A good networking of the different logistics areas is a prerequisite for a smooth and efficient process. For this reason, the entire logistics system is connected via a 34-kilometer-long conveyor system, enabling the goods to reach any location without the intervention of employees.

The 143 hectare premises of Würth Industrie offer enormous growth opportunities. Today, the Würth Industrial Park has a logistics area of approx. 65,000 square meters with a storage capacity of approx. 650,000 storage spaces. New logistics buildings are continuously being erected and innovative technologies are being added to the existing facilities. This enables us to offer our customers a high degree of flexibility in combination with maximum security of supply.

Liefersicherheit

 
Delivery reliability you can rely on

  • 70,000 m² of logistics area for maximum capacity
  • over 700,000 storage locations for optimal product availability
  • 235.,000 pallet storage spaces in the high-bay warehouse
  • 34 km of conveyor line for smooth material flow
  • 13 industrial robots support our logistics professionals
  • 480 logistics employees at your service

Logistics efficiently and networked. People and machines working hand in hand.

High-rack warehouses
High-rack warehouses

Palettes on the move

In order to ensure supply in the long term, we are continuously investing in expanding our storage capacity. Our fully automated high-bay warehouses have a total storage capacity of over 235,000 pallet storage places and follow the chaotic principle of storage. The storage and retrieval machines move over 1,100 pallets per hour. The new high-bay warehouse that offers more than 59,000 pallet spaces has created additional space.

Robots
Robots

In use around the clock

We use self-learning robots in our logistics to significantly increase productivity along the supply chain, and to reduce the workload of our employees. Thus, 13 industrial robots provide support in bin picking, bin palletising, tray picking and shipping palletising. People and machine work in perfect interaction. By connecting the two, we are following the approach of optimising the value chain, mapping routine activities automatically and at the same time contributing to optimised workplace ergonomics.

multifunctional workstations
Multifunctional workstations

For maximum flexibility

28 multifunctional workstations are located in the logistics centre of Würth Industrie Service. They stand apart thanks to their flexible applications and are used for picking, packing, checking and placing goods. Goods receipt and goods issue tasks can also be processed. The task depends on the current demand. The integrated displays show the task to be carried out and help in reducing the risk of errors. Various robots are also supporting here.

OSR Shuttle warehouse
OSR Shuttle warehouse

Bins on the move

As bin conveyor technology, two fully automated, redundant OSR shuttle warehouses are used for small parts and buffer storage. With over 200,000 storage spaces, each system is capable of generating more than 5,000 movements per hour to supply all workstations. In this way, any type of customer order can be handled at any time.

Conveyer line
Conveyer line

34 km through logistics

Our state-of-the-art logistics rely on an impressive 34-kilometer conveyor system that runs throughout the entire logistics center – from goods receipt to goods dispatch. Thanks to cutting-edge conveyor technology and intelligent control systems, we ensure a seamless material flow, efficient processes, and fast order fulfillment. This guarantees that everything arrives at the right place at the right time.

Bin washing system
Bin washing system

Perfect condition

The faultless condition of the bins is also a prerequisite for a reliable supply of C-Parts. For this reason, all our items are guided through the in-house bin washing plant. It cleans the bins of any dust, oils, grease, chips and label residues and dries the bins to remove any droplets, based on the VDA regulation (wipe test). The two-track system has a total length of 14 metres and is suitable for all common KLT container sizes up to the PAL box. The KLT 4315 has a total capacity of 1,000 units per hour. A type-specific sorting is also possible.

 

For your supply security: Innovative Technologies.

High rack storage

High-rack warehouses

Our fully automated high-bay warehouses have a total storage capacity of approx. 190,000 storage places and follow the chaotic principle of warehousing. The storage and retrieval machines move 450 pallets per hour. For a maximum security of supply, the same items are stored in different aisles, since this way the item can be accessed if an aisle should fail.

Robots

Robots are an important component of the automation process of the intralogistics of Würth Industrie Service. Currently, four different robots are already in use. They are engaged in bin picking, container palletising, tray picking and shipping palletising to support our colleagues. By taking over the physically stressful tasks and through continuous use, they improve the ergonomics and increase the productivity.

Automation through the use of robotics
Multifunctional workstations

Multifunctional workstations

The twelve identically designed multifunctional workstations are characterised by their flexible applications. They are used for order picking, compaction, testing and filling operation. In addition, goods receipt and goods issue tasks can be processed. The activity depends on the current demand. Integrated displays indicate the task to be performed and contribute to a reduction in the risk of errors.

OSR Shuttle warehouse

The OSR shuttle warehouse is a small parts and buffer warehouse. OSR stands for "Order Storage and Retrieval". The warehouse consists of 12 aisles, which are designed independently of each other and redundantly. Today, the warehouse has a total of more than 200,000 storage locations. Owing to the large number of aisles, an item can be stored in several aisles. This ensures that the item can be accessed even if one aisle fails and thus supply security is maintained.

OSR Shuttle storage
Bin washing system

Bin washing system

The faultless condition of the bins is also a prerequisite for a reliable supply of C-Parts. For this reason, all our items are guided through the in-house bin washing plant. It cleans the bins of any dust, oils, grease, chips and label residues and dries the bins to remove any droplets, based on the VDA regulation (wipe test). The two-track system has a total length of 14 metres and is suitable for all common KLT container sizes up to the PAL box. The KLT 4315 has a total capacity of 1,000 units per hour. A type-specific sorting is also possible.

 
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We are here for you! Contact us :

Tel. : +33 3 90 40 63 10

E-mail : contact@wurth-industrie.fr.

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