Asahi Beverages has awarded Dematic a contract to build a high bay warehouse storage solution in Heathwood, Queensland.
The warehouse will consist of a satellite storage solution containing six aisles of six-deep satellite ColbyRack capable of storing 28,000 pallets.
The automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) will include six new Dematic RapidStore Storage Retrieval Machines (SRMs) with Dematic’s latest “free roaming” Automover satellite carts.
The solution will also feature Skate Auto-loading Truck Docks, an extensive pallet conveyor system, stretch wrapper, automatic barcode labelling, and a full case picking area.
“Our new Queensland high bay warehouse is another major step forward in the transformation of our customer centric logistics network. We are pleased to be working with an experienced integrator such as Dematic on this crucial program,” Asahi Beverages'general manager of logistics & customer operations Tracey Wagner said.
Asahi's local brands include Schweppes Australia, Asahi Premium Beverages, Independent Liquor and The Better Drinks Co.
