POSTED: 14th June 2019
Daifuku BCS awarded contract to develop state-of-the-art high capacity storage solution for iconic Australian brand, Arnott’s
It was a significant turnout, as Blacktown Mayor, Stephen Bali joined Ümit Subasi, President Campbell International, VP Supply Chain Campbell International, Craig Funnell and Daifuku BCS CEO, Shaun Roper this week to break ground for the development of Arnott's new storage facility.
The much loved, iconic Australian brand, now into its 154th year of operation is one of Asia Pacific's largest food manufacturers, employing over 2,000 Australian's nationwide.
Globally, the biscuit market is highly promising, with projected
figures to reach USD 135 billion by 2023. The growth attributed to
product innovation and increased demand for convenience food.
Arnott's exports continue to grow, with the Australian-made
biscuits now being shipped to more than 40 countries around the
world including Japan, the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Indonesia,
Tahiti and New Zealand.
The project will see Number 1 Material Handling
Solutions Provider, Daifuku, develop a high capacity storage
solution, to form as part of their existing manufacturing site in
Huntington NSW.
Currently, the majority of Arnott's finished goods are held
off-site. The project will not only increase Arnott's current
on-site storage capacity, it will present a significant upgrade to
the existing infrastructure across their automated warehouse
systems, comprising of state-of-the-art technology including the
implementation of Daifuku's unit load ASRS cranes, Sorting Transfer
Vehicles (STV) and Goods to Person (GTP) stations for mixed case
picking.
"Today's ceremony marks the next step in our ongoing commitment
to innovation and future-proofing our business. Investment is a key
element of Arnott's continued success, ensuring we continue to
operate effectively in a global market, while the flow-on benefits
to the country of an investment of this magnitude are
significant.
The design strategy will incorporate the construction of a
contemporary automated ambient warehouse, along with the removal of
the existing automation and installation of a second new
temperature controlled warehouse within the existing enclosure.
Cory Saunders, Daifuku BCS General Manager of Logistic Sales
commented, "We began our engagement with the Arnott's team in early
2018. Since then, it has been a highly collaborative process
through many evolutions of the solution to get to this stage of the
project; the whole team delighted to work with such a highly
regarded Australian brand."
The automation component of the project will be rolled out in
two phases, with the first to go live in October 2020, the second
phase going live in June 2021.
For media enquiries, please contact:
Contact: Kirsty Tull -
Marketing and Communications, Daifuku BCS
Phone: +61 (0) 466 646
906
Email: [email protected]
About Daifuku BCS
Daifuku BCS, a subsidiary of Daifuku Co., Ltd, provides
diverse material handling services, solutions, equipment and
operational support within the logistics, manufacturing and airport
industries. Our leading-edge solutions continue to revolutionise
operations around the world, enhancing the productivity, accuracy,
and customer service levels of our partners. With offices in New
Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, Norway, and Canada, we continue to
expand our global footprint.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcs-group/
Website: http://www.daifukubcs.com
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