AutoStore and Kardex Deliver Fully Operational System to Balluff in Record Six Months

Nedre Vats, Norway – September 29, 2025 – AutoStore™, the global leader in technology-driven, intelligent order fulfillment solutions, today announces the successful deployment of a new AutoStore system at Balluff, Inc. Together with integration partner Kardex, the project went from contract signing to go-live in just six months — without major infrastructure upgrades or operational downtime.

“Balluff needed a fast and scalable solution, and AutoStore technology made that possible,” says Mike Dickson, President of the Americas at AutoStore. “This project demonstrates what AutoStore is built for: rapid deployment, high throughput, and future-ready scalability without disruption. By combining our robotics with Kardex’s integration expertise, Balluff has unlocked immediate performance gains and a platform for long-term growth.”

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“We needed a fast, future-ready solution – and Kardex delivered,” said Steve Duncan, Quality Assurance and Lean Manager at Balluff, Inc. “The project was completed on time and under budget. Kardex was in lockstep with us throughout, and their professionalism and innovation exceeded expectations.”
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“Balluff challenged us to deliver quickly and creatively — and we did,” says Mitch Hayes, President of Kardex Solutions. “Together with AutoStore, we proved that speed and quality go hand in hand.”

Fast Results Without Disruption

With growing fulfillment demands and aging carousel technology, Balluff turned to AutoStore to secure a system that could meet today’s challenges and scale for tomorrow. The new solution features:

• 20,100 Bins
• 7 AutoStore Red Line Robots
• 1 ConveyorPort
• 3 CarouselPorts
• Seamless integration with Balluff’s SAP system

Thanks to smart design and phased implementation, the installation required no major facility renovations, while Balluff maintained operations throughout.

“This project demonstrates what AutoStore is built for: rapid deployment, high throughput, and future-ready scalability without disruption."

— Mike Dickson, President of Americas, AutoStore

Innovative Design Choices

The project also introduced industry-first design elements:

• Cross-building system layout with AutoStore on one side of a wall and Ports on the other.
• Seismic bracers replacing traditional columns to free floor space.
• Extension of the service grid into office space for ergonomic integration.

Proven Performance Gains

Since go-live, Balluff reports a 177% increase in throughput alongside smoother workflows and improved ergonomics for employees.

Media Contact: 

Patrik Wallgren, patrik.wallgren@autostoresystem.com

About AutoStore  

AutoStore™ holds a simple yet powerful vision: to store and move things for everyone, everywhere. Founded in Norway, we've grown into a global technology company. AutoStore uses advanced software to automate and orchestrate order fulfillment. Our goal is to ensure orders arrive faster than ever, with minimal environmental impact. That’s how we help brands exceed customer expectations.

We have more than 1700 systems in nearly 60 countries, and we grow continuously as a community of employees, partners, customers, suppliers, and connected technologies. Automation should make life easier, and by listening carefully to our community, we innovate to meet the industry’s most complex needs. With AutoStore™, brands gain speed, efficiency, and improved workplaces. And much more floor space.

AutoStore – moving things forward.