Above left: The key element of the logistics solution is a fully automatic high bay warehouse from LTW Intralogistics. The Eurodekor boards and impregnation papers for subsequent application to the raw boards are stored here PHOTO: IMA SCHELLING GROUP
Above right: Fully automatic packaging: as soon as the goods are picked, the complex packaging unit takes over. Automated processes ensure that each Eurodekor stack is perfectly and securely prepared for transportation PHOTO: IMA SCHELLING GROUP
or inhomogeneous board stacks, ready for dispatch. The stacks then go through a fully automatic packaging process and are ultimately ready for shipping by road.”
FULLY AUTOMATIC HIGH BAY WAREHOUSE ON THREE LEVELS The key element of the logistics solution is a fully automatic high bay warehouse with three aisles on three levels from LTW Intralogistics. Each line has a storage and retrieval line to the high bay warehouse, where Eurodekor boards and impregnation papers are stored. The stacks are stored and retrieved on three levels in accordance with the following principles: • Level 0m – with roller tracks as an emergency mode
• Level 7.20m – regular storage and retrieval using roller tracks
• Level 9.85m – the goods are made available for picking via mobile platforms (shuttles)
A lift station provided by Egger takes care of the vertical flow of materials within the storage system, transporting the stacks
upwards from the lowest level. As soon as the goods are picked, the
complex packaging unit takes over. Automated processes ensure that each Eurodekor stack is perfectly and securely prepared for transportation. “We wanted to install a packaging system that is not only fast, but also extremely precise,” explained Mr Horngacher. “Our customers expect delivery to be flawless, with no errors at all – and now we can guarantee exactly that.”
The solution from IMA Schelling includes
an automatic strapping plant with automated squared timber integration at the top of the stack. A robot is responsible for handling the squared timber. Another robot places a box on the finished board stack to protect it against damage in transit. Finally, a labelling robot attaches the packing slip – with all the relevant shipping information. IMA Schelling says the highly automated processes improve efficiency, ensure consistently high packaging quality, and reduce manual intervention to a minimum. “What used to be done painstakingly by hand now happens fully automatically,” said
Mr Horngacher. “We have also noticeably improved the error rate and the accuracy of the quantities.” Egger sees the solution as making its operations fit for the future, allowing faster order processing, shortened delivery times and error-free picking.
“The new logistics solution has significantly improved our processes. Today we benefit from complete traceability, better inventory accuracy and also an increase in delivery capacity. When it comes to conveyor technology, we have been collaborating with IMA Schelling for more than a decade – the solutions are reliable and have always met our requirements.” From IMA Schelling’s perspective, the installation demonstrates its capabilities and how panel sector clients can bring large improvements. “The new storage system at Egger shows
how modern automation can sustainably improve the logistics chain,” said Mr Hinterholzer. “IMA Schelling does not just supply the relevant technology; the company also supports customers with extensive concept and engineering experience.” ●
Egger Group: Egger Group, headquartered in St Johann in Tirol (AT) is a full-service provider for furniture and interior design, structural timber construction and wood-based flooring. The group currently has more than 11,000 employees and 22 manufacturing plants worldwide.
LTW Intralogistics: For more than 40 years, LTW Intralogistics has stood for premium quality and maximum precision. The specialist has demonstrated high-performance continuity with over 1,000 projects installed in more than 35 countries. Complete solutions from LTW Intralogistics stand for maximum system availability, optimum space utilisation and secure storage of an extremely wide range of products.
IMA Schelling
The IMA Schelling Group develops, designs and manufactures machinery and plants for woodworking, plastics and metalworking companies. Its customers include international furniture manufacturers, aircraft manufacturers and family-run carpentry businesses with exacting requirements. The company draws on over 100 years’ experience when developing its innovative processing solutions for the most advanced networked production lines, tailored to individual customer needs – right through to fully automated batch size 1 systems. IMA Schelling has a global network of 19 subsidiaries and 70 sales partners, plus three production sites in Germany, Austria and Poland. In 2024, IMA Schelling and its 1,960 employees around the world generated total sales of €395m.
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