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24 “The growth here in recent years has far exceeded our expectations,” sums up a visibly happy Thomas Schmidt, Plastic Plant Manager at Heuchemer Verpackung GmbH, speaking at the official opening of the modernised and expanded logistics centre at its Miehlen site. An almost 18-meter-high pallet channel warehouse, four STILL PalletShuttles, two MX-X Narrow Aisle Trucks and efficient material handling – these are the components of the system solution implemented by STILL for Heuchemer. WELL-EQUIPPED FOR THE FUTURE The effect that packaging can create was illustrated when the Reichstag in Berlin was wrapped up in 1995 – an experience which will surely live long in the memory for many. One company in Rhineland-Palatinate understands exactly how to get the most out of packaging: Heuchemer. Heuchemer's logistics centre in Miehlen had reached its full capacity, with 430 million packages stored and delivered each year. The company management decided to prepare for further growth by expanding the existing logistics centre by adding a second one as well as automating as many processes as possible. And this is when the packaging manu- facturer turned to the expertise of STILL. “It was a logical decision for us. We have known the company for a long time and are highly satisfied with the quality of their products,” says Plastic Plant Manager Thomas Schmidt, referring to the good business relationship with STILL. STILL was responsible for planning the entire facility, defining the structural and technical requirements for the forklift trucks, warehouse technology and rack systems and ultimately taking the lead in the implementation of the entire project. “It was an exciting task, where every detail needed to be carefully examined,” says STILL Project Leader Philipp Hoops. The end result has seen a channel rack system, STILL PalletShuttles, MX-X Narrow Aisle Trucks and the STILL iGoEasy system working seamlessly together as one. Usually, the investment costs for the required hardware and software as well as the staff costs needed to plan and install automation solutions only really pays off for complex facilities. The STILL iGoEasy system is the first automation solution in the world for straightforward and stand- ardised orders using an individual automated truck which enables full QUICK FACTS THE CHALLENGE The expansion and partial automation of the existing logistics centre to more than 10,000 pallet bays for raw and finished goods. THE SOLUTION An approximately 18-metre-high pallet rack warehouse to allow for effective use of space, with support from STILL PalletShuttles and the STILL iGoEasy system. THE PRODUCTS Shuttle narrow-aisle warehouse, MX-X Nar- row Aisle Trucks, STILL PalletShuttles, STILL iGoEasy Take a look! A pallet channel warehouse, STILL PalletShuttles, MX-X Narrow Aisle Trucks and iGo Easy in action FIELD REPORT

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