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Demand for warehouse automation soars

Companies are turning to automation to help them gain greater efficiency, accuracy and cost- effectiveness in material handling operations.

Andrea Pongolini, EVP of Sales, E80 Group Inc.

Companies are turning to automation to help them gain greater efficiency, accuracy and cost-effectiveness in material handling operations.

By MMH Staff

· June 6, 2023

Andrea Pongolini

EVP of Sales

E80 Group Inc.

MMH: What were your main takeaways from Promat 2023?

Andrea Pongolini: At Promat 2023, we noticed a significant shift in the priorities of multinational corporations. Rather than focusing on individual projects, companies are seeking long-term technological partners that can offer total integration solutions for consistent growth. This trend presents an excellent opportunity for E80 to continue to establish genuine partnerships with the world's leading brands. The goal is to work together and leverage end-to-end automated and integrated systems to create a lasting and sustainable growth path. We're thrilled to see the industry's recognition of the importance of long-term commitment and look forward to standing by our customers side in the achievement of their next goals.

MMH: What are the three key market trends from your perspective?

Pongolini: The market trends we observed at Promat 2023 confirm the increasing demand for automated and sustainable supply chain solutions, especially in the CPG industries. This demand is driven by the need for greater efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness in material handling operations, as well as the growing concern for the environment.

At E80, we are at the forefront of this trend, having been one of the leaders in the design, development, and implementation of fully automated and energy-efficient material handling solutions for many years. Our focus on end-to-end integration and remote monitoring has allowed us to offer our customers a unique value proposition that optimizes their supply chain.

MMH: How is E80 responding to these market trends?

Pongolini: E80 Group is responding to market trends with end-to-end fully automated solutions, including integrated hardware and software. We have successfully implemented truck loading and unloading operations, as well as other automated solutions in factories and distribution centers in the US and Canada.

Data management is a fundamental element of our software development, and our use of lithium-ion battery-powered automatic vehicles has allowed us to reduce site activities and installation times, as well as energy and maintenance costs. Remote system monitoring has resulted in a significant decrease in the number of physical interventions at the customer's site, resolving 93% of issues remotely. Safety is another fundamental element of our offer, and our R&D is constantly looking for innovative solutions to ensure the maximum safety of our systems.

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