Leading intralogistics automation specialist will demonstrate its Cimcorp 3D Shuttle solution at booth S1218 and host two speaking sessions on warehouse automation solutions and their benefits
GRIMSBY, Ontario — Cimcorp, a manufacturer and integrator of turnkey robotic gantry-based order fulfillment and tire-handling solutions, announces its automation expert, Derek Rickard will co-present two separate seminars titled, “AS/RS & Automated Layer Picking Systems: A Robust Combination” and “Automation- Because you’re worth it” with a special guest from L’Oréal at ProMat 2017. Cimcorp will also be conducting live demonstrations of Cimcorp 3D Shuttle at the conference, which will take place April 3 – 6, 2017 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
During ProMat 2017, Cimcorp will offer the following:
- In-Booth Demonstrations: At booth #S1218, Cimcorp will showcase its Cimcorp 3D Shuttle system, a fully automated goods-to-man order picking solution, which consists of a robotic, automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS), high-speed conveyor system and ergonomic order-picking stations. Booth visitors will be given the opportunity to direct the Cimcorp 3D Shuttle to pick multiple totes, resulting in various prizes for all.
- “AS/RS & Automated Layer Picking Systems: A Robust Combination”: The first seminar will take place on Monday, April 3 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (CST) in Theater I. Co-presented by Derek Rickard, distribution systems manager, Cimcorp; Aaron Corcoran, account executive, Westfalia Technologies, Inc.; and Matt Schaub, Sargento Foods, the seminar will discuss each technology, their features and functionalities, as well as why and how to integrate an automated layer picking system with an AS/RS.
- “Automation- Because you’re worth it, with L’Oréal”: The second seminar will take place on Monday, April 3 from 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. (CST) in Theater G, and will be co-presented by Rickard and Jonathan Hart, L’Oréal. Key takeaways from the seminar include: How to access a large volume of inventory with a single machine and create customer orders in any desire sequence with robotic layer picking and financial, ergonomic and environmental benefits achieved by L’Oréal. Notably, L’Oreal’s system was selected as a Modern Materials Handling 2017 Productivity Achievement Award Winner for the Warehousing/Distribution category.
“We’re excited for the opportunity to showcase and give live demonstrations of our innovative Cimcorp 3D Shuttle solution at ProMat 2017. Customized to fit new or existing facilities, the Cimcorp 3D Shuttle system is flexible, increases efficiencies and improves bottom lines, helping our customers stay competitive in the market,” Rick Trigatti, North America president, Cimcorp, said. “Additionally, Derek Rickard’s seminars will showcase the successes we’ve achieved for L’Oreal’s facility as well as the benefits customers can gain by integrating our Layer Picking System with an AS/RS.”
To schedule a booth visit and/or interview with Cimcorp experts, media should contact Laura Asendio at 240-686-1000 or lasendio@dprgroup.com .
About Cimcorp
Cimcorp Group – part of Murata Machinery, Ltd. (Muratec) – is a leading global supplier of turnkey automation for intralogistics, using advanced robotics and software technologies. As well as being a manufacturer and integrator of pioneering material handling systems for the tire industry, Cimcorp has developed unique robotic solutions for order fulfillment and storage that are being used in the food & beverage, retail, e-commerce, FMCG and postal services sectors. With locations in Finland, Canada and the United States, the group has around 300 employees and has delivered over 2,000 logistics automation solutions. Designed to reduce operating costs, ensure traceability and improve efficiency, these systems are used within manufacturing and distribution centers in 40 countries across five continents.