Logistex Announces Collaborative Partnership with Geekplus to Further Enhance Warehouse Automation

Combining Logistex's warehouse automation expertise with Geekplus's advanced robotic technology is crucial amid growing e-commerce demands.

Geekplus, the global leader in mobile robot and smart logistics solutions, has partnered with Logistex, a leading provider of warehouse automation solutions, to bring clients across the UK a comprehensive suite of integrated technologies to streamline fulfilment and maximize productivity.



Combining Logistex's warehouse automation expertise with Geekplus's advanced robotic technology is crucial amid growing e-commerce demands.

Geekplus's mobile robots are renowned for their adaptability and scalability, making them an ideal fit for the Logistex mission to provide flexible, efficient, and future-proof automation solutions. The partnership will enable Logistex customers to automate material handling processes, optimise inventory management, and improve order fulfilment accuracy and speed.

"The partnership will unite our solution expertise and market knowledge. It's about the collective strength to innovate and address and evolving needs of the logistics landscape. Together, we can enable more businesses to attain greater efficiency and competitiveness," said Tony Gruber, managing director, Logistex.

Logistex clients utilize the Geekplus Shelf-to-Person, smart sorting and RoboShuttle-enabled hybrid solutions. Clients can also access the Geekplus Robot Management System, Warehouse Execution System, Warehouse Management System, and simulation software platforms. This end-to-end automation ecosystem enables clients to optimise their operations, reduce labour costs, and increase fulfilment capacity while maintaining a high level of accuracy and reliability.

"We see this partnership with Logistex not just as a collaboration, but a fusion of visions and aspirations," said Simon Houghton, sales director UKI & ME, Geekplus. "Together, our combined strengths will write a new chapter of innovation and growth for the UK logistics industry."

About Logistex

Logistex provide automated materials handling and software (WES) solutions for warehousing operations. We are specialists in storage and retrieval, order forwarding, robotics, picking and sortation systems. As an independent company with no manufacturing ties, we integrate products from across the industry without compromise. Our services cover warehouse/materials handling design & implementation, warehouse execution software and control systems, equipment refurbishment and maintenance, facilities management and 24/7 hotline support and spares.

About Geekplus

Geekplus is a global leader in robotic solutions for logistics. We develop mobile robot solutions to realize flexible, reliable, and highly efficient automation for warehouses and supply chain management. Geekplus is trusted by over 700 global industry leaders. Founded in 2015, Geekplus has over 1,500 employees, with offices in the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Singapore.

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