Layer picker upgrade for Netto

Case study

Netto decided to invest in a complete upgrade of the K.Handle Layer Picker® heads, stripper and descrambler units of their three Layer Pickers, after nine years of operating the facility 24/7, 6 days per week. After the upgrade it was possible to cut the regular working week from 6 to 5 days while increasing capacity at the same time.

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Results

Layer Picker® upgrade extends system lifespan

Netto invested in a full upgrade of the control equipment, Layer Picker® heads, stripper, and descrambler units on three existing Layer Pickers, modernizing the system after years of 24/7 operation.

Working week reduced while increasing capacity

Post‑upgrade, Netto was able to cut the regular working week from six to five days while increasing throughput and handling more product variants with automation.

Improved handling and reduced maintenance costs

The modernization improved the handling of light and small products and reduced maintenance costs, with spare part availability secured for the next decade.

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