Fulfilment and courier management solution has launched its AutoStore installation at its Omega warehouse in Warrington.
The deployment represents a significant advancement in automated fulfilment capabilities as it reinforces THG Fulfil鈥檚 position as the only AutoStore distributor offering Robots as a Service (RaaS).
RaaS allows customers to pay a monthly fee that covers the grid, ports, and robots.聽
It is said to provide a more flexible, scalable approach to automation, allowing brands to access technology and benefit from increased efficiency without the high upfront capital outlay historically required.
The new AutoStore system features specifications including 120,000 bins, 100 R5 Pro robots, 20 outbound ports and 6 inbound ports.聽
R5 Pro robots are designed for large-scale eCommerce operations. They are energy efficient and equipped with rapid charging, enabling a significant reduction in charging infrastructure, allowing for a robot count reduction of up to 15% compared to standard R5 robot grids.
The installation is projected to deliver a 25% performance uplift, compared to THG Fulfil鈥檚 existing AutoStore build at its Icon 2 warehouse in Manchester.
The business has also maintained complete ownership and control of the entire implementation process and THG Fulfill serves as the principal contractor for comprehensive infrastructure delivery.
鈥淭his new AutoStore installation is testament to our continued investment in new technology,鈥� said Tom Killeen, COO of . 鈥淲e aren’t just automation distributors; we are the only automation distributors who are also end users.聽
鈥淲e see ourselves as experts who understand the operational pain points and deliver end-to-end solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Our RaaS approach fundamentally changes how brands can access world-class automation.
鈥淏y combining our technical expertise with flexible commercial models, we鈥檙e democratising access to the same automation capabilities used by the world鈥檚 largest ecommerce operations. Our unique position as both distributor and operator means we deliver solutions proven at the highest performance levels.鈥�