ATLANTA, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Exotec®, a global warehouse robotics provider, announced that it has obtained the international security standard, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification. The global standard defines the requirements that information security management systems must meet and provides guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving systems to manage information security.   As cybersecurity threats continue to escalate, Exotec is taking a proactive approach to ensure its solutions are protected and secure globally with a commitment to adhering to international standards and implementing advanced security measures to safeguard from threats - a particularly important measure for such critical operations as the warehouse. This has become increasingly important as Exotec continues to grow and serve large Fortune 500 organizations with extensive cybersecurity requirements.   With a three-layered approach across technical, functional and organizational security, Exotec has implemented industry-leading safeguards for its robotic systems. From 24/7 monitoring of its systems to comprehensive staff training to detect cyber threats, Exotec is investing in the security of all its systems and data.   The ISO certification is a result of cross-functional work over the past year. It demonstrates a proactive commitment to safeguarding data against security breaches, hacking, or unauthorized access. Additionally, it ensures compliance with meeting legal and regulatory requirements for data protection. The certification involves regular audits and complete recertification every three years, requiring Exotec to maintain a high level of standards at all times.   "The ISO 27001 certification is one step in our global approach to compliance and continuous improvement. We continue to invest in this area to make sure our customers don't experience preventable disruption or harm," says Hervé Lautier, Chief Information Officer at Exotec. "We have taken a proactive approach and have evolved our security framework as risks grow in technical complexity. We strive to anticipate potential future challenges and shield our customers from evolving cyber threats."   "Cybersecurity is a critical priority for Daher, and Exotec's achievement of ISO 27001 certification is a significant milestone," said Quentin Juste, Logistics Transformation Project Manager at Daher. "This certification further reinforces trust in our partnership and underscores Exotec's long-term commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity."   To learn more about Exotec's approach to cybersecurity and monitoring, visit www.exotec.com/warehouse-automation-support/.   About Exotec Exotec is a global warehouse robotics company powering some of the world's largest brands. The company combines the best of hardware and software to offer elegant warehouse robotic systems that drive operational efficiency, add resiliency, and improve working conditions for warehouse operators. 50+ industry-leading brands including Gap Inc., Carrefour, Decathlon, and UNIQLO trust Exotec to improve their operations across 100+ sites worldwide.   Contact Rudi Lueg sales.north-america@exotec.com

ATLANTA, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Exotec®, a global warehouse robotics provider, is excited to announce the expansion of its North American headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. This milestone reflects Exotec's rapid growth in the region and globally. The company recently became one of the fastest material handling companies to surpass $1 billion in sales and celebrated the hiring of its 1,000th employee worldwide.   Exotec has been experiencing particularly fast growth in the North American market, having more than doubled its annual order intake in the region in 2023 and tracking to double it again in 2024. The growth has largely been driven by a number of strategic projects from Fortune 500 companies.   "This new office is a testament to our growth in the market and our dedication to delivering and supporting large-scale, complex deployments for customers seeking comprehensive, end-to-end automation solutions," says Stanislas Normand, Managing Director of Exotec North America. "We are aggressively hiring hardware and software engineers to support growing demand for our solutions."   The 37,000-square-foot space is located on Peachtree Street in Atlanta, in close proximity to Exotec's first Atlanta office on Ottley Drive, which will continue to support existing customers as a service center for Exotec equipment.   The new office will house a Skypod system showroom, an immersive space, a control center, and a lecture hall-style training room. Visitors will be able to get hands-on experience with the Skypod system and step into the immersive space to virtually observe several of Exotec's 100 sites located all over the globe.   The building will have capacity for 250 on-site employees to allow for growth over the next 3 years. The company is planning to host a grand opening event for prospects, partners, and customers in 2025.   About Exotec Exotec is a global warehouse robotics company powering some of the world's largest brands. The company combines the best of hardware and software to offer elegant warehouse robotic systems that drive operational efficiency, add resiliency, and improve working conditions for warehouse operators. 50+ industry-leading brands including Gap Inc., Carrefour, Decathlon, and UNIQLO trust Exotec to improve their operations across 100+ sites worldwide.   Contact Rudi Lueg sales.north-america@exotec.com  

ATLANTA, May 21, 2024 - Today, Exotec®, a global warehouse robotics provider, announced that First Supply, the largest Wisconsin-based wholesaler of HVAC, Builder, Plumbing, Lighting, Waterworks, Industrial PVF, Pump, Well and Septic supplies, has partnered with Exotec to install cutting-edge warehouse robotics at its new 308,000-square-foot distribution center in Western Wisconsin.   Like many companies experiencing strong growth, First Supply was challenged with changing its operating model to reimagine the possibilities of its supply chain. This included finding a solution to manage a growing variety of stock-keeping-units (SKUs), effectively utilize available space, and reduce labor-intensive manual picking practices. By automating its warehouse with Exotec's Skypod System, First Supply aims to improve productivity, optimize resource utilization, and ultimately better serve its customers.   First Supply’s Skypod system will consist of over 43,000 storage bins, 36 robots, three picking stations, and three induction work stations. Anticipating continuous growth, First Supply has designed the distribution center to easily scale its storage capacity by up to 30% in the system by adding bins and robots. The system will make use of Exotec’s smart conveying technology, Skypath, to feed six packing stations and a sortation loop with 12 outbound destination lanes. The distribution center will support all of the company’s branch locations in the Upper Midwest, as well as effectively supplying direct-to-customer deliveries.    “As a 127-year-old, 5th generation company, First Supply is committed to innovating how our employees experience work daily. Our rich history has laid the groundwork for success in distributing innovation and fostering partnerships in our communities, with our customers, and among our partners,” says Katie Poehling Seymour, President & CEO at First Supply. “We're transforming our supply chain, focusing on optimizing inventory management through enhanced technology and refined procedures, exemplified by our new distribution center.”    First Supply has chosen to deploy Exotec’s Skypod system in its distribution center, with the goal of innovating its current operations to prioritize its workforce and enable further business growth. First Supply is excited to enhance efficiency while also being able to make the warehouse a more enjoyable workplace for its employees.    "We believe in working smarter, not just harder. Robotics provide us with an efficient means to store and retrieve items, enhancing efficiency and enabling us to swiftly adapt to the evolving demands of our business," Poehling Seymour highlights. "We foresee a bright future for our company, driven by human connections in our operations while collaborating with companies like Exotec to accelerate our innovations.”   "First Supply is among the first US companies in their industry to adopt cutting-edge robotics solutions for their warehouse," states Stanislas Normand, Managing Director of Exotec, North America. "This not only demonstrates their capability for innovation but also establishes the gold standard for the industry in building customer-centric supply chain operations.”    About First Companies Established in La Crosse, WI, First Companies is a regional distributor with 52 locations, including: 28 First Supply distribution branches, 5 First Waterworks branches, 1 Central Distribution Center, 14 Gerhard’s Kitchen, Bath and Lighting stores, and 4 Kohler Signature Stores by First Supply in the upper Midwest. Founded in 1897, First Companies employs over 650 people, is a family-owned, single source provider of HVAC, Builder, Plumbing, Lighting, Waterworks, Industrial PVF, Pump, Well and Septic supplies. For more information, visit FirstSupply.com.   About Exotec Exotec is a global warehouse robotics company powering the world’s largest brands. The company combines the best of hardware and software to offer elegant warehouse robotic systems that drive operational efficiency, add resiliency, and improve working conditions for warehouse operators. 50+ industry-leading brands including Gap Inc, Carrefour, Decathlon, and Uniqlo trust Exotec to improve their operations across 100+ sites worldwide. Learn more at Exotec.com.

Today, Exotec®, a global warehouse robotics provider, announced that it has sold over $1 billion in systems globally, one of the fastest materials handling companies to reach the milestone. This achievement illustrates the rapid adoption of the Exotec technology since its founding in 2015 as it continually expands its headcount, reinvests into new solutions and reaches new markets across the world.   “Reaching the milestone of $1 billion in systems sold globally shows that our approach to warehouse automation is differentiated and strongly resonates with our customers,” says Romain Moulin, CEO and Co-Founder at Exotec. “We are reinventing an industry that has historically relied on legacy automation that is static to business fluctuations, hard to maintain and expensive to integrate. Our continued growth is proof that flexibility and reliable performance are paramount for supply chain leaders everywhere.”    “Exotec has proven its ability to execute large-scale projects and deliver remarkable value to clients. This has enabled the company to expand its footprint, deepen its relationship with large clients and grow revenues. We believe the company is well positioned for future growth given the ongoing need to bring technology and automation to the global warehouse industry,” said Christian Resch, partner in Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Asset Management.   Leading brands like Gap Inc., Decathlon, and UNIQLO trust and invest in Exotec’s signature Skypod® system to help weather challenging business fluctuations.    Key highlights of Exotec’s journey to $1 billion in systems sold: • Global Expansion: The company recently expanded its presence into entirely new markets including Eastern Europe and South Korea, and also opened a production facility in Croix, France which supports the continuous development of its product roadmap. Reaching over 100 customer sites globally, the company has experienced record business growth across key regions like APAC, Europe, and North America.   • Increased Headcount: To help support its growing customer base across the world, Exotec has grown its global headcount 80% over the past year reaching 850+ employees globally. This is in stark contrast to the rest of the material handling industry which contracted in 2023.   • Reinvesting in R&D: Exotecheavily re-invests in the research and development of new solutions (10% of its annual revenue), in order to maintain a competitive pipeline of new innovations that address its customers’ most pressing pain points. In 2024, Exotec plans to recruit close to 100 R&D professionals globally.   About Exotec Exotec is a global warehouse robotics company powering the world’s largest brands. The company combines the best of hardware and software to offer elegant warehouse robotic systems that drive operational efficiency, add resiliency, and improve working conditions for warehouse operators. 50+ industry-leading brands including Gap Inc., Carrefour, Decathlon, and Uniqlo trust Exotec to improve their operations across 100+ sites worldwide.

ATLANTA, March 21, 2023 – Today, Exotec, a global warehouse robotics provider, announced its continued rapid growth in North America as the company continues its global expansion. The business momentum is driven by the growing demand for warehouse automation.     “We continue to see a strong demand for scalable and proven warehouse robotic solutions,” says Exotec CEO and Co-founder Romain Moulin. “Our track record of serving the world’s largest brands positions Exotec to benefit from the explosive growth of the global warehouse robotics market, which is expected to reach $16 billion by 2031.”     5,000th Robot and 16 Million Miles of Walking Prevented In March 2023, Exotec reached the milestone of 5,000 robots built in record time - just three months after hitting the 4,000 robots milestone. The achievement is a testament to Exotec’s rapidly growing manufacturing capabilities and the growing demand for the company’s products. Exotec has already made significant strides in making warehouse jobs less physically demanding. To this day, Exotec robots have saved warehouse workers from having to walk at least 16 million miles. This is equivalent to going to the moon and back 33 times.   Continuous Innovation Through R&D In 2023, Exotec is committed to continuing its strong track record of innovation by aggressively investing in R&D. Since its inception Exotec effectively doubled its R&D spend every year. In addition to investing a significant portion of the $446M raised to R&D, the company also commits 10% of all sales to go towards the development of new products. As of today, Exotec holds 26 granted patents with 68 patent applications still pending, almost 50% of all patents were filed during the last six months. The company recently expanded its product portfolio with three innovative solutions: a new conveyor solution, an improved robotic picking, and new proprietary warehouse software.  Skypath is a modular conveyor solution that can reach a maximum throughput of 2,700 totes per hour. Skypicker is an intelligent picking solution for modern warehouses that features machine learning-based vision. Deepsky is an end-to-end warehouse software that seamlessly integrates Exotec technology with most warehouse management and control systems as well as third-party automation equipment. North American HQ and Growing Customer Base  In December 2022, Exotec officially opened its North American headquarters in Atlanta. The Atlanta office supports and facilitates Exotec's North American business growth, which is expected to represent as much as 40% of Exotec's global business by 2025. Since starting operations in North America, Exotec has signed 15 new partnerships with major organizations across retail, e-Commerce, and third-party logistics. The company currently has seven operating sites in North America, including Fortune 500 customers, just three years after expanding into the market. The company also recently announced that it hired industry veterans Andy Williams and Sid Henderson as Executive Vice President of Sales and Vice President of Business Development for the North American market.  To date, Exotec employs around 55 professionals in North America and aims to double the headcount by 2024.    About Exotec Exotec builds elegant goods-to-person warehouse robotic solutions for the world’s largest brands. The company combines the best of hardware and software to offer flexible warehouse systems that drive operational efficiency, add resiliency, and improve working conditions for warehouse operators. 30+ industry-leading brands including Carrefour, Decathlon, Gap, and Uniqlo trust Exotec to improve their operations and profitably navigate rapid shifts in business models and customer expectations. Learn more at Exotec.com.  

Jan. 19, 2023 – Today Exotec, a global warehouse robotics provider, expands its product portfolio with three innovative solutions: a new conveyor system, an improved picking solution, and new proprietary warehouse software.   As inflation, economic headwinds, and labor shortages continue to place mounting pressure on supply chains, businesses around the world are looking for ways to address their immediate needs while also positioning themselves for an unpredictable future. Increasingly, this means doing more with less.    To help meet these needs, Exotec is releasing a new conveyor system, updated robotic picking solution, and proprietary warehouse software that all perfectly integrate with the Skypod system. Each of these new solutions leverages Exotec’s signature modular design allowing customers to meet their dynamic business needs by easily adding new solutions to their existing systems. The new products bring Exotec closer to its vision of warehouses where people work smarter, not harder, through robotics.   Exotec customers who use the Skypod system can also take advantage of the following:   Skypath is a modular conveyor system that can reach a maximum throughput of 2,500 totes per hour. The modular design consists of straight, curved, and inclined building blocks that fit most logistic needs and layouts and can easily adapt to customer needs.    Skypicker is an intelligent picking solution for modern warehouses. It features machine learning-based vision that automatically detects each item’s dimensions to intelligently place items in preparation containers in a way that optimizes for the available space and smooth package handling. Improvements to the system allow the Skypicker to reliably reach outputs of up to 600 items per hour.   Deepsky is an end-to-end warehouse software that seamlessly integrates Exotec technology with most warehouse management and control systems as well as third-party automation equipment. It automatically collects data and feeds it into pre-configured dashboards for immediate visibility and optimizes for consistent performance.    “With these innovations, we are further enabling our customers to run efficient, scalable, and modular warehouses that flex to fit their unique needs,” says Exotec CEO and Co-founder Romain Moulin. “Our work with more than 30 industry-leading brands provides us with a unique perspective on the most pressing warehousing needs and allows us to continuously innovate to unlock even more value for our customers.”    About Exotec Exotec builds elegant goods-to-person warehouse robotic solutions for the world’s largest brands. The company combines the best of hardware and software to offer flexible warehouse systems that drive operational efficiency, add resiliency, and improve working conditions for warehouse operators. 30+ industry-leading brands including Carrefour, Decathlon, Gap, and Uniqlo trust Exotec to improve their operations and profitably navigate rapid shifts in business models and customer expectations. Learn more at Exotec.com.