Westfalia Logistics Solutions Europe

What Westfalia Logistics Solutions Europe does

Westfalia Logistics Solutions Europe (legally Westfalia Technologies GmbH & Co. KG) is a German intralogistics automation specialist headquartered in Borgholzhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Founded in 1971 and majority-owned by the Wortmann Group since 2010, the company designs, manufactures, and commissions turnkey automated high-bay warehouse systems for enterprise customers, primarily in food processing, beverage, packaging, and corrugated cardboard manufacturing. It operates through wholly owned subsidiaries in Switzerland and the USA, serving 500+ customers worldwide with approximately 250 employees and annual revenue exceeding €40 million.

The company's technology stack is anchored by the Satellite® multi-deep load handling device, a patented and registered-trademark system introduced in 1983 that enables compact, dense storage of pallets and other load carriers in configurations up to 45 meters in height. Complementary hardware includes floor-bound and floor-free storage and retrieval machines (SRMs), telescopic single- and double-deep storage systems, and a full conveyor portfolio (vertical conveyors, transfer cars, continuous conveyors, turntables, feeding/checking stations, pallet magazines, loading/unloading systems). The software layer is Savanna.NET®, a proprietary Warehouse Execution System that combines WMS and WCS functionality and integrates with customer ERP systems. The company also offers robotics and IT infrastructure products.

Westfalia operates as a general contractor, generating revenue primarily through one-time turnkey system sales (project-based) plus recurring service streams including 24/7 hotline support, inspections, spare parts, training, and a dedicated Modernization & Expansions line for retrofits, component replacements, and capacity upgrades of existing installations. Sales are predominantly direct enterprise field sales, with three specialized sales directorates (Technologies & Systems, Software & IT, Modernization & Expansions). Go-to-market combines trade show presence (LogiMAT, Anuga FoodTec, FACHPACK), direct sales, and trade media; the company claims market leadership in automated storage systems for the packaging, paper, and corrugated cardboard industries.

Name

Westfalia Logistics Solutions Europe

Legal name

Westfalia Technologies GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://westfaliaeurope.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Westfalia Technologies GmbH & Co. KG designs and installs turnkey automated high-bay warehouse systems, including its proprietary Satellite® multi-deep storage technology and Savanna.NET® WES software, primarily for food, beverage, and packaging manufacturers across Europe and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automated Warehouse Systems

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Warehouse & Intralogistics Automation Systems (AS/RS, Sortation, Conveyance Controls) (IMAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Warehouse Automation Systems (AS/RS, Shuttle Systems, Vertical Lift Modules) (IMAHABAK), Conveyors & Sortation Systems (Warehouse & Parcel) (IMAHABAC)

Keywords

• Automated high-bay warehouses
• Intralogistics automation systems
• Warehouse execution software
• Storage and retrieval machines
• Materials handling equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Borgholzhausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Automated Storage Systems (Turnkey): Full turnkey delivery of automated high-bay warehouses including design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning. Revenue generated from complete system projects as general contractor.
2. Service, Maintenance & Modernization: Ongoing services including 24/7 hotline, inspections, spare parts, testing and revision, training courses, and modernization services (component replacement, conversion, expansion, retrofit) for existing installations.
3. Warehouse Execution Software (Savanna.NET®): Software licensing and implementation for warehouse management and material flow control. Includes system implementation and IT services.
4. Spare Parts: Replacement parts supply for automated storage systems ensuring smooth operation of customer installations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Westfalia designs, manufactures, and commissions turnkey automated high-bay warehouse systems and intralogistics solutions. Its core offering centers on the patented Satellit® multi-deep load handling device, complemented by storage and retrieval machines (SRMs), conveyor technology, PLC-based control systems, and the proprietary Savanna.NET® Warehouse Execution System (WES) for warehouse management and material flow control.

Product overview

Westfalia is a manufacturer of turnkey automated storage systems and materials handling technology. The product portfolio centers on high-bay automated warehouses and includes the patented Satellit® multi-deep storage system as the core differentiator, complemented by telescopic single/double-deep storage. The hardware portfolio comprises storage/retrieval machines (SRM), floor-bound and off-floor variants, and comprehensive conveyor technology including vertical conveyors, transfer cars, continuous conveyors, turntables, feeding/checking stations, pallet magazines, and loading/unloading systems. Control systems with PLC technology manage the physical automation. The software stack is anchored by Savanna.NET®, a Warehouse Execution System combining WMS and WCS functionality that connects to ERP systems and scales across all requirement levels. Supporting services include robotics, IT infrastructure (servers, workstations, peripherals), and comprehensive lifecycle services from consulting through 24/7 support, inspections, spare parts, and modernization/retrofit solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Satellit® Storage System (Satellitenlager®) Multi-deep, high-density automated storage system using the patented Satellit® load handling device for compact and dense storage of pallets, trays, cartons, boxes, paloxes, KEG barrels, and rolls on minimal footprints close to production lines.
• Savanna.NET® Warehouse Execution System Proprietary Warehouse Execution System (WES) combining warehouse management (WMS) and material flow control (WCS) functions. Connects ERP systems and controls, integrates into virtual environments, and scales to any requirement size.
• Telescopic Storage System (Teleskoplager) Single-deep and double-deep automated warehousing storage systems using telescopic forks for simple and efficient storage operations.
• Storage and Retrieval Machines (Regalbediengeräte / SRMs) Automated storage and retrieval machines with low approach dimensions and storage heights up to 45+ meters, featuring laser distance measurement and camera-based bin fine positioning for maximum accuracy. Includes floor-bound and off-floor variants.
• Vertical Conveyors (Senkrechtförderer) Vertical conveyor systems for automated material flow between different height levels in the warehouse.
• Transfer Cars (Querverschiebewagen) Transfer cars for horizontal transport of pallets and load carriers between aisles and conveyor lines.
• Continuous Conveyors (Stetigförderer) Continuous conveyor systems for steady-state material transport including chain and roller conveyors.
• Turntables and Corner Transfers (Drehtische und Winkelübergaben) Directional change equipment for conveyor systems enabling 90-degree turns and corner transfers of pallets and load carriers.
• Feeding and Checking Stations (Aufgabe- und Prüfstationen) Stations for automated loading of pallets onto the conveyor system and quality verification including contour checking.
• Pallet Magazine (Palettenmagazin) Automated pallet storage and feeding system that supplies empty pallets to the conveyor system as needed.
• Loading and Unloading Systems (Be- und Entladesysteme) Automated systems for loading and unloading of trucks and containers with pallets and load carriers.
• Control Systems (Steuerungsanlagen) PLC-based control systems for warehouse automation including drive converters, intermediate circuit coupling, energy recovery and storage solutions.
• Robotics (Robotik) Robotic systems for warehouse automation tasks beyond conventional conveyor and storage/retrieval operations.
• General Contractor Turnkey Warehouse Solutions End-to-end project delivery including consultation, planning, design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of complete automated warehouse systems as a single-source general contractor.
• Service and Maintenance (24/7 Hotline, Inspections, Spare Parts, Training) Lifecycle services for installed automated storage systems including 24/7 hotline, inspections, spare parts supply, testing and revision, and training courses for operators and maintenance staff.
• Warehouse Modernization (Component Replacement, Conversion, Expansion, Retrofit) Modernization services for existing automated warehouse installations including component replacement, conversion, expansion, and retrofit solutions to upgrade performance and extend lifecycle.

Quantifiable outcome

• Storage heights up to 45 meters with single/double/triple/quadruple transport capabilities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Vanderlande: Vanderlande (Toyota Industries) supplies AS/RS, sortation and warehouse automation for food, retail and parcel customers. Comparable as a turnkey integrator competing for large European automated warehouse contracts similar to Westfalia's.
• KNAPP: KNAPP is an Austrian-headquartered logistics automation specialist offering AS/RS, shuttle systems, OSR shuttles and software for retail, food and healthcare. Comparable to Westfalia in multi-deep storage, software stack and European food/beverage focus.
• Dematic: Dematic is a global intralogistics integrator offering AS/RS, conveyors, sortation and WMS software across food, beverage and general industrial customers. Closely comparable as a turnkey warehouse automation general contractor competing for the same enterprise RFPs as Westfalia.
• Swisslog: Swisslog (KUKA Group) designs and delivers AS/RS, warehouse automation and intralogistics software for food, beverage and retail customers globally. Direct overlap with Westfalia on automated high-bay warehouses, conveyor systems and WMS/WCS software.
• TGW Logistics Group: TGW provides automated warehousing solutions including AS/RS, conveyor systems and WMS/WCS software, with strong references in food retail, grocery and fashion. Competes head-to-head with Westfalia for European turnkey intralogistics projects.
• SSI Schäfer: SSI Schäfer manufactures and integrates racking, AS/RS, conveyors, robotics and warehouse software. Directly competes with Westfalia in multi-deep high-bay storage for industrial and food/beverage customers across Europe.

Regional players

• stokvis: Stokvis is a Dutch-based supplier of automated storage systems and conveyor technology serving Benelux and broader European industrial customers. Regional mid-market peer to Westfalia in AS/RS and conveyor integration.
• HÖRMANN Intralogistics: HÖRMANN Intralogistics is a German-based provider of automated warehouse systems including AS/RS, conveyor technology and warehouse software. Direct mid-cap competitor to Westfalia in the German-speaking market.

Emerging players

• Kardex Holding: Kardex provides automated storage and retrieval solutions (vertical lift modules, carousels, AutoStore partnerships) and warehouse software. Adjacent to Westfalia in industrial storage automation with overlap in unit-load and small-parts handling customers.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Intelligrated: Honeywell Intelligrated offers AS/RS, conveyors, sortation, robotics and warehouse execution software as part of Honeywell's broader industrial automation portfolio. Indirect competitor to Westfalia for large North American and global turnkey projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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