stow Robotics

What stow Robotics does

stow Robotics is the warehouse automation and robotics division of Belgian industrial conglomerate stow Group, operating commercially under the Movu Robotics brand. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Spiere, Belgium, the company sells integrated automation solutions — pallet shuttles, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), goods-to-person systems, and automated picking robots — bundled with a proprietary Warehouse Execution System (WES) software platform. Its product portfolio is anchored by Movu atlas, a modular pallet shuttle system designed for deep-lane, high-density storage with an operating range of -25°C to +45°C and 1,500 kg load capacity, complemented by Movu ifollow (AMRs for staging and goods transport), Movu escala (goods-to-person automation), and Movu eligo (automated picking robot).

The company targets enterprise customers in third-party logistics (3PL), cold chain logistics, and broader warehousing, with named engagements including Coldo (one of the world's highest automated deep-freeze warehouses, 60,000 pallet positions at 46 metres height), RAJA Group, KDL, and ODTH. Revenue mechanics are dominated by capital equipment sales (pallet shuttles, AMRs, picking robots) supplemented by recurring software, maintenance, inspection, and spare-parts service streams. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with direct engagement, on-site assessments, and customized solutions, leveraged through stow Group's pan-European manufacturing footprint of ten production sites and a distribution network spanning Europe and the USA. In May 2022 the division expanded its AMR capabilities via the majority-stake acquisition of Paris-based iFollow, with financial backing from Blackstone and Supernova Invest.

stow Robotics operates as a privately held division within stow Group, which employs more than 2,000 people globally. The unit's differentiation rests on cold-chain domain expertise, plug-and-play modularity designed to shorten installation timelines, and the ability to leverage the parent's industrial scale. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all solutions are configured via direct enterprise consultation, consistent with a project-based capital equipment sales motion.

Name

stow Robotics

Legal name

Movu Robotics

Website

https://stow-robotics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

stow Robotics (branded Movu Robotics) is the warehouse automation division of Belgian conglomerate stow Group, selling pallet shuttles, AMRs, goods-to-person systems, picking robots, and WES software to enterprise 3PLs, cold-chain operators, and warehouse customers across Europe and the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Warehouse Automation Robotics

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Warehouse Automation Systems (AS/RS, Shuttle Systems, Vertical Lift Modules) (IMAHABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Warehouse & Intralogistics Automation Systems (AS/RS, Sortation, Conveyance Controls) (IMAHAHAN), Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA), Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins) (HDAAAIAK)

Keywords

• Warehouse automation
• Pallet shuttle systems
• Autonomous mobile robots
• Goods-to-person automation
• Cold chain logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Spiere

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automation Hardware Sales: Sale of physical warehouse automation systems including pallet shuttles, AMRs, and robotic picking solutions. These are capital equipment purchases typically involving installation and commissioning services.
2. Software and Maintenance Services: Proprietary warehouse execution system software along with ongoing maintenance, support, inspection services, and spare parts for installed automation systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

stow Robotics (operating under the Movu Robotics brand) designs, manufactures, and sells integrated warehouse automation systems for enterprise customers. Its product portfolio centers on the Movu atlas modular pallet shuttle for high-density storage, Movu ifollow autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for goods transport and staging, Movu escala goods-to-person systems, Movu eligo automated picking robots, and the Movu software warehouse execution system (WES) that orchestrates the entire automation stack. Offerings are sold as customized enterprise solutions including hardware, installation, software, and ongoing maintenance services.

Product overview

Movu Robotics (the robotics division of stow Group) offers a comprehensive warehouse automation platform comprising hardware and software solutions. The portfolio includes Movu atlas, a modular pallet shuttle system for high-density storage operating across extreme temperatures; Movu software, a warehouse execution system for orchestrating all automation components; and three AMR-based solutions: Movu ifollow for autonomous mobile robot transport and staging, Movu escala for goods-to-person automation, and Movu eligo for automated picking. Together, these products address picking, staging, dense storage, and cold chain applications through modular, plug-and-play automation designed for scalability and flexible deployment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Movu atlas: Modular pallet shuttle system for high-density storage, operating in temperatures from -25°C to +45°C with 1,500 kg load capacity.
• Movu software
• Movu ifollow
• Movu escala
• Movu eligo

Products and services

• Movu atlas Modular pallet shuttle solution for automated storage and retrieval in warehouses, featuring deep lane access that minimizes driving aisles, operating from -25°C to +45°C with 1,500 kg load capacity, enabling high-density storage in existing warehouse spaces. Targeted at 3PL providers, cold chain operators, and large warehouse operators.
• Movu software Warehouse Execution System (WES) software that orchestrates and coordinates warehouse automation systems, providing integrated control of shuttles, robots, and other automated equipment across the Movu Robotics stack. Sold to enterprise warehouse operators as part of the broader automation solution.
• Movu ifollow Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for warehouse automation, providing flexible goods transport and staging capabilities with human-machine collaboration features. Sourced from the acquisition of Paris-based iFollow in May 2022. Targeted at warehouse operators needing flexible material handling.
• Movu escala Automated goods-to-person system designed to improve order fulfillment efficiency by bringing inventory directly to operators. Aimed at warehouses and distribution centers seeking higher throughput and reduced walking time.
• Movu eligo Automated picking robot that works alongside human workers to perform order picking operations, designed to address labor market challenges while improving precision and productivity in warehouse fulfillment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60,000 pallet positions achieved in single facility
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PhononiccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2025Partnership to advance cold-chain fulfillment in grocery retail. Phononic's solid-state cooling technology combined with Movu Robotics' warehouse automation for end-to-end cold-chain solutions including the first all-electric tri-temperature delivery vehicle.
• KPI Integrated SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2025Strategic partnership to advance cold-chain fulfillment in grocery retail. KPI Integrated Solutions provides supply chain solutions to complement Movu Robotics' warehouse automation and Phononic's cooling technology.
• CerateccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Ceratec to power Coldo's landmark cold chain automation project - one of the world's highest automated deep-freeze warehouses.
• stow GroupcoreOthersstow Group is the parent company of Movu Robotics (stow Robotics). A globally recognized leader in advanced storage solutions and automated warehouse systems with 2,000+ employees worldwide and ten production sites.

Scale indicators6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Locus Robotics: US-based vendor of autonomous mobile robots for collaborative order picking in warehouses, directly comparable to Movu ifollow for picking and staging use cases in 3PL and retail.

Broad incumbents

• KNAPP: Austrian warehouse automation specialist with strong OSR shuttle, goods-to-person, and pharma/cold-chain capabilities, directly overlapping Movu atlas and Movu escala in European enterprise accounts.
• Swisslog: KUKA-owned warehouse automation provider specializing in AS/RS, goods-to-person, and integrated logistics solutions for retail, e-grocery, and cold-chain customers — closely overlapping Movu's target verticals.
• Dematic: Global warehouse automation incumbent owned by KION Group, offering AS/RS, conveyor, sortation, and AMR systems. A direct competitor in integrated warehouse automation projects with far broader scale and a wider product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Geek+: China-based AMR and warehouse robotics vendor offering picking, moving, and sorting robots; competes with Movu ifollow and eligo in global enterprise and 3PL accounts.
• Symbotic: US-listed warehouse robotics company building AI-enabled automation systems for retailers and wholesalers, competing with Movu's integrated pallet shuttle and AMR offerings in large enterprise deals.
• AutoStore: Norway-based developer of cube-based automated storage and retrieval systems for warehouses, with similar high-density storage positioning to Movu atlas and overlapping enterprise and 3PL customers.
• Exotec: French vendor of goods-to-person robotic systems (Skypod) for e-commerce and retail fulfillment, competing head-to-head with Movu escala in mid-market and enterprise warehouses.
• Ocado Intelligent Automation: Spun out of Ocado Group, this business sells the OSRS and Ocado Storage and Retrieval System to grocers and large 3PLs globally, overlapping with Movu's grocery and e-grocery cold-chain focus.
• GreyOrange: AI-driven warehouse robotics company providing AMR, goods-to-person, and sortation solutions; competes with Movu's full automation portfolio in retail, 3PL, and e-commerce fulfillment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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