Kardex Norge AS

What Kardex Norge AS does

Kardex Norge AS is the Norwegian-registered sales and service subsidiary (6 employees, headquartered in Skedsmokorset) of the global Kardex Group, a provider of automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) and intralogistics solutions. The local entity operates as part of a network spanning more than 30 countries, supported by 25+ country-localized websites and a direct enterprise field-sales motion with local contacts in each region.

The company sells an integrated hardware-plus-software stack: vertical lift modules (Kardex Shuttle), horizontal and vertical carousels (Megamat, Horizontal Carousel), miniload systems (Miniload-in-a-Box, Bin Shuttle, Bin Conveyor), heavy-duty units (VLM TowerMat and VCM InterMat), pallet storage systems (High Bay Warehouse, Stacker Cranes, Pallet Conveyor), and the fully integrated AutoStore robotic cube system. Software offerings include Kardex Power Pick System (and Power Pick Cloud), Kardex Control Center, Kardex Analytics, Kardex Fulfillx, and the Kardex Drive and JMIF interfaces for WMS/ERP integration, plus add-on hardware (Kardex Boxes, VLM Box, Wearable Task Assistant) and a refurbished-equipment line (Kardex Pre-Owned).

The business model combines capital-equipment sales (hardware projects with installation), recurring software revenue (perpetual and subscription licensing), managed services (maintenance contracts, spare parts, training), and professional services (warehouse modernization, relocation, consulting). Pricing is custom-quoted per project and is not publicly disclosed. Customer segments are diversified across at least 14 verticals including automotive, electronics, food & beverage, hospitals, pharmaceuticals, spare parts, mechanical engineering, tyres, wood panel handling, e-commerce/retail, wholesale, 3PL, public administration, and media storage. Named enterprise customers include Hella, Bridgestone, SalzburgMilch, Vihamij, and nobilia, with documented outcomes such as up to 80% storage-area footprint reduction and 100% pallet readability via RFID.

Name

Kardex Norge AS

Legal name

Kardex

Website

https://kardex.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (5324)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Conveyors & Sortation Systems (Warehouse & Parcel) (IMAHABAC)

Keywords

• Automated storage systems
• Warehouse management software
• Vertical lift modules
• Order fulfillment automation
• Intralogistics solutions

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automated Storage Systems (Hardware): Sale and installation of automated storage and retrieval systems including Vertical Lift Modules, Carousels, Miniload systems, AutoStore, stacker cranes, and pallet conveyor systems. These are capital equipment purchases with project-based implementation.
2. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Software products including Kardex Power Pick System, Kardex Power Pick Cloud, Kardex Control Center, Kardex Analytics, and Kardex Portal. Likely includes both perpetual licensing and subscription models.
3. Service Contracts and Support: Ongoing service contracts, spare parts, on-site services, training, and operational consulting for installed systems.
4. System Upgrades and Modernization: Warehouse modernization services, relocation, and operational consulting for existing installations.
5. Pre-Owned Equipment: Sale of refurbished/pre-owned Kardex machines providing more affordable entry point for customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kardex Norge AS is the Norwegian subsidiary of the Kardex Group, selling and supporting automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) including Vertical Lift Modules (Kardex Shuttle), horizontal and vertical carousels, miniload systems, AutoStore robotic cube solutions, pallet storage systems, and high-bay warehouses. The offering is complemented by proprietary warehouse management software (Power Pick, Control Center, Analytics) and lifecycle services spanning installation, maintenance, modernization, and pre-owned equipment.

Product overview

Kardex offers a comprehensive portfolio of automated intralogistics solutions organized across multiple product categories: Vertical Lift Modules (Kardex Shuttle), Miniload systems (Kardex Miniload-in-a-Box, Miniload System, Bin Shuttle System, Bin Conveyor System), Carousel systems (Kardex Megamat, Kardex Horizontal Carousel), Heavy-Duty Units (VLM TowerMat & VCM InterMat), and fully integrated AutoStore robotic cube solutions with supporting tools (StoreX Calculator, Intuitive Picking Assistant, Kardex Fulfillx Software). The software suite includes Kardex Power Pick System, Kardex Power Pick Cloud, Kardex Control Center, and Kardex Analytics for warehouse management and monitoring. Interface products (Kardex Drive, Kardex JMIF) enable integration with external systems, while Add-On Technology (Kardex Boxes, Kardex VLM Box, Wearable Task Assistant) and Pallet Storage solutions (High Bay Warehouse, Stacker Cranes, Pallet Conveyor System) complete the ecosystem. The company also offers pre-owned equipment through Kardex Pre-Owned.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kardex Shuttle: Vertical lift module storage system
• Kardex Miniload-in-a-Box
• Kardex Megamat
• Kardex Horizontal Carousel
• Kardex Power Pick System
• Kardex Power Pick Cloud
• Kardex Control Center
• Kardex Analytics
• Kardex Drive
• Kardex JMIF
• Kardex Pre-Owned
• Kardex Connect
• Kardex Portal
• AutoStore
• Kardex Fulfillx

Products and services

• Kardex Shuttle Vertical Lift Module (VLM) that increases storage capacity with a compact footprint by utilizing vertical warehouse space, providing ergonomic access to stored items for enterprise warehouse operations.
• Kardex Miniload-in-a-Box Compact miniload system designed for automated storage and retrieval of bins and cartons in smaller-footprint warehouse installations.
• Miniload System Automated storage and retrieval system for handling bins and cartons in high-bay warehouse environments.
• Bin Shuttle System Automated shuttle system for transporting bins within the miniload storage system to support high-throughput operations.
• Bin Conveyor System Conveyor system for automated movement of bins throughout the warehouse to connect storage and picking areas.
• Kardex Megamat Vertical carousel system for high-density storage and fast retrieval of items, suited for efficient picking operations.
• Kardex Horizontal Carousel Horizontal carousel system for efficient picking and storage operations where horizontal movement optimizes order selection.
• VLM TowerMat & VCM InterMat Heavy-duty vertical lift module and vertical carousel for handling oversized and heavy goods requiring higher load capacity.
• AutoStore System Fully integrated AutoStore robotic cube system for automated order fulfillment and storage, utilizing robots navigating a grid of bins to retrieve stored goods.
• High Bay Warehouse Automated high-bay warehouse system for pallet storage up to considerable heights, enabling high-density pallet storage with automated retrieval.
• Stacker Cranes Automated stacker cranes for handling pallets in high-bay warehouse environments, providing precise and reliable pallet retrieval.
• Pallet Conveyor System Conveyor system for automated movement of pallets throughout the warehouse, connecting inbound, storage, and dispatch areas.
• Kardex Power Pick System Warehouse management and picking software for optimizing order fulfillment processes across Kardex automated storage systems.
• Kardex Power Pick Cloud Cloud-based picking and warehouse management solution providing scalable software access to Kardex storage system users.
• Kardex Control Center Central monitoring and control software for managing Kardex automated systems and tracking warehouse operations in real time.
• Kardex Analytics Analytics platform providing insights into warehouse operations and performance metrics for continuous improvement of intralogistics.
• Kardex Fulfillx Software Software solution for managing and optimizing AutoStore fulfillment operations, integrating order processing with the robotic cube system.
• Kardex Pre-Owned Pre-owned and refurbished Kardex automated storage and retrieval equipment, offering a more affordable entry point for customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Storage area footprint reduction up to 80%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Geek+: Chinese-headquartered AMR and warehouse robotics provider competing in goods-to-person, picking, and sortation. Adjacent competitor in the broader warehouse automation space, particularly in APAC markets where Kardex is expanding.
• Symbotic: Public warehouse robotics company using autonomous mobile robots for pallet storage and retrieval. Competes in the next generation of automated warehouse systems with Walmart as anchor customer, posing a long-term threat to traditional ASRS approaches.

Direct peers

• Dematic: KION Group subsidiary providing automated storage, retrieval, and material handling solutions including ASRS, conveyors, and software. Directly competes across Kardex's full portfolio and serves the same automotive, retail, and 3PL customers.
• AutoStore: Inventor of the robotic cube storage system that Kardex integrates and resells. Direct technology overlap: same goods-to-person bin storage, grid-of-bins architecture, and integrator channel model. Kardex competes with other AutoStore integrators and is increasingly competing with AutoStore's direct sales motion.
• Vanderlande: Toyota Industries-owned warehouse automation provider specializing in ASRS, sortation, conveyors, and order fulfillment. Competes directly with Kardex in parcel handling, pallet storage, and integrated fulfillment systems.
• Swisslog: KUKA-owned warehouse automation specialist offering ASRS (including VLM and miniload), AutoStore integration, conveyor systems, and WMS. Direct overlap with Kardex in carousels, miniload, and pallet storage segments.
• TGW Logistics Group: Austrian warehouse automation specialist offering ASRS, conveyor systems, and order fulfillment solutions. Overlaps with Kardex in miniload, conveyor, and pallet storage categories, serving similar retail and 3PL customers.
• SSI Schaefer: Global intralogistics vendor offering ASRS, conveyors, carousels, WMS, and order fulfillment systems. Closest full-stack competitor to Kardex across VLM, miniload, and pallet storage categories, serving the same enterprise verticals.
• Hörmann Intralogistics: European ASRS and storage systems manufacturer offering VLM, carousels, and pallet stackers. Direct competitor to Kardex Shuttle, Megamat, and Horizontal Carousel product lines, especially in DACH region.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Intelligrated: Honeywell's warehouse automation division offering ASRS, conveyors, sortation, and integrated controls. Larger incumbent with broader portfolio and deeper balance sheet, competing for the same enterprise warehouse modernization deals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks8 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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