A1 Sorter

What A1 Sorter does

A1 Sorter sp. z o.o. is a Polish warehouse automation company headquartered in Chojnice that operates a dual business model. First, it manufactures its own line of warehouse automation equipment, including sorters, conveyors (gravity, 24V, 400V, lineshaft, belt, and flexible variants), AGV vehicles, warehouse elevators, pallet transport systems, specialist systems, nodes, picking tables, and complementary components; the firm states it has been designing, producing, and delivering these systems for over two decades. Second, A1 Sorter is the authorized integrator of Exotec's Skypod System across six Central and Eastern European countries (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, and Romania), deploying autonomous mobile robots, modular storage racks up to 14 meters high, picking workstations, Exchanger gates, Skypath modular conveyors, and the Deepsky warehouse management software.

The company generates revenue through three streams: (1) hardware sales of its proprietary warehouse automation equipment; (2) professional services for the design, integration, and deployment of Exotec Skypod robotic solutions, with flagship projects including the first CEE Skypod installation at ILS Logistics in Zakroczym (over 200 robots, 100,000 product references) and a second site in Brașov, Romania; and (3) recurring service and maintenance contracts covering inspections, repairs, modernizations, and emergency support. GTM is enterprise field sales targeting large logistics operators and e-commerce companies, supplemented by integration partnerships with WMS providers such as Asseco Business Solutions and channel presence at trade shows including LogiMAT and MODERNLOG.

The company maintains offices in Chojnice (HQ and manufacturing), Gliwice (R&D branch developing from September 2026), Warsaw, and Stęszew near Poznań. It is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds or parent company. Leadership is anchored by owner Krzysztof Sutowski and Board Member Krzysztof Skiba, with a workforce of 51-100 employees.

Name

A1 Sorter

Legal name

A1 SORTER sp. z o.o.

Website

https://a1sorter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

A1 Sorter is a Polish warehouse automation manufacturer and the exclusive Exotec Skypod integrator across six Central and Eastern European countries, serving enterprise logistics operators and e-commerce companies with proprietary equipment, robotic systems integration, and recurring service contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Warehouse Automation Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing (333921)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Warehouse automation equipment
• Sortation and conveyor systems
• AGV and intralogistics robotics
• Exotec Skypod integration
• Goods-to-person picking solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Chojnice

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Warehouse Automation Equipment Sales: Design, production, and delivery of high-quality warehouse automation devices including sorters, conveyors, warehouse lifts, specialized systems, pallet transport systems, assembly tables and accessories.
2. Exotec Skypod System Integration: Integration and deployment of Exotec Skypod System robotic solutions for warehouse automation as authorized integrator in Central and Eastern Europe.
3. Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive service support including inspections, repairs, modernizations, mobile and emergency service, and flexible service contracts for warehouse automation systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

A1 Sorter designs, manufactures and supplies proprietary warehouse automation equipment (sorters, gravity/24V/400V/lineshaft/belt/flexible conveyors, AGVs, warehouse elevators, pallet transport systems, specialist systems, nodes, picking tables and accessories). The company is also the authorized integrator of the Exotec Skypod System across Central and Eastern Europe, deploying autonomous mobile robots, modular storage racks, workstations, the Skypath conveyor system and the Deepsky warehouse management software for enterprise customers.

Product overview

A1 Sorter is a dual-role company: (1) a manufacturer of high-quality proprietary warehouse automation equipment under the A1 Sorter brand including sorters, conveyors (gravity, 24V, 400V, lineshaft, belt, flexible), specialist systems, nodes, warehouse elevators, pallet transport systems, AGV vehicles, components, and picking tables; and (2) an authorized integrator of the Exotec Skypod System in Central and Eastern Europe. The Skypod System is a comprehensive robotic warehouse automation platform comprising autonomous mobile robots, workstations, the Exchanger gateway, Skypath conveyors, modular storage with racks up to 14 meters high, specialized containers and trays, and Deepsky warehouse management software. The system processes 600 containers per hour at picking stations with 1-to-1 picking methodology reducing errors. A1 Sorter also developed the proprietary Pick&GO system for enhanced picking operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AGV Vehicles Autonomous guided vehicles used for internal warehouse transport and picking zone support, allowing facilities to move goods without additional staffing.
• Sorters Automated sorting equipment for warehouse distribution and order routing operations.
• Conveyor Systems Full range of conveyor systems including gravity, 24V, 400V, lineshaft, belt and flexible conveyors for varied warehouse transport and accumulation needs.
• Specialist Systems Custom specialized automation systems engineered for specific warehouse requirements and applications.
• Warehouse Nodes Junction and transfer nodes that connect conveyor and sorting segments within automated warehouse layouts.
• Warehouse Elevators Vertical transport equipment for multi-level warehouse operations and mezzanine integration.
• Pallet Transport System Automated pallet handling and transport solutions for inbound, outbound and cross-docking flows.
• Picking Tables Ergonomic workstations designed for order picking, consolidation and packing operations.
• Skypod System (Exotec Integration) Integrated robotic warehouse automation platform combining autonomous mobile robots, modular storage racks up to 14 meters high, picking workstations, Exchanger gates, Skypath plug-and-play conveyors and Deepsky WMS software. Sold and deployed as a complete goods-to-person system.
• Pick&GO System A1 Sorter's proprietary picking and goods-to-person system that supports efficient order picking and complements the company's automation portfolio.
• Service and Maintenance Comprehensive after-sales service including inspections, repairs, modernizations, mobile and emergency service and flexible service contracts for installed warehouse automation systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600 containers processed per hour at picking stations
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• ExoteccoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized integrator of Exotec Skypod System in Central and Eastern Europe (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Romania). Provides installation, configuration, and service for autonomous mobile robot systems including robots, storage racks, workstations, Exchanger gates, and Skypath conveyors.
• Asseco Business SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner providing WMS (Warehouse Management System) solutions. Joint project with ILS Logistics implemented Skypod System integrated with Asseco WMS.
• ILS Logistics (Inter Cars S.A.)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship customer implementing first Skypod System in Central-Eastern Europe. Project in Zakroczym (Poland) uses over 200 robots with Exotec, Asseco WMS, and A1 Sorter integration. Also deploying in Brasov, Romania.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Knapp: Austrian warehouse automation specialist with strong presence in fashion, retail, and e-commerce. Comparable to A1 Sorter on conveyor/storage integration and CEE/European customer base.
• Swisslog: KUKA-owned warehouse automation integrator with AutoStore and other robotics partnerships. Comparable to A1 Sorter on integrator-of-robotics business model and goods-to-person offerings, scaled globally.
• TGW Logistics Group: European warehouse automation integrator serving retail, grocery, and e-commerce. Comparable to A1 Sorter on integrator model, conveyor/picking systems, and DACH/CEE market overlap.
• Dematic: Global warehouse automation integrator (KION Group) offering conveyors, sorters, AS/RS, and robotics. Directly comparable to A1 Sorter's full-solution warehouse automation portfolio, but with broader geographic reach and a much larger installed base.
• Vanderlande: Toyota Industries-owned warehouse automation integrator serving airports, parcel, and warehousing. Overlaps with A1 Sorter on sortation and conveyor integration capabilities for logistics-intensive customers.
• SSI Schaefer: Major intralogistics provider of storage, conveyor, sorting, and order-picking systems. Highly comparable to A1 Sorter's product mix (sorters, conveyors, lifts, pallet transport) and competes for the same e-commerce and 3PL customers in Europe.

Emerging players

• Geek+: Mobile robot and smart logistics provider offering AMRs, sortation, and goods-to-person systems. Comparable to A1 Sorter's AGV and robotic ambitions and increasingly present in European accounts.
• AutoStore: Cube-based goods-to-person robotic storage system with global integrator network. Comparable to A1 Sorter in the goods-to-person robotics space A1 Sorter sells via Exotec, and competes for the same e-commerce/3PL accounts.

Others

• Exotec: A1 Sorter is the exclusive CEE integrator of Exotec's Skypod System. Included as a peer because Exotec defines the technology stack A1 Sorter sells, and is a strategic partner rather than a direct competitor in CEE.

Direct peers

• Beumer Group: Manufacturer of sorters, conveyors, and automated warehouse systems. Closely comparable to A1 Sorter's core manufacturing product lines (sorters and conveyors for warehouse distribution).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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