Geekplus partnership with Logistex targets warehouse automation in U.K. market

Geekplus, a provider of mobile robotics solutions for logistics , has partnered with Logistex, a leading provider of warehouse automation solutions, to bring clients across the UK a comprehensive suite of integrated technologies to streamline fulfilment and maximize productivity, Geekplus has announced.

Combining Logistex’s warehouse automation expertise with Geekplus's advanced robotic technology is crucial amid growing e-commerce demands, stated Geekplus, which also is known as Geek+. The robotics company, well-known for its use of mobile robots and mobile rack systems to create flexible solutions, recently began using the Geekplus name spelling as part of its brand, and continuing its familiar Geek+ logo.

The partnership will enable Logistex customers to automate material handling processes, optimize inventory management, and improve order fulfilment accuracy and speed, the partners added.

“The partnership will unite our solution expertise and market knowledge. It’s about the collective strength to innovate and address the evolving needs of the logistics landscape. Together, we can enable more businesses to attain greater efficiency and competitiveness,” said Tony Gruber, managing director, Logistex.

Logistex clients utilize the Geekplus Shelf-to-Person, smart sorting and RoboShuttle-enabled hybrid solutions. Clients can also access the Geekplus Robot Management System, Warehouse Execution System, Warehouse Management System, and simulation software platforms. This automation ecosystem, Geekplus noted, enables clients to optimize their operations, reduce labor costs, and increase fulfilment capacity while maintaining a high level of accuracy and reliability.

“We see this partnership with Logistex not just as a collaboration, but a fusion of visions and aspirations,” said Simon Houghton, sales director UKI & ME, Geekplus. “Together, our combined strengths will write a new chapter of innovation and growth for the UK logistics industry.”