Kahl am Main (Germany)

The KION Regional Distribution Center Central Europe (KION RDC CE) at its site in Kahl am Main (Germany) is our highly automated spare parts distribution center for Central Europe and an important part of our supply chains.

The highly automated Distribution Center ensures a fast and reliable supply of spare parts for the customers of our Linde Material Handling brand (STILL and Dematic to follow) in Germany and neighboring markets. Covering an area of around 22,000 square meters, we demonstrates the full range our integrated solutions:

• Leading automation and digital technology,
• state-of-the-art safety and energy solutions and
• seamlessly integrated material flow systems.

The state-of-the-art, sustainable building was built with environmentally friendly construction methods that features CO₂-free heating and a photovoltaic system for power generation. The warehouse layout has been specifically designed for maximum efficiency and flexibility. It features a 30-meter-high, fully automated high-bay warehouse with six aisles and a high-performance multishuttle system with around 110,000 storage locations. The equipment is complemented by an intelligent material flow system with continuous conveyor technology, as well as Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and industrial trucks.

In addition, a production center for customized solutions for forklifts and warehouse equipment is located at the site next to the new distribution center.