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KNAPP AG - Company Market Research Report





Table of Contents



1. [Company Overview](#company-overview)
  • [Name, Mission](#name-mission)

  • [Date of Founding and Founders](#date-of-founding-and-founders)

  • [Key People](#key-people)

  • [Headquarters](#headquarters)

  • [Number of Employees](#number-of-employees)

  • [Revenue](#revenue)

  • [Specialty and Known For](#specialty-and-known-for)

2. [Products](#products)
  • [Product Offerings](#product-offerings)

  • [Descriptions](#descriptions)

  • [Key Features](#key-features)

3. [Recent Developments](#recent-developments)
  • [New Products/Features](#new-productsfeatures)

  • [Partnerships](#partnerships)




Chapter 1: Company Overview





Name, Mission



  • Name: KNAPP AG

  • Mission: Our mission is to be the technology partner for your successful value chain, helping you achieve sustained success.


Date of Founding and Founders



  • Founded: 1952

  • Founder: Günter Knapp


Key People



  • CEO: Gerald Hofer

  • COO: Franz Mathi

  • CFO: Christian Grabner

  • Executive Vice President: Heimo Robosch

  • Executive Vice President: Bernhard Rottenbücher


Headquarters



  • Location: Günter-Knapp-Straße 5-7, 8075 Hart bei Graz, Austria


Number of Employees



  • Employees: Approximately 7,000


Revenue



  • Revenue: No information is available.


Specialty and Known For



  • Specialty: Providing innovative automation and digitalization solutions for logistics operations across various sectors including healthcare, fashion, food retail, industry, and wholesale.

  • Known For: Intelligent automation solutions encompassing robotics, AI, warehouse management systems (WMS), and warehouse control systems (WCS).




Chapter 2: Products





Product Offerings



KNAPP AG offers a wide range of products specifically designed for intelligent automation and logistics.

1. Shuttle Systems
  • Product Name: OSR Shuttle™ Evo


2. Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
  • Product Name: Open Shuttles


3. Robotics Solutions
  • Product Names: Pick-it-Easy Robot, RUNPICK


4. Work Stations
  • Product Name: Pick-it-Easy series


5. Sorting Systems
  • Product Name: Pocket Sorter, AutoPocket, Split Tray Sorter


6. Automated Picking Systems
  • Product Name: Central Belt System, SDA-2000, Tube Autopicker


7. Analytics Tools and Software
  • Product Names: KiSoft WMS, KiSoft WCS, KiSoft SCADA, SAP® EWM by KNAPP


Descriptions



1. OSR Shuttle™ Evo
  • High-density storage system for various containers, enabling efficient order picking, buffering, and sequencing.


2. Open Shuttles
  • Autonomous mobile robots for internal transport, capable of flexible and smart route planning.


3. Pick-it-Easy Robot
  • AI-integrated robotic picking solutions capable of handling diverse items with high accuracy.


4. Pocket Sorter
  • Flexible system for transporting and sorting goods, especially in e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment.


5. KiSoft Software Suite
  • Comprehensive software solutions covering warehouse and inventory management, including analytics and master data management.


Key Features



1. OSR Shuttle™ Evo
  • Scalable system with dynamic access and high performance on demand.

  • Suitable for various industries including healthcare, fashion, and e-commerce.


2. Open Shuttles
  • Smart path planning, seamless integration, and adaptable to various heights and load carriers.


3. Pick-it-Easy Robot
  • Machine learning capabilities, suitable for complex picking requirements in diverse sectors.


4. Pocket Sorter
  • RFID-enabled for 100% tracking and accuracy.

  • Capable of handling high performance and automation for smooth logistics operations.


5. KiSoft Software Suite
  • Provides end-to-end control and optimization of warehouse processes.

  • Integrates seamlessly with KNAPP's hardware solutions.




Chapter 3: Recent Developments





New Products/Features



1. AutoPocket
  • A new pocket sorter system introduced with advanced tracking and sortation capabilities, designed to enhance the efficiency of logistics operations in sectors like fashion and retail.


2. Multi-Site Control Center (MSCC)
  • New service solution ensuring proactive and preventative monitoring and maintenance of MFCs (Micro Fulfillment Centers) during ongoing operations.


3. D3 Daily Dose Dispenser
  • Fully automatic blister packing machine introduced to enhance efficiency in patient-specific medicine packaging for pharmaceutical logistics.


Partnerships



1. Phoenix Group
  • Long-term relationship expanded, focusing on implementing KNAPP's automation tech in 83 Phoenix locations.


2. Apostore Acquisition
  • Strengthened presence in the pharmacy automation sector by acquiring KHT Apostore Group, specializing in pharmacy autopickers and measurement devices.


3. Collaboration with Takeoff Technologies
  • Integration to enhance food retail automation, focusing on E-Grocer MFCs for urban areas.




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