Market Research Report: Vanderlande Industries B.V.

Company Overview

Name, Mission of the Company

Name: Vanderlande Industries B.V.

Mission: Vanderlande is a market-leading, global partner for future-proof logistic process automation in the warehousing, airports, and parcel sectors. They focus on fast, reliable, and efficient automation technology, optimizing customers' business processes and competitive positions.

Founding Details

Founded: 1949

Founder: Eddie van der Lande

Key People

CEO: Andrew Manship

Headquarters

Location: Veghel, The Netherlands

Number of Employees

Employees: More than 9,000

Revenue

Revenue: €2.2 billion

Core Strengths

Known For: Vanderlande is known for its market-leading baggage handling systems, parcel sortation systems, and warehousing solutions. It serves nine of the fifteen largest global food retailers and handles over 4 billion pieces of baggage per year in over 600 airports.

Products

Warehousing Solutions

FASTPICK: Goods-to-person order fulfillment system utilizing ADAPTO shuttles for efficient storage and retrieval.

Key Features:

Uses ADAPTO automated storage and retrieval system

Includes 159 ADAPTO shuttles and 86,000 storage locations

Inbound and outbound High Dynamic Storage buffer system for complete efficiency

AIRPICK: Combines efficient picking with flawless automated sortation using a pocket sorter, AIRTRAX Pocket.

Key Features:

Efficient picking and sortation

Designed for individual order accuracy

STOREPICK: Robotized, end-to-end warehouse solution for optimizing entire value chains.

Key Features:

End-to-end automation

Optimizes full value chain processes

HOMEPICK: Goods-to-person order fulfillment system designed for food retail operations.

Key Features:

Fast and efficient online grocery order processing

Designed specifically for food retail logistical needs

Airport Solutions

BAGFLOW: Integrated baggage logistics that streamline processes from check-in to reclaim.

Key Features:

End-to-end baggage handling

Optimizes baggage delivery and reduces mishandling

PAX CHECKPOINT: Smart systems for secure and efficient passenger screening.

Key Features:

Innovative systems managing security processes

Enhances passenger experience

Parcel Solutions

DIRECTSORT: Modular and optimized for sorting parcels, reducing total cost of ownership.

Key Features:

Efficient sorting

High throughput and reliability

Recent Developments

New Products Launched

FASTPICK for Kappahl Group: Automated installation at a new logistics center in Sweden. Expected operational date: June 2026.

Advanced Automation for ASICS Oceania: New system to manage DC, doubling capacity. Expected completion: April 2025.

Recent Partnerships and Installations

Kappahl Group: Automated new logistics center in Gothenburg, Sweden using the FASTPICK solution.

ASICS Oceania: Installation of a logistics process automation system at Marsden Park DC in Sydney, Australia.

DHL Express Madrid Hub: Full integration of Robot Auto Induct, enhancing parcel handling efficiency.

Innovation and Development

Robotics and AI: Investment in Smart Robotics for modular collaborative robots and Fizyr for AI technology for item handling.

Sustainability Initiatives: Committed to a net-zero carbon footprint by 2040, and focused on innovations in energy efficiency and the circular economy.

Acquisitions

Dinamic Grup: Acquired in April 2015, expanding manufacturing capacity.

Sentec Software GmbH: Acquired in January 2017 to enhance IT expertise.

Fizyr: Partnership since 2019 for AI development in logistics automation.

Conclusion

This report offers a detailed insight into Vanderlande’s comprehensive approach to logistic process automation across various sectors, reflecting their innovation and dedication to efficiency and sustainability. With ongoing advancements and strategic partnerships, Vanderlande strengthens its market-leading position globally in warehousing, airport, and parcel logistics.