The selection of Swisslog as a partner was preceded by an extensive tender process with high demands on cost-efficiency
Coop Faghandel, the construction and non-food division of Coop Norge SA, one of Norway’s leading retail companies, has selected Swisslog as its partner for a major strategic expansion of its distribution center in Langhus, south of Oslo.
Coop Faghandel is experiencing strong growth, creating a need for increased warehouse capacity. The current project involves the construction of a new automated high-bay pallet warehouse, adjacent to the existing high-bay warehouse previously delivered by Swisslog and completed in 2021.
“To strengthen our position as Norway’s leading building materials and DIY chain and enable further growth in e-commerce, we are committed to offering our stores and customers the best proposition in the market,” remarked Gaute Glomlien, Head of Development, Coop Faghandel.
Cost-efficiency
The selection of Swisslog as a partner was preceded by an extensive tender process with high demands on cost-efficiency, flexibility and scalability. Building on the success of the existing automated warehouse, Coop Faghandel once again chose Swisslog as its automation partner.
“With Swisslog, we are expanding and streamlining an established automation system that has already had significant positive effects in our logistics operations,” continued Glomlien.
Once completed, the expanded facility will cover a total area of 55,000sqm and provide more than 100,000 automated pallet positions. The site will feature an extended ProMove conveyor system, automated small-goods handling area, and dedicated manual picking zones for bulky products.
Strategic partnership
“Being selected once again to deliver a high-bay warehouse solution for Coop Faghandel is proof that together we have established a strong and trusted strategic partnership,” commented Johan Kristofferson, Managing Director and Head of Sales, Swisslog Nordics.
Construction of the new automated pallet warehouse is scheduled to begin in 2026, with completion planned for early 2028, a press statement concluded.
