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Agile and efficient in-mill material flow

The key to optimally functioning in-mill logistics is an intelligent, well-engineered mill layout where automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) forms an integral part of the production process and ensures a fast and flexible material flow throughout the mill.

By optimizing in-mill logistics, traditional storage areas can be turned into an automated,
centralized distribution center that will serve production processes and streamline deliveries to customers.

Pesmel’s Material Flow How® concept for steel mills is centered around automated high-bay warehouse equipped with flexible logistics and intelligent warehouse management system.

Features of an automated high-bay warehouse

Footprint

Decreased storage footprint
by over 50%
The high-bay warehouse footprint is half that of a traditional floor storage. The high-rise rack storage operates as the heart of the mill, receiving and distributing coils between production processes, and no separate storages nor buffers are required.

Integrated logistics

Coil from storage to process line
in less than three minutes
A high-bay storage with a warehouse management system automatically feeds all process lines, ensuring availability of work-in-process and finished coils with short lead times.

Turnaround time

Load available
in less than 20 minutes
Warehouse automation enables efficient shipping with minimized truck and train turnaround times. The system has full control of material flow with zero product damages, errors in deliveries or lost products.

Automated warehouse references

Prominent steel companies running a Pesmel automated warehouse have succeeded in improving their intralogistics and the entire supply chain.

For more info on a Pesmel’s automated warehouse reference, please click an image below.

Outokumpu, Finland »

Solution: One high-bay coil storage serving production and dispatching

CRM fully integrated with a single 500 meters long automated coil warehouse housing coils in different stages of the production process as well as finished products.

Benefits: Streamlined production with responsive material flow

Flexible, adjustable storing capacity for various product types and coils at different production stages. Fast and accurate material flow without bottlenecks resulting in shortened lead times and improved throughput.

ABS, Italy »

Solution: Compact, fully automated high-bay storage

Warehouse automation system designed for continuous, fully automated 24/7 operation. The space-optimized deep-lane storage solution handles up to 150,000 tons of high-quality wire rod coils per year. The storage functions both as an intermediate buffer and as a shipment storage facility.

Benefits: Full traceability and gentle handling through automation

Every coil is tracked digitally from production to storage and beyond. The high-bay storage method enables easy access to each coil regardless of its storage position and ensures gentle bottom-up handling without applying pressure to the coil.

JSW, India »

Solution: Extensive YMS with warehouse and logistics system

An integrated logistic system with control platform that unifies material handling, storages, and production logistics across the entire CRM complex. Solution includes a high-bay warehouse for finished coils with high speed stacker cranes and large capacity of over 72 500 tons.

Benefits: Integrated material flow and automated YMS

A comprehensive YMS integrates all logistics functions across the mill into a single coordinated system, enabling seamless material flow from coil entry to dispatch. A coil car–based automated logistics system and an efficient high-bay shipping warehouse minimize coil handling, reduce the risk of damage, and lower manpower requirements.

“Pesmel yard management system and intralogistic solution made material handling and storing at JSW highly effective. The solution not only became the backbone for processing of materials, but also strengthened the outbound deliveries in less stipulated time.”

JSW Steel, India

Pesmel – One-stop-shop for warehouse
automation and intralogistics

We offer a single-source solution for intralogistics and ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System), backed by a deep understanding of our customers’ needs. Whether it’s early-stage brainstorming, detailed engineering, or the provision of hardware and control software, our customers receive comprehensive one-stop-shop service from a dedicated team of specialists. Continuous development and engineering excellence are key elements of our competitive advantage.

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