AutoStore Warehouse Automation is redefining how UK businesses manage inventory, fulfil orders and optimise warehouse space.
With ecommerce demand rising and delivery expectations tightening, traditional manual processes are no longer sufficient. AutoStore provides a compact, robotic storage and retrieval solution that increases throughput, improves accuracy and maximises storage capacity — all within your existing footprint.
By combining robotics, intelligent software and modular design, AutoStore transforms conventional warehouses into high-efficiency distribution hubs.
AutoStore Warehouse Automation is a modular automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) designed to streamline storage, picking and fulfilment operations.
Unlike traditional shelving or conveyor-heavy systems, AutoStore uses robots that travel across the top of a grid to retrieve bins and deliver them directly to picking ports.
A typical system includes:
This goods-to-person approach removes manual bottlenecks, reduces handling time and dramatically improves storage density.
AutoStore can store up to four times more inventory within the same footprint compared to traditional racking. Businesses can significantly increase capacity without expanding their premises.
With uptime levels of up to 99.7%, AutoStore robots operate continuously with minimal downtime. Inventory is delivered directly to operators, accelerating order processing and improving productivity.
Manual picking errors cost time and money. AutoStore warehouse automation improves accuracy through controlled bin presentation and real-time tracking, reducing returns and increasing customer satisfaction.
AutoStore’s modular design allows additional robots or grid extensions to be added as your business grows, making it a flexible long-term investment.
By reducing repetitive walking and heavy lifting, automation creates a safer working environment. Employees can focus on higher-value tasks while robots manage repetitive movements.
Seamless integration with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) provides real-time visibility of stock levels and performance metrics, supporting smarter operational decisions.
The trend toward automation is growing fast in the UK logistics sector. From large corporations to niche operations, businesses recognise that manual processes can’t keep pace with consumer expectations and delivery timelines.
Recent industry developments show major UK sites expanding their AutoStore capacities, reflecting strong confidence in this technology.
Some of the key drivers for acceleration include:
Mayflex, a leading UK distributor of cabling and network infrastructure solutions, partnered with Hills Electrical Group to install AutoStore warehouse automation at its Birmingham distribution hub. The installation includes:
The system now automates storage and picking processes that were previously manual and time-consuming, improving throughput and operational reliability.
In addition, the AutoStore system selects appropriately sized packaging for each order, reducing packaging waste and supporting sustainability targets.
This project demonstrates how AutoStore warehouse automation can enhance efficiency, accuracy and long-term performance within a modern distribution centre. Read the full case study here.
Investing in Autostore Warehouse Automation should follow a structured approach. Here’s how most successful UK organisations begin:
AutoStore Warehouse Automation delivers measurable improvements in storage density, fulfilment speed and operational accuracy.
If you are considering automation for your e-commerce warehouse or distribution centre, Hills Electrical Group can support your project with professional installation and integration expertise.
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