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In 2023, the company employed 460 people at its Hams Hall Distribution Centre in Coleshill and generated over £67 million in revenue. Arvato continues to grow by managing the full supply chain for its clients with expertise in e‑commerce, omnichannel distribution, classic logistics, and transport solutions.
In 2024, Arvato initiated a major AutoStore integration project to expand its existing system. The goal was to increase capacity beyond the original 90,000 storage locations served by 130 R5 RedLine robots. This upgrade was required to support a new customer, the technical athletic apparel brand Lululemon.
The AutoStore integration was completed on time, on budget, and exceeded expectations. Hills Electrical Group helped us boost capacity and efficiency with zero disruption.
Hills Electrical Group partnered with Nomis Installation to deliver the mechanical and electrical design for the extended AutoStore system.
As part of this AutoStore integration, the team delivered a major capacity upgrade by adding 25,956 new storage locations and strengthening the system with a 125A power distribution board, 35 R5 RedLine robots, seven carousel ports, six battery chargers and twelve conveyor ports. To ensure a consistent and premium brand experience, the team also vinyl‑wrapped every robot and port with Arvato’s branding.
Additionally, the engineers carried out all mechanical and electrical work with precision, and they completed the full installation and testing in just 210 man‑days. As a result, the project progressed smoothly from start to finish and demonstrated the team’s ability to deliver complex automation upgrades efficiently and reliably.
Hills Electrical Group delivered the full AutoStore integration on time and on budget.
Following the expansion, the facility now offers 115,956 storage locations supported by 165 R5 RedLine robots. This increased capacity is scheduled to become operational in Q1 2025.
The integration significantly enhances Arvato’s ability to support new clients, boost throughput, and scale fulfilment operations efficiently.
Founded in the Midlands in 2007 by Managing Director Adam Hill, Hills Electrical Group is a leader in Automation Control Systems. The company focuses on helping businesses streamline processes, increase productivity, and improve profitability through intelligent automation solutions.
In 2023, Hills Electrical Group introduced WAIZE, a project delivery platform developed through continuous improvement initiatives and extensive project experience. WAIZE ensures customer projects are delivered right first time, on time, every time.
By choosing Hills Electrical Group, businesses gain more than an electrical installation provider. They gain a partner committed to improving the way projects are delivered with reliability, precision, and industry-leading expertise in AutoStore integration and wider automation solutions.
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