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	Quad/Graphics Partners with Westfalia Technologies for Lomira Storage Project

Quad/Graphics Partners with Westfalia Technologies for Lomira Storage Project

Technology Category	Automation & Control - Automation & Process Control Systems Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Inventory Management Predictive Maintenance Warehouse Automation
Services	Hardware Design & Engineering Services Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Quad/Graphics, the largest privately held commercial printer in the world, faced a significant challenge in optimizing its storage and retrieval processes at its Lomira, Wisconsin facility. The facility needed to store three different styles of pallets—plastic USPS, plastic 9-block, and a wooden internal pallet—without the need for slave pallets. The existing storage system was not efficient enough to handle the high volume and variety of pallets, leading to delays and inefficiencies in production. The company required a solution that could streamline and expedite production by making work-in-process more readily accessible. Additionally, the solution needed to be scalable and flexible to meet the company's long-term needs. Read More
About Customer	Quad/Graphics is a leading commercial printing company based in Wisconsin, USA. It is the largest privately held commercial printer in the world, known for its high-quality printing services. The company operates multiple facilities and serves a diverse range of clients, including publishers, catalogers, and retailers. Quad/Graphics is committed to innovation and efficiency, continually seeking ways to improve its production processes and meet the evolving needs of its customers. The Lomira facility, one of its key locations, plays a crucial role in the company's operations, handling a significant volume of printing and storage tasks. Read More
Solution	Quad/Graphics partnered with Westfalia Technologies to design, construct, and install a high-density automated storage system at its Lomira facility. The new system features 42,005 pallet positions and measures 776 feet long, 92 feet wide, and 107 feet high. It includes four storage retrieval machines (SRMs) and 1,600 linear feet of conveyors. The system is designed to store three different styles of pallets without the need for slave pallets. Two SRMs are installed in each aisle, effectively cutting the travel distance of the cranes in half. This design, coupled with center-stationed in-feed and out-feed conveyors, ensures extremely high throughput rates. The high-density storage system is expected to streamline and expedite production by making work-in-process more readily accessible. Westfalia Technologies, known for its quality, flexibility, and dependability, has installed similar systems worldwide, making them a trusted partner for this project. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Automation & Control - Automation & Process Control Systems

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Predictive Maintenance

Warehouse Automation

Services

Hardware Design & Engineering Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Quad/Graphics, the largest privately held commercial printer in the world, faced a significant challenge in optimizing its storage and retrieval processes at its Lomira, Wisconsin facility. The facility needed to store three different styles of pallets—plastic USPS, plastic 9-block, and a wooden internal pallet—without the need for slave pallets. The existing storage system was not efficient enough to handle the high volume and variety of pallets, leading to delays and inefficiencies in production. The company required a solution that could streamline and expedite production by making work-in-process more readily accessible. Additionally, the solution needed to be scalable and flexible to meet the company's long-term needs.

About Customer

Quad/Graphics is a leading commercial printing company based in Wisconsin, USA. It is the largest privately held commercial printer in the world, known for its high-quality printing services. The company operates multiple facilities and serves a diverse range of clients, including publishers, catalogers, and retailers. Quad/Graphics is committed to innovation and efficiency, continually seeking ways to improve its production processes and meet the evolving needs of its customers. The Lomira facility, one of its key locations, plays a crucial role in the company's operations, handling a significant volume of printing and storage tasks.

Solution

Quad/Graphics partnered with Westfalia Technologies to design, construct, and install a high-density automated storage system at its Lomira facility. The new system features 42,005 pallet positions and measures 776 feet long, 92 feet wide, and 107 feet high. It includes four storage retrieval machines (SRMs) and 1,600 linear feet of conveyors. The system is designed to store three different styles of pallets without the need for slave pallets. Two SRMs are installed in each aisle, effectively cutting the travel distance of the cranes in half. This design, coupled with center-stationed in-feed and out-feed conveyors, ensures extremely high throughput rates. The high-density storage system is expected to streamline and expedite production by making work-in-process more readily accessible. Westfalia Technologies, known for its quality, flexibility, and dependability, has installed similar systems worldwide, making them a trusted partner for this project.

Impact #1	The new high-density storage system has significantly streamlined Quad/Graphics' production processes, making work-in-process more readily accessible.
Impact #2	The system's design, featuring two SRMs in each aisle and center-stationed in-feed and out-feed conveyors, has resulted in extremely high throughput rates.
Impact #3	The flexibility and scalability of the system ensure that it will meet Quad/Graphics' storage and retrieval needs for many years to come.

Impact #1

The new high-density storage system has significantly streamlined Quad/Graphics' production processes, making work-in-process more readily accessible.

Impact #2

The system's design, featuring two SRMs in each aisle and center-stationed in-feed and out-feed conveyors, has resulted in extremely high throughput rates.

Impact #3

The flexibility and scalability of the system ensure that it will meet Quad/Graphics' storage and retrieval needs for many years to come.

Benefit #1	The high-density storage system includes 42,005 pallet positions.
Benefit #2	The system measures 776 feet long, 92 feet wide, and 107 feet high.
Benefit #3	It features four storage retrieval machines (SRMs) and 1,600 linear feet of conveyors.

Benefit #1

The high-density storage system includes 42,005 pallet positions.

Benefit #2

The system measures 776 feet long, 92 feet wide, and 107 feet high.

Benefit #3

It features four storage retrieval machines (SRMs) and 1,600 linear feet of conveyors.

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Quad/Graphics Partners with Westfalia Technologies for Lomira Storage Project

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