Keller & Kalmbach: modern logistics centre sets standards

Keller & Kalmbach ranks among Germany’s leading wholesale traders for joining and fastening technology, special and drawing parts, manual and power tools as well as assembly products for the automotive, industrial and trade sectors. A specialist for small parts logistics, referred to as ‘C parts management,’ Keller & Kalmbach employs 500 people and runs branch offices in Germany as well as a number of country organizations, primarily in Eastern Europe.

By building a new warehouse and distribution centre in Hilpoltstein (Bavaria), the company recently completed the most important construction project in its corporate history. Buildings designed to handle the full range of logistics processes were erected on a surface area of 44,000 square metres adjacent to the A9 motorway. Facilities include an order-picking area, an automated small-parts warehouse with a capacity of 161,000 slots and a high-rack pallet warehouse with 37,000 storage positions. These highly dynamic areas are equipped with high-performance shelf-operating devices and state-of-the-art material handling technology. Jungheinrich assisted the customer in the construction of the central warehouse across all stages, from the first material flow advisory session, planning and concept phase to the coordination and organization of all logistical matters during the implementation phase and the handover of the keys to the facility. By commissioning the logistics centre in Hilpoltstein, Keller & Kalmbach succeeded in improving delivery capacity and quality as well as product turnover rates.