Magid Glove & Safety deploying AutoStore solution from FORTNA

FORTNA, a leading automation and software company for the full logistics value chain, has been selected by Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Company, a fourth-generation family-owned personal protection equipment (PPE) manufacturer and distributor, to retrofit their Romeoville, IL distribution center with a warehouse-ready, high-density AutoStore solution.

As a growing manufacturer and distributor, Magid strives for operational excellence while maintaining flexibility to meet growing customer needs and demands, FORTNA stated. Inventory management and improving productivity are critical for Magid, as well as optimizing capacity to get the most out of their warehouse square footage.
FORTNA, a global partner with AutoStore, will work with Magid to design and implement a warehouse-ready solution that includes the AutoStore grid, robots, goods-to-person stations and software. FORTNA will integrate the solution and will also perform a full recontrol of the facility.

“We have had our eye on a goods-to-person fulfillment system from AutoStore for several years. We spoke to nearly all of the AutoStore U.S. partners and ultimately decided to partner with FORTNA,” said Greg Cohen, CEO of Magid. “The FORTNA team listened to our requirements and designed a solution that will meet our requirements now and into the future. We are excited to partner with FORTNA and look forward to an extremely successful implementation that will help us better serve our customers.”

Rob McKeel, CEO, FORTNA, said, “We are proud to partner with Magid to design and implement this next-generation, warehouse-ready solution. By leveraging FORTNA’s industry-leading software and our deep expertise in AutoStore technology, we will enhance and optimize Magid’s operating model. This comprehensive solution not only improves system performance but also drives greater labor efficiency, increases capacity and enhances inventory management. This FORTNA warehouse-ready solution reflects the strength of our shared vision and unwavering commitment to delivering transformative operational outcomes for our customers.”