Scalable and space-efficient warehouse solutions

Joining forces for innovative pallet shuttle systems

SSI SCHAEFER and Moffett Automation have announced a strategic partnership to help shape the future of warehouse automation. By combining their expertise, the two companies aim to make scalable, space-efficient and cost-effective pallet shuttle systems more accessible to companies with diverse logistics challenges.

SSI SCHAEFER operates worldwide as a total supplier of intralogistics solutions. Moffett Automation specialises in high-density pallet storage and is known for its free-roaming shuttle technology. This technology uses compact, autonomously moving shuttles that can move freely through the warehouse - along aisles, cross aisles and even between different levels.

Shared vision and complementary expertise

According to Mauro Lunardelli, Head of Business Unit Logistics Solutions at SSI SCHAEFER, both family-owned companies share the same vision. “We have decades of experience and a strong focus on innovation in logistics. Customer focus and reliability are at the heart of our business.” Sam Moffett, founder and Managing Director of Moffett Automation, also emphasizes the complementarity of the two organizations. Coupling Moffett's own shuttle and software technology with SSI SCHAEFER's WAMAS warehouse management system (WMS) and global integration expertise creates an integrated solution that lets customers automate with confidence - even in complex or space-constrained environments.

Automation despite structural constraints

Many companies face the same challenge: They need scalable automation but face physical constraints such as low ceiling heights, existing buildings with complex layouts or limited expansion options. This often makes investment in automation difficult or costly.

Free-roaming pallet shuttles provide an answer here. Thanks to their compact design and multidirectional freedom of movement, they make maximum use of the available space. They autonomously choose the most efficient route through the system, resulting in short access times and high throughput. Moreover, they also function under demanding conditions, such as in deep-freeze environments.

The advanced control software ensures a smooth flow of goods and can be flexibly integrated into existing warehouse management systems. This means that companies can automate step by step, without having to convert their entire infrastructure at once. Automation thus becomes feasible in locations where it was previously considered too complex or expensive.

Flexibility and scalability as keywords

Markus Schellinger, Head of Market Sector Production Logistics at SSI SCHAEFER, calls the free-roaming shuttle technology a real gamechanger. “At a time when flexibility and efficiency are crucial, this technology offers unseen opportunities. By expanding our portfolio, we can support customers even better in their growth.”

A key advantage is the scalability of the system. It can be tailored to diverse throughput profiles and easily expanded later as demand increases. In addition, customers benefit from seamless integration into existing WMS environments and AI-assisted route planning, which further optimizes performance.

The first joint projects between SSI SCHAEFER and Moffett Automation are now in preparation. Both partners see the collaboration as the start of a long-term relationship that will have a lasting impact on warehouse logistics.

With this strategic alliance, SSI SCHAEFER and Moffett Automation are taking a major step towards future-oriented, flexible and sustainable warehouse automation. For companies struggling with space restrictions or increasing performance requirements, the combination of integration expertise and innovative shuttle technology offers new perspectives.