Saint-Gobain Abrasives chooses Consafe Logistics to improve warehouse automation

 Saint-Gobain Abrasives, a world leader in sanding and grinding solutions, has chosen Astro WMS from Consafe Logistics to modernize their operations at their European distribution center in Born, Netherlands. This partnership makes Saint-Gobain Abrasives the latest company within the Saint-Gobain Group to partner with Consafe Logistics. 

A strategic route to automation with the SaaS model

Astro WMS will replace Saint-Gobain Abrasives' existing WMS and provide a scalable solution that supports both current operations and future automation. The company was looking for a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model that guaranteed seamless updates while enabling smooth integration with advanced technologies, such as conveyors and automated storage systems. 

"Automation is essential for our future operations. So it was crucial to choose a WMS that offers the right integration capabilities. Consafe Logistics showed that they could guide us through a smooth transition, allowing us to work more efficiently and accurately thanks to their flexible SaaS solution." says Hugo van Goor, Director of the European Distribution Center at Saint-Gobain Abrasives. 

A collaborative approach

Saint-Gobain Abrasives chose Consafe Logistics as its WMS partner because of their committed and collaborative approach. Thanks to open communication and expert guidance, Consafe Logistics convinced with effective solutions to specific operational challenges. 

"Consafe Logistics showed that they understood our needs and dared to challenge existing structures," says Van Goor. "They encouraged us to look at our processes differently and helped us align them with proven best practices." "We are proud to welcome another valuable company within the Saint-Gobain group as a client. We look forward to working with Saint-Gobain Abrasives to support in improving efficiency and further automating their processes, with the same dedication and trusted collaboration we provide across the group. " says Henk-Jan van Donkelaar, Managing Director Benelux, Consafe Logistics. 

The implementation, scheduled to go live in Q3 2025, marks the joint project to create a more flexible and efficient warehouse.