The OKNOPLAST Group is strengthening its market position — in 2022, the company reported revenue of 1.72 billion PLN, and the financial forecasts for 2023 support the continuation of investment plans. One of the latest projects being implemented at OKNOPLAST is a fully automated high-bay warehouse.
OKNOPLAST is improving its business position thanks to growing sales and increased presence in foreign markets. This enables the company’s management to pursue bolder investments — with an estimated cost of nearly 25 million euros over the coming years. The company also plans to increase its market share both in Poland and across European markets, as well as to continue its expansion into North American markets.
Vast space
Expansion into foreign markets and growing domestic demand mean a constant increase in production, which in turn necessitates securing larger warehouse spaces for storing materials with various specifications. The high-bay warehouse is being built for a simple reason — in the future, the company may run out of space dedicated entirely to storing materials sensitive to weather conditions and therefore requiring the highest storage standards.
The volume of the new warehouse is impressive. The facility will be 15 meters high, allowing for maximized efficient use of storage space. Its total volume will be 29,557.8 cubic meters, which will accommodate up to 1,800 specialized pallets fully stocked with various components. This will make it one of the largest storage spaces of its kind in the building joinery industry in Poland.
Maximum automation
The new investment will increase the company’s level of automation. Not a single person will work inside the warehouse. This aligns with global trends—such projects are designed from the outset to be highly automated.
What does this mean specifically in this case? Profiles for manufacturing sashes, frames, and mullions, as well as steel for reinforcements, will be automatically assembled and delivered to the production preparation department. This will significantly streamline the entire production process.
Not only will the company benefit, but above all its customers, as orders will be fulfilled faster and with even higher quality.
