Your all in one partner for intralogistics

The foundation of our success
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Systems installed
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60+ years of experience in automation with AGVs

 

Cross-industry expertise: We deliver customized AGV solutions for companies in every industry – from pharmaceuticals and automotive to logistics, retail, and manufacturing.

Customized solutions: In addition to standardized systems, we also develop customized transport robots that are tailored specifically to our customers' needs.

Reliability and flexibility: With over 12,000 vehicles delivered and 1,500 systems installed, we offer solutions that automate internal material flows efficiently and safely.

Expertise in integration: We seamlessly integrate our AGV systems with existing processes and IT infrastructures to increase our customers' productivity.

Your AGV manufacturer for automated intralogistics

Efficient automation of intralogistics: With increasing demands, smart solutions are needed for material flow, safety, and productivity.

As an experienced AGV manufacturer and integrator for AGVs and AMRs, ek robotics develops intelligent transport robots that are flexible, scalable, and safe.

Our systems integrate seamlessly into your IT and processes. We support you from planning and integration on the shop floor to 24/7 service throughout the entire lifecycle of your system.

AGV & AMR solutions. Rely on a strong partner for automated intralogistics.

Turnkey AGV solutions with individual service

AGV service for maximum availability

Commissioning is just the beginning: as an experienced AGV provider, we support your system throughout its entire life cycle – with flexible service, fast response times, and global availability.

Our service model ensures maintenance, support, and expansion for future-proof intralogistics.

 

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Our success story – since 1963
Innovation based on tradition

Since the 1960s, ek robotics has played a key role in shaping the development of automated guided vehicle systems (AGVs) – from the very first AGV to modern high-tech transport robots. Our history is characterized by vision, technological progress, and innovative strength that continue to drive intralogistics today.

 

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Pioneer in AGV technology

For over 60 years, ek robotics has been driving innovation in transport robotics with pioneering AGV solutions for the intralogistics of tomorrow.

 

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Globally networked

Your intralogistics partner for AGV solutions

With four European locations and a branch in the UK, ek robotics is your reliable partner for advanced transport robotics. Over 300 AGV experts support you from commissioning to continuous optimization.

Our international presence – from Europe to Asia and South America – enables us to provide customized AGV solutions worldwide. With our innovative spirit and engineering expertise, we transform your intralogistics into a real competitive advantage.

 

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Production and logistics seamlessly linked with outdoor AGVs

An international plastics company is automating its internal transport processes at its German site with a customized solution from ek robotics. The aim is to create an uninterrupted, fully automated connection between the production area and a newly built logistics center – reliably and regardless of weather conditions.

 

For this purpose, a specially developed vehicle model from the OUT MOVE series is used. These outdoor AGVs were specifically designed for use in demanding conditions. "The transport robots are robust special designs that we equip with weather protection and customized interior concepts," explains Ronald Kretschmer, Chief Sales Officer at ek robotics. "This allows us to offer maximum adaptability for outdoor use – even in highly variable environmental conditions."

 

Inside the OUT MOVE is a powerful conveyor system with three separately driven roller conveyors, each capable of transporting up to 1,400 kilograms of material. Navigation is provided by an RFID guidance system installed in the floor, which ensures highly precise, flexible control throughout the entire outdoor area and is comparable in functionality to laser navigation indoors.

 

A project manager at the company emphasizes: "Automating the material flows between production and the logistics center is an important step toward the future for us. With the solution from ek robotics, we are not only improving our process efficiency, but also overall availability and safety in operation." For over 60 years, ek robotics has been developing intelligent, scalable transport solutions for automated intralogistics. Companies from a wide range of industries around the world rely on the manufacturer's expertise for maximum efficiency, reduced operating costs, and sustainably increased competitiveness.

ek robotics GmbH files for preliminary self-administration – Business operations continue without restrictions

ek robotics GmbH has filed an application with the competent local court in Hamburg to initiate preliminary insolvency proceedings under self-administration. The court has granted the application and ordered preliminary self-administration. The management of ek robotics GmbH remains fully in office and continues to lead the company. The restructuring of the company under insolvency law is being supported by experienced restructuring specialist Attorney Jochen Sedlitz and his team from the law firm GRUB BRUGGER. In addition, the court has appointed the renowned insolvency expert Attorney Stefan Denkhaus from the law firm BRL (BOEGE ROHDE LUEBBEHUESEN) as preliminary custodian to oversee the self-administration process. 

The goal of the restructuring process is to stabilize ek robotics economically and position the company for long-term success. The decision was made against the backdrop of a challenging market environment: restrained investment activity, economic uncertainties, and global market disruptions are currently impacting the industrial plant engineering sector. In addition, certain legacy projects with insufficiently offset additional costs are weighing on the company’s earnings. Discussions with affected customers have so far not yet led to economically viable solutions.

Business operations are continued without restrictions. All existing customer and supplier relationships remain fully intact. All service activities are also fully available and secured in the long term, beyond proceedings. The foreign subsidiaries of the ek robotics Group are not affected by the process.

 

M&A process initiated – initial investor discussions underway. 

In parallel with the self-administration process, the company has initiated a structured investor process to explore and implement additional strategic options for its future development. Initial discussions with potential investors have already begun. Andreas Lindemann, Managing Director of ek robotics GmbH, emphasizes: "Our goal is to stabilize ek robotics GmbH sustainably and position it for the future. The self-administration framework gives us the necessary entrepreneurial and legal scope to actively shape this path. We are confident that we will successfully navigate this process together with our employees, customers, and partners. Our sincere thanks go to everyone for their trust in us during this phase."