Armin Stolzer emphasized that Kasto is a leading company in the metal industry with six subsidiaries across Europe, North America, and Asia. He stated that while a large portion of their customer base is made up of the steel distribution sector, they also serve various other industries such as the window and door industry, as well as machinery, energy, and aerospace.
Stolzer explained that on the storage side, Kasto offers automated solutions with capacities of up to 10,000 pallets, ranging from standard systems to fully integrated and customized solutions. He noted that these systems operate in full integration, allowing for the storage of automatically cut parts thanks to material handling solutions like robotic sorting devices.
He also introduced a new solution launched during Kasto’s 80th anniversary last year, which enables the retrieval of all bars from storage and order preparation without human intervention. He explained that the system, called Cluster Flow, manages the entire warehouse process up to truck loading.
On the cutting side, Stolzer stated that Kasto provides compact machines for small and medium-sized companies, as well as a wide range of machines for mass production or special applications. He emphasized that all machines can be integrated with other systems, and that warehouse flows can be optimized through dedicated mobile applications.
In his speech, Stolzer also addressed political and economic challenges, highlighting rising costs, labor shortages, competitive pressures, and logistical issues. He proposed a five-step model for improving efficiency in warehouse management and highlighted the importance of LED technology in both hardware and software.
Recommending vertical core solutions in storage systems, Kasto maximizes space utilization while reducing material movements to save labor and costs. Stolzer pointed out that by combining technology with efficiency, companies can reduce occupational health and safety risks, increase customer satisfaction, and optimize their operations.
He also underlined that the integration of software solutions with warehouse management systems enables production machines, cutting optimization, and intelligent systems to work together seamlessly. Stolzer added that Kasto continues to pursue the goal of achieving high efficiency with fewer personnel by leveraging technology, especially during a period when the baby boomer generation is exiting the workforce.
As the main sponsor of the conference, Kasto continues to shape the future of the steel distribution industry with its innovative solutions focused on sustainability and digital transformation.
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