Konecranes Modernizes Palm's Paper Roll Warehouse with Automated Cranes

In May 2025, Konecranes received a contract from Palm to modernize an automated paper roll warehouse at its Wörth facility in Germany. The project includes the delivery of 4 automated cranes equipped with vacuum lifters to replace existing units, along with extensive software upgrades and new crane runways to increase throughput and warehouse efficiency. Implementation began in 2025 and will continue through 2027.

Palm is a leading producer of containerboard with multiple production sites across Europe. At the Wörth location, the company operates a paper machine for manufacturing containerboard, as well as an adjacent automated warehouse for paper rolls – a facility that has long been equipped with Konecranes automated cranes. As part of the ongoing modernization, 2 existing automated cranes in 2 of the warehouse’s 6 bays will be replaced by four new cranes, the crane runways will be renewed, and the entire material flow system will be optimized.

In addition to its proven crane technology, Konecranes is deploying an innovative control system for floor-based material handling equipment for the first time, expanding its expertise beyond traditional crane automation. This reinforces the company's position as a comprehensive provider of material flow automation solutions.

The new control system for the floor-based material flow equipment was successfully implemented during live operation in September/October 2025. Installation and commissioning of the first two automated cranes and their associated runway are scheduled for spring 2026, followed by two additional cranes and the second runway in spring 2027.

A key success factor has been the multi-year pilot phase, during which experts from both companies worked closely on the overall system design. Requirements and solution concepts were jointly developed and modeled in detail using simulations at Konecranes. This validated the project’s feasibility and clearly demonstrated the expected efficiency gains within the warehouse.

A strong focus on customers, commitment to business growth, and continuous improvement make Konecranes a material handling industry leader. This is underpinned by investments in digitalization and technology, as well as efforts to make material flows more efficient with solutions that support the decarbonization of the economy and advance circularity and safety.

Source: Konecranes Oyj

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