Exotec implements Skypod system in wholesaler Berrang Group’s Ingersheim warehouse

Exotec has implemented its Skypod robotic system at the new Ingersheim (Baden-Württemberg) warehouse of the Berrang Group, a European wholesaler in the mechanical fastening technology space.

This is managing more than 23,000 bins and 7,000 trays at a rack height of 12 metres, delivering 137 bin movements per hour to support strict just-in-time requirements across automotive, optoelectronics, medical technology and mechanical engineering supply chains.

"The Skypod system is highly flexible and ideal for our just-in-time delivery requirements at Berrang, where every single minute matters," says Andreas Essewein, Project Manager for Logistics and Operations Planning at Berrang. "The strong support from Exotec has been extremely helpful during implementation and is already paying off as our warehouse operations have become more efficient."

"This project demonstrates the potential of the Skypod system for suppliers serving production and industry, even under the strictest requirements in highly specialised sectors, especially where the smooth supply of manufacturing facilities is paramount," says Andreas Stöckl, EVP Sales at Exotec. "We are very pleased about the trust that the Berrang Group places in us and the close collaboration we have achieved."

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

Robotics will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards will open for entries in April. They celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Thursday, 15th October.

Check out our 2025 winners here.

Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”

“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”

He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”

Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.