Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia

Exotec, a warehouse robotics specialist, reports an automation deployment with Komar Distribution Services (KDS), the 3PL and division of Komar.

KDS is set to equip its 760,000 square foot facility in Savannah, Georgia, USA with Exotec’s Skypod robotic system and an end-to-end automation solution. The site is designed to support growth in D2C volume across apparel, home goods, and consumer products brands, including Komar owned labels such as Cuddl Duds and Le Mystère, alongside 3PL clients. 

“Our customers are growing fast and expect us to grow with them,” says Tyler Harris, President at KDS. “We needed a scalable solution built for speed, density, and adaptability. Exotec gives us the ability to process orders in minutes, maximise our footprint, and operate efficiently even in an unpredictable environment.”

“KDS’ customers are contending with challenges that many growing, successful businesses face, meeting Amazon-level customer expectations for speed while effectively managing costs,” says Arthur Bellamy, CRO at Exotec. “Our modular solution is the most reactive design on the market, enabling customers to prep orders in two minutes or less. This gives maximum flexibility to operate fast in a hard-to-predict environment.” 

The Savannah fulfilment centre is expected to have full automation by early 2027 and is currently onboarding new client programmes.

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

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

The awards are now open for entries and 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 Wednesday, 4th November.

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.