Gias Srl, a leading Italian company in the frozen food industry, has partnered with Swisslog to construct an advanced automated warehouse for frozen, semi-finished and finished products.
Specialising in frozen vegetables, Gias supplies its products to retail, industrial, and catering customers worldwide. This strategic investment marked a significant step in its automation journey, with the company’s vision for sustained growth.
The new facility will support anticipated demand and enhance operational efficiency.
“With this new initiative, Gias Srl demonstrates its commitment to innovation and quality,” said Natale Lia, General Manager of Gias Srl.
“We are excited to be able to offer our customers better quality of service, timeliness and accuracy, and important energy savings in line with the sustainability goals we have set for ourselves.”
The initial concept for this project was developed seven years ago under the leadership of President Gloria Tenuta. The project evolved through multiple phases to reach its final configuration, selected by the Gias Board of Directors.
New land was acquired adjacent to the production site, allowing the new facility to be constructed without interrupting existing operations. The new automated warehouse will seamlessly integrate with production, enhancing service levels and reducing energy consumption.
In November 2022, Gias selected Swisslog to design the structural components of the new warehouse, establishing a partnership based on trust and Swisslog’s expertise in temperature-controlled automation.
The project included a high bay warehouse system featuring three Vectura S42 multi-deep stacker cranes, each reaching a height of 40 metres. A 150-metre monorail system will link the warehouse to production, incoming goods, and a shipping buffer in an adjacent facility.
Swisslog's proprietary SynQ software managed the entire solution, and the contract included a two-year maintenance agreement. Work commenced in July 2024, and completion is expected by June 2026.
This project has further solidified Swisslog’s leadership in temperature-controlled facility solutions, emphasising the value of automation in advancing sustainable, efficient frozen food operations.
