Dematic is an American supplier of materials handling systems, software and services. With a growth rate of 21.2% in 2021 Dematic was listed as the world's second-largest materials handling systems supplier with a revenue of 3.2 billion USD.[1] The company employs over 10,000 people and has engineering centres and manufacturing facilities in the United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Mexico, Australia, Belgium, China, Italy, Spain, France, Lithuania and Czech Republic. Its customer base includes small, medium and large companies in several other countries across six continents.
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| Industry | Material handling, Logistics automation, Software |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Michael Larsson (President, KION Executive Board Member) |
Number of employees | more than 10,000 worldwide |
Since November 2016 Dematic has been a member of KION Group.[2] Dematic's headquarters are located in Atlanta, Georgia.
History
editDematic began in 1819 in Wetter, Germany with the founding of Mechanische Werkstätten Harkort & Co., which was incorporated into Deutsche Maschinenbau-Aktiengesellschaft (Demag) in 1910, then acquired by Mannesmann in 1973. After the acquisition of U.S. Rapistan (specialised in conveyor systems), Mannesmann Demag Fördertechnik AG was established in 1992. In 1993, Australian racking and shelving manufacturer Colby was added, and in 1997 the company was renamed to Mannesmann Dematic AG. Four years later, Siemens bought the company[3] and merged it with its own logistics activities to form Siemens Dematic AG. In 2006 Siemens carved out the industrial and distribution logistics portion as Dematic GmbH & Co. KG. In the same year, the investment firm Triton acquired the majority of shares.[4]
On December 28, 2012, AEA Investors LP ("AEA") and Teachers' Private Capital ("TPC"), the private investment division of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, completed their acquisition of Dematic from private equity firm Triton.[5]
In February 2016, Dematic announced the relocation of its manufacturing operations in Grand Rapids to its facility in Monterrey, Mexico. [6]
In June 2016, KION Group agreed to buy Dematic for about $2.1 billion.[7] In November 2016, KION Group completed the acquisition.[8]
On March 13, 2017, Dematic announced the integration of Egemin Automation to create the world's leading provider of automated guided vehicle technology.[9]
Acquisitions
editOn September 15, 2010, Dematic Group successfully completed the acquisition of HK Systems, a North American automated material handling and software provider.[10] The expanded manufacturing footprint allows Dematic to manufacture within the USA storage and retrieval machines and automated guided vehicles in addition to conveyor, sortation and order fulfillment technology.
In January 2015, Dematic acquired SDI Group Europe, a supplier of garment on hanger and flat sorter technology in Europe.[11]
In November 2015, Dematic acquired Reddwerks Corp. pending approval of the shareholders.[12] The acquisition became final in December 2015.[13]
In March 2016, Dematic acquired NDC Automation, a provider of automated guided vehicles and software.[14]
In March 2020, Dematic acquired Digital Applications International (DAI), a logistics software firm, for approximately $134 million.[15]
In January 2024, Michael Larsson was announced as President of Dematic after former President, Hasan Dandashly, retired.[16]
Business segments
editPrimary markets for Dematic systems include e-Commerce, grocery food and beverage, general retail, wholesale, manufacturing, apparel, parcel, pharma/healthcare, third-party logistics (3PL), and document management (integrated or automated library systems[17][18]).
Products and services
editDematic designs and manufactures individual products and material handling equipment such as automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) and different types of conveyors, sortation systems and order picking systems.[19] Dematic also offers consultative, planning, and design services.[20] In addition, the company provides software like warehouse management systems and systems that support material flow and paperless order picking operations. Dematic also offers customer services such as the technical operation of facilities and their maintenance, including complete enterprise asset management.[21]
References
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- ^ "KION completes its acquisition of Dematic". www.logisticsmgmt.com. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
- ^ "Commission gives Siemens conditional go-ahead to take control of Mannesmann subsidiaries Dematic, VDO and Sachs". European Union. 29 August 2000. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
- ^ "Triton takes over Dematic". Siemens AG, Official Press Release. June 14, 2006. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
- ^ "Triton sells Dematic to private equity investor AEA Investors and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan". DGAP-Media. November 2012. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
- ^ "Dematic moves forward with relocation from Grand Rapids to Mexico". 2 February 2016.
- ^ "Kion Gets Warehouse Robotics With $2.1 Billion Dematic Deal". New Equipment Digest. 2016-06-21. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
- ^ "Kion completes Dematic acquisition | 2016-11-02 | DC Velocity". www.dcvelocity.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ "Dematic completes Egemin Integration". www.dematic.com. Archived from the original on 2017-04-12. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
- ^ "Dematic Group Completes Acquisition of HK Systems - CBS Detroit". www.cbsnews.com. 2010-09-16. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ Beitch, Shara (2015-01-26). "Dematic Group Acquires SDI Group Europe to Expand and Enhance Offerings". Sourcing Journal. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- ^ "Dematic acquires Reddwerks to leap into WES software space | 2015-11-20 | DC Velocity". www.dcvelocity.com. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- ^ Trebilcock, Bob. "Behind the Dematic Acquisition of Reddwerks". Modern Materials Handling. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- ^ Staff, FreightWaves (2019-03-02). "Dematic acquires Australian AGV manufacturer". FreightWaves. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- ^ "Dematic acquires logistics automation software company – DC Velocity". www.dcvelocity.com. Retrieved 2020-03-04.
- ^ Staff, M. D. M. (2024-01-11). "Dematic Appoints New President". Modern Distribution Management. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ "Robots find books at new $97 million Macquarie University Library". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 24 August 2011. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
- ^ "Podcast: Robots find books at new $97 million Macquarie University Library". Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Radio National. 24 August 2011. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
- ^ "CEMA company profile of Dematic". Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA). Retrieved 2017-04-11.
- ^ "MHIA membership profile of Dematic Corp". Material Handling Industry Of America (MHIA). Retrieved 2017-04-11.
- ^ "Dematic Customer Services". Dematic Official Website. Retrieved 2013-01-07.