iMiLOG plastic crates are tailor-made solutions integrated into some of the most advanced automated logistics systems.
Some of our clients have shared their experiences, offering their vision of today’s and tomorrow’s logistics.
Their needs drive our innovation. Their stories are a constant source of inspiration.
If you’re a system integrator or a company looking for containers designed to fit perfectly into your automated systems, our specialized technicians are here to help!
Automated warehouse for 12-Hour deliveries
Bi Esse S.p.A. is a company specializing in the distribution of electrical materials, with a widespread network of stores across Piedmont, Liguria, Lombardy, and several Eastern European countries.
The decision to integrate an automated warehouse with stacker cranes marked a strategic step toward operational excellence.
For its new logistics hub, Bi Esse adopted over 30,000 iMiLOG SPACE plastic crates (600×400 mm, heights of 220 and 320 mm), each capable of holding up to 50 kg and equipped with internal dividers.
In addition, 2,500 iMiLOG NESTY crates (600x400x320 mm) are used for distribution to retail locations.
The system is supported by three stacker cranes, enabling fully automated management of picking and storage flows.
“With the new mini-load warehouse, we can handle over 10,000 daily picks: a beating heart that allows us to respond to growing volumes with maximum agility.”
Why Bi Esse chose iMiLOG:
Logistics 4.0 to Meet Customer Needs in Record Time
Bi Esse’s vision is clear: anticipate market demands, enhance service quality, and make every operation faster and more efficient.
With the support of partners like iMiLOG, the company was able to implement an advanced logistics solution, reducing the operational workload for staff and optimizing internal space.
“Our goal is to ensure fast deliveries—even within 12 hours of the order. To achieve this, we need advanced processes and technologically aligned partners like iMiLOG.
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Efficiency and innovation in automotive logistics
Metelli Group, a long-standing player in Italy’s automotive district, has chosen to invest in advanced logistics by centralizing part of its distribution in a new automated Distribution Center (Ce.Di.) in Cologne (BS), dedicated primarily to brake system components.
At the heart of this new logistics hub, three stacker cranes manage over 28,000 iMiLOG Space plastic containers (600×400 mm) in two heights (220 mm and 280 mm), each with a load capacity of 50 kg.
All containers feature IML (In-Mould Labelling) with a colored logo, barcode, and integrated RFID technology to ensure full traceability and advanced automation.
“We’ve built a facility capable of fulfilling Class A customer orders within 5 working days, with a completeness level exceeding 95%. This achievement was made possible in part by choosing high-performance containers from iMiLOG.”
— Roger Falcone, Supply Chain Specialist – Metelli Group
Customer-Oriented Logistics
The decision to implement an automated warehouse was driven by the need to:
“We’ve invested in flexible logistics, ready to adapt to evolving commercial and distribution strategies. Our goal is to ensure efficiency, precision, and competitiveness—today and in the future.”
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Automated logistics for the global medical sector
GIMA S.p.A., an Italian company with over 90 years of experience in the production and distribution of medical devices, has embraced logistics automation to optimize its order fulfillment flow.
With a network active in over 145 countries and more than 8,000 ready-to-ship products, warehouse speed and efficiency are essential to serve its customers—wholesalers, pharmacies, large-scale retailers, and healthcare institutions.
To meet the need for fast picking, GIMA installed an automated warehouse equipped with three stacker cranes, dedicated to handling 5,500 iMiLOG Space crates (600x400x420 mm).
Each container supports up to 50 kg and is designed to deliver high performance in the handling of fast-moving medical products.
“The new automated warehouse has allowed us to increase picking productivity and reduce floor space compared to traditional systems.”
— GIMA S.p.A.
Logistics Efficiency for Fast-Moving Products
The GIMA automated system is optimized for the rapid handling of small and medium-sized items, ensuring:
“This initiative is part of a broader project to improve the efficiency of our warehouses, with the goal of continuously shortening delivery times to the end customer.”
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Automated logistics for precision mechanics
With nearly 40 years of experience in precision mechanics, OMCR is a benchmark in the production of standardized components for sheet metal molds used in the automotive sector.
With a catalog of over 12,000 items, the company has built its competitiveness on efficiency, delivery speed, and quality.
To optimize storage and picking flows, OMCR chose to integrate a mini-load automated warehouse equipped with a stacker crane and 8,130 iMiLOG Odette crates in sizes 600x400x220h mm and 600x400x320h mm, each with a load capacity of 100 kg.
The system operates across two loading/unloading bays, ensuring speed and real-time traceability through integration with the company’s ERP system.
“Today we can monitor stock levels in real time and manage picking for sales and assembly with maximum precision. Automation has given us operational flexibility and productivity that were previously unthinkable.”
— Domenico Zentilin, General Manager – OMCR
Automated Warehouse for 4.0 Efficiency and Reliability
Key benefits achieved by OMCR thanks to the iMiLOG system:
“We face the challenges of the market every day with logistics that rise to the occasion. Speed, traceability, and reliability are now essential.”
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Automated logistics for 4,500 space containers
Teaflex S.p.A. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of protective conduits for electrical cables, with over 10,000 products distributed globally.
To meet the growing demands for efficiency, speed, and safety in order management, the company invested in a self-supporting automated warehouse equipped with two stacker cranes, designed to handle both pallets and over 4,500 iMiLOG Space plastic crates.
Specifically, the system manages:
The entire system is integrated with in-out roller conveyors, automated loading bays, and picking stations, enabling optimized handling of high-intensity flows.
“Thanks to the modularity of the automated system, we can now fulfill hundreds of orders daily with maximum precision, optimizing every square meter of our vertical warehouse.”
— Federico Formenti, CEO – Teaflex
Automation and Control: Teaflex’s Vision of Logistics
The automated warehouse meets multiple business objectives:
“Today’s challenge is managing a wide range of items, even low-volume ones, quickly and with full traceability. Our logistics model is future-ready, with technologies designed for human-robot integration and digital transformation.”
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