German furniture manufacturer Rotpunkt has now completed a €50 million investment into production facilities at its Bünde site, which the company says will significantly strengthen its manufacturing capacity.
The Bünde site now comprises a 15-metre-high, 10,000m² warehouse and logistics centre, a flagship showroom and the company’s administrative headquarters. It operates alongside Rotpunkt’s second manufacturing hub in Preußisch Oldendorf-Getmold.
The new facilities incorporate a number of automated systems designed to increase output and improve the flow of components through production. These include a high-bay warehouse with 15,000 vertical storage units, a robot-powered automated sorting system, and an intermediate buffer system capable of holding up to 13,000 individual parts.
Rotpunkt also says that it has introduced further automation across component installation, with machinery handling drilling, drawer slide and hinge installation, and final assembly with minimal human input.
The company has also invested in a range of measures aimed at reducing the environmental impact of manufacturing. These include solar energy generation, intelligent motion-sensor lighting and a high-performance building design focused on structural and operational efficiency.
Rotpunkt says is also planning to introduce a fully automated driverless transport system within the factory. Once in place, vehicles towing trailers will move materials to the assembly line in the required sequence and quantities, further improving material flow and reducing production times.
Sven Herden, managing director of sales and marketing at Rotpunkt, said: “A kitchen is a high capital investment, staying in a person’s life for around 20 years. Our continuous innovation in manufacturing technology means we can provide strategic advantages across our supply chain that support unique design requests, and the rising demand for greater product variety, material choice and customisation in the home.
“We believe that providing quick access to our products without compromise is what defines our brand and instils a competitive strength throughout the furniture industry – leaving the standard behind to make a real difference in today’s most in-demand living spaces.”
Matt Phillips, head of UK operations at Rotpunkt, added: “We are very proud to automate the production of our furniture to provide exclusive design opportunities for our customers.
“As Great Britain is one of the largest markets in Europe, the UK holds significant importance to the business as the number of Rotpunkt retailers working with our diverse, high-quality and sustainable design portfolio continues to grow.”