Mai Dubai to use Swisslog technology

AS PART of its mega expansion project, Mai Dubai will have its storage and distribution logistics automated by Swisslog. The order value of the project is USD21 million.

Mai Dubai has been growing exponentially since it began operations in March 2014, and has built a reputation as a trusted household brand and a serious player in the bottled water industry. Outgoing products from the plant will be shipped in a wide range of bottle sizes to stores, businesses and private homes.

In 2015, the company received the highest rating in food safety from the Dubai Municipality –the only bottled water company to be given such mark by the Municipality. It is the official drinking water supplier for Emirates Airline and has already exported its products to more than 13 countries. 

Production line at Mai Dubai

Swisslog Vectura pallet stacker cranes in a high bay warehouse

As Swisslog builds on its strengths in logistics in the food and beverage sector, this contract win is a further milestone in the automation specialist’s timeline.

The automation project will see Swisslog Middle East deliver a new automated raw and packing material warehouse, extend its production capability as well as build a high bay warehouse to store finished goods. With a height of 25 meters and a storage capacity of 17,560 pallet locations, the finished goods warehouse will provide sufficient storage space for Mai Dubai’s high volumes, while the raw material/packing material warehouse has a height of 14 meters and 5,592 pallet locations. The Swisslog Vectura pallet stacker cranes, connected with a conveyor system, will provide highly efficient storage and retrieval. A monorail system with 44 Swisslog trolleys and a transportation length of 1 000 meters will link all areas together, including the existing production lines.

“We are delighted to be working with Swisslog to reach our 2020 goals,” said Jay Andres, CEO of Mai Dubai LLC. “Aside from significantly improving the efficiency of our operation, the project will enable us to remain competitive in the market long-term, and will open up opportunities to grow our business further in the future.”

“In our mission statement we talk about maintaining an innovative, safe, efficient and happy work place, and we’re confident Swisslog is the right partner to support us with this mission.”

Frédéric Zielinski, General Manager of Swisslog Middle East, said: “We are extremely proud to have Mai Dubai as a customer. What makes this partnership special is the synergies between the vision and values of Swisslog and Mai Dubai.”

Frédéric Zielinski, General Manager of Swisslog Middle East

Frédéric Zielinski continued: “At Swisslog, we have many more projects in the pipeline and we are continually receiving requests from local businesses. As our presence in the Middle East expands, Swisslog is fully committed to supporting the growth of regional businesses.”

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