| Retrotech has delivered new ASRS and material handling systems
since 1992. Unit and pallet load systems exceed 100,000 positions
delivered turn-key. Case handling systems exceed 30,000 positions
delivered. In addition to Retrotech’s licensed product,
ACTIV, the Woodson line has been added for high-density storage.
Unit and mini-load SR machines have been installed with four
manufacturers currently represented and another three manufacturers
available to cover every possible application & integration. |
Retrotech
Timeline:
 2004 - Addition
of a dedicated customer support management across all client
equipment types and ASRS.
2003 - Development of an extensive customer support
program.
2002 - Acquisition of the Woodson Company, fine manufacturer
of deep lane storage systems.
2001 - Addition of predictive maintenance recommendations
for 7 x 24 clients.
1999 - First purchase of non-Retrotech SR machines
and AGVS for a military depot.
1998 - Construction of the first refrigerated ACTIV
pure distribution facility for food services.
1997 - Construction of the largest ACTIV system in
the world for a leading cereal manufacturer.
1996 - Development of high-flexibility order fulfillment software
for the control and trace ability in the food and beverage
industry.
1994 - Delivery of high transaction, stable ASRS and
warehouse management (wms) software using relational database
engines and stable UNIX operating systems.
1992 - Delivery
of a (4) site system order of ACTIV Systems to one of the
world’s leading consumer goods manufacturers
in the USA and Canada.
1991 - Exclusive license holder of ACTIV Systems for
North America.
1990 - Retrofit of every domestic ASRS manufacturer
in North America.
1988 - Retrotech completes the largest ASRS retrofit
project installed in the USA
1987 - Development of custom SR machines for replacing
obsolete units.
1986 - Retrotech exceeds all booking estimatesfor ASRS retrofits
services.
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Benefits
Retrotech prides itself in solving client problems with innovative
solutions. The ability to help clients identify problem areas
and analyze the fit of a solution that is technically and
financially suitable is a core strength Retrotech brings
to clients. Attention to the right fit, form, function, performance
and reliability goes into every job. Commitment
to careful analysis in the front end of a project, combined
with attention to
developing and communicating
business requirements that everyone can agree to is a significant
strength in delivering successful projects. Use of project
teams who have authority to keep a project going forward
along with established design practices for integrating
schedule and work scope items together have made Retrotech
and Retrotech’s clients successful.
Customer support after the sales closes the project cycle
by giving clients the kind of support they want at the
price and service that they feel delivers their needs,
year in and year out. |
Present Successes
In 2004/2005, Retrotech has extended
its customer support network to better serve its existing base,
including some 30 Woodson
sites. The introduction of a new Linux platform has established
a highly cost-effective replacement for the stable UNIX platforms
of past years. High transaction systems that require no reboots
for months are available at less than half the cost. The
successful incorporation of high performance European SR
machines has allowed Retrotech to deliver unparalleled performance
at competitive pricing. The ability to give more throughputs
per dollar has been a true benefit to clients. Last, the
emergence of Retrotech as the top supplier of large scale
integrated ASRS in the beef and meat products market has
been proof of the value-added Retrotech’s software
designs and integration skills bring to the high volume,
high turn order fulfillment markets. |
Experience
Retrotech has delivered projects in every SIC that has used
ASRS as a part of their WIP (work in process) or Distribution
strategy. Retrotech software and controls has made 100% tracking
and trace ability for food and pharmaceutical possible in
ASRS applications, as well as the broad range of applications
where the right product in the right place is critical to
operations success. Frozen and refrigerated foods have been
a long time specialty, particularly as annual turns approach
25 and more, with some as high as 180-200 per year.
Food & Beverage – Retrotech
has projects in bakeries, snack foods, cereal, sauces,
beverage including
milk, meat processing and value added handling, frozen
and dry goods distribution and most recently, flash freezing
for pallets.
Pharmaceutical – Every aspect
of WIP storage and finished goods ASRS applications have
been performed with
careful attention to designs that allow 100% verification
of product tracking throughout the material movement and
storage process.
Consumer Goods – Retrotech
has developed new and retrofit solutions for the fast
turn consumer goods products
in household products. The mass shipment demands in seasonal
areas are managed from build to shipping custom truckloads.
Electronics and Aerospace – From
parts service to kitting and finished goods, Retrotech
has supplied ASRS
applications that include work in process and testing to
final packaged goods shipments.
Fibers and textiles – From
WIP applications in handling bales and cans as well as
finished goods handling of rolls
and boxes, Retrotech has worked in many different plants
and processes.
Paper and kindred products – From
rolls to finished cases of slit material, Retrotech has
developed solutions
that incorporated
Metal and Durable Goods – A
variety of WIP and kitting projects for appliance, air
conditioning, meters and other
associated process buffering and control have been done
by Retrotech.
Military & Government – Critical
mission systems have been refurbished for Navy and Army
bases. From simple
retrofits to highly complex systems have been delivered.
Project work for special applications such as radioactive
waste transport and control have been done under strict
government guidelines.
Chemical Industry – A variety
of distribution projects in the oil industry as well
as handling other oil by-products
has given Retrotech skills in managing flammable operations
with automation. |
