Strategic alliance
May 1st 2010

Kardex (KARN), known for its automated storage and retrieval technology, has announced that it has appointed Allied Ireland as a strategic distribution partner in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The partnership also gives Allied Ireland the status of being Kardex's sole distributor in Ireland.

Recognised for its expertise in the industrial marketplace and ability to provide a comprehensive design and technical service to customers, Kardex has accredited Allied Ireland to deliver the full range of products in the Kardex portfolio, with immediate effect.

"This business partnership will give Allied Ireland the opportunity to discuss with its existing customers a vast new range of market leading products, in conjunction with offering them increased levels of consultancy service," said Richard Price, UK and Ireland sales manager at Kardex.

"The level of knowledge that the Allied Ireland team has in the automation space really impressed us. When adding to that its heritage and reputation in this field it was clear that a distribution partnership would be beneficial to all." Tim Evans, director of Allied Ireland, added: "The Kardex products are designed to increase productivity, optimise storage space and improve efficiency; all of which are business issues that our customers are continually addressing, and are keen to resolve.

"A good example of just one of the very real and immediate benefits that this partnership will bring will be in warehousing and distribution as we can now provide comprehensive advice, designs and solutions for both bulk stock items and fast moving multiple stock items." Allied Ireland specialises in industrial and office storage and materials handling. It is a wholly owned Irish company that was formed in 1997 and, since 1998, is the sole distributor in Ireland for Stow International, manufacturer of pallet racking, shelving and mezzanine systems.