Goya is using semi-automated Pallet Shuttles in a European facility. Source: Mecalux

Goya Foods Inc. is a leading distributor of Latin American products in Europe. In expanding its warehouse in Spain, the company chose Mecalux’s semi-automated Pallet Shuttle.

Goya Europa, a subsidiary of the multinational Goya Foods, said it is the sales leader for Latin American food in Spain. It has more than 500 SKUs, ranging from beans, flours, seasonings, and canned goods to beverages and snacks.

Goya Foods operates 26 production plants and multiple warehouses in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, the U.S., and Spain. The Secaucus, N.J.-based company also supports cultural and sports initiatives to promote Latin American cuisine and healthy lifestyles and to position itself as a trusted source for these products in the European market.

Mecalux helps store 3,000 pallets

To boost its logistics performance, Goya Europa added the Mecalux Pallet Shuttle to its facility in Casarrubios del Monte in the Toledo province. The storage system helps ensure fast replenishment to 4,000 points of sale throughout Spain.

The project features five racking blocks measuring 26 ft. (7.9 m) high, with a capacity of around 3,000 pallets containing Goya canned goods, beans, sweets, beverages, and snacks.

Storage lanes with depths of up to 33 pallets maximize density and optimize available space. Inside the lanes, a motorized shuttle moves autonomously to accelerate inbound and outbound flows, cut handling times, and minimize operational errors.

Goya upgrades retail network

“Mecalux’s semi-automated Pallet Shuttle gives us the flexibility we need to manage over 2,200 items and run a more efficient operation,” said a Goya representative.

With this new infrastructure, the Goya Foods subsidiary said it has reinforced its growth strategy in the European market. The upgrade ensures quick, reliable service across the company’s retail network, asserted Mecalux.

With 60 years of experience, Mecalux develops automated storage, warehouse management software, and metal racking systems for all sectors. The Mecalux Group has an extensive worldwide distribution network, 12 manufacturing plants, seven research and development centers, and a workforce of more than 5,500 employees.

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