Hasco Group is building a modern center near Łódź
Modern and utilizing top technical solutions – that is what the new wholesale and distribution center of the Hasco Group, which is being built near the Stryków junction near Łódź, will be like. Its cost is almost 80 million PLN! On 30.01., the cornerstone for the investment was laid.
The construction of a wholesale and distribution center with an area of 8300 sqm and a volume of 100 thousand m3 is part of the new strategy of the Hasco Group companies. This is the first of many investments that will guarantee the further development of Hasco companies in the pharmaceutical industry and streamline product deliveries to wholesale and pharmacy clients. The location of the new investment is not accidental. It is situated at the intersection of east-west and north-south transport corridors, in the very heart of Poland, right near Łódź. The new hall will increase the storage and operational capabilities of the Procefar company by up to 8000 pallet spaces!
– Digitization and automation of processes in the newly built center will streamline logistics processes, which will increase our competitiveness, as well as the speed of product delivery to customers and their availability. This is part of a long-term strategy focused on strengthening the position of Hasco Group companies on the domestic market and their further foreign expansion – says Maciej Podraza, member of the board of Hasco-Lek S.A. and president of PCF Procefar.
– We are proud that we can begin the construction of a distribution center for the pharmaceutical industry for PCF Procefar from the Hasco group. This is a demanding and technologically advanced project meeting the highest standards in the field of pharmaceutical product storage. The trust placed in us by the investor is another example and proof that the development strategy we have chosen is the right one – Paweł Fiuczek, managing director of Harden Construction.
Modern distribution center
The construction of the hall has just begun. The completion of construction work is planned for the turn of 2025 and 2026, and the full launch of the center for the second half of 2026. During this time, a completely new distribution and logistics center will be built on a plot of over 4 hectares. It is to consist of a 12-meter high hall, partly two-story, with the possibility of its further expansion in the future, as well as an office and administrative building. The most important operational space in the center with an area of almost 1000 sqm will be a modern zone equipped with advanced warehouse automation. Over 5500 sqm will be occupied by warehouses adapted for storing individual assortment groups of pharmaceutical products in accordance with applicable laws and Good Distribution Practice standards. This will ensure product safety and allow for the preservation of their quality on the way to the end recipient.
The first such machine in Poland
The heart of the entire logistics and distribution center will be the order picking zone. – In the modern world, apart from product quality, the time of their delivery and availability on the market count. This can be a competitive advantage, which is why in our new distribution and logistics center we focus on flexibility and speed of operation. The systems are designed so that in the shortest possible time, thanks to process automation, we can achieve maximum picking efficiency – says Maciej Wolski, operations director of PCF Procefar.
The zone is located in the hall under roof skylights to allow access to daylight, thereby increasing the comfort of employees. Its central point will be the first A-Frame device in Poland equipped with a PUMA (Positioning Unit Measurement Apparatus) robot. It will fulfill orders transmitted by the IT system at a speed of up to five packages per second. Such dynamic work will require fast and error-free loading of goods into slots located on the sides of the machine's conveyor belt. Operators will be supported in this task by a warehouse management system (WMS), while the „put to light” system will inform about the need to replenish individual products in the machine's slots. The whole thing is focused on maximum process streamlining.
Safe and fast
After picking, the shipment will go to the packing zone via special conveyors, and from there to distribution. Efficient logistics will also be reflected in the way the warehouse is organized. It will consist of 10-meter racks set up in maximum density with narrow communication paths. This will allow for optimal use of space and reduces the building's footprint. Logistics processes will also be streamlined by an electric forklift fleet management system. It will support operators – guiding them to the storage locations of specific goods, monitoring the vehicle's speed and adjusting it when necessary. It will also check for driver fatigue. Interestingly, the forklifts will move along induction loops embedded in the floor. This will increase the efficiency of their operation and minimize the risk of unwanted events. The entire logistics process will be supervised by about 150 cameras and IT systems.
Energy-efficient and ecological
Automation and optimization of logistics processes are extremely important from the point of view of the new logistics and distribution center. Environmentally friendly technical solutions are also important. Due to the storage of pharmaceutical products in the new logistics and distribution center, care has been taken for above-standard wall insulation, as well as limiting energy losses. Every dock and gate in the warehouse will be equipped with special pneumatic seals. They will allow securing the facility against the influence of external conditions during transshipment, and will also guarantee a stable environment for product storage. The building also provides for ventilation units cooperating with heat pumps, as well as modern and energy-efficient LED lighting with intelligent control. Thanks to presence and light intensity sensors, the system will adjust them to the current needs in the building, which will contribute to reducing energy consumption. The operation of all devices will be supervised by an intelligent building management system optimizing the operation of devices and the consumption of electricity, heat, and water. A retention tank will also be built near the facility, to which rainwater from the building's roof will be discharged. The launch of the new Hasco Group distribution and logistics center will take place in the second half of 2026. The total cost of the investment is almost 80 million PLN. The investor is a Hasco Group company – PCF Procefar, and the construction contractor is Harden Constructions. The hall was designed by the Tacakiewcz Ferma Kresek studio. The company PDC is responsible for investor supervision.
source: hasco-lek.pl
