Intralogistics specialist Kardex has opened a new office in Singapore, bringing its innovative solutions to local customers. With an expert team located at the new 300 m² office in the Nordic European Centre at the International Business Park, Kardex is positioned for growth in Southeast Asia, meeting growing demand for smart, scalable material handling and storage automation in the region.
Official launch celebrates Kardex’s growing Southeast Asian operation
A formal opening ceremony took place at the office on Tuesday May 6th and attendees were given a first look at the new space, which is designed for growth, collaboration, and automation excellence. It is home to a team of 15 employees covering a wide range of roles, including sales, business development, marketing, LCS, and software.
The opening event was attended by many guests, including Frank Grütter, Ambassador of Switzerland to Singapore, representatives of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce, as well as partners, customers, and employees. Featuring speeches, a ribbon cutting ceremony and live demonstrations of the AutoStore ASRS and Kardex’s Wearable Task Assistant (WTA), a highlight of the celebration was the traditional Lion Dance, a symbol of good luck and success at the beginning of a new venture. The dance was accompanied by another traditional gesture, the ceremonial offering of a pineapple to wish the business prosperity and success in its new office. The celebration culminated in a lunch reception with automation experts.
Kardex’s new office provides customers with an immersive, hands-on experience
With employees in over 30 countries, Kardex provides smart intralogistics solutions to multiple industry sectors. The company is the fastest growing global partner for the AutoStore cube-based automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS). Kardex’s new Singapore office features live demonstrations of core Kardex solutions, including the Kardex Shuttle Vertical Lift Module (VLM) and WTA. The facility also has an immersive Virtual Showroom and a fully operational AutoStore system, integrated with Kardex’s Intuitive Picking Assistant (IPA) and purpose-built WES software, developed in-house to optimize user experience and system performance.
These technologies showcase the full strength of Kardex innovation, providing customers with an immersive, hands-on experience of smart automation technology. It enables them to validate concepts, test configurations and engage with Kardex experts to optimize solutions. Customers can start their automation journey or take their automation strategy to the next level by exploring solutions across different types of products and picking environments.
Kardex looks to future growth in Southeast Asia
Kardex’s vision is to become the preferred automation partner across Southeast Asia by building a high-performing, customer-centric local presence, strengthening partnerships, and driving automation adoption through innovation, operational excellence and reliability. The company is building momentum with office openings in Singapore and Beijing, developing a passionate and growing team.
Daniel Schaefer, Head of APAC for Kardex Remstar, says, “The opening of our Singapore office sends a strong message of confidence and commitment. This strategic location provides Kardex with the ideal foundation to scale our presence, serve our rapidly growing customer base, and attract top talent, while bringing our automation expertise closer to the market. Our new Singapore office is more than just a workspace, it reflects our long-term commitment to the Southeast Asian market, enabling deeper collaboration with customers and partners. By being on the ground in Singapore, we can accelerate project execution and co-create smarter, more relevant, scalable intralogistics operations.”
Freddy Zhong, APAC Director of Business Development for AutoStore, adds, “Singapore is the ideal base for our Asia Pacific operations. It’s about trust, proximity, and being truly present when it matters most. By opening an office here, we’re not only moving closer to our customers but embedding ourselves in a forward-thinking ecosystem that values speed, precision, and sustainable growth. What truly sets Kardex apart is our dedicated, passionate in-house innovation team, which continually enhances the AutoStore experience. With the first AutoStore systems already deployed in New Zealand and the Philippines, and now a fully equipped showcase in Singapore, we’re expanding with purpose.”
