Industrial Warehouse Solutions

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)

In today’s competitive manufacturing and distribution landscape, efficient warehouse automation and inventory management are critical advantages. Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) offer transformative warehouse automation solutions that maximize vertical storage capacity while minimizing footprint, reducing labor costs, and improving inventory accuracy across your supply chain.

What is an Automated Storage and Retrieval System?

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) use advanced robotics, computer control systems, and specialized equipment to automatically place and retrieve inventory from defined storage locations within your facility. These industrial automation systems create significant efficiency gains compared to traditional warehouse methods by maximizing vertical space utilization while minimizing the warehouse footprint required for storage operations.

The McCownGordon ASRS Design and Construction Advantage

At McCownGordon, our industrial design and construction specialists understand that implementing warehouse ASRS technology represents a significant investment in your facility’s future. Our specialized team brings decades of combined experience in planning, designing, and constructing advanced ASRS installations across diverse manufacturing and distribution environments throughout the Midwest.

We partner with you to:

Evaluate your current operations and future growth plans

Analyze throughput requirements and inventory characteristics

Develop custom ASRS warehouse solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems
Execute precision installation and construction with minimal disruption to ongoing operations

Ensure facility and utility infrastructure are designed and installed to support system

Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of your ASRS implementation in Kansas City, Wichita, Manhattan, Dallas and nationwide

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Key Benefits of ASRS Warehouse Implementation

Enhanced Storage Space Utilization

By utilizing vertical warehouse space and minimizing aisle requirements, industrial ASRS solutions can increase storage capacity by up to 85% compared to conventional racking systems.

Improved Warehouse Labor Efficiency

Reduce labor costs by automating repetitive storage and retrieval tasks, allowing your team to focus on higher-value activities in your manufacturing or distribution facility.

Increased Inventory Accuracy and Control

Eliminate human error and achieve inventory accuracy rates exceeding 99.9%, reducing costly picking errors and inventory discrepancies throughout your supply chain.

Enhanced Warehouse Safety

Minimize workplace injuries by reducing manual handling and eliminating the need for warehouse staff to work at heights.

Scalable Growth for Distribution Centers

Design automated systems that can expand with your business, providing flexible options for future capacity increases as your distribution needs grow.

Types of ASRS Warehouse Solutions

Our industrial design and construction expertise spans the full spectrum of ASRS technologies for manufacturing and distribution facilities, including:

Unit-load ASRS for palletized inventory management

Mini-load systems for smaller items and parts storage

Vertical lift modules (VLMs) for high-density storage

Horizontal and vertical carousels for rapid picking

Robotic shuttle systems for high-throughput operations

Goods-to-person picking solutions for efficient order fulfillment

Case Study: Steel and Pipe Supply ASRS Facility

See how our team integrated KASTO’s Unicompact 5.0 ASRS using the construction-led design-build delivery method.

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Our ASRS Implementation Process

McCownGordon’s collaborative approach ensures your ASRS implementation aligns perfectly with your operational goals. We follow a proven industrial design-build methodology:

Discovery & Analysis – Understanding your unique warehouse requirements
Conceptual Design – Developing the optimal automated storage solution
Detailed Engineering – Creating comprehensive implementation plans
Precision Construction – Building with attention to every detail
System Integration – Ensuring seamless operation with existing warehouse systems
Commissioning & Training – Preparing your team for success with your new ASRS

AGV and LGV Integration Solutions

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Laser Guided Vehicles (LGVs) bridge the gap between fixed ASRS installations and dynamic production requirements. AGVs utilize magnetic tape or wire guidance for repetitive transport tasks, while LGVs employ laser navigation for flexible routing capabilities.

Both technologies integrate seamlessly with ASRS systems and warehouse management platforms, enabling automated material delivery to production lines and coordinated movement throughout manufacturing facilities.

Ready to Transform Your Warehouse Storage Operations?

Contact our industrial design and construction specialists today to discuss how an ASRS solution can revolutionize your facility’s efficiency and prepare your manufacturing or distribution operations for future growth in the Midwest, Texas or nationwide.

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