K.Hartwall is a global leader in developing and manufacturing advanced intralogistics solutions. We serve customers across Retail, Parcel & E-commerce, and Manufacturing industries in over 65 countries worldwide.
65 countries
Customers in
90+ years
of design and innovation
Design FUTURE-FIT logistics solutions
15 countries
Sales offices in
10 million
smart load carriers in use
We CO-CREATE with our customers
Headquarters and innovation center Söderkulla, Finland
Logistics is entering a transformative phase in which the speed of innovation will increase and handling volumes will grow exponentially.
Key industry trends such as robotics and automation, prediction enabled through IoT and data analytics and increased demand for sustainable solutions will shape the way forward for logistics in all industries.
At K.Hartwall we strive to create future-fit logistics solutions that answer the needs of our customers and bolsters their industry development. Over the years, we have become specialized in smart logistics solutions for the retail, post and parcel and automotive industries.
K.Hartwall is the driving force in logistics.
Vision
Mission
Brand promise
1. Flexibility and delivery capability worldwide
thanks to our own leading factory in Finland and certified partnered production units in Central Europe and Asia
2. Consistent quality and superior lead times
regardless of product type or your location thanks to our global production network. Our best-in-class Quality Assurance process is valid and in use at all K.Hartwall and partnered production units
3. Innovative and proven design
thanks to our K.Hartwall Innovation Centre in Finland, with state-of-the-art product development and testing facilities.
2020
A-MATE, the first fully electric free lift AGV, is born
2018
K.Hartwall broadens its offering with tugger trains and AGVs by becoming majority shareholder of A&A Logistik Equipment
2017
Added value with Asset Tracking Management
2012
PIEK certification: K. Hartwall strengthens its position in developing low-noise returnable goods carriers
2010
K.Hartwall Global Delivery Network in place with own leading factory in Finland and partnered production in Central Europe and Asia
2006
Launch of the Lean Adaptor Pallet and Dolly solution for the automotive industry
2000
Our position in the beverage industry is strengthened by acquiring Polimoon’s and Arca Systems’ tray business
1997
Our most modern facility to date, an in-house electro zinc-plating facility, is inaugurated
1990's
Launch of the Tray-Dolly-Pallet system for beverage logistics
1982
K. Hartwall becomes IKEA's supplier for over 20 years
1980's
New concept: a space-saving, nesting roll container: The Compactainer
1966
The manufacturing of shopping trolleys begins
1932
Erik Hartwall begins manufacturing wiring and clamps used by the bottling industry in Finland