A reliable partner

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.

WHY K.HARTWALL
  • A global player in intralogistics solutions
  • An expert in the Parcel & E-commerce, Retail and Industrial Manufacturing industries
  • An innovative partner who can develop new solutions
  • A company that aims to provide good quality
  • A supplier with a large portfolio
  • A reliable partner who understands trends and listens to your challenges

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

K.Hartwall – The driving force in logistics

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.

OUR STRATEGIC MESSAGES

Vision

Become the driving force in logistics

Mission

Support our customers to be the best in their industry today and tomorrow

Brand promise

Logistic efficiency through innovation

K. Hartwall's Global Delivery Network

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.

Our distributors and partners

IMPORTANT MILESTONES

2020

A-MATE, the first fully electric free lift AGV, is born

Three A-MATE FreeLift AGV

2018

K.Hartwall broadens its offering with tugger trains and AGVs by becoming majority shareholder of A&A Logistik Equipment

LiftLiner tugger train in use at the Söderkulla plant of K.Hartwall

2017

Added value with Asset Tracking Management

2012

PIEK certification: K. Hartwall strengthens its position in developing low-noise returnable goods carriers

K.Hartwall brand image

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

dolly on adaptor pallet

2000

Our position in the beverage industry is strengthened by acquiring Polimoon’s and Arca Systems’ tray business

beverage industry logistic solutions

1997

Our most modern facility to date, an in-house electro zinc-plating facility, is inaugurated

K.Hartwall zinc house manufacturing 1997

1990's

Launch of the Tray-Dolly-Pallet system for beverage logistics

K.Hartwall logistics solutions 1990s

1982

K. Hartwall becomes IKEA's supplier for over 20 years

K.Hartwall supplier for IKEA logistics 1982

1980's

New concept: a space-saving, nesting roll container: The Compactainer

roll cage development 1980

1966

The manufacturing of shopping trolleys begins

retail industry milestone history 1966

1932

Erik Hartwall begins manufacturing wiring and clamps used by the bottling industry in Finland

K.Hartwall - history how it all started in 1932 milestone
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