MTS, spol. s r.o., is a modern company with over 28 years of experience and shares many of the core values we hold dear at K.Hartwall. As a well-established and rapidly growing organisation, MTS mirrors our commitment to quality and innovation. Throughout our discussions, it became clear that both of our companies operate with a like-minded spirit, focused on delivering the best solutions to our customers.
This strategic partnership marks an important step in our efforts to increase our presence in Central Europe to expand the distribution of our Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in Slovakia. By leveraging the strengths of both K.Hartwall and MTS, we are confident that we will be able to significantly increase our market presence and reach new customers for our A MATE® AMRs in the region.
“We are looking forward to a successful collaboration with MTS, one that will benefit not only our companies but also our customers who rely on cutting-edge automation solutions to drive their businesses forward”, says Dr. Ralf Kleedörfer, Head of Automation at K.Hartwall. Dávid Gurčík, Product Manager of the Robotics Division at MTS supports this: “We are very excited to be partnering with K.Hartwall. Their long-term experience in intralogistics, know-how and technical knowledge in mobile robotics is important to us and adds to our strengths and expertise.”
The A-MATE® AGVs from K.Hartwall are intelligent mobile robots designed to transport logistic units without the need for an on-board operator or driver. With the free lift the mobile robot handles up to 1.000 kg on the floor as well as on racks or conveyors. “We face an increasing demand from our end-customers as they require a higher amount of ‘floor-to-floor’ transport of goods or wish to be in compliance with the VDA 5050 standard. A-MATE® is a robust AGV which offers a stable and flexible solution for our customers in order to fulfil their expectations”, says Dávid Gurčík. Most of MTS’ customers are looking for a brown field AGV solution. The A-MATE® FreeLift offers an omnidirectional driving system for agile movements in tight spaces. This combined with the interoperability with 3rd party systems according to VDA 5050 standards allows MTS to build stable, safe and robust customer applications.
About MTS
MTS – Modern Technology Systems helps companies innovate their manufacturing processes through modern and intelligent technologies. MTS’s mission is to advance its customers’ production facilities to be among the most technologically advanced and human-oriented. MTS was founded by Juraj Habovštiak and his colleagues in 1996. Today, the company employs over 600 people across three facilities in Krivá, Banská Bystrica, Liptovský Mikuláš, and two sales and technical offices in Bratislava and Košice.
The main activities of MTS include the design, development, production, sale, and service of special-purpose machines, automated assembly workstations, robotic systems, testing stations, and technological units for product assembly and logistics. MTS is a partner, supplier, and integrator of global brands in industrial automation.
