Kardex overview
Kardex is an established intralogistics automation company focused on automated storage, retrieval and order-picking systems. Its products include vertical lift modules, vertical carousels, shuttle systems, mini-load systems and warehouse software. Kardex is important in automation because many facilities need dense, reliable and ergonomic storage before they need mobile robots or arms.
Company fact | Detail |
Founded | 1898 |
Country | Switzerland |
Address | Thurgauerstrasse 40, 8050 Zurich |
Employees | Approx. 2,000+ globally |
Specializes in | Automated storage and retrieval, intralogistics, vertical lift modules, warehouse automation software |
Products | Kardex Shuttle, Megamat, Miniload-in-a-Box, Compact Buffer, AutoStore integration, Power Pick System, Kardex Mlog ASRS |
Typical projects | Parts storage, e-commerce fulfillment, manufacturing kitting, healthcare inventory, spare parts logistics, automated picking systems, small-parts warehouses |
Management and ownership | Kardex Holding AG is publicly listed in Switzerland. CEO: Jens Fankhänel. Ownership is public-market based with institutional shareholders. Business is structured around Kardex Remstar and Kardex Mlog divisions. |
Website: www.kardex.com
Kardex review summary
Kardex is a Swiss group that makes automated storage and retrieval systems, with revenue of EUR 850.4 million in 2025 and about 2,900 employees in more than 30 countries. It combines its own storage machines with integration of AutoStore systems. This profile sets out its history, structure, results, products and listing.
Verified key facts from the review
Fact | Detail |
Company | Kardex Holding AG |
Founded | 1977 as Kardex AG; the Kardex name dates back to 1898 |
Headquarters | Zurich, Switzerland |
Employees | About 2,900 |
Revenue | EUR 850.4 million in 2025 |
Order backlog | EUR 727.2 million at mid-2026 |
Stock listing | SIX Swiss Exchange, since 1989 |
Market capitalization | About USD 2.2 billion in October 2026 |
Chief Executive Officer | Jens Hardenacke |
Chief Financial Officer | Thomas Reist |
Strengths
A record order backlog.
Its own storage machines combined with AutoStore integration.
Fast growth in standardized systems.
Challenges
A sharp fall in profit in the first half of 2026.
Underused capacity in its own production.
A share price down by about a quarter in a year.
Read the full review: Kardex Company Profile: History, Structure, Financials, Products and Stock
Products in the All Things Cobots Catalogue
6 associated product records; the following links are representative catalogue entries.
Kardex Shuttle Vertical Lift Module
