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Industry Sector

Logistics & Material Handling
Automation for Warehouses & Distribution

We deliver industrial automation for logistics and material handling environments — from warehouse conveyor control and robotic palletising to airport baggage handling systems. Our engineers design, programme and commission systems that handle high volumes reliably and efficiently.

Whether you're running a distribution centre, a manufacturing warehouse or an airport baggage hall, the demands are the same — high throughput, high reliability, zero tolerance for downtime.

Industry Challenges

What Makes This Sector Different

High Throughput Demands

Modern logistics operations handle thousands of items per hour. Automation must be fast, reliable and able to handle volume spikes without failure.

Mixed Products & Formats

Warehouses handle enormous variety — different sizes, weights, packaging types and destinations. Automation must be flexible and intelligent.

24/7 Operation

Logistics facilities often run around the clock. Downtime is expensive. Systems must be designed for reliability and fast fault recovery.

System Integration

Warehouse automation must connect to WMS, ERP and other business systems — exchanging data accurately and in real time.

What We Deliver

Our Services for This Sector

Robotic Palletising

Robot programming and integration for palletising and depalletising applications. Custom end-effectors, mixed-SKU capability and full conveyor integration.

Warehouse Conveyor Control

PLC-controlled conveyor systems for warehouses and distribution centres — product routing, sortation, accumulation and WMS integration.

Airport Baggage Handling

Control system design, offline programming and on-site commissioning for airport baggage handling systems — including variable-speed conveyors, sorters and real-time monitoring.

AS/RS Integration

Automated storage and retrieval system control and integration — connecting AS/RS with conveyor systems, WMS and wider warehouse automation.

SCADA & Real-Time Monitoring

SCADA systems providing real-time visibility of warehouse operations — throughput monitoring, fault diagnostics and performance reporting.

Retrofit & Modernisation

Upgrading existing warehouse control systems without disrupting operations. Legacy PLC replacement, new system integration and performance improvement.

Why Duke

Why Manufacturers in This Sector Choose Us

Multi-Sector Experience

We've delivered logistics automation for warehouses, distribution centres and airport baggage facilities — diverse experience that benefits every project.

High Throughput Expertise

Our systems are designed to handle the volumes modern logistics demands — reliably, without bottlenecks and with fast fault recovery.

WMS & ERP Integration

We connect automation systems to your business software — ensuring accurate, real-time data flow across your operation.

Airport Grade Reliability

Our baggage handling experience demands the highest standards of reliability and fault tolerance — a discipline that carries through all our logistics work.

Flexible & Scalable Systems

We design systems that can grow with your operation — modular architecture that supports future expansion and reconfiguration.

Full System Integration

Robots, conveyors, AS/RS, SCADA — we integrate all elements of your warehouse automation into a coherent, well-controlled system.

Platforms & Tools
Siemens TIA PortalRockwell Studio 5000ABB PalletisingFANUC PalletisingAS/RS ControlWMS IntegrationSCADAProfinetEtherNet/IPVariable Speed DrivesBarcode ScanningIATA Standards
"Working with Duke Control Systems gave us confidence throughout the project. Their engineers clearly knew the systems inside out and their commissioning approach was methodical and professional."
Engineering Manager — UK Manufacturing Client

Discuss Your Logistics Automation Project

Whether you need a new warehouse palletising system or a full conveyor control upgrade, our team can help. Book a free review or contact us today.