Konecranes, TBA Combine

Konecranes and TBA will combine their warehouse management and automation teams into a single division within Konecranes’ Industrial Equipment business area.

TBA’s experience in warehouse management systems dates back to the mid-1990s, and it has an impressive portfolio of customers using its software. Brands such as British Gypsum, Culina, Pladis, Kuehne & Nagel, and Encirc rely on TBA’s flagship software product, Autostore, to manage their warehouses daily.

Konecranes’ primary warehouse automation product is Agilon warehouse automation, a self-contained, fully automated materials management system that boosts productivity, accelerates delivery times and optimizes space utilization.

Combining these two areas of the business delivers growth opportunities within the warehouse management and automation field, it will also give their respective customers access to even more experience and capabilities to enhance efficiency and productivity.

“I see this as a huge opportunity for TBA Leicester,” said Managing Director Andrew McKaig. “Combining our team’s warehouse management and automation expertise with Konecranes’ technical abilities, brand awareness, and reputation will no doubt open the door to new customers – but it will also allow us to further improve our offering to our existing users.”

Konecranes and TBA will combine their warehouse management and automation teams into a single division within Konecranes’ Industrial Equipment business area.

Agilon Director Vesa Hämetvaara agrees: “Agilon’s state-of-the-art storage system has revolutionized the operation of our customers’ warehouses. Combining this with TBA’s 30 years of warehouse management and automation experience and Autostore’s integration expertise is an exciting proposition for our team and customers.”

• The integration of the two teams began on January 1, 2025, and is expected to be completed by early Q2.