How do you handle both chilled and ambient goods quickly and accurately without expanding your warehouse footprint? For Matvareexpressen, the answer was a multi‑temperature AutoStore solution from Element Logic. The result is higher efficiency, a better working environment and a logistics setup ready for continued growth.

Matvareexpressen (MVE) is a Norwegian food supplier serving the B2B market, including canteens, kindergartens, schools and public sector organizations. Since its founding in 2007, the company has grown into a key player with more than 2,500 B2B customers across the country. 

As order volumes increased and expectations for speed and accuracy grew, MVE needed a more efficient warehouse solution without relocating to larger facilities.

Two temperature zones – one seamless solution 

The solution delivered by Element Logic is a multi‑temperature installation. Built on a mezzanine, the warehouse is divided into two separate temperature zones: 

• One chilled zone 

• One ambient zone 

Each zone operates its own AutoStore grid, with a total of approximately 10,000 storage bins. This setup enables chilled and ambient goods to be handled in parallel within one integrated automated flow. 

The goods are picked efficiently from the system and consolidated into complete orders before being packed, scanned and prepared for delivery.

Watch the case video here and see how the solution works in practice.

Maximum performance in minimal space 

By utilizing the height of the existing building and combining multiple temperature zones in one solution, Matvareexpressen has achieved several tangible benefits: 

• Reduced footprint – the same building, significantly higher capacity 

• Improved working environment – less manual work in cold storage areas 

• Higher efficiency – faster picking and increased throughput 

• Fewer errors – improved control and accuracy in order fulfillment 

AutoStore is known for delivering some of the fastest order picking per square meter on the market and accomodates for continuous 24/7 operations. In this solution, the effect is further strengthened by handling temperature‑sensitive goods without slowing down the overall product flow. 

The solution is not only about efficient operations today, it is also about securing capacity for future growth. Matvareexpressen has a warehouse structure designed to handle a turnover of up to NOK 1 billion, without the need to move to new premises. 

This solution has enabled us to manage growth without relocating. We have better flow, fewer errors and a working day that is significantly easier for our employees.

Mantas Asakavicius, COO at Matvareexpressen

From Element Logic’s perspective, the project demonstrates how automation can address complex logistics requirements in a practical and scalable way. 

-Multi‑temperature AutoStore shows how automation can solve complex logistics challenges efficiently. Here, we combine speed, accuracy and correct handling of temperature‑sensitive goods in one integrated solution, says Stian Ingebrigtsen, Solution Designer at Element Logic.

Here, we combine speed, accuracy and correct handling of temperature‑sensitive goods in one integrated solution.

Stian Ingebrigtsen, Solution Designer, Element Logic 

Beyond system delivery, Element Logic continues to work closely with the customer to ensure long‑term performance and scalability – reflecting the company’s evolution from a system integrator to an end‑to‑end automation solutions partner.

-This solution is designed to deliver stable and efficient operations from day one, while providing flexibility to scale further. Through close follow‑up, we continuously work to optimize picking flows, capacity and system utilization. For the customer, that means high performance today, and a solution that evolves in line with their needs, says Andreas Kristensen, Customer Success Director, Element Logic Scandinavia.

Through close follow‑up, we continuously work to optimize picking flows, capacity and system utilization. For the customer, that means high performance today—and a solution that evolves in line with their needs.

Andreas Kristensen, Customer Success Director, Element Logic Scandinavia 

Facts: Matvareexpressen × Element Logic 

• Location: Stavanger, Norway 

• Industry: Food distribution for professional customers 

• Solution: Multi‑temperature AutoStore on mezzanine 

• Setup:  2 grids (chilled + ambient). Approx. 10,000 bins 

Impact:  

• Reduced warehouse footprint 

• Increased efficiency and throughput 

• Improved working environment 

• Reduced error rate