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Trew® Partners with OPEX® Corporation to Expand Warehouse Automation Solutions Offering

Partnership enables Trew to deliver integrated automated fulfillment solutions that include OPEX goods-to-person and robotic sorting technologies

Trew® Partners with OPEX® Corporation to Expand Warehouse Automation Solutions Offering

(Fairfield, Ohio) – Trew, LLC, a leader in warehouse automation solutions, has partnered with OPEX® Corporation as an official technology integrator. This collaboration empowers Trew to expand its diverse portfolio incorporating OPEX’s world-class warehouse automation technology to solve a broader range of solutions. OPEX’s Infinity® ASRS, Sure Sort® small item robotic sorting solution, and Perfect Pick® goods-to-person systems incorporated with Trew’s solutioning, warehouse execution software (WES), technologies and integration capabilities provides clients confidence they will get the flexibility and scalability their business needs.

“We are excited about what this partnership means to both Trew and our clients,” said Trew Chief Revenue Officer, John Naylor. “OPEX is recognized as a technology leader in goods-to-person automation and this partnership provides us the ability to immediately deliver a greater range of solutions to our clients.”


"Trew exemplifies a commitment to customer care, demonstrated through innovative problem-solving and expertise in automation technologies,” said John Sauer, Senior Director of Global Business Development at OPEX. “Their unique software solutions position them as the perfect partner to integrate and represent OPEX®'s robotic warehouse systems."

Trew integrates these OPEX products:
1. Infinity - robotic cASRS (cubic ASRS) ideal for ecommerce and micro-fulfillment, store replenishment, and omni-channel distribution.
2. Perfect Pick - ASRS aisle solution that is easily expanded as businesses grow ideal for ecommerce and micro-fulfillment.
3. Sure Sort - compact and scalable small-item order consolidation and parcel sortation ideal for ecommerce, store and micro-fulfillment.

“Successful automated material handling solutions require the right mix of process, people and technology,” continued Naylor. “Having access to an ecosystem of TREWpartner technologies allows us to collaborate and deliver tailored solutions where we all win together – clients, our partners, and Trew.”

About Trew

Trew provides automated material handling solutions for integrators and end users, including Warehouse Execution Systems (WES), Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), PLC- and server-based machine controls, motorized driven roller (MDR) conveyor, conventional conveyor, and services such as concepting, engineering, technical support, parts, field service, and training. Serving the North American retail, warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, and e-commerce industries, Trew’s experienced staff and broad network of integrator partners enable uncommonly smart solutions scalable to any material handling needs. More information is available at www.trewautomation.com

About OPEX

OPEX Corporation is a global leader in Next Generation Automation, providing innovative, unique solutions for warehouse, document, and mail automation. With headquarters in Moorestown, NJ, USA—and facilities in Pennsauken, NJ; Plano, TX; France; Germany; Switzerland; the United Kingdom; and Australia—OPEX has more than 1,500 employees who are continuously reimagining and delivering customized, scalable technology solutions that solve the business challenges of today and in the future. More information is available at www.warehouseautomation.com

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