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  • Smart Material Handling Automation Solutions | TREW

    Discover TREW’s intelligent solutions for material handling, warehouse automation, order fulfillment, conveyor systems, robotics, WES, and WCS software. AIP completes acquisition of Intelligrated and Transnorm, now under common ownership with Trew. Click here to learn more. Automated Material Handling Solutions Uncommonly Smart Solutions To Help Our Clients Thrive Who is Trew? You might already know us, we’ve delivered thousands of automation solutions across retail, warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, parcel, and ecommerce. Our people and partners bring deep experience and a track record of helping operations run smarter, adapt faster, and reach their highest lifetime value. What is Trew? We’re a U.S.-based manufacturer and integrator of automated material handling systems and the software that powers them. We design, build, install, and support solutions that help businesses thrive. As consultants and solution providers, we listen first, share what we know, and tailor every solution to your business. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE Breakfast Ideas Read More Why Trew? Because innovation happens through collaboration and great technology. We ask our team to be extraordinary, do the right thing (even when no one’s watching), work fearlessly, and own the outcome so you and Trew win together. Passion everyday Win together Do what is right and Trew

  • ASRS Solutions | Shuttle, Mini-Load, Robotics & G2P Systems | TREW

    Automated storage & retrieval (ASRS) solutions to save space and boost throughput using robotics, mini-loads, shuttles, and goods-to-person systems. HOME SOLUTIONS STORAGE & RETRIEVAL Storage & Retrieval (ASRS) To maximize storage utilization, ASRS solutions “work the cube” by leveraging vertical space to increase floor capacity and density. These systems automate the storage and retrieval of inventory, minimizing manual travel and increasing the density of storage. ASRS technologies range from Shuttles, Mini-Loads, Cubic ASRS, to robotics and are selected based on the material to be handled, throughput, and space utilization goals. Most ASRS Systems Fall Into One of Three Categories: BUFFERING Buffering stores work-in-progress (WIP) or completed orders until they’re needed, allowing operations to work ahead of peaks, order commitment times, or labor availability. The orders stored in the buffer are retrieved and delivered at the time they are needed for shipping. SEQUENCING Sequencing stores completed orders or work in process, retrieving containers in the order they are needed. A common application for completed orders is reverse truck stop loading. In this case, orders are flowed to shipping so that the truck is loaded with orders for its last stop first, and the first stop last.  PICKING ASRS picking typically involves slow- to medium-moving inventory that is retrieved and presented to an operator. This is typically the most complicated of the solutions, requiring a high level of coordination between overall operations and the ASRS system to optimize the solution so inventory and orders flow efficiently through a building. Benefits of ASRS ASRS increases labor productivity by delivering the right item at the right time with up to 99.99% accuracy. These solutions can be tailored to different operational needs, depending on how inventory is stored and retrieved, and are ideal for improving picking speed, accuracy, and overall space utilization. Types of ASRS Technologies Mobile Robotic Goods-to-Operator Robotic Goods-to-Operator systems use autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to automate put-away, storage, replenishment, and order picking. Flexible and modular, these systems easily adapt to changing inventory and order volumes, scaling by adding robots or racks as needed. AMRs bring inventory racks to operator stations, where workers pick and consolidate items for each order. High Density Case Storage The i-Collector is a three-dimensional dynamic storage system used to buffer totes and trays. It can store individual containers or stacked loads, with induction and retrieval handled manually or through automation. The system is based on proven technology and can be sized to fit new and existing facilities. Robotic Aisle Picking Perfect Pick is a robotic solution that combines tote storage, robotic shuttles, and goods-to-operator picking station into a single aisle design that can easily expanded as businesses grow and ideal for ecommerce, micro-fulfillment, retail, wholesale, and parts fulfillment. ® cASRS-to-Operator Infinity is a robotic cASRS (cubic ASRS) high density storage system that brings together large and patented n-Deep tote storage with iBots that can access the entire storage array and each presentation station.  The result is a configurable, flexible, resilient, fast and accurate picking system ideal for ecommerce and micro-fulfillment, store replenishment, parts/wholesale distribution and fulfillment. ® Mini-Load System Shuttle System Mini-Load & Shuttle Systems Mini-load and shuttle systems are high-density ASRS solutions used across ambient, chilled, and frozen environments to support ecommerce, omnichannel, and wholesale fulfillment. Mini-load is best for low to medium throughput, while shuttles are suited for higher performance needs. The main difference lies in storage interaction: mini-loads use a single load handler on a mast, while shuttles assign vehicles to each level. Choosing the right system depends on your performance goals, inventory profile, and how the subsystems work together - making solution flow design a critical part of success.  Finding the Right Fit  Every warehouse is different. At Trew, we help you choose the ASRS technology that best fits your:  Integration timing Overall order flow Container type Inventory induction, storage, and retrieval Whether you’re working with an existing facility or starting from scratch, automated storage & retrieval systems can deliver labor efficiency, better accuracy, and smarter use of vertical space.  Perfect Pick and Infinity are registered trademarks of OPEX Corporation. All rights reserved. OPEX is one of Trew’s integration partners. ® ® Learn More About Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems Goods-to-Person Solutions Returns in Real Life Solving Returns with Automation: The Goldilocks Dilemma

  • Trew Digital Experience

    Trew Digital Experience - SmartMoves-WX WES delivers #fulfillment results. How our unique Trew Topper #conveyor improves operations and saves space. HOME TREW DIGITAL EXPERIENCE TREW Solutions May We Scan Your Badge? Click here for follow up... TREW CONVERSATIONS SmartMoves-WX Warehouse Execution System and How Work Gets Done This session highlights how a warehouse execution system (WES) helps warehouse and fulfillment operations make smart moves to deliver for their customers. Trew works with clients to blueprint operations building a “winning together” strategy that aligns IT, operations, and management on a plan for success. Fulfillment Automation and Getting Work Done On Time This session features technology for automated material handling fulfillment solutions designed to smooth out operations and help get work done on time. Technologies covered include automatic mobile robots, warehouse execution software, conveyor and sortation solutions; highlighting how to create a solution designed for off-season peaks that flexes to deliver during peak season. DOWNLOADS TREW Topper TREW Topper, integrated with Bolt, autonomous mobile robot (AMR) from IAM Robotics, provides an alternative solution for material handling and sortation. The two bidirectional single zone intermediates are designed for speed of induction (auto or manual) of items onto the rollers. This keeps the product in place, and then discharges the item from the rollers into the destination. TREW Topper’s modular, pre-wired conveyor sections are mounted on adjustable supports for adaptability. With the help of Bolt, TREW Topper is able to align with two conveyors, or even be staggered. The all electric operation ensures a consistent and quiet system that is easy to maintain. Downloads TREW Topper Cut Sheet MDR TREWflow Decline Trew's MDR TREWflow is designed to relieve the built-up product “back-pressure” on decline conveyor, helping to prevent side by sides and allow easy removal of packages at the discharge end of the conveyor. TREWflow is an all-electronic design with specialized logic to automatically manage flow, maximize the amount of product on the conveyor and establishing a zero-pressure discharge zone. After the discharge product is removed, accumulated products move forward presenting the next product to the operator. Downloads MDR TREWflow Cut Sheet Series 1500 MDR Conveyor Trew's Series 1500 MDR conveyor is primarily used in the distribution sector for tote and case handling applications. Our standard series product line is highly versatile, easily configured, pre-wired conveyor sections driven by motorized drive rollers. Series 1500 has a weight capacity of less than 60lbs. Downloads Series 1500 Catalog - Flex/Auto Series 1500 Catalog - Full Control Software & Controls Trew provides software solutions for integrators serving the warehouse, distribution, manufacturing and retail environments to orchestrate flow of materials, information, people and automation equipment for reliable and productive fulfillment operations. Trew's controls can be used for all types of project sizes and customer needs - designing them to be interchangeable, expandable and always ready for future automation. Auto, Flex, and Full Control can be mixed and matched for the most flexible and efficient project requirements. Downloads H-20 Auto Control Cut Sheet H-20 Flex Control Cut Sheet H-20 Full Control Cut Sheet Customer Experience With the material handling industry growing and consolidation occurring among OEMs in the industry, Trew saw an opportunity to provide integrators and end-users with a one-stop shop to obtain high quality material handling hardware, software, controls, electrical and service. The intent is that integrators and end users can come to Trew for any of their material handling needs, regardless of project size, and still have accessibility to all of the tools necessary for uncommonly smart material handling solutions. Great experiences are shared, which is why the TREW Customer Experience team is here to ensure that material handling investments are supported with best-in-class support options to augment any integrators’ current offerings and operations’ current staff. Whether you need Parts, Technical Support, Training, Assessments, and Modifications or Upgrades, Trew is here to provide support to help you reach your operational goals. Downloads TREW CX Family Cut Sheet CX Resident Maintenance Cut Sheet CX Mechanical Assessment Cut Sheet CX Field Service Cut Sheet May We Scan Your Badge? Click here for follow up...

  • Warehouse Automation in Action | Real-World TREW Solutions

    See TREW’s warehouse automation and fulfillment systems in action - from robotics to conveyors, sortation, and smart software in real-world use. HOME SOLUTIONS IN ACTION In Action Having great technology is, well, great. Having a team for you to work with that has the know-how for combining technology and operations for your specific business goals is the key to delivering a result. See case studies and results in action below! Let's Connect

  • Life at TREW | Culture, Careers & Innovation in Automation

    Discover a workplace where creativity, growth, and teamwork fuel automation innovation. Learn about open roles and Trew Values that define our culture. HOME LIFE AT TREW Life At Trew At Trew, we’re shaping the future of automated warehouse materials handling solutions, technology and innovation. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking individuals who share our vision to lead the way, the courage to live our values, and the passion to deliver with excellence. Our success is built on the diverse talents and unwavering commitment of our team members. We believe in fostering an environment where creativity thrives, collaboration is key, and every idea has the potential to make a difference. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge solutions, writing elegant code, ensuring seamless operations, or delivering world-class customer service, your contributions will directly impact our clients’ success and push the boundaries of what’s possible. If you’re ready to tackle exciting challenges, grow professionally, and be part of a team that’s revolutionizing the industry, we want to hear from you. Click Here To Learn More About Our Open Positions Trew Values Our Trew Values define what we believe in, how we act, and ensure that we are creating a company and culture that will make the kind of difference we want in the world. They reflect the way we work and what we expect of each other. Be extraordinary We strive to go beyond the ordinary in everything we do. Do the right thing, even when no one else is watching We act with honesty and integrity at all times, regardless of oversight or recognition. Work fearlessly We embrace challenges and take calculated risks without being paralyzed by the fear of failure. Own the outcomes We take full responsibility for the results of our work, decisions, and actions. Win together We emphasize collaboration, teamwork, and collective success for our teammates, clients, and partners together, because our combined efforts lead to greater accomplishments. Trew Rewards & Benefits We continuously seek awesome people who can work well with a team, believe in our corporate values, and can make a positive impact on the business.  That means working closely with cross-functional teams, doing what you know how to do, trying some new things, working hard to get results, having some fun, and owning the outcomes.    We recognize the value each individual brings to Trew. That’s why we’ve developed a comprehensive benefits suite that is designed with the same innovation we bring to our solutions, products and client services, evolving to meet the changing needs of you and your family throughout your career journey.  Career Development We’re building more than innovative solutions and products; we’re building careers. That’s why we have a robust professional development program that is designed to bring out the best in each of our teammates. When we help our people succeed, we know Trew will reach extraordinary goals. Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development In today’s fast-paced world, learning is a continued process throughout one’s career. Trew supports Professional Development with their Education Assistance and Accreditation. Rewards & Recognition We recognize our teammates who consistently demonstrate our core values with the annual corporate Trew Values Awards. Throughout the year our team uses an internal company-wide social networking platform to express gratitude, recognize accomplishments and reward teammates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Our people are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent in our teammates leads to inventiveness, innovation and community within the Trew culture. Our core values embody this and extends to how we work together and with clients. Trew is committed to taking the following actions in support of an inclusive workplace: Provide ongoing education and training to all teammates on diversity, equity and inclusion topics. Provide all teammates with a safe avenue to voice concerns regarding diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. Support flexible work arrangements that accommodate the different needs of all teammates. Conduct periodic teammate surveys and focus groups to identify the areas where our company supports inclusive practices, and where there is room for growth. Community outreach. Hybrid & Remote Smart Work Policy Trew’s Hybrid/Remote Smart Work Policy is something we have embraced fully as a part of our company culture and is essential to staying competitive in today’s business environment. Embracing a hybrid model allows us to make faster decisions and communicate more effectively with both customers and teammates and helps support a healthy work-life balance. Co-Op and Intern Opportunities Co-Ops and Internships are available in our Ohio and Wisconsin offices. Undergraduate students work side-by-side with our talented team members to gain valuable experience in the material handling industry. We invite you to find out more about the amazing opportunities available at Trew by clicking the link below. If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, let us know and we will stay in touch. Click Here To Learn More About Our Open Positions Need Something Else Need Something Else? 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  • Sortation Systems | Line, Loop, Popup, Diverts & Controls | TREW

    Scalable sortation technology - from unit sorters to loop systems - integrated with PLC and WCS for warehouse throughput and precise product handling. Top of Page LRS MRS HRS HOME SOLUTIONS SORTATION Sortation Getting items to the right place at the right time is a fundamental need in fulfillment operations. Success requires a combination of software, hardware, and know-how to create the right solution. Sorter applications include facility routing, order consolidation, inventory distribution, workstation balancing, buffering, staging, shipping and more; often functions mission critical for operations.  Types of Sortation Whether the application is shipping, facility routing, order consolidation, inventory distribution, workstation balancing, buffering, or staging, designing the right sortation solution takes more than picking a piece of equipment. It starts with understanding the items being handled, the rate required, how products are packaged, how they’re inducted, and how they exit the sorter. Add to that the flow of the building, the sorter’s technical capabilities, and its ability to adapt to business changes. When applied correctly, sortation unlocks operational capacity and efficiency. When it’s not, it becomes a bottleneck that can impact the entire operation. LRS High-Speed Sortation 100 - 350 cpm+ TrewSort Sliding Shoe Sorter ® Trew’s Sliding Shoe Sorter delivers high-capacity, high accuracy, gentle positive divert sortation of cartons, totes, jiffys, and polybags. Sliding shoe sorters are used in routing and shipping operations and are typically mission critical for successful operations. TrewSort’s AI self-learning actuators and inherent design for operations, maintenance, and installation deliver sortation capabilities to keep your systems running reliably at peak performance. Links Video - TrewSort® Sliding Shoe Sorter Overview TrewTouch™ TrewTouch is an advanced product‑handling approach designed to bring greater accuracy and control to high‑rate sliding‑shoe sortation. By fine‑tuning divert velocity, shoe path, and shoe material, TrewTouch enables smoother product acceleration during the divert process - reducing disruption and maintaining stability as throughput increases. The result is improved product handling in mixed‑item environments, fewer missorts, and more consistent sortation performance across demanding retail, ecommerce, and parcel operations. Links Video - TrewTouch™ Overview MRS Mid-Rate Sortation 45 - 200 cpm TrewSort® Swivel Wheel TrewSort Swivel Wheel delivers flexible, reliable mid-rate sortation for parcel operations, ecommerce fulfillment, manufacturing, and mixed-item distribution. SmartRow™ technology enables independent control of each wheel row, delivering accurate, high-capacity sortation with very small product gaps to maximize throughput. Its modular design supports a wide range of product profiles - including cartons, totes, polybags, flats, and mixed parcel sizes - ensuring smooth, precise routing across diverse applications. Wheel Grip Technology maintains product orientation for controlled diverts, reducing missorts and improving efficiency. Durable wheel assemblies and plug-and-play row modules simplify maintenance, minimizing downtime while providing adaptable, high-performance sortation. TrewSort® Wheel Divert TrewSort Wheel Divert is a proven pneumatic linear sortation solution that delivers dependable, high-speed diverting of cartons and totes in case-conveyance applications. Pneumatically actuated wheels provide precise 30-degree diverts while maintaining conveying speed and product orientation, ensuring accurate routing without sacrificing throughput. This robust, easy-to-maintain design makes the Wheel Divert an ideal choice for facilities seeking reliable performance and long-term operational efficiency. 90º Strip Belt Sorter 90º Strip Belt Sorters provide quiet higher throughput bi-directional transfers of cartons and totes where their orientation is not maintained; ideal for buffering and routing applications with a high number of parallel divert lanes. 30º Strip Belt Sorter 30⁰ Strip Belt Sorters divert items using pop-up wheels located at various locations along the length of the sorter. The design features quiet bi-directional diverting of cartons and totes while maintaining orientation. HRS Low-Rate Sortation < 45 cpm Motorized Roller Diverts Motorized Roller Diverts are typically part of a motorized roller solution often used in low-rate tote and carton handling applications. Right Angle Transfers Right Angle Transfers are typically part of a motorized roller solution transporting totes and cartons, often used in pick-and-pass and workstation areas. Unit Sortation Shuttle Sortation Stride™ Shuttle Sorter is an automated store replenishment fulfillment & sortation alternative to put walls and item loop sortation that can increase order fulfillment by up to 4X, maximize shipping container cube utilization by up to 10%, and fit in a compact footprint. Push Tray Unit Sorter Push Tray Unit Sorters are flexible single sided sorters capable of handling a wide range of products like polybags, apparel, odd-shaped items to heavy cartons on the same sorter, using a pusher element to positively divert products. In applications with a wide range of items size, the twin pusher design can double the throughput capacity of the sorter. Split Tray Unit Sorter Split Tray Unit Sorters are used to sort relatively lightweight items in high throughput ecommerce, omnichannel, retail fulfillment, postal, laundry, and pharmaceutical applications. Due to the unique tray shape, non-conveyable and round objects can be handled on this sorter in addition to standard products, such as apparel, postal flats and packages, books, pharmaceuticals, polybags, multi-media, jewelry, accessories and more. Cross Tray Unit Sorter Cross Tray Unit Sorter is used in applications that need to sort the smallest, lightest, and least conveyable items. The sorter is suitable for small parcels, ecommerce items, fashion, shoe boxes, sportswear, and pharmaceutical products. Cross-Belt Unit Sorter Cross-Belt Unit Sorter is used for the highest throughput, operational flexibility, and handling the widest range of items - small to large. They are often the best solutions for non-conveyable, apparel, and light items as well as envelopes, parcels, totes, and heavy packages. They fit well in many applications such as ecommerce, apparel, footwear, parcel, and cross docking operations. A sorter is only a part of the story in tailoring a solution for your business. During conception, we will listen to you about your business and goals, collaboratively work through alternatives for induction, sortation logic, destination configurations, after-sort design, and the operations downstream of the sort. Learn More About Sortation High-Throughput, High-Accuracy Sortation - TrewSort™ Line Sorter Trew Conveyor Systems Solutions In Action 3D Interactive Warehouse

  • Order Fulfillment Systems | Pick-to-Light, Robotics, Goods-to-Person | TREW

    Maximize fulfillment accuracy with full-case, split-case, and piece-picking systems powered by robotics, SmartMoves WES, and pick-to-light tech. Top of Page Operator-to-goods Goods-to-operator HOME SOLUTIONS ORDER CONSOLIDATION Order Consolidation in Fulfillment Operations Order consolidation is a fulfillment strategy that combines batch picking with automated or manual sorting, enabling multiple orders to be processed efficiently from a single pick trip. After items are batch picked, they are routed to an order consolidation area, where inventory is sorted into the correct customer orders. This approach is ideal for high-volume operations looking to increase productivity, reduce errors, and lower shipping costs. Benefits of Order Consolidation Operator-to-goods Increased Efficiency Consolidating orders downstream from batch picks streamlines the process and increases order throughput. Improved Accuracy Technologies like light-directed put walls and robotic sortation ensure each item ends up in the right order, reducing manual errors. Cost Savings Accurate shipments result in lower shipping costs and improved operational efficiency. Goods-to-operator Types of Order Consolidation Technologies Order consolidation can be powered by a range of item sorting technologies. Trew integrates and supports multiple options based on your operation’s size, SKU complexity, and fulfillment strategy: Light-Directed Put Walls Ideal for manual operations using visual cues to guide sorting (Trew) - Put wall solutions provide a flexible and scalable order consolidation for ecommerce and kitting operations. Inventory items are presented to an operator in donor totes, which were created by a batch picking process somewhere else in the building. After scanning an item, a put-to-light device indicates to the operator which order, put-wall cubby, the item is associated with. This method of order consolidation enables 450+ lines per hour throughput with +99% order accuracy. Robotic Put Walls Automated systems like OPEX Sure Sort - a compact scalable small-item sorting system alternative to traditional put wall that can be applied in order consolidation, retail replenishment, inbound SKU, kiting, returns and parcel sortation applications. ® Robotic Order Consolidation Systems Advanced item handling using solutions like Berkshire Grey Stride™ Shuttle Sorter - an automated store replenishment fulfillment & sortation alternative to put walls and item loop sortation that can increase order fulfillment by up to 4X, maximize shipping container cube utilization by up to 10%, and fit in a compact footprint. High-Speed Item Sorters Scalable unit sorters like those from EuroSort for dense, high-throughput operations - Goods-to-sorter induction strategies supersize the Put Wall order consolidation process achieving sort rates of up to 9,600 items per hour, or 13,300 items per hour when virtual sortation configurations are used. The solution presents inventory to an operator who inducts the items on a loop sorter. The loop sorter sorts the item into an order chute for consolidation. Multiple configurations can be implemented for induction stations and order chutes to match the volume of operations and inventory types. Finding the Right Fit Every warehouse is different. At Trew, we help you choose the order consolidation technology that best fits your: Order volume SKU profile Facility footprint Fulfillment goals Whether you’re working with an existing facility or starting from scratch, order consolidation technologies can deliver scalability, flexibility, and positive return on investments. SureSort is a registered trademark of OPEX Corporation. All rights reserved. OPEX is one of Trew’s integration partners.  Core™ Robotic Picking System and Stride™ Shuttle Sorter is a trademark of Berkshire Grey. Berkshire Grey is one of Trew's integration partners. ® Learn More About Order Consolidation Robotic Sortation Order Consolidation Robotics Sortation

  • 24x7 Support | Warehouse Parts, Service, Training & Automation Help | TREW

    Get 24x7 support for warehouse automation - technical help, parts, maintenance, and training for material handling systems, WES, WCS, and conveyors. HOME SUPPORT If you need to talk to a Customer Experience age nt for any Support function, please call our Support hotline. Support Hotline: +1-800-571-8739 24x7 Technical Support Click Here If you have a critical/downtime situation, please call and speak with a technical support representative for the fastest response times. Email our support team for non-urgent requests. We'll respond within a business day. Access our CX Portal to view all inquiries for your site and/or organization. Support Portal: cx.trewautomation.com Email: support@trewautomation.com Parts Click Here For assistance with part identification, order inquiries, shipping information, or more parts requests, please email us. Please send in a photo of the bed tag to assist with part identification. Onl ine P arts Store: parts.trewautomation.com Email: parts@trewautomation.com Assessments Click Here For assist with assessments, please email our Field Service team. Email: service@trewautomation.com Warranty Claims / Returns Click Here To make a warranty claim, please review our return policy and fill out an RMA Form. RMA Form & Return Policy: trewstore.com/returnpolicy Email - Warranty Term(s) Ques tions: parts@trewautomation.com Modifications & Upgrades Click Here For assists with modifications and upgrades, please contact your account representative. Field Service Click Here For onsite service, please call our hotline or email our Field Service team. Email: service@trewautomation.com Need Something Else Need Something Else? For all other inquiries, or if you are unsure who to contact, please reach out to your sales representative or email info@trewautomation.com, or complete this form: Add Fill Form Here?

  • PLC Conveyor Controls | Merge, Sortation, OEM Integration | TREW

    Industry-leading PLC controls for high-speed conveyor merging, sortation, print & apply, and seamless OEM equipment integration. HOME SOFTWARE PLC CONTROL SYSTEM PLC Control Systems In warehouse automation, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are rugged, high-performance devices that serve as the real-time control layer for mechanical systems like conveyors, sorters, carton erectors, and palletizers. They monitor inputs, execute programmed logic, and control outputs with millisecond precision - without relying on proprietary PC-based controls. PLCs also communicate with Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) and Warehouse Execution Systems (WES), enabling seamless coordination and providing real-time data and status updates. Benefits of PLC-Based Controls & Recontrols PLCs provide industrially hardened, high-performance control technology that is widely supported, scalable, and designed for 24/7 operations. With standardized architecture and strong interoperability across control devices and industrial protocols like Ethernet/IP, PLCs offer reliable, long-term automation control. Trew uses PLC-based controls exclusively for conveyor and sortation systems, including high-rate merging, induction, and sortation. We build new systems using a PLC architecture, can also perform recontrols replacing aging PC-controlled systems. Transitioning to PLCs enhances reliability, supportability, long-term maintainability and provide the opportunity for centralized control and system visibility. AUTOMATION SYSTEMS WE SUPPORT Whether you need help with a control panel, subsystem, or a complete turnkey system, our team of experts can help. High-Speed Sortation Control leadership Industry’s first 650 FPM PLC controlled sliding shoe sortation OEM controlled shoe sorters: Daifuku/Automation, Dematic/Rapistan, Honeywell Intelligrated/FKI Logistex / Mathews, Hytrol, TGW and of course Trew's Equipment: Motorized Roller Conveyor Systems Case / Pallet Conveyor Systems High Speed Sortation Cart Erectors Totes, Stackers & Turners Weight Scales Print & Apply Systems Transfer Carts & Automation Truck Loaders / Flex Conveyor Extensive OEM equipment experience – see our list here In-house controls programming and electrical system design, backed by 24x7 technical support. Why Trew? Trew’s in-house electrical and controls team brings over 20 years of experience designing automation solutions across a wide range of equipment and environments. We handle everything from control panel design to device selection, with a proven track record in high-speed conveyor and sortation systems - including one of the first 600+ FPM line sorter PLC controls. Our approach balances long-term performance with ease of maintenance. Learn More About Controls & Software Ignition SmartMoves WX® WES CHAMP WCS OEM Equipment

  • Person-to-Goods Picking | RF, Pick-to-Light & Smart Tools | TREW

    Discover scalable Person-to-Goods picking systems using RF, Pick-to-Light, and PickPad™ to boost accuracy, flexibility, and productivity in fulfillment. HOME SOLUTIONS PERSON-TO-GOODS Person-To-Goods Person-to-goods (P2G/PTG), or Operator-to-Goods (OTG), picking is a traditional approach to order fulfillment still widely used for both batch and discrete order picking. It is straightforward and flexible with a warehouse associate directed to a storage area to locate and pick items for orders. It’s a human-led process, often supported by technology like RF scanners, pick-to-light systems, or voice picking.  The P2G approach typically lowers an operations cost/pick and improves accuracy and fulfillment speed, with the technology used selected to match the flexibility and growth goals of a business. Benefits of Person-to-Goods Automation P2G is often a starting point for growing operations with the adoption of RF or voice picking or combined with automation to be a critical part of medium and high-volume operations. Operations adopt P2G when: Inventory is spread out or changes frequently.  Flexibility is key, like in seasonal or high-SKU environments.  Labor efficiency gains are needed to scale the business. Accuracy improvements are needed to meet goals. Employee turnover is a challenge and training times need to be reduced. Types of Person-To-Goods Technologies Operator-to-goods Radio Frequency (RF) RF picking presents order information to selectors via a mobile device, often worn on the wrist. It improves accuracy and pick rates over paper-based methods and offers flexibility for various order types and inventory. RF is commonly used for discrete picking or combined with batch picking and order consolidation. PickPad™ PickPad™ is a tablet-based solution that uses graphics to guide picking operations. Mounted on a sled or cart with multiple order totes, it supports cluster and batch picking, where inventory is picked in bulk and distributed into orders. This method can boost productivity by up to 40% compared to RF or paper and achieves near 100% accuracy. Pick-to-Light Pick-to-light improves accuracy and efficiency, especially in less than full case and each-pick environments. Lights direct selectors to inventory within designated zones and support both discrete and batch picking, often in pick-and-pass setups. SmartMoves WX WES enhances capacity by enabling multiple workers per zone ideal for handling fluctuating volume and peaks. ® Finding the Right Fit  Every warehouse is different. At Trew, we help you choose the P2G technology that best fits your:  Order volume  SKU variety and velocity  Available space  Fulfillment goals  Whether you’re working with an existing facility or starting from scratch, G2P systems can deliver faster picking, better accuracy, and smarter use of space.  Learn More About Person-to-Goods Picking  Goods-to-Person Solutions The Order Picking Challenge Storage & Retrieval (ASRS) Robotics

  • Conveyor Systems for Fulfillment | MDR, Belt, Roller, Transfers | TREW

    Optimize warehouse flow with MDR, belt, roller, and transfer conveyor systems - seamlessly integrated with controls, sortation, and SmartMoves WES. HOME SOLUTIONS CONVEYOR SYSTEMS Conveyor Systems The best conveyance systems are the ones you don’t have to think about. They show up every day and do their job as the lifeblood of product movement in your distribution and fulfillment facility. They handle what you need them to handle reliably and efficiently, and you can be confident products get where they need to be. Benefit of Conveyor Systems The right design for a manufacturing, distribution, or warehousing facility can save millions over its lifetime. Conveyors are one of the technologies that make that possible. Whether you're handling cases, totes, polybags, jiffys, or parcels, conveyors move products through a facility at rates and capacities that outpace manual efforts and even automated alternatives like AMRs. Each system should be designed with the right mix of transportation, accumulation, and flexibility to fit your business. Types of Conveyor Systems High-Speed Merge & Inductions High-Speed Merge & Inductions are a combination of belt and v-belt live roller conveyors designed to run reliably at high-speeds with minimal maintenance. Combined with intelligent controls they balance building and product flow to create a high-density single stream of products for downstream operations or sortation.  Hig h Sp eed Belt Slug Release Merge Zipper/Combiner Merge Sawtooth Merge High-Speed Belt Transportation Slug Belts Break Meter Belts Gap Optimizer V-Belt Live Roller - High Speed Junctions & Alignment Dependable, easy to maintain high-speed live roller curves, junctions, spurs, and skews for the highest capacity systems in the market, performing at levels well beyond what traditional motor driven roller design are capable of.  Designs focus on quality of product handling using true tapered curves and tight roller centers, ease of maintenance with inventive V-belt pressure and tensioning devices.  Curves Junctions Spurs Skews Narrow Belt Live Roller - High-Capacity Accumulation/Transportation AC powered Narrow Belt Accumulation conveyor provides zero pressure accumulation for buffering containers, balancing workflow between processes, or building up queues for merger and sortation systems. Design Incorporates intelligent zone control and features to provide high-capacity smooth flow with a wide mix of product sizes and weights.  Narrow Belt Accumulation (NBA) Narrow Belt Transportation (NBT) Motor Driven Roller - Modular 24V System Motorized Driven Roller conveyor is used for transportation and zero contact accumulation applications with human or robotic interactions or when low voltage (24V), quiet operations, energy efficiency, quick installation or flexible layouts are needed. Design focuses on reliability, versatility with a wide range of module types, easy configuration and installation of factory pre-wired conveyor sections, and flexibility through the combination of on-conveyor and system level controls. Inclines / Declines Intermediates / Curves Belted Zones Merge Beds Pick and Passes Diverts Transfers Gates Skews Spirals (Accumulating) Spurs / Spur Curves Belt Conveyor Belt conveyor is one of the most frequently used conveyors and is very effective for moving cartons, totes, polybags, jiffys and parcels over long distances. Belt and Empty Corrugated (ECC) Conveyor’s modular design incorporates features to maximum the length of conveyor per drive, maximize energy efficiency, reduce catch points, reduce spare parts, provide ease of maintenance features and quiet worry-free operation.  Belt-On-Roller/Slider Inclines/Declines Waterfalls Empty Corrugated Conveyor (ECC) MoveIT-Max™ - Modular & Quick To Install Conveyor Systems MoveIT-Max™ is a quick to install, quick to re-configure, mobile modular transportation conveyor line that can expand the operational readiness and functionality of a given system. Based on Trew’s popular Series 1500 Motorized Roller, MoveIT-Max™ adds special built-in factory features that simplify and speed installation while providing flexible system layouts. Wheeled leg supports for mobility Quick section connects allow for rapid assemble, disassemble, and re-assemble 24VDC motors provide quiet reliable operation Electrically pre-wired and connectorized for easy installation Intermediates 45º and 90º Curves S-Curves Personnel Gates Left and Right Hand Skews Triple Threat Skew Herringbone Mega-Herringbone Incline Chute Print and Apply Labeling Order start or finishing systems, such as print-and-apply labeling, packaging automation, variable carton sizing, and value-added services, use equipment like automatic lidders, carton erectors, and document inserters. MDR conveyor ensures precise carton control throughout the process, maintaining seamless communication between packaging equipment, scanners, scales, and labeling systems. The result: accurate carton sizing, precise label placement, and maximized savings on shipping costs. Print-and-Apply Labeling Packaging Automation Variable Carton Sizing Automatic Lidders Carton Erectors Document Inserters Taper / Pack Out Learn More About Conveyor Systems Sortation Systems Solutions In Action 3D Interactive Warehouse

  • Warehouse Robotics | Smart Fulfillment & AMR Integration | TREW

    Flexible robotic automation integrated with WES/WCS for picking, sortation, palletizing, and goods-to-operator workflows in modern fulfillment centers. HOME SOLUTIONS ROBOTICS Robotics Warehouse robotics are point solutions designed to handle tasks like transporting, picking, packing, or sorting goods. These technologies include autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), robotic arms, and other intelligent equipment that move and work alongside people. Unlike traditional fixed automation that is best for high-volume, consistent workflows - robotics offer flexible, scalable solutions that can adapt to changing inventory, order patterns, and business demands. Benefits of Warehouse Robots Robotics bring the speed and consistency of automation with the adaptability of manual labor. They help boost throughput, reduce reliance on hard-to-staff roles, and scale with your operation - whether you’re navigating peak seasons or long-term growth. Robotics can be deployed faster than many fixed systems and, when integrated with warehouse software, give you greater visibility, control, and return on investment across your fulfillment operation. Types of Robotics Automation Goods-to-Robot Each Picking Core™ Robotic Picking System provides automated picking tote-tote, tote-bag, tote-box, etc. converting goods-to-person stations into goods-to-robot stations. The Core™ picks a wide variety of items, rapidly identifying and picks them without needing pre-programmed SKU information using built-in algorithms to measure and adjust grip quality for accurate transfers. Mobile Robotic Goods-To-Operator Robotic Goods-to-Operator uses autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to create a storage and retrieval picking subsystem that includes put-away, inventory storage, replenishment and order picking. The solution is very flexible in how it adapts to changing inventory profiles and order volumes. The modular system architecture of this approach can scale to increase storage volume or fulfillment throughput independently by adding more storage racks or robots, as needed. The subsystem works by tracking inventory stored in racks and bringing the racks required to fulfill an order to an operator station. The operator performs a pick from racks as they are presented, and consolidates items required for an order. Robotic Put Walls Sure Sort is a compact scalable small-item sorting system alternative to traditional put wall that can be applied in order consolidation, retail replenishment, inbound SKU, kiting, returns and parcel sortation applications. ® Shuttle Sortation Stride™ Shuttle Sorter is an automated store replenishment fulfillment & sortation alternative to put walls and item loop sortation that can increase order fulfillment by up to 4X, maximize shipping container cube utilization by up to 10%, and fit in a compact footprint. Articulated Arm Robotics Articulated Arm Robotics automates the handling of pallets, cases and totes to address applications where repetitive motion or heavy lifting by an operator could cause injury or fatigue. A range of applications can be solved such as outbound order palletizing, inbound case depalletizing, or decasing inventory into totes. Finding the Right Fit Every warehouse is different. At Trew, we help you choose the robotics technology that best fits your: Order volume Fulfillment goals Whether you’re working with an existing facility or starting from scratch, robotics can deliver scalability, flexibility, and positive return on investments. SureSort is a registered trademark of OPEX Corporation. All rights reserved. OPEX is one of Trew’s integration partners. Core™ Robotic Picking System and Stride™ Shuttle Sorter is a trademark of Berkshire Grey. Berkshire Grey is one of Trew's integration partners. ® Learn More About Robotics Robotic Sortation Order Consolidation Goods-to-Person Solutions

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