Brampton, September 27, 2024 – Sonepar announced the inauguration of the electrical industry’s first Automated Cable Cut and Automated Storage and Retrieval System, (ASRS) in North America. The leading technology has been implemented into Lumen’s, a division of Sonepar Canada Inc., Central Distribution Centre (CDC) located in Laval, QC.
“The new cable cutting automation enables Lumen to continue its primary business model, which is providing our customers with next day service,” said Lumen President, Serge Leblanc. “The technology supports Lumen’s future growth and productivity, by managing our increasing volume of inventory, fully automating the picking, and introducing conveyer transport with ASRS. Overall, the transformation has doubled our cable cutting capabilities.”
To support the integration of the new automation system Lumen remodelled it’s CDC and expanded the facility by an additional 180,000 sq ft. The CDC now measures at a total of 565,000 sq ft. and features; a 60 foot tall racking system, eight cable cutting machines, five cranes and over 3800 new storage locations with the capacity to store 3-tonne cable reels.
Lumen’s new cable automation project is a part of Sonepar’s global transformation goal of deploying state-of-the-art logistics through 70 fully automated warehouses by 2026. To achieve this, Sonepar has prioritized strengthening and securing the IT infrastructure, focusing on the ecommerce wing of the business, and investing in the global supply chain.
About Sonepar
Sonepar is an independent family-owned company standing as the world leader in B-to-B distribution of electrical equipment, solutions, and services. In 2023, Sonepar achieved sales of €33.3 billion. Present in 40 countries with a dense network of brands, the Group is leading an ambitious transformation to make its customers’ lives easier providing them with an omnichannel experience and sustainable solutions in the building, industry, and energy markets. Sonepar’s 45,000 associates are committed to accelerating the world’s electrification and driven by a shared Purpose: Powering Progress for Future Generations. www.sonepar.com
Sonepar entered Canada in 1984 and has continued to grow through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the Canadian market through a network of companies with over 100 locations and 2,500 associates nationwide. For more information, visit www.soneparcanada.com
About Lumen
Lumen is the leading distributor of electric and automation material in Quebec. Their products and services are designed for the following sectors: commercial, residential, industrial, OEM, institutional, municipal, and mining. Lumen has over 62 years experience across Quebec, Atlantic Canada, and Ottawa, ON.