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PERNILLA ÖHLIN,
Global Logistics Manager

ROXTEC

Growth has found a home – grand

opening of new distribution centre

Roxtec’s business continues to grow. Four years ago, the logistics team had already realised We’re looking forward
that, at the growth rate at the time, they would soon run out of space to keep the stock that to settling into our
the demand for Roxtec’s products requires. What was supposed to have been a car park new home
instead became Roxtec’s new global distribution centre – with double the storage capacity.

The groundbreaking ceremony took place in January 2024, with the building completed and
fully operational in November 2025.

“There’s been a great team behind the project,” says Pernilla Öhlin, Global Logistic Manager
at Roxtec. “Staff including Annelie Petersson, GDC Arrival and Warehouse Manager and
Henrik Gullin, Real Estate & Facility Manager, plus several of the logistics employees have
dedicated time and effort to developing new, efficient ways of working, as well as to the work
environment and ergonomics.”

To provide the best possible work environment for the approximately 35 employees working
in the new premises, the team focused on good air quality, light and a comfortable room
temp­erature with underfloor heating. Roxtec has also installed pull-out units for the pallets
on the bottom shelf to improve ergonomics and make it easier to access products.

The new premises have wider aisles and shorter transport distances, warehouse shelves
that allow more operators to access them without causing congestion and a number of
digitalised workflows.

“We’ve spent a lot of time on making the best possible use of the space,” says Pernilla Öhlin.
“The roof is also covered with solar panels, making the distribution centre energy neutral.”

The team’s analysis showed that Karlskrona was the best location for the new distribution
centre, ensuring short lead times through the efficient supply of components to the internal
assembly lines and maintaining a high level of service to customers.

“If we hadn’t built a new distribution centre, it would have had a negative effect on our
customers. Lead times would have been longer, and we wouldn’t have been able to keep a
large stock. The project was a strategic investment in growth and maintaining a high level of
service. Now we’re looking forward to settling into our new home,” concludes Pernilla Öhlin.

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