WAREHOUSE MODERNISATION & UPGRADES

Outdated Storage Is Costing You Time, Space and Money.

Upgrade your supply chain

If your warehouse is facing increasing pressure, consider targeted modernisation and strategic retrofits rather than building new. These upgrades can improve performance, extend asset lifespan, and future-proof operations while protecting your investment.

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UPGRADE YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN Advantages at a Glance.

UPGRADE YOUR WAREHOUSE

 

Upgrading your warehouse can help you store more items, keep everything safer, and make your equipment last longer, all within your current space. By reorganising the layout and updating your systems to meet changing needs, you can boost your warehouse's performance without the high costs, disruptions, or headaches that come with relocating or constructing a new building.

 

RETROFIT vs NEW BUILD WAREHOUSES

 

Retrofit programs are a great option if you're looking to improve your facilities without starting from scratch. They help you save time and money while also being more environmentally friendly. With these programs, you can modernise your space more quickly and sustainably, improving efficiency, regulatory compliance, and readiness for future needs. All within your current warehouse setup.

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What Warehouse Modernisation Means For You

What can you modernise

 

Storage Systems

Layout & Configuration

Safety Systems

Automation Readiness

Controls & Software

A Modernisation Journey Designed Around Your Operations. We support every stage of transformation - From first inspection to final sign-off.

UPGRADE YOUR WAREHOUSE. STABILISE YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN.

How Your Business Can Benefit From Warehouse Modernisation & Upgrades.

6-18 months

For a return on your investment

40-80 %

Capacity increase on average

Up to 48 %

Cheaper than building new

Upgrade your warehouse operations without needing new construction.

THE CHALLENGE

 

Why Your Warehouse Could Be Struggling Right Now

 

Your warehouse is under constant pressure to deliver. Not just packages, but results. Logistics and Supply Chains are demanding several structural forces are driving this disconnection:

 

  • Higher SKU complexity
  • Lightning-fast picking speeds
  • Zero safety incidents or concerns
  • Easy integration with automated systems
  • Customer expectations for speed and accuracy

Examples Of Modernisation Projects: Transformation of vertical storage in vertical Heavy Towers

WAREHOUSE RED FLAGS

 

Is It Time To Upgrade Your Warehouse?

 

If your warehouse operations are beginning to feel outdated, performance losses compound quickly. An upgrade is often the most cost effective response when...

 

  • Order volumes, SKU profiles, or picking methods have changed.
  • The storage capacity is limited, even though there is available vertical space.
  • Existing racking no longer meets compliance standards, like EN15635.
  • Safety risks or rack damage are increasing maintenance costs.
  • Automation or WMS upgrades are planned, but the layout is incompatible.
  • Relocation or new build costs cannot be commercially justified.

COMPARISON: Retrofit vs Upgrade vs New Build

RETROFITS

  • Primary Objective - Adapt and strengthen existing systems
  • Scope - Structural or layout changes to existing storage systems
  • Capital Cost - Moderate
  • Project Timeline - Weeks to Months
  • Operational Disruption - Phased, Minimum
  • Sustainability Impact - Lower by extending system lifespan
  • Best Suited For - Facilities nearing capacity or needing layout changes

UPGRADES

  • Primary Objective - Improve performance, safety or technology within current systems.
  • Scope - Component or system level enhancements
  • Capital Cost - Low to moderate
  • Project Timeline - Days to Weeks
  • Operational Disruption - Minimal
  • Sustainability Impact - Low, extends lifespan of existing assets
  • Best Suited For - Warehouses needing targeted performance improvements

NEW BUILDS

  • Primary Objective - Develop a completely new warehouse facility
  • Scope - Full design, construction and system installation
  • Capital Cost - Very High
  • Project Timeline - 12-36 Months
  • Operational Disruption - Major disruption or relocation needed
  • Sustainability Impact - Highest environmental impact due to new construction and land use
  • Best Suited For - Businesses needing major relocation or scale expansion

How Your Business Can Benefit From Warehouse Modernisation. The fastest route to grow your performance with a future-proof warehouse!

Increase in capacity without expanding

Optimised layouts and upgraded racking systems designed to unlock unused floor space. Up to 40% boost in storage capacity without expanding footprint.

Minimal disruption to live operations

Warehouse modernisation projects delivered using phased installation programmes, allowing warehouses to remain operational throughout.

Automation ready by design

Storage upgrades planned to support future automation, AMRs and evolving SKU profiles without structural change.

Upgrades aligned with compliance standards

All warehouse solutions are designed to meet load performance, rack inspection, and safety standards, ensuring full compliance with EN15635.

Faster return on investment

Many warehouse upgrade projects deliver ROI within 6-18 months, depending on the scope and the gains in throughput.

Over 30 years of engineering expertise

Supporting warehouse modernisation and upgrade projects across Europe and globally, engineered for safety, compliance and long-term performance.

Still got more questions? Our expert team is happy to help!

Contact our sales team and ask how we can upgrade your warehouse.

Radim Gahura

Key Account Manager

radim.gahura@kredit.cz

+420 734 787 889

Pavel Pistorius

Project Manager

pavel.pistorius@kredit.cz

+420 724 086 435

Roman Hargaš

Key Account Manager

roman.hargas@kredit.cz

+420 724 469 850

Marek Dula

Key Account Manager, K-Towers

marek.dula@kredit.cz

+420 724 469 860