Food and Beverage

We help businesses achieve a safer, more efficient, and more resilient operation in the food and beverage industry through an individualised approach.

The right balance of automation, manual operations, and intelligent software

The most effective food and beverage operations do not rely on a single technology. Instead, they combine automation, manual material handling equipment, and intelligent software into one coordinated intralogistics ecosystem.

AGVs and conveyors can automate repetitive and predictable transport tasks, improving traceability, reducing product damage, and ensuring reliable just-in-time material flows. At the same time, manual forklifts provide the flexibility needed for exception handling, variable workloads, inbound and outbound logistics, and tasks that require operator judgment.

We help you achieve safer, more efficient operations where automation provides consistency, manual operators add flexibility, and software optimises material flow

At the centre of this operation is FleetController software, which connects automated vehicles, manual equipment, warehouse processes, and business systems. By providing real-time visibility of inventory, transport tasks, and material movements, FleetController helps optimise resource utilisation, improve decision-making, and maintain a seamless flow of goods throughout the facility. It also enables efficient coordination between AGVs and manual forklift operators, ensuring that each resource is used where it delivers the greatest value.

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Automated Compact Truck (ACT)

The Automated Compact Truck (ACT) is ideal for heavy-duty lifting in narrow spaces. With a strong hydraulic unit, ACT can lift heavy loads up to 6 m in aisles as narrow as 2.6 m. ACT is developed with optimal automation in mind. This means harmonious interaction between AGVs and manual operations, with all systems seamlessly communicating and sharing tasks.The vehicle's touchscreen is highly responsive, with fast haptics and excellent visibility from different angles. With instructive colour-coded information, the information is conveyed quickly and clearly. LED fins on both sides of the vehicle serve as turn signals and indicate the state of ACT from a distance, improving communication with warehouse personnel.ACT meets the ISO 3691-4 safety standard requirement. It has comprehensive safety features like 360° safety fields and side clearance monitoring. By signalling its status with lights and sound, ACT makes the warehouse work safer and more efficient. Proximity detection allows AGVs, forklifts and people with tags to detect each other without a direct line of sight, slowing the vehicle down and stopping if necessary.ACT is the winner of the iF Design Award 2024, the Red Dot Design Award 2024 and the Automation Product Innovation of the Year Archie's Award 2024.

Available as forkover and counterbalance
Lifting up to 6 m
Can operate in 2.6 m-wide aisles
Fits in existing warehouse logistics
Responsive user interface
Designed to collaborate with manual operations

Automated Reach Truck (ART)

The Automated Reach Truck (ART) is a multipurpose solution designed to lift up to 1600 kg in aisles with free space as narrow as 2.85 m and well-suited to large warehousing operations.With several models available, we can offer solutions tailored to customer needs. New and innovative software and sensor technologies considerably increase load-handling speed, and the 10 m lifting capacity and agile turning radius aim to fulfil the requirements of the most common warehouses and make ART a great companion for other workers and vehicles in the facility.Designed to meet the ISO 3691-4 safety standard requirements and in line with the rest of our offering, ART features several safety features, including safety scanners and residual load monitoring. Safety is complemented by fluency-enhancing accessories, such as the Proximity Detection System (PDS), which improves the coexistence of AGVs, lift trucks, and people in a shared warehouse environment.The unique safety installation creates a dynamic field in the moving direction, which allows the vehicle to turn faster. The residual load monitoring constantly monitors speed, load weight, height, and reach position.During load handling, collision detection ensures the operation is performed efficiently.ART is the winner of the Red Dot Design Award 2025.

Fast and reliable load handling
Agile turning radius
Safe operations with advanced safety scanner setup
Lifting capacity: 10 m
Can operate in 2.85 m-wide aisles
Precise load handling

Counterbalance AWT

The Counterbalance Automated Warehouse Truck is perfect when your facility needs to use storage floor space optimally, or when your pallet transportation or warehouse calls for push-back and drive-in racks. It is a suitable AGV in a wide range of applications, given its lifting height of up to 8.4 m and permitted loads of up to 2,500 kg. This vehicle is compatible with drive-in racks and suitable for push-back racks. It is also an ideal solution for gravity-flow racks. Due to its structure, the Counterbalance AWT is optimal in applications where support legs, otherwise known as straddle options, cannot be used.The Counterbalance AWT meets the ISO 3691-4 safety standard requirement. It has comprehensive safety features like 360° safety fields and side clearance monitoring. By signalling its status with lights and sound, this AGV makes the warehouse work safer and more efficient. Other available safety features allow AGVs, forklifts and people work together in shared spaces.

Ideal for applications where support legs (straddle options) cannot be used
Loads of up to 2,500 kg
Compatibility with drive-in racks
Lifting capacity: 8.4 m
An ideal solution for gravity-flow racks
Suitability for push-back racks

VNA Truck THD13-15N3 Series

Narrow aisles and high racking let you maximise your valuable warehouse space. With the ELEViA ES you get an exceptional VNA truck with reach truck-like agility as well as many similar features — the perfect combination to make the most of your optimised layout.Its market-leading performance – with top speeds of up to 14 km/h – combined with ergonomic design and comprehensive safety features make for high productivity through incredibly efficient, safe operation.When outside of aisles, VNA trucks can often be less efficient and manoeuvrable. This usually means P&D stations and feeder trucks are needed so the VNA trucks can remain in the aisles. The cycle times of VNA trucks and feeder trucks rarely sync up, which means time wasted while one is sat idle.By combining the best of man-down VNA and reach truck capability in a single truck, operators can fetch their own pallets without having to rely on extra staff and head straight into the very narrow aisles. With trucks that do both, you can optimise your space and optimise your operations: lower costs by streamlining the number of trucks and personnel, and increase capacity by not having P&D stations.

1.3–1.5 Tonnes
48 Volts
AC-power

Very Narrow Aisle AWT

The Very Narrow Aisle Automated Warehouse Truck (VNA AWT) is an ideal solution for large warehousing operations where optimising storage space is crucial.In line with the rest of our offering, Rocla VNA is equipped with several safety features compliant with the ISO 3691-4 safety standard, including safety scanners and a dynamic stability control system. Safety is further enhanced with fluency-boosting accessories like the Proximity Detection System (PDS), which improves the interaction between AGVs, lift trucks, and people in a shared warehouse environment.It is intended for pallet handling and storage applications in pallet racking with very narrow aisles. The vehicle is specially designed for good performance in high-lifting environments, as it can operate in aisles as narrow as 1.6 m, handle loads up to 1200 kg, and has a lifting capacity of up to 12.75 m. The innovative, cutting-edge software and sensor technology significantly increase load handling speed.This Rocla AGV is equipped with telescopic load handling forks or a turret head for trilateral turning (-90 °…0 °…+90 °) of load forks for more versatile pallet handling.The Very Narrow Aisle AWT is suitable for various applications, including distribution centres, warehouses, work-in-progress storage, or replenishment of active picking locations, and it excels in scenarios requiring high storage capacity per square metre.

Suitable for very narrow aisles
Lifting capacity: up to 12.75 m
Telescopic load handling forks as standard
Versatile pallet handling
Modular structure
Suitable for high storage capacity facilities

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Frequently Asked Questions in the Food and Beverage Industry

Yes. Introducing Rocla AGVs alongside manual operations in the food and beverage industry is highly effective as AGVs provide controlled, and repeatable transport.

Assigning transport tasks to AGVs significantly reduces risks associated with manual handling, such as inconsistent cleaning practices, physical contact, or accidental exposure to contaminants.

By combining automated and manual workflows, companies can optimise resource allocation, reinforce hygiene control, and increase operational resilience, all while maintaining the flexibility required in fast‑moving food and beverage environments.

Yes. Rocla AGVs are safe to use in food and beverage environments. At Rocla AGV Solutions, we prioritise safety by building our vehicles in full compliance with the ISO 3691‑4 safety standard. Each AGV is equipped with certified safety scanners and a safety logic controller that monitors speed, lifting height and, in some models, residual load to ensure predictable and reliable behaviour.

For facilities that require enhanced safety in shared work areas, we also offer optional tools such as the Proximity Detection System (PDS). This technology improves awareness between AGVs and manual operators, supporting smooth and safe collaboration in mixed‑fleet environments.

In addition, our advanced navigation systems, sensor technologies, and collision‑avoidance features enable AGVs to respond safely to sudden layout changes or unexpected obstacles. This ensures controlled, consistent movement throughout the facility and reduces the risk of collisions, even in fast‑paced food and beverage operations.

Our AGVs can operate in the Neutral or General areas, and our commitment is to ensure not only quality compliance but also operational efficiency and enhanced customer satisfaction.

We adhere to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System standard, and by meeting high-quality standards, we allow customers to focus on complying with the stringent hygiene standards of the food and beverage industry.

This ISO‑driven approach supports continuous improvement, meaning our AGV solutions evolve to deliver even higher levels of safety, durability, and operational efficiency over time. Even though they are not washable, the minimalistic design of Rocla AGVs also helps maintain hygienic conditions when paired with well‑defined facility cleaning protocols.

Rocla AGVs can operate in a wide range of environments, but they do have defined technical limits. They are not suitable for all conditions and require temperatures above 0°C, flat and crack‑free floors, and low, non‑condensing humidity to ensure reliable sensor performance. Surfaces made of concrete are preferred over asphalt due to stability and consistency.

As part of the Logisnext group, we have access to a broad portfolio of technologies and expertise. If your facility includes cold storage, wet areas or temperature‑controlled zones, our specialists can assess your specific operating conditions and recommend the most suitable AGV configuration or solution.

Rocla’s FleetControlller software easily integrates with the existing Warehouse Management System (WMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and increases traceability by providing a more accurate and precise real-time inventory visibility while supporting the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) compliance, which is critical for perishable goods.

With FleetController, every transport movement is recorded and monitored in real time, while historical data is easily accessible through the system’s event history. This level of transparency improves quality control, strengthens audit readiness and ensures consistent, reliable material handling across the entire facility.

Rocla AGVs play a key role in addressing staffing challenges in the food and beverage industry by taking over repetitive, labour‑intensive transport tasks, allowing companies to redeploy employees to higher‑value activities. This not only helps mitigate labour shortages but also improves job satisfaction and overall productivity.

In hygiene‑critical environments, AGVs further reduce risks by handling contamination‑prone movements.

By minimising physical contact, eliminating and ensuring controlled, contact‑free transport, AGVs help maintain strict hygiene standards while supporting a more efficient and resilient workforce.

The number of AGVs required is determined by the transport frequencies, travel distances, and overall material‑flow demands in your process. Every facility is different, which is why fleet sizing is always project‑specific.

At Rocla AGV Solutions, we analyse your transport matrix, peak‑time workloads, and layout constraints to define the optimal fleet size, ensuring high availability, balanced utilisation, and the best return on investment. This is a core part of our expertise, and we develop the right solution together with you.