Søstrene Grene partners with STL and Geek+ to implement Shelf-to-Person solution

September, 8, 2025 – Ede (Netherlands) –  Geekplus (2590.HK), a global leader in warehouse robotics, together with STL, their official partner in the Nordics region, are proud to announce the successful deployment of  Shelf-to-Person solution for the Danish lifestyle retailer Søstrene Grene at their distribution center in Venlo (Netherlands). This marks the eight project together with STL and the landmark for more future projects during the following months 

The project is another success of an implementation of Shelf-To-Person system together with our partner STL. In this case, a total of 64 P1200 robots, 5 picking stations, more than 500 racks divided into standard racks and pallets working together on a surface of around 3000 sqm.

“We saw a need to automate our warehouse systems, primarily to handle a changing product range and increasing volumes—something that would otherwise require extensive development of our logistics setup. That made STL and Geekplus the right match for us,” says Claus Tjærby, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Søstrene Grene.

“We are incredibly proud to collaborate with such a prominent Danish retail chain as Søstrene Grene. The project in the Netherlands has been both ambitious and meaningful—and the completed setup is a strong example of how automation can future-proof logistics,” says Ole Madsen, CEO of STL.

Geekplus' Shelf-to-Person PopPick solution brings a different way of working for employees that improves their ergonomics while increasing throughput and accuracy. The system, which brings pallet and boxes for picking operations, is a clear example of flexibility and modularity: both operations can be processed at the same time; boxes are connected to a put wall with conveyors; compatible for different size of products and with the possibility to scale at any time while reducing the space for fixed machinery.

A partnership built for replication

From Denmark’s first PopPick to fashion and retail projects across the Benelux, STL and Geek+ have delivered repeatable mobile-robotics systems that shorten implementation and are shaping the Nordic robotics playbook.

“Our partnership with STL shows how fast, flexible automation can be rolled out. This is our eight project together and represent a prove of how to work quickly and efficient. We can say outloud its implementation is already a success,” said Simon Houghton, Sales Director for Northern Europe at Geekplus.

No matter the place, the layout can be replicated, and a similar setup is now being prepared for the Aarhus (Denmark) warehouse , with go-live targeted in 2026, supporting Søstrene’s brand to multi-market growth.

About STL

STL is part of the SystemTeknik Group and exclusive Geek+ partner in the Nordics. The company delivers complete turnkey warehouse solutions with a focus on full automation, flexibility, and scalability. STL is headquartered in Nørresundby, Denmark, and operates across the Nordic region and selected European markets.

About Sostrene Grene

Søstrene Grene is one of Denmark’s strongest retail chains, offering a wide range of home décor, kitchenware, furniture, hobby items, and lifestyle products. With stores in 17 markets across Europe, the company is known for its Scandinavian design aesthetics and focus on affordable experiences for customers. The company continues to optimize its logistics setup to future-proof its warehouses and ensure efficient, scalable operations with STL’s solution.