Nisbets strengthens market leadership with deployment of warehouse operations from Sci-Tech Daresbury’s Geek+

Nisbets, the highly respected omni-channel distributor of catering equipment and consumables in the UK & Ireland, Northern Europe, and Australasia, has successfully deployed Geek+’s mobile robotics solutions at its Avonmouth warehouse, setting a new benchmark for efficiency and safety in the industry. This deployment reinforces Nisbets’ position as the go-to supplier for hospitality professionals across the UK and Continental Europe.

Geek+, a global leader in autonomous mobile robot (AMR) technology, opened its new UK headquarters at Sci-Tech Daresbury in 2022, enabling a rapid expansion in the UK and across Europe and helping to create a raft of high-quality tech jobs in the Liverpool City Region.

Now, its cutting-edge technology has been deployed at Nisbets’ Avonmouth facility in Bristol, which stores over 12,500 different products. The site now benefits from enhanced operational flexibility, improved safety, and increased order fulfilment accuracy, enabling timely delivery and greater availability for both B2B and B2C customers.

Thanks to Geek+’s intelligent system, Nisbets boats a seamless customer experience with complete transparency and convenience, cementing its reputation as a reliable business partner in the ever-evolving catering equipment market.

Geek+’s advanced fleet of 190 Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), including 39 RS8 robots, 133 P40 robots, and 18 P800 robots, enables Nisbets to handle high-volume order picking with ease. The 33,540 box locations and 600 pallet racks, coupled with four pallet workstations and ten tote workstations provide the scalability and flexibility needed to anticipate market challenges and adapt to growing customer demands.

The project was carried out together with Geek+’s valued partner AMH Material Handling, whose expertise in warehouse integration ensured seamless connectivity between systems. By installing state-of-the-art conveyor systems, all processes from goods-in to goods-out are connected. Their contribution guarantees the efficiency and reliability of the entire operation, maximising the benefits of automation for Nisbets.

With Geek+’s Robot Management System (RMS), Nisbets gains real-time operational insights and enhanced decision-making capabilities, ensuring continuous improvement and future readiness. This partnership aligns with Nisbets’ commitment to providing the best customer experience in the catering and hospitality sector.

Simon Houghton, Director of Sales – Northern Europe at Geek+, said: “By adopting Geek+ robotics, Nisbets has taken a significant step forward in transforming its warehouse operations. This collaboration ensures that Nisbets can continue to deliver on its promise of operational excellence and faster, more reliable service for its customers.”

Justin Collard, Warehouse Manager at Nisbets, said: “Partnering with Geek+ has allowed us to optimise our warehouse operations and improve service to our customers while having a solution that is flexible, scalable and replicable across our estate. The combination of automation and intelligent management systems gives us the flexibility and efficiency required to stay ahead in a dynamic market, helping us strengthen our leadership in catering and hospitality supplies.”

Barry Pemberton, Sales Director at AMH Material Handling, said: “Working with Geek+ has been a fantastic experience. Our combined expertise and commitment to innovation have enabled us to create a highly successful project for Nisbets. Together, we’ve delivered a solution exceeds expectations, showcasing the power of collaboration in driving customer success.”

John Leake, Business Growth Director at Sci-Tech Daresbury, said: “Geek+ has gone from strength to strength since arriving on campus and has become an integral member of our campus community. This latest partnership with Nisbets is a perfect illustration of how the roll-out of innovative technology from Sci-Tech Daresbury is transforming key industries for the better.”

Geek+, recognised as the No. 1 Global AMR Leader for six consecutive years (Source: Interact Analysis, The Mobile Robot Market Report (2019–2024)), is proud to support Nisbets in its mission to remain the most trusted name in catering equipment.