The acquisition of Matter Srl creates one of the most powerful and comprehensive technology platforms in the automated intralogistics market. Customers worldwide benefit from integrated solutions that maximize speed, efficiency, and transparency—regardless of facility size or material type.
Together, Fehr and Matter combine decades of experience in automated warehouse and material flow systems for long and flat goods to deliver innovative and tailor-made solutions for the industry.
The alliance is specifically aimed at steel producers and distributors, profile manufacturers (aluminum & plastic), manufacturing companies such as window and machine builders, as well as sheet metal processors.
This alliance opens up new opportunities for manufacturers and dealers to optimize material flows, save space and future-proof their processes in an increasingly data-driven world. Together, we support our customers worldwide to act faster and more efficiently today and in the future.
Giuseppe Rotondi, CEO Matter S.r.l.
Strong alliance with a global perspective
The two companies pool their expertise to accelerate product innovation and improve customer service. Existing joint development projects focus on shared engineering resources, global project coordination and enhanced support to serve customers worldwide faster and more efficiently.
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The alliance is creating a fully integrated, market-unique platform that gives customers access to a much wider range of automated warehouse solutions from a single source.
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It enables optimized material flows for any size of operation – from small workshops to high-volume industrial plants – and thus allows tailored combinations of vertical and horizontal storage solutions.
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Customers benefit from a global network of innovation and service hubs that offer fast response times, local expertise and competent local support – for secure, reliable and globally available intralogistics solutions.
About Matter
Matter S.r.l. (Bibbiano, Italy) has specialized in vertical warehousing automation for the steel industry since 1992. The company covers the entire value chain – from engineering and software development, automation and manufacturing to installation and worldwide support. With Matter USA in Charlotte, North Carolina, Matter also serves the North American markets. The existing portfolio of Fehr will be significantly expanded by the acquisition of Matter. With the product lines MATT PRO and MATT BOX, Matter complements the range with powerful and compact storage solutions that can be flexibly adapted to different production sizes and material types.
Together, Fehr and Matter are redefining what is possible in automated intralogistics for long and flat goods and offer one of the most powerful technology platforms in the industry.
Thomas Lehner, CEO Fehr Group AG
Meet the Fehr-Matter Alliance at Industry Events in 2026
Fehr and Matter invite partners, customers, and industry experts to learn about the alliance’s combined expertise and discover the future of automated warehouse technology. See how this partnership makes your material flows smarter, faster, and more efficient.
Events in 2026 (selection):
- BIEMH | March 2–6, 2026 | Bilbao (ES) | Booth:
- LogiMAT | March 24–26, 2026 | Stuttgart (DE) | Booth:
- Fensterbau Frontale | March 24–27, 2026 | Nuremberg (DE) | Visitors
- Industrie Globale | March 30–April 2, 2026 | Paris (FR) | Visitors
- Tube & Wire | April 13–17, 2026 | Düsseldorf (DE) | Booth:
- … and more
Always in focus at our exhibition booths:
- Live insights into automated handling processes that combine mechanical precision with intelligent control
- Technical discussions with robotics and intralogistics experts about your specific challenges
- Practical examples of retrofit and new construction projects — concrete, realistic, and proven
- Strategic consulting on the long-term direction of your material flow architecture
- Inspiration for digitalization & reducing the workload on your skilled staff through smart automation
We look forward to welcoming you in person! Book your on-site appointment now and experience the future of your intralogistics at the Fehr & Matter experts’ booths.
