Bem Brasil, the leading producer of frozen precooked French fries in Brazil, shored up its logistics capacity with the construction of two automated rack-supported buildings from Mecalux in its plant in Perdizes (Minas Gerais). 

Both facilities are equipped with the automated pallet shuttle system with a stacker crane and supervised by Easy WMS warehouse management software. They efficiently store and distribute over 550,000 tons of frozen foods annually.

In a country of 211 million people, Bem Brasil covers up to 55% of the national demand for products like smiley fries (carinhas) and onion rings, among other specialties. The company also exports to South America, Taiwan, Singapore, the U.S., and Mexico, where it holds a commercial partnership with Walmart. 

“Mecalux’s solutions give us complete control over our stored goods. That translates into faster, safer, and more cost-effective logistics operations,” said Célio Zero, Bem Brasil operations manager.

The two Mecalux rack-supported buildings have provided 66,000 pallet positions. 

Automation has helped Bem Brasil increase production by 10% and revenue by 30% over the past year. 

Inside the warehouses, kept at -13 degrees Fahrenheit, the automated pallet shuttle system inserts and retrieves goods autonomously. Conveyors connect the storage and production areas to maintain a continuous flow of raw materials and finished products. This robotic infrastructure eliminates the need for lighting during operations, improving energy efficiency.

Bem Brasil ensures the quality and traceability of its frozen products with Easy WMS, which monitors inbound, putaway, and outbound processes in real time. The Mecalux warehouse management system applies the FEFO (first-expired, first-out) method to prioritize the shipment of products with the nearest expiration date. By optimizing inventory turnover, this strategy minimizes food waste.

About Mecalux
Mecalux is a warehouse technology and intralogistics software enterprise. With over 55 years of experience, the company develops automated storage solutions, warehouse management software, and metal racking systems for all sectors. The Mecalux Group has an extensive worldwide distribution network, 12 manufacturing plants, seven R&D centers for technological development, and a workforce of more than 5,500 employees.