Dematic, a global supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services, will drop the Egemin Automation and NDC Automation brands in the next step of their integration and consolidation.

All of Egemin and NDC's warehouse automation solutions will be globally branded and available to the market as Dematic.

Dematic comprises parent company KION Group's Supply Chain Solutions segment that offers end-to-end supply chain automation solutions including high-end warehouse automation, storage, sorting and conveying solutions, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and automated forklift trucks.

This consolidation of the brands will enable customers around the globe to access the solutions and support they require for their current and future materials handling automation needs, according to a company statement. The one-brand strategy creates a larger product portfolio of AGVs (as well as storage, conveying, sorting and picking solutions) with a single global name.

Dematic will continue to manufacture and support the NDC, Egemin AGV and Egemin in-floor tow conveyor products to create the next generation of best-in-class AGVs, the company adds, claiming the consolidation will "position Dematic as the frontrunner in the growing market for mobile automation materials handling solutions".

"We are thrilled to leverage the skilled talents of our Egemin and NDC colleagues and look forward to applying their expertise as we continue to create solutions highly valued by customers," says Jim Stollberg, Dematic EVP, product and solution management. "Continuing to develop the technology to enhance operational performance will be an integral part of the complete supply chain automation offering of the Dematic brand."