Innovation in engineering has always been at the forefront of Kardex since the 1870’s:

• 1892 – Vertical Filing System
• 1903 – Insulated Fire Safe
• 1925 – Electric Typewriter
• 1939 – Printing Calculator
• 1939 – Multiple Head Electric Shaver
• 1957 – Automated Vertical Carousel
• 1983 – Computer Controlled Carousel
• 1994 – Vertical Lift Storage System
• 2001 – Integrated Carousel DataStack
• 2003 – Belt Driven SHUTTLE XP with Optiflex
  
  

• Kardex has its roots in the Remington Typewriter Company (1873)

• Evolved through a series of mergers and acquisitions throughout the 20th century

• Acquisitions of automation and conveyor technologies in the 1990’s

    
Kardex can trace its origins right back to the 1880s, when the "Card Index System" was introduced in the USA. Over time, the company and its product ranges have changed greatly. However, the creative culture within the organisation has not changed and we continue to build upon the long list of industry firsts, which include the typewriter, calculator and filing cabinet. Today, Kardex manufactures computer controlled automated storage and retrieval systems for a wide range of applications including office, industry and retail, maintaining that well established tradition of providing increased efficiencies and productivity through innovation.

With more than 140,000 successfully installed solutions across the globe our extensive customer base is one we are extremely proud of and is a fitting reflection of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

Since 1987 Kardex has been part of Kardex AG which is quoted on the Zurich stock exchange.