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Owners of Fehr Acquire Matter, Strengthening AS/AR Leadership

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The majority shareholder of Fehr Lagerlogistik AG has acquired Matter srl, an Italy-based leader in automated storage and retrieval (AS/AR) systems. The acquisition, finalized on Oct. 31, 2024, brings together two global leaders in intralogistics, expanding their capabilities across metal and other market segments, from mills and service centers to large production companies and job shops.

Fehr, founded in 1949 in Switzerland, is now owned by the Lehner family. The company specializes in warehousing logistics, automation and specialized handling functions for stainless steel, tool steel, tubes and pipes, aluminum, plastics, wood and other materials. Fehr’s AS/AR systems include robotic material handling, automated sheet and long product picking, robotic saw cells and laser-guided loading and unloading. Its honeycomb system is among the fastest AS/AR solutions for high-volume operations. Fehr Warehouse Solutions in Charlotte, North Carolina, serves as the company’s North American base.

Matter, founded in Bibbiano, Italy, in 1992, designs and installs advanced vertical intralogistics solutions for the steel industry, with expertise in handling bars, tubes, billets, sheets, dies and components. The company integrates engineering, software design, industrial automation, fabrication and system integration. Its MATTER PRO series offers customized solutions for large-scale material handling, while the MATT BOX modular storage system provides space-saving solutions for job shops and contract manufacturers. Matter USA, based in Charlotte, serves a broad U.S. customer base, including major metal service centers and manufacturers.

Both companies specialize in fully integrated, application-specific material handling solutions, featuring advanced material management interfaces, data communications and automated transport systems. They continue to support both existing and new facility projects.

The acquisition was completed by Marcel and Thomas Lehner of Fehr and Raffaele Fiore and Giuseppe Rotondi of Matter. The Lehner family now holds full ownership of Matter, with plans to maintain both brands in the market.




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