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Ontario, USA

Hillegom,The Netherlands

Kaunas,Lithuania

Singapore, Rep. of Singapore

Docklands, Australia

Turnkey solutionsWe have engineered, installed and integrated turnkey automated systems such as slide tray, split tray and hang sorter systems. In addition, our references include narrow belt, cross belt and cross track sorters, manual sorting systems such as Touch2Sort, and various peripheral systems.

Our track record proves that Equinox’s systems can handle a wide variety of items. From very fragile, small pieces to big and heavy products.

Our customers are mainly active in the postal & parcel market, e-commerce, fulfilment, fashion retail, pharmacy and multimedia.

Custom-fit approachTo truly understand the needs and demands of any customer, we explore the challenges, requirements and possible solutions together. In our opinion, a custom-fit approach analysis leads to the development of the best custom-fit logistical solutions.

Proven technology and tested innovationAt Equinox we closely watch the developments in the markets of our customers in order to research and develop systems that satisfy new and emerging needs. Any innovation, large or small, is fully qualified through tests before it is brought to the market or implemented at the premises of a customer.

Repeat customers In the past 25 years, Equinox´s technology, software and systems have been proven through successful implementation and operation. Our repeat customers can vouch for that.

Equinox MHE is a system integrator for internal logistics. We provide

turnkey solutions for companies requiring effectiveness and efficiency

to meet present and future intralogistical challenges.

We offer our customers expertise and experience in:

3 Design and engineering of logistical solutions

3 Development and manufacturing of sorting systems

3 Implementation and integration of installations and peripheral systems

3 Software & controls and user-friendly interface with customer’s WMS

3 Training of customer’s employees

3 Customer service and technical support

Organisation

More than 100 specialists in logistics,

warehouse management, software

development, mechanical engineering,

electrical engineering, implementation

and technical support are working hard

and smart to help customers with their

logistical challenges.

Please refer to our case studies of Secured Mail, Docdata, MLO, Ekol, Decathlon, E5 Mode etc.

´This investment continues our growth in the e-commerce sector working alongside one of our major automation partners - Equinox MHE’

JAMES WILKINS - OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

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Equinox MHE | Pastoorslaan 57 | 2182 BW Hillegom | Nederland | [email protected] | tel.+31 252 52 60 00

This list is by no means exhaustive but it gives an indication of our products and services. Please contact us in order to provide you with the

right solution for your logistic challenge.

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3 System integration 3 Consultancy

3 Logistics automation 3 Sorter Doctor Upgrade Program

3 Custom engineered material handling 3 Peripheral systems integration

3 Maintenance & Support 3 Software & Control

Projects are managed according to the Prince2 project management methodology.

Equinox project management consists of four principal consecutive phases.

At the end of each phase a document is signed by the customer signifying

acceptance of that project phase.

IV Maintenance & Support

After customer´s acceptance of the system,

our Maintenance & Support department

will be the first point of contact.

3 24/7 Helpdesk

3 Dial-in Support

3 Stand-by service

3 System upgrades

3 Operational support

3 Accuracy & productivity audits

3 Preventive maintenance

3 Spare parts

3 Training & instruction

Our experts can remotely connect to your

system and diagnose, analyze and

eliminate the problem in real time.

I Requirements & Concept Definition

The objective is to get all parties aligned

to the same project scope. Results of this

phase are:

3 System Design Baseline Review.

3 Customer’s approval of the Project

Baseline.

3 Design approved & contract signed.

II Detailed Design & Production

3 Production & testing of subsystems

and software.

3 Assembly of sorter components and

operational testing at Equinox´s site.

3 Curstomer reviews test results.

3 Customer approves shipment of

components to his premises.

III Integration, Testing & Handover

3 Implementation at customer’s site

and integration with host’s system.

3 Testing & System Acceptance Review.

3 Formal acceptance & handover of

the system.

3 Two week period of on-site monitoring

and training of customer’s staff.

´Equinox’s Maintenance & Support department offers great service and they

always react promptly if I am in need of it.´ LEON SPARIDAENS - PROJECT MANAGER

Project Management

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WMSVision WMS

Vision WES

Vision WCS

Exact

Starsort

Execution middleware

Warehouse control system

Stand-alone control systems

Equipment

Equinox MHE’s software & control have to meet three fundamental requirements:

3 exceptional quality performance

3 seamless integration with any customer’s system

3 user-friendly

Customers have chosen Equinox MHE precisely because our software and control

systems meet those three demands.

Products

Equinox provides software from low level

machine control up to a fully functional

WMS including dock management and

other advanced functions. All solutions are

designed custom-made and comply with

NEN-ISO 9001 standards and requirements.

Software Features

3 100% Software accuracy and up to

99.9% overall system accuracy.

3 Supports all methods for data exchange

with client’s host systems.

3 User-friendly Graphical User Interface.

3 Market leader in complex sorting logic

algorithms

3 Operator productivity statistics.

3 Graphical Sorter Simulator for operator

training.

3 Advanced system and action logging in

all software modules.

Software upgrades

When markets change, companies need to

adapt and modify their processes in their

warehouse or even implement new ones.

Upgrades to meet specific new needs

are implemented quick and seamlessly.

Equinox´s 25 years of experience guarantee

immediate performance improvement after

implementation.

Sorter Doctor Upgrade Program

We also support companies in possession

of a sorter that is no longer functioning

well. Part of the Sorter Doctor Upgrade

Program is the upgrading or replacing of

the accompanying software to make the

sorter perform effectively and accurately

again.

VISION Software & Control is developed

by Equinox. It can practically interface with

all existing WMS and ERP systems, on all

levels.

´Our sorting installation is now operating very accurately and efficiently. Thanks to Equinox’s Sorter Doctor Upgrade Program the system can

perform for many years!´ ERIK VAN DEN BROECK - LOGISTICS MANAGER

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Logistical Challenges3 Growth of online fashion retail

3 Omnichannel strategy

3 Altered push/pull ratio

3 Complicated supply chain management

3 Extended range of products

3 RFID

Equinox Solutions3 Easy interface with any WMS

3 Ergonomical sound design

3 Innovative engineering

3 Flexible, adaptable, expandable

3 Proven technology

3 Long-term partnership with suppliers

Neat dropping

Products are dropped neatly

into e.g., cartons, crates

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Hang Sorters

Also part of our product range

Fashion Logistics Equinox MHE offers turnkey sorting solutions for the many logistical challenges

retail, e-tail and wholesale companies face in today’s volatile online and offline

fashion business.

RFID

Optional subsystem

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Logistical Challenges3 Increase of e-commerce parcels and

decreasing volumes of post

3 Handwritten character recognition

3 Automatic weighing, scanning and

dimensioning

3 High capacity needed for quick delivery

Equinox Solutions3 Manage lightweight as well as heavy

items

3 Proven track record for interfacing with

various peripheral systems

3 Able to handle oddly shaped parcels

3 Compact installations with a large

number of destinations

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Various containers

Roll cages, Yorks, postal bags

Peripheral systems

OCR, DWS, etc.

High capacity

Up to 40,000 per hour

Parcels & Post Lightweight letters and heavy parcels: postal & parcel businesses around the world

can profit from Equinox MHE’s technological solutions and services.

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Thorough experience

Extensive testing standards

Customer orientated

Custom-fit solutions

Innovative design

Ergonomic workstations

Logistical Challenges3 Wide range of products

3 Many Orders with single or few items

3 High peaks at end of the day

3 Increasing demand for later cutoff

times and multiple delivery options

Equinox Solutions3 Customized products lead to more

effective operating procedures

3 Detailed performance measurement

improves business management

3 Enhanced accuracy and quality through

innovative technology

Fulfilment & E-Commerce E-Commerce and fulfilment companies have to be flexible and always look out

for opportunities in their competitive markets. Equinox is the partner providing

efficient logistical solutions to do so succesfully.

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