As an indicative reference based on Ferretto projects in Italy, an Eurot vertical storage carousel generally falls within a range of €25,000 to €50,000, while the investment for a Vertimag vertical lift module frequently falls between €30,000 and €80,000. Larger configurations, with higher load capacities, special access openings, a high number of trays, advanced software, integrations or specific accessories can exceed €100,000.
Vertimag XXL and Plus versions, developed to increase storage capacity or handle particularly large and bulky materials, normally sit in higher investment ranges. For systems such as Steel Tower, designed for the automated storage of sheet metal, bars and profiles, the solution is engineered to order and the investment can exceed €100,000.
These figures are indicative price ranges for the Italian market, not a price list. The final price depends on the actual project: available space, materials to be stored, quantities, picking frequency, level of automation, software and required services.
PHOTO Deima, E-commerce, Vertimag
A VLM, or Vertical Lift Module, is not a completely standard machine. It is configured around the materials to be stored, the available space and the way the warehouse is used.
Key cost items:
PHOTO Deima, E-commerce, Vertimag
The dimensions of the machine are among the first factors that determine cost.
A taller machine or one with greater capacity normally requires a higher investment, but it can also make better use of the available building volume and free up floor space.
For this reason, sizing should start from actual warehouse data: number of items, dimensions and weight of materials, quantities stored, picking frequencies and expected growth.
Vertimag offers a broad range of configurations so that capacity, dimensions and load capacity can be adapted to actual needs, avoiding as far as possible the purchase of unnecessary space or performance.
The picking access opening also affects the price of a vertical lift module.
Vertimag can be configured with different access solutions — internal or external, single or multiple — depending on available space, picking flows and operational requirements.
A configuration with a standard access opening will have a different cost impact compared, for example, with a machine featuring dual access openings, external access openings or the Ergo-Tech® access opening, designed to improve accessibility, ergonomics and safety during picking operations.
The choice of access opening is therefore not only about the price of the machine: it also affects picking speed, work organisation and workstation ergonomics.
Software is another component that can change the project cost, but the required level depends on what the company wants to manage.
On Vertimag, Vertimag OS is included as standard and allows the machine to be controlled and operated directly. In many applications this may be sufficient, so adding a WMS is not automatically necessary.
When broader warehouse management is required, EJLog can be added to manage stock, picking, movements, traceability and inventory, connecting not only automated storage systems but also conventional shelving, locations and floor-storage areas within one system.
If the company already uses an ERP or WMS, Vertimag can instead be connected to existing systems via Socket Link or other integration interfaces.
Software cost therefore depends on the actual requirement: the machine operating system may be enough, or a higher level of management and integration may be needed.
Costs over time should also be considered, such as licences, updates, software support or specific developments.
The price of a vertical lift module does not depend only on the machine itself.
Transport and installation can also affect the overall project cost, especially when the site has specific constraints.
Elements to evaluate may include:
In some projects, the transfer of materials from the previous storage system to the new automated warehouse may also need to be considered.
Not every application requires the same equipment.
The project may include accessories to improve identification, picking, safety or material organisation, as well as special configurations required by the production or logistics process.
The higher the level of customisation, the more the price may move away from the range of a standard configuration.
This is why two vertical storage systems from the same product family can have significantly different costs.
An automated vertical storage system is an asset designed to operate for many years. The initial price therefore represents only part of the total cost of ownership.
Over time, preventive maintenance, spare parts, technical support, software updates, training and other services may come into play.
The potential cost of machine downtime should also be considered, especially when the VLM stores materials that are essential for production or order preparation.
To evaluate the investment, it is therefore useful to consider not only how much it costs to purchase the vertical storage system, but also how much it costs to operate and maintain it throughout its life cycle.
The price of the machine is only one part of the evaluation. To understand whether the investment is worthwhile, it is useful to compare it with the costs and limitations of the current situation.
If the warehouse is full, for example, the alternatives may include extending the building, renting additional space, moving materials between sites or using floor area that could otherwise be dedicated to production.
If the problem is picking, travel time, item search time, errors and rework all come into play.
These issues are often joined by other critical factors: long and complex inventory counts, difficulty knowing what is available and where it is located, misplaced materials or untracked withdrawals, theft risk, damaged goods and uncontrolled access.
All of these elements have a cost, even when they do not appear directly as a dedicated warehouse line item in the accounts.
Vertimag can make it possible to recover up to 90% of occupied floor space compared with traditional storage solutions and can contribute to improving productivity, inventory management, material protection and ergonomics.
The actual benefit, however, always depends on the starting situation and must be calculated using company data: space, materials, picking times, people involved and operating costs.
For an initial assessment in Italy, the following indicative ranges can be used:
• Eurot: approximately €25,000–€50,000
• Vertimag: frequently approximately €30,000–€80,000. Vertimag XXL and Plus: generally in higher ranges, depending on the configuration
• Steel Tower: engineered-to-order solution, with investments that can exceed €100,000
To obtain a more accurate estimate, at least some basic information is required:
• floor space currently occupied;
• available height;
• number of SKUs;
• dimensions and weight of materials;
• quantity to be stored;
• picking frequency and volumes;
• number of people involved;
• required software and integrations.
Using this data, the machine can be sized and it becomes possible to understand not only how much the vertical storage system costs, but which configuration is actually required.
PHOTO Mondialtex
The question is therefore not only “how much does an automated vertical storage system cost?”, but also “which problem does it need to solve and what value can it generate?”.
A cheaper machine that is undersized may fail to solve the problem. In the same way, a configuration that is more complex than necessary can increase the investment without generating a proportional benefit.
The starting point is therefore sizing: materials, space, picking, software and operational objectives.
Starting from your space, materials and picking-flow data, Ferretto can configure the most suitable solution and define an investment range consistent with the actual needs of the project.
PHOTO EFFE.BI – WAREHOUSE AUTOMATION
Tell us how your warehouse is organised today, which materials you need to manage and which problems you want to solve. We can help you understand which configuration is most suitable and which investment range to consider.
There is no average price that applies to every configuration. In Italy, as an indicative reference, an Eurot generally falls between €25,000 and €50,000, while Vertimag frequently falls between €40,000 and €80,000. Special or highly accessorised configurations can exceed €100,000.
The price mainly depends on machine dimensions and height, number and load capacity of trays, type and number of access openings, accessories, software, ERP/WMS integrations, transport, installation and services.
The operating system of the vertical storage system is included as standard. Depending on requirements, more advanced systems can be added, such as warehouse management software, or the vertical storage system can be integrated with ERP and WMS systems already used by the company.
No. For some applications, the integrated machine operating system may be sufficient. A WMS becomes useful when the company wants broader management of stock, picking, inventory, traceability and different warehouse areas within the same system.
Installation cost varies according to the machine and site characteristics. Distance, accessibility, lifting equipment, building height, seismic requirements and additional works can all affect the final cost.
Based on Ferretto projects in Italy, the investment for a single Vertimag machine frequently falls within the €35,000–€70,000 range. Simpler configurations can be around €25,000, while particularly large, accessorised or integrated configurations can exceed €100,000. To define the actual price, the machine needs to be configured around the materials, available space and workflows
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Ferretto Group S.p.a.
Strada Padana verso Verona, 101
36100 Vicenza, Italy
DIN./VAT.N IT00149440240
C.S. EURO 5.000.000 i.v.