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While investment across warehouse automation startups took a downturn in 2024 (due to economic uncertainties and investor priorities), the demand for smarter, more efficient logistics solutions is stronger than ever. Despite a challenging funding landscape, startups are reshaping supply chain operations with technologies like AI, robotics & machine learning. As well as efficiency, many of these companies are focusing on sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and adaptability. So, which startups are set to soar in 2025?

2024 saw a 3% decline in warehouse automation orders, a rare slowdown in an industry that has seen rapid growth over the past decade. The reasons for this? Economic uncertainty, high interest rates, oversupply of warehouses and China’s real estate struggles. But despite this downturn, analysts expect a rebound in 2025 and a surge starting in 2026. In this blog, CrimsonXT's Warehouse Automation European Consultant James Disney walks you through the question of whether companies should wait or invest in automation now.

Associate Director Josh Langley manages our warehouse automation team here at CrimsonXT, and has a wealth of experience recruiting across the automation industry. Putting his industry expertise to use, he recently produced “Automation Insights” – a bi-weekly LinkedIn news roundup, that explores the latest funding, collaborations, product updates and funding news from cutting-edge automation and robotics companies across the US, Europe and APAC. In this episode, Josh explores the latest funding, collaborations, product updates, and funding news from cutting-edge warehouse automation, mobile robotics, and material handling companies across the US, Europe, and APAC.

For warehouse managers and logistics professionals, navigating change is a constant challenge. Whether you’re optimizing inventory, streamlining operations, or implementing new technologies, staying ahead of industry trends can mean the difference between thriving and falling behind. In this blog, we explore 5 key trends we expect to shape the future of warehouse automation this year.

Big cities are becoming hotspots for automation expertise, where the number of professionals exceeds available job opportunities, creating a surplus of talent. But what does this mean for your hiring strategy? In this blog, Consultant James Disney walks you through ways in which you can optimize your European hiring strategy to suit the talent pool. 

Josh recently produced "Automation Insights” – a bi-weekly news roundup, that explores the latest funding, collaborations, product updates and funding news from cutting-edge automation and robotics companies across the US, Europe and APAC. In this blog, we’ll explore the latest news for the month of October/November.

In this Innovators episode, Automation Consultant James Disney interviews Senior Vice President at Dematic, Alberto Rostagno to find out more about the specific industry, his career journey and advice to anyone looking to be a part of the industry.

Putting his industry expertise to use, Josh recently produced "Automation Insights” – a bi-weekly news roundup, that explores the latest funding, collaborations, product updates and funding news from cutting-edge automation and robotics companies across the US, Europe and APAC. In this blog, we’ll explore the latest news for the month of September.

ANDRITZ Separation needed to hire a Head of Automation for their Selb location. CrimsonXT’s Christina, leveraging her recruitment expertise and long-standing partnership with ANDRITZ, adapted to evolving hiring requirements by shifting the focus from leadership to technical skills. Within weeks, she successfully placed a candidate with 13 years of industry experience.