Element Logic joins DFactory to drive intelligent logistics automation

✦ The intralogistics specialist strengthens its presence in Barcelona amid the expansion of its operations across Spain and Portugal.

DFactory Barcelona now hosts an ecosystem of 49 companies, reinforcing its position as a unique industrial innovation hub built on technological collaboration.

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DFactory Barcelona, the Industry 4.0 ecosystem promoted by the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB), continues to expand its network of technology companies with the addition of Element Logic, a company specialized in intralogistics and warehouse automation. To mark its arrival in the ecosystem, CZFB’s Executive President, Pere Navarro, and CZFB’s General Director, Blanca Sorigué, met today with César Nosti, General Manager of Element Logic for Spain and Portugal, to welcome the company and learn firsthand about the projects it will develop from DFactory Barcelona.

Element Logic is a technology company specializing in intralogistics and warehouse automation, and is the world’s first and largest AutoStore integrator, delivering a high-density robotic storage and order fulfilment solution. This system forms the core of its offering, around which the company integrates proprietary software, piece-picking robots, and material handling equipment to provide a comprehensive solution that automates and coordinates the entire warehouse workflow. Founded in Norway in 1985, the company employs more than 950 professionals across 30 countries and has completed over 575 AutoStore installations worldwide, with more than 18,500 operational robots.

Expansion of Operations in Spain and Portugal

The company joins DFactory Barcelona at a time of expanding operations in Spain and Portugal. Becoming part of this ecosystem will enable it to strengthen its position as a technology partner for warehouse and logistics operations optimization, while creating new opportunities for collaboration with technology companies in fields such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things.

thought leadership 4.0César Nosti, General Manager of Element Logic in Spain and Portugal, stated: “Joining DFactory Barcelona represents a great opportunity for us to become part of one of Europe’s most innovative industrial and technological ecosystems. We share the vision of driving a smarter, more connected, and more efficient industry, and we are convinced that this environment will foster knowledge exchange while providing our team with an inspiring setting that is open to new ideas and forms of collaboration.”

For his part, Pere Navarro, Executive Chairman of the CZFB, highlighted that Element Logic’s arrival further strengthens DFactory Barcelona’s position as a leading international ecosystem for Industry 4.0. Bringing in leading logistics automation companies allows us to continue expanding an ecosystem built on innovation, collaboration, and knowledge transfer among technology companies.”

Finally, Blanca Sorigué, General Director of the CZFB, stated that “we are very pleased to welcome Element Logic to DFactory Barcelona. Its expertise in automation and intralogistics brings significant value to our ecosystem and will help generate new opportunities for joint innovation. Our goal is to continue creating an environment where companies, talent, and technology work together in a connected way to accelerate industrial transformation.”

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With this new addition, DFactory Barcelona continues to strengthen a business community that already brings together more than 50 companies and is built on collaboration and open innovation, fostering projects with the potential to transform the future of industry and logistics.

About the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona :

The Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona is a public company that acts as a driver of technological and industrial development by supporting companies in their transition towards the digital era, because of CZFB’s strategic vision to lead Industry 4.0.

It promotes District 4.0 by driving the transformation of Industry 4.0 from the DFactory Barcelona technological ecosystem, champions innovation through the 3D Incubator and the Logistics 4.0 Incubator and connects the new economy and its key socioeconomic sectors. It organises congresses of economic interest for Barcelona, such as Spain’s and southern Europe’s largest logistics fair, SIL, as well as major flagship events in an innovative format such as Barcelona New Economy Week (BNEW) and Barcelona Woman Acceleration Week (BWAW).

Its plenary includes representatives from the Spanish government, the Generalitat of Catalonia, Barcelona City Council, and the city’s main economic institutions.

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For more information:

Lluís López Yuste

Lluís López Yuste
Director – Departament de Comunicació
Department of Corporate Communication of CZFB

Av. del Parc Logístic, 2-10
Pol. Ind. Zona Franca – 08040 Barcelona

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About Element Logic® :

Element Logic® optimizes warehouse performance by turning complexity into simplicity. Since 1985, we have helped ambitious businesses gain a competitive edge through intelligent warehouse automation by combining advanced robotics with AI‑powered software and deep industry expertise.

As a global leader in warehouse automation and the world’s first and largest AutoStore™ partner, we design scalable, flexible solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability across the entire warehouse workflow.

Element Logic® don’t just provide technology, we build the solutions that move your business forward.By viewing the warehouse as a complete ecosystem, we deliver end‑to‑end solutions, from consulting and design to intelligent software and lifecycle support, ensuring our customers benefit from continuous innovation as their needs evolve.

At Element Logic®, it is our people who make the difference. Guided by bravery, passion and reliability, we deliver smarter solutions that help our customers succeed.

Optimizing warehouse performance is not just our slogan – it is our mission.

In 2025, Element Logic reported revenue of EUR 578 million.

Element Logic® Specialties :

AutoStore, WMS, Dynamic Storage, SupplyChain, Software Development, ERP-intregrations, warehouse efficiency, warehouse performance, Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems, Warehouse Management Software, Intralogistics, Warehouse robotics, Material Handling Systems, Material Flow Handling, Distribution Center, Storage and retrieval, Sortation systems, Warehouse robots, Automation, and Industrial Automation

Element Logic® can be contacted at :

Website | LinkedIn | FaceBook | YouTube

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