Interview: Rethinking Intralogistics with Arjan van Zanten
EP Equipment is proud to spotlight Arjan van Zanten, our Vice President of Automation since January 1st, 2025. With over two decades of industry experience , Arjan has been instrumental in driving innovation and scaling operations at EP. Since joining the company in 2015 when annual production stood at just 35,000 units. Arjan has played a key role in transforming EP Equipment into a global leader, now producing over 350,000 units annually. In this interview, Arjan reflects on EP Equipment’s journey in product development and its strategic approach to automation. He shares insights into the cutting-edge technologies implemented at our manufacturing facilities in China and outlines his vision for the future of automation in 2025 and beyond.
What does the future of automation look like? And why is Europe still hesitating while Asia surges ahead?
Arjan van Zanten, EP Equipment’s Vice President of Automation, reflects on the company’s evolution, from electric pallet trucks to fully integrated autonomous systems. With over 20 years of experience, Arjan unpacks why many companies struggle with automation, and how EP’s customer-first, hands-on approach is flipping the script.
He explains EP’s three-level automation strategy, from simple, point-to-point automation to interconnected Digital Autonomous System (DAS), and how this vision is already taking shape at EP’s own manufacturing sites.
From avoiding common pitfalls to redefining what “warehouse @ anywhere” means, Arjan’s insights are a must-read for anyone navigating the fast-changing world of automation in intralogistics.
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Arjan’s leadership and vision embody EP Equipment’s commitment to driving innovation and creating meaningful solutions for the challenges of tomorrow. Follow EP Equipment as we push boundaries, tackle challenges, and reimagine the future of warehouse automation. Stay tuned for updates, events, and innovations that are shaping tomorrow.