Warehouse Automation in Ireland
Automated pallet trucks, autonomous forklifts and AMRs from EP Equipment, installed and serviced by Clearlift. Start with one robot on one route, without a big IT project or changes to your building.
Or call 01 5267 411 (ROI) · 028 3833 7038 (NI)
- Demo warehouse in NavanSee it before you buy
- Exclusive EP dealerAll of Ireland & NI
- Live in about 4 weeksInstalled in a day
- Local engineersNavan & Portadown depots
Automation starts simple
Most warehouses and factories have the same few pallet journeys happening all day: goods-in to racking, stores to the line, the wrapper to dispatch, empties to the yard. An EP robot learns those routes and runs them on its own, so your people can do the work that needs a person.
Start with one truck
No fleet software, floor tape or IT project needed to get going. Teach the truck a route and press go. Add more trucks, or step up to fully autonomous, when it pays for itself.
Works with your team
X-Mover trucks are co-bots. Your operators can take the tiller and drive manually at any time, then send the truck back to its automatic job.
Backed locally
We survey your site, install the robots, train your staff and look after them from our Navan and Portadown depots, across all 32 counties.
Choose your starting point
Two ranges, one dealer. Most customers start with an X-Mover on one route, then add robots or step up to autonomous models.
Automated pallet trucks
Pallet trucks, a stacker, an order picker and a tow tractor that run repetitive routes on their own and still drive manually.
EXP15 · XP15 · XPMM · EXP20 · TPL251-X · XQD40TSee the X-Mover range
Autonomous forklifts & AMRs
Self-navigating stackers and pallet trucks with 3D SLAM, self-charging and WMS links, for racking and long runs.
XQE122 · XNA121 · XPL201See autonomous models
We know your transport steps
Every warehouse and factory moves pallets through the same handful of steps. Tap a step to see the job, how a robot does it and the EP machine we'd usually suggest.
Step 1 of 7
Goods in to storage
The job
Unloaded pallets taken from the dock to staging, block stacks or the racking.
How the robot does it
Operator lifts at the dock, presses go; the robot drops in rows with column loading and returns.
Machines we'd suggest
Goods in to storage: see how we automate it →
Step 2 of 7
Storage to production
The job
Raw materials and parts delivered from stores to each line, when they are needed.
How the robot does it
A fixed milk-run with stops at each line. A call box at the line calls the truck.
Machines we'd suggest
Production line feeding: see how we automate it →
Step 3 of 7
Production flow
The job
Work in progress moved between machines, cells and halls.
How the robot does it
Short repeat loops; a keypad on the truck picks the next destination.
Machines we'd suggest
Production line feeding: see how we automate it →
Step 4 of 7
Production to warehouse
The job
Finished pallets taken off the line to the warehouse or buffer.
How the robot does it
The robot collects at the end of the line and drops in the buffer, around the clock with a spare battery.
Machines we'd suggest
End of line: see how we automate it →
Step 5 of 7
Palletiser, wrapper & roller bed
The job
Pallets between palletiser, wrapper, roller beds and sorters.
How the robot does it
The XPMM lifts to 1 m to load and unload roller beds and conveyors.
Machines we'd suggest
End of line: see how we automate it →
Step 6 of 7
Dispatch & cross-docking
The job
Pallets staged in outbound lanes, or straight from inbound to outbound doors.
How the robot does it
Long-run robots carry two pallets per trip; destinations by keypad or from your WMS.
Machines we'd suggest
Dispatch & cross-docking: see how we automate it →
Step 7 of 7
Waste & empty pallets
The job
Empties, packaging and waste cages cleared to the stack, baler or compactor.
How the robot does it
A simple loop all shift. The easiest first project.
Machines we'd suggest
Waste & empty pallets: see how we automate it →
All nine EP automation models
Every model has its own page with full specs, the jobs it suits and pricing on request.
EXP15Entry level automatic pallet truck
XP15Automated pallet truck (co-bot)
XPMMAutomatic mono-mast stacker
EXP20Automatic ride-on pallet truck
TPL251-XAutomatic horizontal order picker
XQD40TAutomatic indoor tow tractor
XQE122Autonomous reach stacker
XNA121Autonomous narrow-aisle stacker
XPL201High-speed autonomous pallet truckAlready running in Ireland
These aren't factory videos. Both clips were filmed in 2026 on customer sites where EP X-Mover automated pallet trucks from Clearlift are at work.
Ask us and we'll tell you how each route was set up, what it replaced and how long it took.
Talk to us about your siteSee it working before you decide
Our demo warehouse at the Navan depot runs EP automated pallet trucks, the XPMM stacker and the autonomous XQE122 on real pallets, beside forklifts and people. Bring your own pallet or a drawing of your layout and we'll show you what a robot would do on your route.
- Free demo, usually about an hour
- See teach-in, keypads, call boxes and safety stops
- Talk through costs and payback with our automation team
- Halltown, Dunderry, Navan, Co. Meath: about 45 minutes from Dublin
Open demo days
We run open days for groups of customers. These are from 29 May 2026.
From first call to robot running in about four weeks
Most of our deployments go live in around four weeks. A standard one-task set-up is installed, programmed, tested and handed over in one day, with minimal downtime for your team.
- Day 1
Call & demo
A 15-minute call about your routes, then a demo in our Navan automation centre if you want one.
- Week 1
Site survey
We walk your site, or you send a walkthrough video and a few drawings. We map the routes worth automating.
- Week 1-2
Scope & proof
We agree the task, the success measures and a proof of concept, and fix your install date within 48 hours of the go-ahead.
- Week 2-3
Delivery from stock
Your EP robot ships from European stock and arrives in about a week.
- Week 3-4
Install & support
Installed, programmed, tested and your team trained in a day. Then Clearlift support, and more routes when you want them.
Three levels. One path that grows with you.
You don't need to automate the whole site on day one. Start at level 1 with one robot on one route, and move up when it pays.
Offline automatic trucks
Stand-alone trucks you teach and run from a keypad, call box or app.
- No Wi-Fi or IT involvement
- Running in a day
- EXP15, XP15, XPMM
Autonomous made simple
Trucks that find their own way with SLAM and 3D vision, and talk to each other and your building.
- SLAM navigation and 3D vision
- Traffic control and call boxes
- WMS integration
Integrated material flow
Trucks, stock and data run as one system with EP's Digital Autonomous System (DAS).
- Links to your WMS and ERP
- VDA 5050 compatible
- 3D digital twin of your site
Questions we get asked
Is my warehouse suitable for automation?
There's no minimum size. What matters is how repetitive your pallet moves are, how far they go and how many shifts you run. If someone does the same route over and over every shift, it's worth a look. We'll tell you honestly if it isn't.
What is the difference between an AGV and an AMR?
An AGV (automated guided vehicle) follows fixed routes using markers such as reflectors, tape or QR codes. An AMR (autonomous mobile robot) builds a map of the building and plans its own path around obstacles. EP makes both, and we explain the difference on our how it works page.
Do I need a purpose-built building?
No. EP X-Mover trucks are designed for existing warehouses and factories, with no changes to your building. The XP15 uses small reflectors on the ceiling and autonomous models map the building with SLAM.
How much does warehouse automation cost in Ireland?
An EP EXP15 automatic pallet truck starts from €12,000, and the XP15 X-Mover from €25,000 plus €1,500 for set-up, both ex VAT. You can also hire them: from €500 a month for the EXP15 and €1,000 a month for the XP15. Larger autonomous or integrated systems depend on the number of robots and the integration, so we price those after a site survey. Compare it with what that route costs you in labour each year: for many sites it pays back within 2 to 3 years.
Can I hire a robot instead of buying one?
Yes. Our automated pallet trucks are available on contract hire from 12 months, with servicing included. The EXP15 is from €500 a month and the XP15 from €1,000 a month plus a €1,500 set-up fee, ex VAT. Hire is a good way to prove one route before you add more robots.
How long does it take to get a robot running?
Most of our deployments are live in about four weeks: a short call, a site survey, an agreed scope, about a week for delivery from European stock, then installation, programming, testing and training in a single day.
Will automation replace my staff?
In most cases, no. Robots take the repetitive walking and driving. Your people move to loading, checking, picking and line support, which matters where recruiting is hard.
Is it safe to have robots working beside people and forklifts?
Yes. EP trucks use laser scanners that slow and stop them for people and obstacles, and they can be driven manually at any time. We set up speeds and stop zones for your site and train your team before go-live.
Who services the robots?
Clearlift engineers look after the truck like any other EP machine, from our Navan and Portadown depots. Automation support comes from our team with EP behind us, including remote support.
See it working in Navan
Book a free demo in our automation centre, or ask us to look at your site. We'll show you which routes are worth automating and what it would cost, with no obligation.
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