Warehouse automation fully operational and extension of RCF facilities
Lyko Group AB (publ) ("Lyko") announces that the automation project in Vansbro — the company's investment in a new, fully automated warehouse solution with capacity to handle up to 100,000 orders per day — has now been formally completed. The company will consequently commence depreciation and amortization, while simultaneously extending its existing revolving credit facilities ("RCF facilities").
The new automation is designed to deliver high efficiency and scalability, with capacity to handle up to 100,000 orders per day.
The entire flow has been streamlined, from inbound goods receipt to picking and packing, through automated transport, goods-to-person solutions and integrated robotic picking. Packing is done directly into final packaging, eliminating a previous step in the process. Thanks to height-adjusted carton machines and a wider range of carton sizes, packaging can be optimized based on order contents. This reduces the amount of air in parcels and contributes to more climate-efficient deliveries.
The facility is Seveso-classified, meaning it meets the EU's strict requirements for operations handling large quantities of chemical products. This includes advanced fire protection systems as well as special procedures for handling hazardous goods, such as aerosols.
"It is incredibly gratifying that the warehouse automation is now fully operational and that we have completed the largest project in the company's history! We have spent over three years on this, from planning and constructing the building to getting the hardware in place, developing software and finally carrying out the ramp-up ahead of the crucial test of maximum capacity. It is a fantastic effort by all employees, the supplier Vanderlande and our other partners," says Rickard Lyko, CEO of Lyko.
The automation is designed to be optimized over time, creating strong opportunities for continued growth, high delivery precision and an even better customer experience. The sorting facility enables more granular sorting, which improves precision and creates efficiency gains in the delivery chain to customers.
Now that the project has been completed, the company will begin depreciating the investment in the automation and amortizing the Term Loan that was raised in connection with the automation investment. In addition, as of March 31, 2026, Lyko has signed an extension agreement with Danske Bank and Swedbank regarding the existing RCF loans. As a result of the extension, the current liabilities to credit institutions relating to the RCF loans, SEK 259.2 million, will be reclassified as non-current liabilities from the first quarter of 2026. The maturity of the Term Loan, which amounts to SEK 498.8 million, and the RCF loans is 2028. The estimated useful life is 10 years, and depreciation will commence in March 2026. Amortization of the Term Loan will be made on a quarterly basis starting from the second quarter of 2026.
