THG Fulfil is installing 430 Libiao T-sorting robots into its Manchester fulfilment centre, increasing its operational capacity by approximately 75%.

The robots will be operational in September 2025 giving THG Fulfil the capacity to handle up to a million units a day in a move that will strengthen its ability to manage Peak demand as it onboards new brands and retailers ahead of the holiday shopping season.

Libiao says its T-sorting robots have a sorting accuracy of up to 99.9% with its system engineered to sort for multiple destinations simultaneously while operating on optimal paths to maximise sorting efficiency.  

THG Fulfil will also act as Libiao’s UK distribution partner, enabling retailers to access Libaio’s robotics solutions alongside its proprietary technology and optimisation. Libiao’s robotics solutions can be deployed in as little as three weeks, which the company says results in a typical return on investment of less than three years.

“Our compact, modular robots enable rapid plug-and-play deployment. With THG Fulfil as our UK distribution partner—leveraging their vast retail network and warehouse automation expertise—we look forward to expanding Libiao’s reach across new industries,” commented Jason Zhang VP of Sales, Europe at Libiao.

Speaking at London Tech Week recently, Saul Resnick, CEO UK&I of DHL Supply Chain said tech would sit at the heart of supply chain innovation. He noted robotics will continue to replace manual activities in warehousing and transportation mentioning the upcoming first deployment of its Stretch Robots, which will automate the unloading of trucks and containers for a major UK grocery retailer.