Because aluminium reels are handled continuously through three shifts, automated transportation was a natural choice.

The required capacity of maximum six reels per hour, each reel weighing maximum 15 tonnes, is appropriate for a Solving AGV system.

Hydro Aluminium chose a fork-shaped Solving AGV Mover. Laser navigation was considered appropriate to the current operating conditions; the Mover is driven indoors in two buildings and a short distance outdoors between the buildings. The safety devices are a combination of conventional technology, including safety buffers, and modern laser based technology.