Hai Robotics and Hy-Tek Intralogistics Partner to Transform NAPA Auto Parts Warehouse Operations
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Alpharetta, Georgia, On October 15, 2026, Hai Robotics and Hy-Tek Intralogistics announced a partnership with NAPA Auto Parts to deliver advanced warehouse automation solutions. This collaboration aims to transform NAPA’s flow center operations, leveraging Hai Robotics’ Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) and Hy-Tek’s systems integration expertise.
NAPA Auto Parts, a leading global distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts, will benefit from a high-density, scalable, and flexible fulfillment operation. The project combines NAPA’s operational vision with Hy-Tek’s systems integration and Hai Robotics’ HaiPick Systems portfolio. The multi-robot system designed by Hy-Tek will help NAPA manage diverse SKU profiles through a unified automated storage and retrieval solution, ensuring a scalable and efficient fulfillment solution tailored to the company’s operational needs.
Early in the design process, Hy-Tek’s Innovation Lab played a crucial role in evaluating the technology in a live warehouse environment. This approach helped validate the system performance and refine the solution before deployment. Derek Miller, Vice President of Sales at Hy-Tek Intralogistics, emphasized the advisory approach taken by the company.
The automated solution is designed to maximize storage density, improve throughput, and support NAPA’s long-term operational strategy. By combining high-density storage with intelligent robotic automation, the system will enhance order accuracy, increase operational efficiency, and accelerate fulfillment. This will enable faster, more reliable service to customers while providing the scalability to meet future demand.
Tyler Park, Senior Director in Design Engineering at NAPA, highlighted the importance of the project. The collaboration between Hy-Tek, Hai Robotics, and NAPA ensured a solution built for long-term success.
Hunter Senn, Vice President of Sales at Hai Robotics, underscored the value of combining innovative robotics with experienced systems integration partners.
The project highlights the value of strategic advisory, proven automation technologies, and experienced systems integration in delivering scalable fulfillment solutions. As companies continue to invest in warehouse automation to improve efficiency and meet growing customer expectations, this partnership between Hai Robotics and Hy-Tek Intralogistics sets a benchmark for future collaborations in the industry.
NAPA Auto Parts, with its extensive network of nearly 6,000 auto parts stores and over 18,000 auto care centers, supports a nationwide distribution system with approximately 800,000 available parts, accessories, and supplies. This robust network underscores the company’s commitment to providing quality parts, accessories, and supplies to automotive service professionals, do-it-yourselfers, and everyday drivers.
Hai Robotics, founded in 2016, is redefining warehouse automation through flexible automated storage and retrieval solutions that evolve alongside operational needs. The company’s focus on increasing efficiency, optimizing space, and responding faster to changing demand positions it as a leader in the industry.
Hy-Tek Intralogistics orchestrates the future of automation by seamlessly connecting people to products in a complex supply-chain-dependent world. From network optimization to its IntraOne® full-stack software platform, robotics, advanced material handling automation, and aftermarket support, Hy-Tek integrates leading-edge technologies with existing systems to minimize disruption and accelerate ROI.
This partnership between Hai Robotics and Hy-Tek Intralogistics, alongside NAPA Auto Parts, marks a significant step in the evolution of warehouse automation, setting a new standard for efficiency and adaptability in the automotive industry.