2026-05-26
Smart ID Technology and ASTOR Kawasaki Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Industrial Automation in Romania
Bucharest, May 2026. Smart ID Technology officially announces the signing of a strategic partnership with ASTOR to bring Kawasaki robotic arm industrial automation technology to Romania. With nearly 40 years of experience built on technological and engineering expertise, ASTOR is a leader in value-added technology (VAD) distribution in Central and Eastern Europe and a global strategic partner of Kawasaki Robotics.
This collaboration marks a key milestone in Smart ID Technology’s development plan, as it expands its integration capabilities by incorporating advanced Kawasaki robotics solutions into its end-to-end ecosystem.
In an economic context where efficiency and process digitalization are essential success factors, Smart ID and ASTOR are strengthening this partnership to address complex industry challenges by delivering scalable solutions for palletizing, depalletizing, and automated handling.
A synergy based on integration and cutting-edge expertise
The partnership between Smart ID and ASTOR goes beyond the traditional distribution model, representing a collaboration focused on developing complete solutions and transferring technological know-how. ASTOR brings extensive expertise in automation, robotics, and industrial software, perfectly complementing Smart ID’s end-to-end integration portfolio.
“ Our main goal is to bring high value-added solutions into our portfolio, and industrial robotics is a strategic direction for us. We are directly targeting palletizing and automated handling applications using Kawasaki robots, where we can deliver complete projects from concept to implementation. At the same time, we are investing heavily in developing internal capabilities to reduce implementation time and increase the value delivered to our clients,” said Marian Coman, Automation Engineering Advisor at Smart ID Technology.
Through this synergy, customers in Romania will benefit from more than just technical components; they will gain access to complex, flexible, and safe solutions that optimize production dynamics at the interface between factory and warehousing.
“We are pleased to partner with Smart ID Technology to bring Kawasaki robotics solutions to the Romanian market. Together, we aim to deliver reliable automation that helps customers improve efficiency and streamline their operations,” said Marius Radulescu, Business Development Manager at ASTOR.
End-to-end solutions for dynamic industrial processes
Smart ID reaffirms its commitment to delivering customized solutions tailored to the specific needs of clients across various sectors. By integrating Kawasaki technologies into its portfolio, Smart ID now provides a comprehensive response to the need for logistics flow automation.
The technological ecosystem includes:
- Kawasaki industrial robots and cobots, globally recognized for reliability, precision, and operational safety.
- Industrial software enabling ERP integration and real-time process monitoring for full transparency.
- Dedicated applications for automatic palletizing/depalletizing, material handling, sorting, and transfer within dynamic logistics flows.
These solutions are specifically designed to increase productivity, reduce dependence on manual labor, and ensure operational continuity in demanding industrial environments.
From technology to internal capability and commitment to the future
A central element of this partnership is the development of technical competencies within the Smart ID team. Through certified training programs and direct collaboration with ASTOR specialists, Smart ID aims to:
- Reduce the time from opportunity to actual implementation.
- Increase team autonomy in delivering and configuring complex projects.
- Improve post-implementation support to ensure long-term equipment performance.
This strategic stage aligns with Smart ID’s vision of building an Industry 4.0 portfolio, where robotics, software, and hardware operate as a unified system. The partnership reflects the promise made to customers: to deliver technology that supports both organizational growth and human capability development.
Smart ID Technology continues its improvement process, ensuring that every delivered solution adds real productivity value. In the coming period, the two companies will develop joint initiatives to promote modern robotics standards in Romania.
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About Smart ID Technology Romania
Smart ID is one of the leading integrated operational technology companies in Romania, with over 15 years of experience in automating critical processes in retail, logistics, manufacturing, and utilities. The company builds hardware, software, and automation ecosystems that make modern operations faster, more efficient, and more competitive.
About ASTOR
ASTOR is a Polish technology brand with nearly 40 years of experience, built on engineering expertise and long-term partnerships. The company acts as a key value-added technology provider in four main areas: automation, robotics, industrial software, and intralogistics, with a strategic pillar being its global cooperation with Kawasaki Robotics.