Edward Hutchison, Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems, has announced his retirement, effective at the end of February 2026.
Hutchison has led BITO Storage Systems since 1 January 2001. During his 25-year tenure, the company has grown into one of the UK’s leading providers of innovative storage and intralogistics solutions. As one of the few single-source suppliers in the sector, BITO offers racking, shelving, bins and containers, as well as picking and transportation systems for customers across a wide range of industries.
BITO Storage Systems is the UK subsidiary of BITO-Lagertechnik Bittmann GmbH, the internationally operating manufacturer of storage and order-picking systems. With more than 70,000 customers worldwide, the BITO Group is among Europe’s market leaders in its field. Headquartered in Meisenheim, Germany, the family-owned company has been in existence for over 180 years and is guided by strong core values of quality, service and long-term partnership, placing people at the centre of its business philosophy.
BITO established its UK subsidiary in 1999. Following his arrival in January 2001, Hutchison built the business from the ground up, creating a robust and sustainable operating model. This included enabling customers to order via catalogue or online and supplying storage solutions to logistics operations across all UK sectors. Under his leadership, the business achieved consistent growth, recording its highest ever UK sales turnover in 2024 and establishing BITO as a recognised name for innovative storage technology.
In 2016, Hutchison oversaw the company’s relocation to its purpose-built headquarters at Helmsdale Business Park in Nuneaton. The modern facility includes a showroom, experience centre and distribution hub, housing a comprehensive range of intralogistics solutions such as pallet racking and Carton Live, alongside a wide selection of fast-moving stock items including shelving, bins and containers. The site also provides a high-tech, modern workplace and offers customers the opportunity to experience and test solutions first-hand.
Edward Hutchison commented:
“It has been an incredible 25 years, and I am extremely proud of everything the BITO team has achieved during my time with the company. I would like to thank my colleagues in Nuneaton and the BITO Group management in Germany for their continued support, as well as our suppliers, partners and customers with whom we have delivered many outstanding storage and picking projects over the years. As I approach my 67th birthday, and after more than 50 years in work, I am grateful to be in good health and very much looking forward to the next chapter of my life with my wife and family.”
Winfried Schmuck, CEO of BITO-Lagertechnik Bittmann GmbH, said:
“On behalf of the entire BITO Group, I would like to sincerely thank Edward for his outstanding leadership and significant contribution over the past 25 years. He has built a highly capable and committed team in Nuneaton and has consistently driven growth in the UK business. We are deeply grateful for his dedication and the lasting impact he has had on BITO’s values, vision and long-term success. We wish Edward all the very best and a thoroughly enjoyable retirement.”
The BITO Group has already secured a successor for the UK Managing Director role and looks forward to sharing further details shortly.
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