North America’s biggest book sorter just opened in the Seattle area

North America’s biggest book sorter just opened in the Seattle area

The King County Library System opened a $5.2 million sorting installation in Renton that handles the 25,000 items moving through its 50 libraries each day. Robotic arms destack totes every 15 seconds and route materials into 186 delivery chutes.

North America’s Largest Library Materials-Sorting System Opens in Renton

The King County Library System has unveiled its new $5.2-million Central Sorting facility in Renton — making it the largest materials-sorting facility of its kind in North America.