Stories Kattnakken

Kattnakken — Scaling smarter, not harder.

Kattnakken

Stord, Norway

Ecommerce

Stories Kattnakken

What started as a founder’s dream has become one of Norway’s most loved outerwear brands for children. Built on the idea that rain should be enjoyed, not avoided, Kattnakken has carried that same playful, curious spirit through everything they do. As Kattnakken grew and orders poured in faster than ever, manual fulfillment turned into its own kind of storm. That’s when they turned to Pio.

Calm after the storm.

140% growth this year

5,000+ monthly orders

Faster, more accurate pick and pack

Focused, confident team

Example of in house fulfillment automation that helps brands ship faster and save warehouse space.

Warehouse automation for small and medium sized businesses using compact robotic systems to handle growth.

Efficient warehouse layout for ecommerce showing how automation improves picking accuracy and speed.

Small warehouse optimization with goods to person robots helping teams handle high order volumes calmly.

How automation helps small businesses manage fulfillment peaks without adding more staff.

The Challenge

Kattnakken was born in 2013, after the founder had worked with several brands and decided it was time to create her own. As the business grew, the small operation on Stord, a coastal island in western Norway, quickly became a fast-moving company, and the warehouse soon became the center of everything.

Before long, orders were coming in faster than the team could keep up. During busy periods, everyone jumped in to help - marketing, customer support, even the CEO, were in the warehouse packing and shipping orders.

“Everyone was helping out in the warehouse. It was great for team building and a lot of fun, but it also meant we couldn’t focus on what we really wanted to do, growing the company and taking care of our customers.”

Nicholas Hoddevik
CEO of Kattnakken

Keeping up with picking and packing became the biggest challenge, and the team soon realized this way of working wasn’t sustainable. They could either hire five more people or find a smarter way to handle growth.

Automated storage and retrieval system improving ecommerce fulfillment speed and accuracy for growing brands.

The Solution

That smarter way was Pio.

After learning about robotic storage systems years earlier, Kattnakken knew warehouse automation was the key to scaling without losing control. When the time finally came to implement Pio, the transition was smooth, fast, and instantly felt in daily operations.

Once Pio was installed, fulfillment finally matched their pace of growth. The warehouse became calm and predictable, and the team could focus on their real work again.

“Now the people who are doing marketing can do the marketing, because they don’t need to go out and pick and pack. It’s a big change. It’s a game changer.”

Silje Vatne Ersland
Founder of Kattnakken

Results and Impact

After implementing Pio, the impact was immediate:

Sustained Growth
Kattnakken achieved 140% growth, with smoother fulfillment and more time to focus on customers.
More Focus
The team can stay in their offices and focus on their real work instead of rushing to the warehouse.
Predictable Operations
Picking and packing are no longer a bottleneck. Even after busy weekends, the warehouse stays calm and organized.
Confidence to Scale
Kattnakken can take on new campaigns and sales channels knowing fulfillment will keep up.

“When you see people coming to work on a Monday after a weekend of orders, they’re calm, they’re doing their work, and the warehouse is quiet. That’s a good moment. It shows we made the right decision.”

Nicholas Hoddevik
CEO of Kattnakken

Unexpected Benefits

More than just faster fulfillment, Pio brought calm, focus, and confidence back to Kattnakken’s daily work.

A calmer, happier team
With Pio handling fulfillment, people can focus on what they love doing. Getting back to their real work has brought new energy and purpose to the team.
Operations that run themselves
With Pio managing the flow, the team no longer worries about keeping up when demand surges. Everything runs predictably, even during peak periods.
Space to create
With the warehouse running on autopilot, the team has more time and headspace to focus on creating and growing the brand.

Looking Ahead

Kattnakken is growing fast but no longer chasing the pace. With Pio in place, the team can plan for the future without worrying about fulfillment holding them back. New product lines, campaigns, and sales channels are all on the horizon, and the warehouse is ready.

For the Kattnakken team, Pio hasn’t just changed how they work, it’s changed how they grow.

"We’ve just gained so much. It shows that we made the right decision."

Nicholas Hoddevik

CEO of Kattnakken

The Results

After integrating Pio, Kattnakken transformed how they manage growth, fulfillment, and focus.

140% growth in one year. Pio helped Kattnakken handle rapid growth while keeping operations calm and predictable.

5,000+ monthly orders fulfilled with ease. Even after sales spikes, the warehouse stays quiet and organized.

Team focus restored. With Pio handling fulfillment, the team can stay in their offices and focus on their real work again.