Ideal Stelrad: Mexborough, UK
Ideal fleet for distribution hub
Ideal Stelrad Group is one of the
largest UK boiler and radiator
manufacturers, operating a
150,000 square foot distribution
hub in Mexborough, Rotherham,
UK.
The materials handling
requirement
With 30,000 pallet spaces
located in 10.5 metre high
racking, Ideal Stelrad wanted to
replace its distribution hub fleet
to incorporate the latest
advances in equipment
productivity and ergonomics.
Providing operators with a range
of comfortable, reliable
equipment was key to the fleet
solution which would enable the
off-loading of 20 deliveries and
more than 12,800 picks per day.
The Group’s radiator
manufacturing facility is on the
same site as the distribution hub
and also required a range of
materials handling equipment.
The solution
Yale® distributor, Forkway, carried
out a detailed logistics study to
identify the materials handling
requirement and worked closely
with Ideal Stelrad Group to ensure every piece of equipment was specified
correctly and to the best possible configuration.
The new fleet solution also offers a 30 per cent
reduction in energy consumption and savings
more than 300 tonnes of carbon over the contract
term.
The fleet includes 18 Yale® MP20X pallet trucks that
have been equipped with longer forks and
repositioned load wheels to efficiently handle the
300 different pallet sizes and configurations
housed in the distribution centre and to minimise
damage to pallets and loads during picking and
transportation.
The pallet trucks feature ergonomic tiller heads
with angled grips and low effort controls for
maximum operator comfort. A low mounted tiller
arm minimises steering effort and enhances the
operating experience, dual lift and lower controls
allow left or right hand operation.
They are used throughout the distribution centre’s
24 hour shift period five days a week, and are
operated alongside a number of reach trucks and
counterbalance forklift trucks. Lifting up to 1.4
tonnes, the pallet trucks have also been fitted with
HD cameras and monitors for precise and safe
handling.
What Our Customers Are Saying
“The investment in
the latest materials
handling technology
has ensured our needs
are met and will
continue to be met
in the future.”
Sara Elliot - Warehouse and Distribution Centre Manager, Ideal Stelrad Group “It is vital that our customers receive their goods on time; a productive and reliable fleet is essential.”
Sara Elliot - Warehouse and Distribution Centre Manager, Ideal Stelrad Group