Fortune Brands Pallet Racking System
Company Background
Our client, Fortune Brands Innovations are an American brand based in Illinois, just north of Chicago they are a world leader focused on exciting, supercharged growth opportunities within the home, security, and commercial building markets, and as part of a planned European growth strategy embarked on the construction of a new warehouse to accommodate their expanding inventory. Recognising the importance of an organised storage system, they sought a robust pallet racking solution that would maximise space and facilitate seamless inventory management.
Project Background
Prior to the installation, our team conducted a comprehensive assessment of the warehouse space. This involved evaluating the floor layout, ceiling height, and the specific storage requirements of the client. The goal was to tailor the pallet racking system to the unique needs of the client, ensuring optimal utilisation of the available space.
Based on the assessment, a customised pallet racking design was developed, considering factors such as product dimensions, weight-bearing capacity, and the frequency of item retrieval. The design aimed to create a systematic storage layout that would enhance operational efficiency and minimise the risk of errors during order fulfilment.
Projective Objective
The project was delivered on time giving the client a substantially increased capacity from a previous 1500 to 3000 pallet spaces, and using a third less of their existing floorspace; this resulted in the client making considerable cost savings from being able to utilise their existing space rather than moving to new premises. Not only was the project delivered on time and to budget, but with the planned minimum disruption to our client.
Upon completion of the installation, a thorough quality control check was conducted. This involved assessing the stability of the pallet racking system, checking for any potential hazards, and ensuring that each component met the specified load-bearing requirements. Rigorous testing was performed to validate the system’s ability to withstand the demands of a dynamic warehouse environment.
