 Save space and time Vertical storage saves cash and space
August 28th 2008 Seeking to maximise storage through height at its new Abingdon site, Bowman's original plans for three tiers of racking became unfeasible due to red tape. Which was lucky, because the firm subsequently found a much more efficient system in the Cargo vertical units.
The four new 7.5m high Cargo lifts create 600sqm of shelved storage space, on a footprint of just 40sqm, representing an 80% saving on floorspace when compared to conventional shelving and racking. An estimated 50% saving in manpower costs has already been identified, together with a considerable increase in health and safety benefits to Bowman employees. Further plans to install wheeled trolleys to move the product between the lift aperture and the packing area are expected to reduce the risks associated with manual handling even more
"As a direct result of this installation, we know that we can clear over 3,000 square feet to accommodate further expansion without having to extend or purchase further buildings. As a result, we will save the cost of rates, heating, lighting and maintenance, which I estimate at around £30,000 per annum," says Bowman MD, Paul Hancock. "The Cargo lifts have provided us with massive volumetric saving, and I could see that in some companies, these units would offer a real alternative to moving to larger premises."
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