Keeping to convention can work
June 1st 2008

Argos required a development of its Bridgwater warehouse operation to increase its throughput capacity to support its distribution network.

Keymas, which has worked with Argos for over 17 years, recommended a more conventional warehouse arrangement for cost effectiveness and flexibility. The proposal utilised conventional racking and forklift trucks for handling of pallets.

As 89 Argos stores rely on the Bridgwater RDC to receive customer orders, it was not possible to close down the premises. Keymas had the task of changing operations – from a crane driven storage system to a manually operated truck storage system – turning the flow through 90°, still maintaining functionality of the existing warehouse and installing the new facilities.

Keymas co-ordinated the removal of existing equipment and staggered de-commissioning of cranes.

The project also included decommissioning a multi-level pick mezzanine floor area, of four individual levels which had to be dismantled in stages.

Keymas used existing engineering suppliers and its sister company Raxel for storage and racking solutions. Keymas had to also oversee the installation of a sprinkler system and complete new lighting facilities.

The project was completed on time and within budget.

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