SSI Schaefer is STIHL preferred
June 1st 2011 SSI Schaefer has completed the
design and installation of a three-tier
modular shelving system area for
STIHL in Camberley, Surrey, along
with a complete overhaul of the
entire pallet racking within the site.
STIHL, the preferred choice of
many professionals and hobby
gardeners worldwide, with over
35,000 dealers in more than 160
countries, has been setting the
standard for chainsaws and other
garden power tools for 80 years.
Having built up a long standing
relationship with SSI Schaefer
working on a number of installations
across the globe, STIHL called upon
the storage and materials handling
provider to construct a new stores
area within its existing warehouse.
A Regal 3000 three-tier installation
has been built to exacting customer
specifications, designed in accordance
with British Building Regulations,
allowing STIHL to develop the
business over time without worrying
about additional space – the multitier
structure can be added to as
required to fit in with future storage
requirements.
Paul Brennan, project manager,
said: "The new multi tier shelving
system, built in line with current
building regulations, has provided
STIHL with a unique spare parts
storage area able to accommodate all
of the items previously stored in a
number of carousel machines. The
flexibility and adaptability of the
shelving system will see us through
the next phase of business growth."
The layout of the existing
warehouse was completely
reorganised whilst the customer was
still trading – STIHL kept disruption
to a minimum when revisions to the
warehouse were being made.
Five obsolete vertical carousel
machines have been replaced with
the multi-tier structure allowing
operatives to access parts more easily
during peak times.With the faster
selling lines located on the ground
floor, items are very readily accessible
and higher levels of productivity and
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