With the logistics sector continuing to support customers through the Covid-19 pandemic, Linde Material Handling, a specialist forklift supplier, has extended capabilities at its UK operation in Warrington, with a new bespoke modular dock designed and manufactured by Thorworld Industries.
The recent extension to its Warrington site has involved construction of a new building where all new trucks delivered into the North West are now unloaded. Thorworld’s modular loading scheme has been incorporated into the building’s layout to provide a replacement for a previously used mobile ramp.
“The logistical demands of our customers, combined with the need for us to enhance our capability, encouraged us to streamline systems at our Warrington site,” explains Mike Settle, Depot Director at Linde, “and replace a loading solution that had become comparably inefficient and space consuming.
“Having worked with Thorworld on previous occasions and always experienced excellent service, together with the supply of high-quality solutions, we chose to approach them again.”
The dock solution comprised an integrated system of a ramp, platform and dock leveller, designed to streamline loading practices so the reduced workforce Linde currently has on site, could still perform operations effectively.
“The installation process worked very well,” Mike continues. “Everyone remained safe and all social distancing measures were consistently adhered to. Now up and running, the equipment is performing superbly and has assisted in improving our health and safety procedures.”
Ian Langan, Technical and Engineering Director at Thorworld Industries expressed how pleased he was to learn of the project’s success, particularly in light of the current challenges the sector currently faces:
“Supporting the nation with delivery supply through a pandemic could understandably present any installation with a series of obstacles, but I’ve been impressed with the pragmatic approach taken by all parties involved and am pleased to hear of the project’s highly beneficial outcome.”