WSL Factory to invest 30k

Due to increased demand for our wide range of steel fabrications, WSL have decided to invest in a new control system for their automated drill line. The automatic, 3 headed Peddinghaus machine is to be equipped with new controls and software enabling the machine to handle the 3 heads individually and simultaneously; increasing throughput speeds and accuracy.

Demand is being generated across all aspects of sales, bur rapid increases are being seen through sales to our “same trade” customers. Realising we can’t be everywhere to sell to end users, we have focussed sales efforts through our brand – Albion Fabrications to our competitors who are seeing we are happy to share our competitive pricing with them. As an industry, heavy fabrication such as Cantilever Racking, End of Run barriers, Guiderails, etc have historically been sourced through a relatively few manufacturers who have tended to dictate the market pricing. Now Albion Fabrications are there to shake things up for the benefit of everyone.

SUPER STORAGE

Client – Superdrug PLC

Superdrug put out its brief for this £150K project in an open forum to seven contractors. WSL was chosen because of our ability to truly understand a client’s requirements and tailor our work accordingly.

Client Background

Superdrug is a well-known value chemist with a staggering 900 stores across the UK and Ireland. It also has a retail website from which products are sent direct to customers.

The Challenge

Due to its online expansion programme, Superdrug wanted to maximise storage space in its South Elmsall warehouse to accommodate picking fulfilment. The work to create this extra space would have to be done within a busy warehouse employing expert health and safety techniques.

The Solution

WSL installed a 5m-high, 1000m² mezzanine floor. We erected short-span shelving for picking on the new first floor, and designed the layout around workbench areas to ensure picking and packing can be done as efficiently as possible. The mezzanine was fitted with a fire-rated suspended ceiling, column casings and fascias to comply with current building regulations.

In addition, as the mezzanine was built over a storage area, we dismantled the existing racking and reinstalled reduced-height racking under the mezzanine. We also installed end-of-run barriers, mezzanine guards and pallet racking post protection.

WSL was also contracted to install low-energy lighting, smoke detection and sprinkler system too. The mezzanine floor, part K staircases, rack barriers and pallet gates used on this project were manufactured in-house by WSL.

Added Value

The site was run under CDM regulations, with WSL being the principal contractor. We completed the project in just 16 weeks from start to finish.