www.avantauk.com 27 Multi-Level Picking Structure for 3PLUK Avanta UK was invited to propose a suitable storage solution for use at a new Wrexham facility, home to the rapidly growing fulfilment specialist 3PLUK, and their sister brand, Shape Fulfilment. Since 2010, 3PLUKhas beenhelpingecommerce brands reach their potential through providing reliable order fulfilment services. With UK & EU fulfilment hubs, 3PLUK specialises in helping ecommerce brands upscale, to go from selling 50 items per month, to 50,000. With such a wide variety of both existing and potential customers, 3PLUK required a storage solution that would optimise storage density and order velocity, particularly for such a wide range of products that can vary in size and shape. Avanta UK proposed a multi-tier pick structure to utilise theavailable height, tobe constructed from pallet racking, as well as incorporating a mezzanine floor for loading and marshalling areas. The racking structure with adjustable beams enables customisation if the product profile changes, such as in the event of a new contract win for the client. Levels can be converted from narrow shelving to storage for pallets if required. The Multi-tier structure, has a footprint of 48.7m length x 28.9m wide with ground and 2 walkway levels at 2,435 and 4,835mm. This gives the client circa 4200m2 of storage space. Ground and level 1 was to store boxes and a variety of pick totes. The top level had extended racks with garment rails to store specific longer garments for a particular client. The design included a flat chipboard surface to all walkway levels using Class O foil backed boards enabled the smooth operation of pump trucks and mobile pick steps / trolleys. The structure incorporated a multi-level mezzanine floor with access via 4x staircases for personnel and 2x pallet gates for loads. Safety perimeter handrail and mesh fitted to prevent the fall of small items was supplied and installed by Avanta. As part of this project, Avanta designed, supplied and installed a run of additonal pallet racking outside of the structure for bulk storage with upright guards and anti-collapse mesh. The new storage and fulfillment facilty has enabled 3PL to attract multiple new clients with specific areas with the structure dedicated to each client with different storage requirements.
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