Working with trusted sales agent, DARMAX, Thorworld has installed its largest single bespoke modular dock to date, to support the efficient, environmentally friendly and safe loading and unloading activities of a major supermarket chain.
As the success of a leading supermarket created further store openings, it required a sustainable solution to deal with packaging returns from stores. The customer’s key aims were to minimise waste and lower carbon miles, so they looked for a solution within their existing warehouse site.
Having researched the market DARMAX UK Ltd, the dealer for Thorworld Industries, was identified as the chosen provider. The large, bespoke modular dock system was designed and manufactured by Thorworld and installed in Kent earlier this year.
Incorporating seven Loading Dock positions with barriers and seven collection points at the rear the platform which measured 31 metres wide by 13 metres deep from front to back, providing space for compactors and sorting of packaging. The modular dock systems comprised 44 modules and a deluxe, type 7-yard ramp with access steps. A safety barrier was also installed on every dock opening along the back edge, so a forklift truck could operate at ground level, allowing existing docks within the main warehouse to provide deliveries to new stores in the area.
For additional improved safety and visibility, traffic lights were installed on every loading dock linked to the barrier. Dock lights were included, angled to shine into the back of lorries so operators were able to see what they were doing in the dark. Floodlights were also installed on posts so that operations could take place 24-7.
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