Parvalux uses Schaefer's modular and live storage
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SSI Schaefer has worked with Parvalux Electric Motors to design and install storage solutions in its Bournemouth production facility.
Parvalux has been manufacturing geared motor solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) all over the world for 65 years. Some 15 months ago, it decided to improve the production of the electric motors and called on SSI Schaefer to assist.
Schaefer reviewed, assessed and undertook design work for 18 new assembly cells for Parvalux and has installed its KDR Flow Beds and Regal 3000 Tilt systems into one of these cells.
KDR is a live storage shelving system with upright frames combined with reinforcing cross beams which form a 'racking frame' to house entire flow bed units. The flow beds were installed between the work benches and can be modified quickly as required and without screws using adjustable hooks.
The SSI Schaefer R3000 modular shelving system is claimed to provide an ideal storage solution for Parvalux. Made from galvanised steel, the shelving system offers adjustable shelves, single-tier and multi-tier frame heights.
Nick Hughes, SSI Schaefer sales executive for the South West and South Wales, said: "We had a very good working relationship with the team at Parvalux from the outset and this continued throughout the duration of the project. The company had never used flow rack systems before, but appreciated the benefits of both the KDR flow beds and R3000 shelving systems in terms of efficiency and improved control of products."
Mark Shearer, commercial director at Parvalux, added: "The main objective of this project was to make improvements to our processes so that our production lines operated in a leaner and more efficient manner. I'm very pleased to report that through their solutions-oriented approach, what SSI Schaefer has delivered has enabled us to achieve just that and we now have a much improved working environment for our team."
