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Komori Reduces Pallet Racking Floor Space in half
19th January 2012 
Komori UK Ltd has achieved an impressive 50% reduction in pallet racking floor space thanks to the installation of a more cost-effective mobile system designed by SSI Schaefer.
Often seen as a system only required by large companies, Komori, a small to medium sized manufacturer and supplier of Printing Production Equipment and Machinery, recently purchased a mobile racking system from SSI Schaefer that has now been installed within its new premises in Leeds, Yorkshire.
The reduction in pallet racking floor space – in Komori’s case 372mtr² (floor footprint of existing pallet racking layout) less 195mtr² (floor footprint of a mobile pallet racking layout) = 180mtr² floor space saved – also meant that Komori was able to reduce its required spend when looking at new premises to move its operational facility in to.
Darren Etherington, Parts Manager, Komori, said: “We have achieved significant space and cost savings as a result of Schaefer’s mobile pallet racking system which is good news for the business – storage capacity is often scarce and expensive but this system has allowed us to gain high density, easy to access storage space without having to pay out for larger premises than necessary.”
Stewart Hardy, Area Manager, SSI Schaefer, said: “Mobile racking systems are the ideal alternative for using existing space more cost-effectively whilst storing manifold or varying goods. Our systems consist of rack units mounted on a carriage; hence the rack units are mobile and save the space which a conventional racking system would require for aisles.”
He continued: “According to the requirements of the customer, our racking systems are designed for various weights and heavy load mobile racking systems move on rails, powered electrically. Racks for light and medium loads can be operated manually and without tracks.”
In direct comparison with traditional compact warehouse systems, the advantages of mobile racking systems are clear:
Space utilisation: For the same volume of warehoused goods, mobile racking systems require 40% less space than stationary racking systems.
Warehouse volume: In the same amount of space, up to 85% more warehouse volume can be stored using mobile racking systems instead of conventional systems.
Building planning: With a space utilisation percentage of 65 - 85%, the use of mobile racking systems can have a positive effect on the overall costs of a warehouse building.
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About SSI Schaefer
SSI Schaefer is the UK and world’s leading supplier of logistics and material flow systems with a product offering ranging from plastic storage and transit containers to high bay warehousing systems and almost everything and anything in between – all of its own manufacture.
SSI Schaefer’s unrivalled in-house expertise in the design and installation of major – and often bespoke - turnkey materials handling and storage projects has resulted in many successful automated picking and high bay warehousing schemes for leading blue-chip companies and international organisations.
Typical products are storage and transport containers, shelf storage systems, pallet racks, long load racks and mobile racking systems, which combine with automated picking systems to form the basis of manually operated or fully integrated storage solutions.
With a reputation built on an unwavering commitment to excellence, SSI Schaefer has developed a unique partnering approach, through which they work hand in hand with their customers to develop, design and implement the most innovative yet cost effective solution for each project.
SSI Schaefer prides itself on going the extra mile to fulfil and deliver the best solutions.
For further information: SSI Schaefer – 01264 386600
Email: solutions@ssi-schaefer.co.uk
