Harlech Foodservice is a Welsh food wholesaler that supplies a comprehensive foodservice solution to the catering industry across Wales, the North West and the Midlands. The company has a formidable reputation for high-quality products and excellent customer service and operates from two depots in Gwynedd and Conwy.
Challenges
Harlech Foodservice wanted to ensure the safety and well-being of its staff in its Gwynedd frozen store, which has 300 racks and is 6m high and prevent accidents and rack collapse that could endanger the lives of its employees, damage its stock, and disrupt its business operations. The company also wanted to reduce its business insurance costs by implementing a positive warehouse risk factor.
Solutions
To create a secure work environment Harlech Foodservice installed Rack Collapse Prevention’s safety system into its frozen store. Designed to prevent accidents and rack collapse, the top supporting safety system is designed to withstand all manner of impact events including from vehicle traffic, pallet handling, and even earthquakes.
The safety system installation was completed in just five days, and during regular working hours without disrupting the normal operations of the warehouse. The system not only enhanced warehouse safety and the well-being of the staff, but it also delivered several additional benefits, such as reduced business insurance as it is regarded as a positive risk factor by insurers. Moreover, the system safeguards against potential stock loss and the subsequent business disruption that could result from racking failure.
Results
Ian Evans stated: “As Head of Operations at Harlech Foodservice, my primary focus is the safety and well-being of our staff. The recent installation of the Rack Collapse Prevention system in our Gwynedd frozen store is a critical development in our commitment to creating a secure work environment. This state-of-the-art safety system is specifically designed to prevent accidents and ensure that our team can work with confidence, knowing that their safety is our top priority.
“By integrating such advanced safety measures, we not only enhance our operational efficiency but also reaffirm our dedication to the health and safety of every member of our team.”
Rack Collapse prevention’s safety system is now providing a safer working environment for Harlech Foodservice’s employees whilst safeguarding against potential stock loss and the subsequent business disruption should racking fail.
Proved in real-world racking impact events, Rack Collapse Prevention’s safety system ensures racking remains upright, eliminating rack collapse risk even if a rack leg has been removed.
Fitted into warehouses and storage facilities throughout the UK, Europe, Ireland, and internationally.
