approved-nissan.jpgSSI Schaefer has successfully designed and supplied a new storage facility for Vantec Europe based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. Established in 1990, Vantec Europe provides dedicated material handling operations to Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK (NMUK), acting as a central holding hub for long-distance, pre-approved parts. SSI Schaefer contacted Vantec Europe directly after becoming aware of the project and having already completed a number of other jobs with Nissan, was confident of delivering the perfect storage facility.

Following initial contact and successfully winning the contract, Schaefer became involved in all aspects of the design and layout of the new ‘Inbound Materials Store’. Schaefer took Vantec’s original layout and worked closely with them to refine and produce an area with optimum storage capacity.

Thanks to Schaefer’s involvement, the new facility now has a storage capacity capable of holding over 4200 pallets with a wide range of weight loading capacity for the pallet loads and safe industry standard clearances for lifting.

Rack damage protection, fork lift truck guidance, integrated fire protection and sprinkler system and a novel idea of integrating secure cages, which worked well, were also installed. Heavy duty timber decking was used on the racking beams using a special design for the ground level positions.

Vantec Europe now has a complete new stores building that was built on time and fitted out with Schaefer’s high quality storage equipment.

Bob Jane, Business Development Manager, SSI Schaefer, said: “The new storage facility has meant reduced operational costs, reduced handling costs and improved overall efficiency by relocating Vantec Europe’s ‘offsite’ facility, ‘onsite’ within NMUK’s manufacturing plant.”

SSI Schaefer is the UK’s leading storage and material handling equipment solutions provider and has built its reputation 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
Tel: 01264 386600
Email: solutions@ssi-schaefer.co.uk
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