Towards the end of September, Westgate was called in by NFT Distribution to create a partition in a new build chilled warehouse at Tilbury Docks. This requirement had been driven by a new contract that required part of the existing warehouse to operate at a colder temperature.

The temperature of the primary area of the warehouse was 2 degrees, they needed to create another area within the warehouse with a deep chill temperature of -2 degrees. The task in itself is something that Westgate are used to and have implemented many times in the past.

The special requirement on this job was that NFT Distribution needed to have the partition in place within a 4 week period from initial consultation to completion.

“As a high volume rapid throughput chilled logistics business, we have always used fixed wall panels to construct our temperature controlled chambers. We have always been slightly dubious about the effectiveness and reliability of curtain walls in the past, but in this instance had no option but to trial this solution because of the challenging timescale”.

After a short spell of consultation and design Westgate immediately began the task of installing a Flexiwall partition that was 21 metres high and 90 metres wide. The Flexiwall was designed in such a manner that it can be extended and added to at a later point in time if the company needs change. The partition’s lower section was created with the intention of giving a corporate look, similar to the corporate colours of NFT Distribution with the use of red fabric. Also installed was a Flexistrip PVC strip door, which provides easy and hassle free access for forklifts.

“Westgate were able to respond to our unique demands and quickly developed and delivered a solution which is working beyond our expectations. We will be talking to Westgate again about other projects in the future”

The primary benefit to the client since the new partition was installed has been the ability to control the temperature as requested and fulfil the requirements of NFTs new contract. Although the product’s flexibility, quick non-disruptive installation, and cost effectiveness were highly advantageous, the speed at which Westgate were able to turn this project around was a key factor in NFT working with Westgate.

WESTGATE FACTORY DIVIDERS

Tel: 01785 242181

Email: salesteam@westgateuk.co.uk

www.westgatefactorydividers.co.uk

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