LINPAC Storage Systems has recently completed one of its highest ever VNA (Very Narrow Isle) racking solutions at the 310,000 sq m Midland Distribution Centre (MDC) of United Biscuits situated in Ashby de la Zouch.
With 18.6m high frames, pallets stored 12 high and run lengths of 100m, the imposing installation has enabled United Biscuits to store an extra 5,000 pallets in one area of its immense MDC. This was done by changing the storage technology to maximise the cube right up to roof height, making it the one of the tallest distribution centres in the UK. The top beam is at 15,500mm with the top pallet at 18,500mm
Fifteen years ago there were a total of 14 United Biscuits distribution centres dotted all around the UK.
With 18.6m high frames, pallets stored 12 high and run lengths of 100m, the imposing installation has enabled United Biscuits to store an extra 5,000 pallets in one area of its immense MDC. This was done by changing the storage technology to maximise the cube right up to roof height, making it the one of the tallest distribution centres in the UK. The top beam is at 15,500mm with the top pallet at 18,500mm
Fifteen years ago there were a total of 14 United Biscuits distribution centres dotted all around the UK.
Gradually, the company has reduced the size of the distribution network, moving from being a secondary network company to having one main hub;the MDC.
With the increased storage capacity in the MDC, all of the products are now distributed from there.
With the increased storage capacity in the MDC, all of the products are now distributed from there.
