2Excel Logistics, a haulage and warehousing operation with focus on the food supply chain, has safely achieved completion on a Thorworld Industries modular loading dock installation in challenging times, with all teams involved working compliantly to meet social distancing guidelines.
Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, 2Excel Logistics had won a major 10-year food supply contract, which necessitated the purchase of a larger and higher specification operation. Having found the perfect location, the company was faced with the challenge that the warehouse had no loading docks, only level access doors.
To achieve the best operational performance and highest compliance standards, Justin Wilkie, managing director at 2Excel, began researching appropriate modular dock systems and solutions. He found loading specialist Thorworld Industries online and was impressed with the options the manufacturer could supply.
Ian Langan, technical director at Thorworld, presented Wilkie with plans to design, manufacture and install a loading solution for the new warehouse. The blueprints incorporated a bespoke modular dock system, designed so handball tip containers and traditional curtain sided vehicles could be unloaded in the warehouse, while complying with BRC food safety standards.
“Thorworld’s modular dock system design was visually stunning,” Wilkie remarks, “and looked set to deliver in terms of improved efficiencies surrounding unloading loose containers.”
However, concerns for the project’s realisation arose as the UK’s COVID-19 lockdown began to unfold.
“Ian was fully on board with installing the loading bay on the planned date, and was confident that his engineers could work within safe social distancing guidelines so our operation – which had fast become a frontline service – could continue functioning effectively.
“The installation took place in April and was safe, conscientious and professional, with everyone fully respecting the recommended social distancing measures.
“We’ve been delighted with the equipment, its function and Thorworld’s commitment to getting the job done safely,” adds Wilkie. “Their conscientious approach has enabled us to continue working against the odds, in a time when our industry is so heavily relied upon.”
Contact information: t: 01246 260981 | www.thorworld.co.uk.