General Interest

Mobile installation at Afgri Poultry, Delmas

We have recently completed an installation for Afgri Poultry where we supplied a Storax Mobile System which stores 2,108 pallets of frozen poultry in Delmas. When chatting with Plant Engineer, Kobus Venter we learnt that he is very happy with the overall use of the system, as well as Barpro Storage’s service. To mention a few quotes, Kobus had the following to say: “Barpro has a good reaction time when problems appear, and there are often follow ups on enquiries made regarding parts. What I can really compliment Barpro on is the fact that your directors get involved on ground level. Our staff have the confidence to approach them with any question they may have; and the directors would then assist or explain who the correct person would be to assist with the query. It has been an absolute pleasure working with Barpro.”

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Consider Sensei for Energy Savings

New Orleans Cold Storage has just signed up with Cascade Energy to maximise energy efficiency in its US based cold stores.  Having listened to NOCS CEO Mark Blanchard give a talk to the Australian Refrigerated Warehousing and Transport Association some years ago about how he had turned his company around after the infamous cyclone, I know he would have checked Cascade’s offering out carefully before making a commitment.  I also know that Michael Bellstedt, an ex South African refrigeration engineer who runs Minus 40 in Sydney is also Cascade Energy’s representative in Australia. He showed me details of the Cascade system “tune up” and Sensei a software platform that allows operators to see how changes in plant operation affect energy usage.  I could understand why Mark Blanchard signed up for them and wondered when they would be available in South Africa. Sensei@minus40.com.au www.minus40.com.au

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How do I keep broken pallets and other items from falling in between the mobile base units?

The first issue you need to address is to look at the quality of the pallet being used within the store?  Any pallets that look as though they are about to fall apart should be removed from the room and be repaired or replaced.  The other option available is to make use of mesh decks.  Mesh decks have 2 important functions, which are described below: 1. Base protection: A mesh deck can be placed on the mobile to stop any product, broken pallet pieces and other objects falling in between the base structure.  This protects the components within the base structure and reduces technical problems.                     2. Employee protection: Placing mesh decks on the bottom level of cantilever racking ensures that no lose product will fall on persons walking under the cantilever racking.                     Should you be interested, please contact James to get your quote on mesh decks at 021 552 9190 or james@barpro.co.za

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