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Newcomer to the Barpro Team - Robert Kershaw

Newcomer to the Barpro Team

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Barpro are pleased to welcome Robert Kershaw to the marketing team in our Johannesburg branch. He will be reporting to our branch manager, Corne Stapelberg, and will be working alongside him to promote Storax mobile racking and Ranger Shuttle systems, and support our existing loyal customer base.   Robert is well known within the industry, and comes to us with a wealth of experience in materials handling and storage systems, most of his working career having revolved around conveyors and allied automated systems, with companies such as Directech (Intralogistics), Interroll, and Interbelt.   We are looking forward to being able to offer our Gauteng customers, both new and old, even better levels of professional advice and assistance with their storage solutions and challenges, and are confident that Robert will prove a worthy addition to the Barpro family. Rob can be contacted at our Johannesburg offices on 011 450 1075 or via email at rob@barpro.co.za   [gravityform id=”10″ title=”true” description=”true”] Read more: Changing Load Parameters in Mobile Pallet Racking Read more: Mobile Racking in Dry Goods & Ambient Warehouses Read more: Why Barpro Storage? – Its simple! These 5 points explain…

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South Africa’s Francois Smith impresses

South Africa’s Francois Smith impresses in California

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Earlier this year Francois Smith, Logistics Manager at Sequence Logistics in Hammersdale, won the prestigious Tony Lewis Cold Store Operator Award and got to compete for the Next Gen Award at the 2017 IARW-WFLO Convention held in Dana Point, California.   Francois was interviewed by John Ackermann for the Cold Link Africa and had this to say about his experience, “In total, there were about 800 delegates, many with their partners, and I met so many new people and was able to network among many experienced service providers in third-party distribution, cold storage warehousing, and in-house cold store operations,” says Smith.       The presentations on automated warehouses, crane bulk picking, and distribution were of particular interest. “What caught my imagination was the online shopping and it was said that the next step would be the home delivery of household groceries by drone,” he says. Read more about his experience and participation in the Next Gen Award competition, here Sequence Logistics uses Storax mobile racking to optimise storage space in their cold store! [gravityform id=”10″ title=”true” description=”true”] Read more: Installation of mobile racking for Sparta Foods in Welkom Read more: Happy Customer at Chill Out (Ola) Read more: State-of-the-art Freezer Store in Walvis Bay

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How do they do it?

How do they do it? – An impeccable local fruit store

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Barpro recently visited one of our clients, a fruit storage facility in Villiersdorp, for their annual Service Level Agreement (SLA) inspection. Their Storax mobile racking system was installed and commissioned by Barpro in 2013 and allows for a total capacity of 1920 fruit pallets with an additional 659 pallet locations on static racking.   Our technician, Mark Pearce, completed the inspection and could easily recognise the reasons for their impeccable housekeeping. Permanent staff who possess a sense of ownership of the store and equipment perform daily checks and clean-ups. Store managers have regular walkthroughs ensuring that all procedures are adhered to. Their forktruck drivers are trained so that even after 4 years of operation they have zero damage to their storage racking systems. Another great benefit for them is that they have an ongoing Service Level Agreement with Barpro. This means that they are entitled to certain benefits allowing us to look after their mobiles and keep them running for years to come.   An overview and benefits of our Service Level Agreement include: Maintenance service inspections that are done twice a year. 24Hr telephonic support service Significant reduction of unnecessary maintenance costs so long as any repairs are actioned after each inspection. Limited unplanned downtime. Up-to-date health and safety documentation for the mobile racking system in electronic format. Identification and rectification of incorrect procedures which can cause downtime and damage down the line. The operating and safety points our technicians report back to the client on, include: Identifying additional training needs. Are the safety features working. Any damage to the mobile base structure Electrical Systems Wheels and Drives Cleaning required around floor and rails Housekeeping Racking Superstructure (visual condition check) Any overloading of the mobile bases.   Reports are sent to the client within 5 days of the inspection and include a 3 dimensional graphic illustration reflecting exact damage, if any, to the structural components. Fortunately for our clients who require parts and spares, Barpro Cape Town produces a full range of spares which are available within 48-72 hours from order. We provide our clients with not only trustworthy service but peace of mind in that we have them covered. Our mobile racking systems are there for the long haul.  – Unmatched Service For more information on our SLA’s or to book an inspection contact us by completing the below form. [gravityform id=”5″ title=”true” description=”true”] Read more: Mobile Racking extended to meet changing needs Read more: Price vs. Value – Why cheaper isn’t always better Read more: A 24 Hour EMERGENCY! – And yes, we delivered

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