Interroll receives biggest single order for dynamic storage ever

Verfasst am 21.01.2013

Sant'Antonino/Switzerland, 21st January 2013. Interroll has received the biggest single dynamic storage order ever, worth close to CHF6.5m. The equipment for high density, energy-saving pallet flow storage will be installed in two new distribution centres of Red Bull in Thailand. The Red Bull energy drink, which originates in Thailand, ranks among the most popular energy drinks worldwide, with 4.6 billion cans sold in 2011.

The Red Bull energy drink, which goes back to a pre-existing version invented and sold in Thailand, started selling in Austria in 1987 and has since grown to become one of world's leading soft drinks. In 2011 the company posted its best ever sales figures of €4.253 billion, having sold a total of 4.631 billion cans worldwide. Red Bull, counting 8,294 employees in 164 countries, pursues an ambitious growth strategy.

Promoting its business in Thailand, Red Bull placed an order for Interroll dynamic storage technology to increase the capacity and the efficiency of its operations located in the industrial estate of Bangsang, Prachinburi, near Bangkok. Red Bull was seeking a solution for maximum productivity of its two new distribution centres which will store wooden Loscam pallets of 1200mm/1000mm/1300mm (LxWxH) weighing up to 1000 kg. The new DCs, which will begin operations later this year, will handle peak volumes most efficiently, reduce travel distances and the number of forklift trucks. In addition, the installation will be protected against damages through forklift truck operation and ensure a rapid return on investment.

Positive experience from previous orders

The positive experience gained with flow storage solutions from Interroll in the recent past motivated Red Bull to entrust Interroll with supplying dynamic storage equipment for the new warehouses. The new DCs will provide a total of 25,472 pallet positions for space- and energy-saving FIFO (first in, first out) and LIFO (last in, first out) pallet flow storage. The FIFO sections have 16,340 pallet positions with energy-saving gravity lanes accommodating 10 or 24 pallets each and a safety separator for maximum pallet handling safety. The LIFO cart pushback sections store a total of 9,132 pallets in 3-, 4- and 5-deep lanes. The Interroll LIFO cart pushback system ensures high-density, energy-friendly pallet flow storage in areas allowing only one aisle for loading and unloading pallets.

"We had several large orders for dynamic storage applications all over the world in the last ten years, such as Procter & Gamble or Coop, and the new order from Red Bull of CHF6.5m has been the largest single order so far", confirms Paul Zumbühl, CEO Interroll. "We are very proud to partner with the company again and to share our expertise in increasing the productivity of distribution centres. Like Red Bull we pursue a crystal-clear growth strategy, and we create solutions that will help our customers reach their business goals more easily."

Interroll dynamic storage modules for maximum productivity and safety

Besides optimal utilisation of space and minimised energy consumption, the highest safety standards coupled with ease of handling are among the most important factors in increasing productivity in distribution centres.

The Interroll Safety Separator with its new Time Plus function is part of the new generation of pallet flow conveyor modules for distribution centres that wish to increase productivity in parallel with safety. As a dynamic storage system, the Interroll roller modules are compatible with all conventional racking systems across the world and can even be used at high-volume throughputs and with a large number of pallets of various sizes and weights, such as Euro-pallets, CHEP pallets, plastic pallets and metal containers.

The flow storage modules developed, designed and manufactured by Interroll are subjected to rigorous on-site testing in order to guarantee maximum output and service life along the entire flow channel.

The Interroll pallet flow storage system is a highly resource-saving solution for fast-moving and moderately fast-moving goods and offers an alternative to comparative solutions such as drive-in racks or the use of shuttles. Their method of transporting the pallets horizontally generally requires energy, that is to say either energy from the forklift truck for the drive-in rack, or energy to move the shuttles.

Portrait of the Interroll Group - Partner of the Sauber F1 Team

The Interroll Group is a leading international specialist in internal logistics. The publicly traded company with headquarters in Switzerland employs around 1500 people at 29 sites around the world. Interroll products are in use at sites owned by world-famous brands such as Amazon, Bosch, Coca-Cola, DHL, FedEx, USPS, Procter & Gamble, Red Bull, Siemens, Walmart and Yamaha. Business operations maintain a strong focus on applications for airports, courier/express/postal services, distribution centres and the food industry. Regional centres of excellence and production facilities, global knowledge, financial stability and a solid market reputation make Interroll a strong business partner and attractive employer. Interroll is a promotional partner of the Sauber F1 team. Both companies are based in Switzerland, operate on a global scale and, as leading players in a highly-competitive field, are flag bearers for the highest quality standards. Precision, reliability and speed are common strategic values which are crucial to the success of both Interroll and Sauber.

> White Paper from the University of Leibniz, Hannover/Germany, on warehousing

Flow storage technology as an alternative to conventional control technology: The "Performance Data and Graphs on the 'Warehouse Core' System" by the University of Leibniz in Hannover are available as a White Paper at > interroll.com (" White Paper from the University of Leibniz ") or via the contact Interroll (Schweiz) AG.

Contacts:

Interroll (Thailand) Co. Ltd. Grisorn Nakapong, Managing Director 700/685, Moo 1, Amata Nakorn Panthong, Chonburi 20160 Thailand +66 8164 01035 n.grisorn@interroll.com

Interroll (Schweiz) AG Lorenz G. Koehler / Press Officer Via Gorelle 3 CH-6592 Sant'Antonino, Switzerland +41 91 850 25 21 l.koehler@interroll.com, www.interroll.com