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Founded in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated stands as a world leader in creating, producing, and providing safety products designed to protect individuals and facility infrastructures. MSA’s offerings often combine electronics, mechanical systems, and advanced materials to safeguard users from hazardous or life-threatening conditions.
WHO ARE MSA?
MSA provide high–performance protective clothing for emergency services. MSA Safety enhances and strengthens it’s offering to fire and rescue customers and provides comprehensive safety solutions to firefighters across the world.
THE OBJECTIVE
Due to supply and demand, MSA decided to move half of all UK production to Mexico. The system side of the business was to remain in the UK, however, a relocation to their sister site in Yate was required. Due to the large space already acquired in Yate, both businesses could be consolidated to make one big unit. When the relocation project first began, MSA did not anticipate just how much space they would require for the combined sites. This meant they had to acquire a new unit for Warehouse and engineering.
WHY DID MSA CHOOSE RAPID RACKING?
Leigh, MSA Warehouse Manager, had used Rapid Racking for projects in his previous employment and whilst Leigh was familiar with how Rapid Racking worked, he also had trust that Rapid could help him achieve their new business goal.
"I went straight to Rapid Racking as I have used them before and have trust in them" - Leigh, MSA
Leigh, reached out to our Design Specialist, Tom to assist with their new project and Tom attended site on numerous occasions to gain a full insight into their business requirements. Due to the heavy nature of the goods, Tom recommended Pallet Racking as this is the best solution for Palletised goods. The Customer also required storage for hand loaded items, so Pallet Racking with anti-spill mesh was provided to prevent products falling. When it came to selecting the colour of the racking, Leigh requested grey beams. Whilst this is not a standard stocked colour of beam that we offer, Tom was able to arrange a special order to ensure we met the customer's needs.
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PRODUCTS USED
Pallet Racking
A safe, cost effective solution for storing palletised goods, loaded by fork lift trucks. Rapid Racking’s huge stock holding means that we can offer pallet racking components to suit most pallet sizes.
Open timber decks
Maximises capacity, a variety of pallet types and individual products can be stored in a single racking system.
Stacking containers
High quality, strong polypropylene containers for a tidy storage solution!
Anti-spill mesh
Prevents items falling off the racking, creating a safe and secure environment. Contact our Design Team for a quote!
End frame protectors
To keep goods and racking safe from machinery. Complies with SEMA code of practice.
Post protectors
To be placed at rack ends to prevent impact damage. SEMA code of practice compliant.
Load notices
Tough and durable load notices for pallet racking ideal to promote safe practices.
THE PROJECT’S SUCCESS!
The benefit of having a Design Specialist on site to work with on their project was invaluable for MSA as they were able to share ideas and experiment with numerous revisions of the storage design. Via site visits and Teams calls, together, they reached the final design.
Due to the scale of the project, MSA required our installation service. Over the course of three weeks, the install took place and during this time, Tom went back to site to ensure everything was running smoothly and was on track.
It did not stop there! Since the project’s completion, MSA have returned to Rapid Racking to purchase additional items such as, Rapid 1 shelving, Rapid 1 workbenches and picking bins! These products are to help complete the other units of their business.
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SERVICES USED
Enquiry
Simply enter your details into our form and we’ll call you back. Alternatively you can call us on 08000 147 444 or email us at design@rapidracking.com.
Consultation
We’ll contact you and either work with you to create a design, or for larger, more complex jobs we’ll arrange a site visit.
CAD drawing
One of our Storage Specialists will prepare a drawing based on your requirements.
Quote
You’ll receive a quotation following all of the relevant regulations and legal requirements.
Delivery
Together, we’ll arrange a convenient time for your shelving or racking to be delivered to site.
Installation
Our expert teams of SEIRS approved installers are on hand to build your shelving or racking exactly as agreed.
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POSITIVE OUTCOMES FROM THE PROJECT
The project’s success has allowed MSA to create a world class environment! Alleviating all previous stock control issues, MSA will now be able to improve stock management control and build a whole new team!
As their warehouse is to serve three entities, the project will enhance workflow and the improved layout of the warehouse will ensure optimal productivity.
CONCLUSION
The project was a resounding success!
Communication played a key part in this, and due to Tom’s regular check–ins, MSA felt valued and well informed throughout the process. This was also a perfect opportunity for MSA to address any concerns to prevent any delays. Leigh and his team are delighted with the project, and we hope to collaborate with MSA again on future projects!
