Handling Network is a magazine devoted to all aspects of the materials handling, storage and distribution industry in Ireland

Latest News

  • New Hyster Zero-Emission Terminal Tractor Previews at TOC Europe 2023
  • Dachser’s new coordinated solution to automotive component supply challenge
  • Kalmar’s Shanghai plant achieves significant milestone as 6,000th machine rolls off the production line
  • Principal Logistics Technologies & Kestronics Partnership Offers Total Supply Chain Solutions
  • Celebrating a Hyva milestone – 3 million front-end cylinders manufactured
  • Home
  • News
    • Handling News
    • UK News
    • Euro News
    • Global News
    • Safety News
  • Regular Features
    • Case Studies
    • Handling Life
    • The Graham Archer Column
  • Warehousing Seminar
  • A-Z Directory
  • Videos
  • About us
  • Contact Us
  • follow
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Google+
    • Pinterest
    • RSS Feed
    • Linked
    • Youtube

Aisle Masters are driving improvement for Bearmach


Aisle Masters are driving improvement for Bearmach
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn

From its base in Caerphilly, Wales, longstanding Gwent Mechanical Handling customer Bearmach is a worldwide distributor of OEM and aftermarket parts and accessories suitable for Land Rover vehicles. Established over 60 years ago, the current 130-strong team also ships merchandise, books and technical manuals to the global Land Rover community. To ensure the seamless and efficient relocation and replenishment of stock between its two warehouses, which together have a footprint of almost 100,000m², Bearmach now operates a fleet of Aisle Master articulated forklifts from the Irish manufacturer Combilift.  

Before the first Aisle Master was operational, Bearmach used a combination of forklifts, mainly counterbalance models, some of which could only operate in certain areas due to their various sizes as well as the disparity of aisle widths across the storage facilities. Steve Jones, Sales Director of Gwent Mechanical Handling advised that overall efficiency could be much improved by using trucks capable of working in narrower, standardised aisles. Two articulated brands were brought in for a demo, and the Aisle Master proved to be the drivers’ preferred choice when it came to issues such as the in-cab ergonomics.

Four more Aisle Masters followed over the years, which has enabled Bearmach to streamline handling procedures and keep up with growth fuelled by increased internet sales activities. At one point the company thought it would have to relocate as space was getting ever tighter, but the trucks’ narrow aisle capability enabled previous aisle widths of around 3.2m to be cut to just 2m, adding an extra 1,000 pallet locations. Steve Jones: “Gwent Mechanical Handling has over 30 years of unrivalled expertise and experience in the most efficient use of available space, and as was the case with Bearmach, a number of our customers have been able to avoid the potential disruption and expense of purchasing additional warehouse space.”

The electric Aisle Master 20SE models with a 2,000kg capacity, 1030mm wide chassis and a lift height of 6m, travel between the two warehouses, relocating stock in euro and standard pallets from one location to another, replenishing minimum or zero stock as well as moving stock to bulk locations. At the moment they work mainly indoors, but as they are specifically designed to be all-purpose trucks, Steve Jones is planning to recommend that they replace the counterbalance trucks that are currently used for yard work when these come to the end of their operational life. “An Aisle Master can do everything that a counterbalance truck can do, but that is not the case the other way round,” he points out.

According to Andy Taylor, Operations Manager at Bearmach, the Aisle Masters have massively improved operations over time, also due to their speed of operation, extreme reliability and minimal downtime. Driver satisfaction and safety is also of vital importance and the original driver preference has proved to be a sound decision. “Operator feedback has always been positive, the trucks are easy to manoeuvre within the narrower aisles, and the height of the cab offers 360-degree visibility for good awareness of the surroundings.”

“We look after the welfare of the trucks, with checks after every 500 hours, and offer a same day service if required,” said Steve Jones. “We have enjoyed a great working relationship with Bearmach over the years and are pleased that we could help them consolidate their operations so successfully.”


  • tweet
What the Palfinger PK 23500 loader crane is able to fulfill New Cat 980 & 982 series wheel loaders deliver premium performance, increased productivity and lower maintenance costs

Related articles
  • New Hyster Zero-Emission Terminal Tractor Previews at TOC Europe 2023
    New Hyster Zero-Emission Terminal...

    Comments Off on New Hyster Zero-Emission Terminal Tractor Previews at TOC Europe 2023

  • Dachser’s new coordinated solution to automotive component supply challenge
    Dachser’s new coordinated...

    Comments Off on Dachser’s new coordinated solution to automotive component supply challenge

  • Kalmar’s Shanghai plant achieves significant milestone as 6,000th machine rolls off the production line
    Kalmar’s Shanghai plant achieves...

    Comments Off on Kalmar’s Shanghai plant achieves significant milestone as 6,000th machine rolls off the production line

  • Principal Logistics Technologies & Kestronics Partnership Offers Total Supply Chain Solutions
    Principal Logistics Technologies &...

    Comments Off on Principal Logistics Technologies & Kestronics Partnership Offers Total Supply Chain Solutions

More in this category
  • Principal Logistics Technologies & Kestronics Partnership Offers Total Supply Chain Solutions
    Principal Logistics Technologies &...

    Comments Off on Principal Logistics Technologies & Kestronics Partnership Offers Total Supply Chain Solutions

  • PALFINGER: TEC Cranes Mark a New Era in Crane Operation
    PALFINGER: TEC Cranes Mark a New Era in...

    Comments Off on PALFINGER: TEC Cranes Mark a New Era in Crane Operation

  • Rail will be Crucial to Sligo’s Future Development
    Rail will be Crucial to Sligo’s...

    Comments Off on Rail will be Crucial to Sligo’s Future Development

  • SEGRO has secured a pre-let with DP World Logistics, at SEGRO Park Coventry
    SEGRO has secured a pre-let with DP...

    Comments Off on SEGRO has secured a pre-let with DP World Logistics, at SEGRO Park Coventry


Read now: Spring 2023

Tweets by @HandlingNetwork

Logistics

PALFINGER: TEC Cranes Mark a New Era in Crane Operation

PALFINGER: TEC Cranes Mark a New Era in Crane Operation

The new PALFINGER TEC cranes are the technological spearhead of the world’s leading manufacturer and provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions. The latest model range was developed in...
Read More
Rail will be Crucial to Sligo’s Future Development

Rail will be Crucial to Sligo’s Future...

New facility targets Hong Kong temperature-sensitive e-commerce

New facility targets Hong Kong...

The Wood Up tower relies on river transportation during its construction

The Wood Up tower relies on river transportation...

XPO Collaborates with Christy to Create an End-To-End Omnichannel Supply Chain Solution

XPO Collaborates with Christy to Create an...

Handling

New Hyster Zero-Emission Terminal Tractor Previews at TOC Europe 2023

New Hyster Zero-Emission Terminal Tractor Previews at TOC Europe 2023

At TOC Europe 2023, Hyster will discuss solutions for port equipment electrification, giving visitors a first glimpse of the zero-emission terminal tractor Hyster is developing with Capacity Trucks at stand C11. The company will also be on hand to share updates on its hydrogen and lithium-ion...
Read More
Kalmar’s Shanghai plant achieves significant milestone as 6,000th machine rolls off the production line

Kalmar’s Shanghai plant achieves significant...

Euro News

  • The Wood Up tower relies on river transportation during its construction
    The Wood Up tower relies on river transportation during its...

    In order to obtain supplies of wood for the construction...
  • Electric commercial vehicle under test: Austrian Post tests Sevic V500e in practical use
    Electric commercial vehicle under test: Austrian Post tests...

    Practicality, range, reliability – when it comes to...

Global

  • New Hyster Zero-Emission Terminal Tractor Previews at TOC Europe 2023
    New Hyster Zero-Emission Terminal Tractor Previews at TOC...

    At TOC Europe 2023, Hyster will discuss solutions for port...
  • Kalmar’s Shanghai plant achieves significant milestone as 6,000th machine rolls off the production line
    Kalmar’s Shanghai plant achieves significant milestone as...

    Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is celebrating a significant...

UK News

  • Principal Logistics Technologies & Kestronics Partnership Offers Total Supply Chain Solutions
    Principal Logistics Technologies & Kestronics...

    IWLEX, Inside Warehouse Logistics Expo, Telford...
  • Campaign to have quad bike safety laws changed in the UK
    Campaign to have quad bike safety laws changed in the UK

    The widow of late Finnebrogue founder, Denis Lynn has...

Safety News

  • Campaign to have quad bike safety laws changed in the UK
    Campaign to have quad bike safety laws changed in the UK

    The widow of late Finnebrogue founder, Denis Lynn has...
  • Industry Training Services (ITS) now open for business in Dublin
    Industry Training Services (ITS) now open for business in...

    Northern Ireland-based provider of specialised training...
Copyright 2019 Handling Networks Ireland / All rights reserved