Fowler Welch
12.5-tonne lift increases inbound efficiency and reduces turnaround times
12.5-tonne lift increases inbound efficiency and reduces turnaround times
Fowler Welch is one of the UK’s leading temperature-controlled logistics service providers, operating chilled and ambient distribution services nationwide. The business was named Logistics Supplier of the Year at The Grocer Gold Awards 2018 and operates a BRC-accredited distribution hub in Washington, Tyne and Wear.
With existing bays at full capacity, FreshLinc needed an additional loading solution for increasing volumes of plants delivered on narrow trolleys. Previously, unloading relied on manual handling or forklifts, creating congestion. Transdek designed a bespoke V2G modular lift and dedicated area, optimised for the site’s flat-floor layout and high-volume, lightweight loads.
The V2G lift unloads a single-deck articulated vehicle in 25 minutes, handling up to 36 plant trolleys per cycle. Operating seven days a week, it has boosted throughput and reduced congestion at existing bays. Delivered in just four weeks, the project was completed on time and budget, with minimal disruption to daily FreshLinc operations.
