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Ultra-cold Fruit Storage Efficiency Boost

Posted on by David Priestman

AR Racking, a global supplier of industrial storage systems, has strengthened its position with the recent renovation and expansion of the drive-in racking system for FruitMasters, one of the largest fresh fruit operators in the Netherlands. Thanks to the expertise and support of Begra, AR Racking’s official distributor in the region, the capacity and efficiency of more than 300 ULO cold storage rooms have been improved, preserving fruit from over 400 local producers.

In an environment with constant temperatures between 0 and 5 degrees Celsius, ultra-cold preservation of fruits such as Kanzi apples and Migo pears requires a precise and reliable storage system. AR Racking has applied all its engineering and technology expertise to ensure each installation meets the highest standards of durability and ease of maintenance, while also guaranteeing full compatibility with FruitMasters’ existing systems.

The partnership between Begra and FruitMasters is well established. During annual inspections, damage was detected in old racks with hard-to-find spare parts, prompting the decision to renew with AR Racking solutions, recognized for their quality and immediate availability of components. This feature allows for rapid replacement of any damaged parts, extending the lifespan of the installations and reducing costs.

“It is essential that the new racks are installed according to our specifications and compatible with the rest of the system. Thanks to the flexibility and robustness of the AR Racking solutions installed by Begra, we can operate with complete peace of mind and ensure the continuity of our operations,” says Dirk Jan Brommersma, Shipping Manager at FruitMasters.

Close collaboration with Begra was key to the project’s success, enabling the new racks to be installed according to FruitMasters’ technical requirements and ensuring a quick response to any support or parts replacement needs. For FruitMasters, this investment means being ready for the future, with robust and flexible systems that preserve product quality and freshness while optimizing energy efficiency and reducing operating costs.

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182,000 Pallet Positions for new DC in Spain

Posted on by David Priestman

AR Racking has been selected as the storage systems supplier for JYSK’s new distribution centre in Almenara, Castellón, further cementing its position as an international benchmark in industrial storage solutions. The project is part of the Scandinavian retail giant’s ambitious expansion plan in Southern Europe and North Africa.

The new logistics centre, located on a 274,000 m² plot, will feature two high-bay clad-rack warehouses with a total capacity of 182,500 pallet positions, operated by 20 stacker cranes. AR Racking will be responsible for the design, manufacturing, and installation of a tailor-made storage solution, optimized to ensure maximum capacity, operational efficiency, and long-term reliability.

In addition to the pallet warehouses, the site will include a shuttle-based automated warehouse with more than 200,000 bin locations, integrating advanced robotic technology for order picking and the automatic handling of trays and containers.

The centre will also host JYSK’s new headquarters for Spain and Portugal, creating approximately 250 new jobs and setting a benchmark in sustainability. The building will be LEED Gold certified and include solar panels to cover part of the facility’s energy demand.

The warehouse’s material flow system will be developed by technology provider KÖRBER, which will implement an automated system ensuring synchronized and traceable product flows throughout the logistics process.

“This project reinforces our expertise in large-scale automated logistics centres and consolidates AR Racking as a strategic partner in storage solutions for leading international companies,” said AR Racking’s commercial management team.

The facility is expected to be fully operational by 2028 and will play a key role in supporting JYSK’s growth in markets such as Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Until then, JYSK will continue operating from its leased logistics centre in Cheste, Valencia.

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High-rise Pallet Racking for Food Warehouse

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Facing the challenge of rapid growth and the need to relocate its operations, Asco Foods, a UK importer and wholesale supplier of South East Asian ambient and frozen foods, entrusted a comprehensive storage solution to support their new logistics platform. The project, delivered by STS Storage Systems with technical support from AR Racking, has equipped the new Thame warehouse with capacity for over 5,500 pallet positions, maximising space usage and boosting operational efficiency.

Asco Foods had outgrown its previous facility, prompting not only a move but the need for a scalable solution that would maintain service levels and minimise downtime. The new distribution centre, covering over 51,000 ft², required a strategic storage design to accommodate growing volumes and a diverse product range, many of which require temperature-controlled environments.

“Our growth meant we needed to act quickly but strategically. The storage solution implemented has enabled us to relocate seamlessly while improving inventory management and stock visibility, making the most of every cubic metre of the new warehouse,” said Sunny Chadha from Asco Foods.

The system selected was a high-rise Pallet Racking installation (11,500 mm) covering both ambient and chilled areas. The flexibility of the design, adapted to the pallet type used (1000 x 1200 mm), was crucial to meeting tight project deadlines, with the customer eager to start operations quickly to avoid additional rental costs.

The project was completed in two phases: the first in January and finalised in May, with all timings strictly adhered to. Close coordination between AR Racking and its official distributor, STS Storage Systems, ensured a smooth and efficient execution.

“At AR Racking, we applied our structural design expertise to tailor the system to the customer’s technical and scheduling requirements. The close collaboration with STS’s engineering and installation team was key to delivering a robust and scalable solution,” said Gonzalo Crovetto, Project Manager at AR Racking.

Richard Tyrell, Project Lead at STS Storage Systems, added: “The success of this project came down to fully understanding Asco Foods’ challenges and translating them into a flexible, efficient, and high-quality solution. Working with AR Racking gave us the confidence to meet every commitment to the customer.”

With this new infrastructure in place, Asco Foods has strengthened its logistics capacity and is now well positioned to support its continued expansion in the UK market and beyond. A solution designed for today, with a clear vision for the future.

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Earthquake-resistant Racking for Colombian Coffee

Posted on by David Priestman

AR Racking, leader in industrial storage solutions, is pleased to announce the successful installation of an adjustable pallet racking system for Buencafé Liofilizado de Colombia in Chinchiná, Caldas. The project, which covers an area of 5,280 m² and provides 4,344 pallet positions, represents a significant milestone in optimising the storage and logistics of the renowned coffee producer.

The solution implemented by AR Racking is characterised by its robust and versatile design, able to adapt to the specific needs of the coffee sector. The double-deep adjustable pallet racking system, with 4 beam levels, together with the earthquake-resistant structural calculation, guarantee safe and efficient storage of Buencafé’s products, even in areas of high seismic activity.

“We are very satisfied with our partnership with AR Racking on this project”, commented Alejandro López, Engineering Director of Buencafé. “Its experience and professionalism have been key to the success of the installation, and the new storage solution will allow us to optimise our logistics and increase our production capacity.”

For his part, Edward Suescun, Project Manager at AR Racking, highlighted the importance of this project for the coffee sector: “At AR Racking we are committed to developing the Colombian coffee sector, and this new installation is an example of how our storage solutions can help companies improve their efficiency and competitiveness.”

AR Racking is part of Grupo Arania, an industrial group of companies with extensive experience and scope, and with a multi-sectoral activity based on the transformation of steel that dates back more than 80 years. AR Racking provides the market with a wide range of solutions with high certified quality standards and a comprehensive project management service. AR Racking’s industrial storage systems stand out for their innovation, reliability and optimum efficiency.

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Innovative LIFO Storage System Transforms Deep-Freeze Logistics

Posted on by David Priestman

In a commercial relationship that combines both innovation and efficiency, AR Racking has successfully completed its latest collaboration project with Nordfrost GmbH & Co.KG to optimise refrigeration logistics processes. This strategic partnership reflects the growing need for advanced storage solutions that can handle the unique challenges of cold chain logistics, particularly in the demanding environment of deep-freeze storage.

“This project is a test of the ability of our solutions to meet the specific requirements of deep-freeze logistics,” said Kai Thiemann, Key Account Manager for AR Racking Northern Germany. “We are delighted to have been able to generate operational improvements for our customer with the successful implementation of the LIFO AR Live Storage system. This project demonstrates how we can adapt our systems to the specific needs of our customers, ensuring maximum efficiency and streamlined operations.”

The project was rolled out in two phases. In the first phase, the system was installed across an area of 840 m², allowing Nordfrost to use the system immediately in a partial area, which helped them start storing goods without delay. The early start was crucial for ensuring minimal disruption to their ongoing operations. Following the success of this initial phase, a second phase was implemented, covering an additional 630 m². This marked a further step in the modernisation of the storage system, enabling Nordfrost to enhance its overall logistics efficiency.

The successfully implemented project complies with stringent cold storage standards and demonstrates the flexibility, robustness, and high performance of the AR Live Storage LIFO system, specifically tailored for deep-freeze conditions where maintaining product quality is paramount. The adaptability of the solution shows AR Racking’s capacity to meet industry-specific requirements, offering clients like Nordfrost a competitive edge in their operational processes.

Oliver Kellner, director of the Nordfrost subsidiary in Hann. Münden, added, “The new push-back system complements our logistics processes at the plant and allows for better use of existing storage capacity. It has enabled us to optimize how we manage and move our stock, particularly in terms of handling perishable items in a timely and efficient manner.”

This collaboration not only highlights the operational benefits of advanced storage systems but also serves as a model for future cold storage projects where efficiency, flexibility, and compliance with strict standards are critical for success. The project underscores how modern logistical solutions can transform operational capabilities in industries with demanding storage conditions like deep-freeze logistics.

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Implementation of Racking at Swedish Sports Warehouse

Posted on by David Priestman

Rudells Lagerinredningar, official distributor of AR Racking in Sweden, is proud to announce the successful completion of a key racking installation project for the new MM Sports warehouse in Gothenburg. This project has been efficiently and professionally carried out, meeting the very highest quality and safety standards.

The warehouse, covering 7000 m², has been fully equipped with pallet racking, with a capacity for 7560 pallets. The installation was completed in 4 weeks, with a team of 4 people, led by Erik Rudell from Rudells Lagerinredningar. This implementation was crucial for MM Sports, one of the largest suppliers of dietary supplements in the Nordic region.

MM Sports, based in Gothenburg, Sweden, has stood out in the market since its beginnings in 2002, offering a wide range of products from sportswear through to high quality supplements. Its commitment to quality, service and fast delivery has been key to its success.

The project at the new warehouse of MM Sports presented specific challenges which were addressed with adapted solutions. The racking, with 10.5 metre-high structures, was designed to support loads of up to 650 kg on the first level and 400 kg on the remaining levels. Back stops were installed for pallets on all levels, as well as protections for the uprights and frames, ensuring the safety and integrity of the stored goods.

Implementation of Racking

“The close collaboration between AR Racking, our distributor Rudells Lagerinredningar and the end customer, MM Sports, was key to the successful completion of this project. We are committed to offering storage solutions that meet our customers’ specific needs and that guarantee maximum efficiency in their logistics operations”, said Alberto de la Puente, project leader from AR Racking.

AR Racking is part of Grupo Arania, an industrial group of companies with extensive experience and scope, and with a multi-sectoral activity based on the transformation of steel that dates back more than 80 years. AR Racking provides the market with a wide range of solutions with high certified quality standards and a comprehensive project management service. AR Racking’s industrial storage systems stand out for their innovation, reliability and optimum efficiency.

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Largest Storage Project in Latin America

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AR Racking, a global leader in industrial storage systems, has successfully concluded its collaboration with Emergent Cold LatAm, one of the main players in cold chain logistics in Latin America, in an unprecedented project in the region.

The project, located in Talcahuano, Chile, is a significant landmark in the expansion and consolidation of Emergent Cold LatAm in the region. With a total of 37,000 double deep adjustable pallet racking positions and a height of approximately 14,000 mm, this installation sets a new standard in efficiency and storage capacity in the cold chain industry.

Leonardo Galvão, LatAm Project Manager at Emergent Cold LatAm, highlighted the importance of this strategic collaboration: “With the growth and acquisitions throughout Latin America, we have established ourselves as one of the leaders in the cold chain in the region. This project marks a significant milestone for us, not only as the largest storage installation in Chile and Latin America, but also as a testament to our commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction”.

Emergent Cold LatAm chose AR Racking as its partner in this project for its proven experience, quality of materials and leadership in the storage industry in Chile and Latin America. “We chose AR Racking for its experience and quality of materials and installation, being one of the industry leaders in Chile and Latin America”, explained Galvão.

Galvão pointed to the added values that AR Racking brought to the project: “AR Racking has international experience, which is crucial for bringing the world’s best practices to the local markets we are expanding into. Its in-depth knowledge of the local market, design and calculation of projects with applied Chilean earthquake engineering, as well as its commitment to compliance with local regulations, were key factors in our decision”.

The experience of implementing the project with AR Racking surpassed our expectations in terms of time, quality and response. “AR Racking fulfilled the delivery times perfectly and surprised us with the assembly and installation speed. Its installation team demonstrated great experience and the materials used are of the very highest quality”, said Galvão.

Germán Flores Miranda, General Manager of AR Racking Chile, added that “it has been a very challenging project. A project of this scale, implemented more than 500 km from Santiago, was a huge logistical and operation challenge. Our team was up to it, completing the implementation in the fastest times in the industry”.

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Warehouse Fire Fighting Equipment Efficiency

Posted on by David Priestman

AR Racking, storage solutions supplier, has successfully completed the implementation of its advanced AR PAL system in the warehouse of Fire Fighting Equipments, S.L.U. in Carbonera de Frentes, Soria, Spain. This project, centred on the redesign of an old warehouse, represents a significant leap in storage capacity and efficiency for Fire Fighting Equipments.

The installation, which covers an area of 1,200 m², was carried out in a total timeframe of three weeks, including the dismantling of the existing racking systems and the subsequent installation of the new ones. This strategic change made it possible to increase the storage capacity from 1,500 to 2,640 pallets, providing Fire Fighting Equipments with an optimised space for its manufacturing and distribution of firefighting material.

Álvaro Del Castillo, Sales Director at Fire Fighting Equipments, S.L.U., commented on the collaboration: “We are delighted with the transformation of our warehouse. Operational efficiency has improved significantly and now we have the necessary storage capacity to support our continuous growth in the manufacturing and distribution of firefighting material”.

The project also included the transition from conventional to trilateral forklifts on narrow aisles, which maximises the available space and optimises the logistics processes. In addition, other special features of the project that have contributed to the success of the installation stand out.

Redesign raised the storage capacity

Xabier Rica, AR Racking’s Northern Region Sales Representative, expressed his satisfaction: “Collaborating with Fire Fighting Equipments on this project has been rewarding. We are committed to delivering innovative storage solutions that boost efficiency and performance for our customers”.

This project reflects AR Racking’s continued commitment to excellence in storage solutions.

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Galvanised Clad Rack High-Bay Warehouse

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Renova, a European consumer products brand in the tissue paper products segment, has automated its intralogistics operations with the opening of a new clad rack high-bay warehouse in Torres Novas, Portugal, where its head office is based too. The manufacture, design, calculation and installation of the structure was the responsibility of the storage solutions specialist AR Racking, who also carried out the project management.

“The internationalisation of our activity and presence of the Renova brand in foreign markets requires us to streamline and improve the competitiveness of our operations: faster and more precise to achieve more volume,” said Luis Saramago, Marketing Director at Renova. “We knew that AR Racking’s experience in projects of this scale would offer us the service, quality and deadline completion guarantee, hence our decision to work with them”, he added.

Clad rack warehouses

The clad-rack structure, whose particularity is that the racking supports the entire building, is completely galvanised and, therefore, extremely resistant to corrosion and extreme environmental conditions. The warehouse occupies an area of 6,532 m² and is 34 m above floor level. The racking has a storage capacity for 27,360 europallets, which will be loaded and unloaded by double-deep stacker cranes.

AR Racking brings high-quality standards in its industrial racking and structures, which are the result of its continuous engineering development activity and knowledge of the raw materials with which it works. In this case, the structure has been designed with earthquake-resistant calculation, for greater warehouse and customer safety.

Regarding the solution installed for Renova, “automation and exploitation of space in height will give Renova a far more agile operating flow, with more capacity for more products and greater control of references”, explained Bernardo Sopeña, International Key Account Manager at AR Racking. Clad rack warehouses provide high load density resulting in significant savings due to lower investment.

AR Racking is part of Grupo Arania, an industrial group of companies with extensive experience and scope, and with a multi-sectoral activity based on the transformation of steel that dates back more than 80 years. AR Racking provides the market with a wide range of solutions with high certified quality standards and a comprehensive project management service. AR Racking’s industrial storage systems stand out for their innovation, reliability and optimum efficiency.

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Efficient Pallet Racking Project

Posted on by Keith McKinley

In a significant step towards logistics efficiency, AR Racking is proud to announce the completion of its most recent pallet racking project in Columbia. This project, designed for SUCROAL S.A., a leading chemicals manufacturer, marks a milestone in the strategic collaboration between both companies.

The 1,850 m2 warehouse now houses an adjustable pallet racking system, providing the company with a total of 2,742 positions to optimise its inventory management. Located in Palmira, Valle del Cauca, the project adapts to the specific needs of this important customer.

Juan Martín Uribe, Competitiveness Manager at SUCROAL S.A. said: “The collaboration with AR Racking was positive to optimise our Distribution Centre. We were able to implement double-deep racking and additional support bars at key levels that have significantly boosted the safety and quality of our operations”.

Under the direction of AR Racking project manager, Edwar Suescun, a double-deep adjustable pallet racking system with 6 beam levels was implemented. The inclusion of two support bars per pallet on levels 4, 5 and 6 was a strategic approach resulting from a detailed analysis with the customer, ensuring a distribution perfectly in line with the logistics operations of finished products.

Pallet Racking Project

Suescun pointed out: “This project is not only an achievement for AR Racking, but it also underlines our continued commitment to excellence in industrial storage systems. The close collaboration with SUCROAL S.A. allowed precise customisation to meet its specific logistics needs”.

AR Racking is part of Grupo Arania, an industrial group of companies with extensive experience and scope, and with a multi-sectoral activity based on the transformation of steel that dates back more than 80 years. AR Racking provides the market with a wide range of solutions with high certified quality standards and a comprehensive project management service. AR Racking’s industrial storage systems stand out for their innovation, reliability and optimum efficiency.

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