Ultra-cold Fruit Storage Efficiency Boost

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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Largest Storage Project in Latin America

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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