LOADING BAYS & DOORS FEATURE RENT-A-RAMP HELPS YOU STAY SAFE AND ADAPTABLE
The nature of business can be fluid with peaks and troughs affecting most aspects of a company from staffing levels to equipment use. This is particularly noticeable within companies that rely on loading bays for product import and despatch. These seasonal surges combined with the critical importance of using up- to-date, compliant and well-maintained loading equipment means companies need to equip their loading areas with apparatus that is not only safe but flexible enough to cope with sporadic demand. However, many warehouse managers
may consider the installation of a complete loading bay too costly when additional capacity is only required for a few months of the year. Mark James, director of administration,
quality and safety at Thorworld Industries suggests firms with varied loading bay requirements should seriously consider using a Rent-a-Ramp solution. “Now more than ever businesses are
choosing equipment that is right for their immediate need but has the scope to adapt to changing needs as commercial operations evolve,” explains James. “We’re seeing customers increasingly opt
for loading bay solutions that are capable of altering alongside their business and for apparatus to achieve that it needs to be
initial expense a rented ramp can be installed quickly and the loading facility can be ready to ‘hit the ground running’. “Creating further flexibility, customers
can either swap it for a new solution after three years; have it collected prior to that time should it no longer be required; or purchase it at a reduced rate. Regular services and inspections can maintain standards but by replacing the equipment every three years the very latest specifications are put in place, making compliance and regulation safeguarding a more straightforward process and gives piece of mind that the equipment is operating as effectively as possible.” Rent-a-Ramp apparatus supports
flexible. Having a rented ramp that’s been correctly specified and comes with the support of a specialist aftercare and maintenance provides an option that really delivers. The initial outlay involved may be an expense many firms wish to avoid especially if the premises it operates from is hired and may move at some point in the future.” “By renting safe, purpose-designed
equipment from the outset the cost of having a loading solution is distributed throughout the year and can be better managed. Furthermore, by removing the
By replacing the equipment every three years the very latest specifications are put in place, making compliance more straightforward
loading bay resources for companies that experience peak despatch periods and gives reassurance of ‘back-up’ cover should a dock leveller fail for any reason. “The fact that each ramp is always
professionally and reliably specified and supplied and training is available to operatives means that this ‘short-term’ piece of additional kit has the capacity to become an invaluable mainstay of any loading operation,” concludes James.
Thorworld Industries T: 01246 260981
www.thorworld.co.uk
MATERIALS HANDLING & LOGISTICS | MARCH/APRIL 2017 S11
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