The introduction

Keymas Launched

Food. White goods. Automotive. Manufacturing. Logistics. Direct selling. Paper. Pharmaceutical. Clothing.

Working in 9 significant industries in the UK.

Food and beverage – Working in the food and beverage industry
Case study – Ouwehand, Miller Brewing
More info – food production, food Packaging, bakery and confectionery, dairy products, general and large producers, frozen food, catering, meat and fish products, fruit and vegetable, wholesalers, distributors and suppliers, brewery, soft drinks, bottling, container, carton.

Features and benefits

Keymas’ dedicated team of experienced conveyor system experts brings you the key features and benefits of introducing intelligent conveyor into your warehouse or distribution centre. Whether a simple conveyor layout or complex integrated system intelligent conveyor brings you the flexibility you need.

• Low power consumption
• Easily expandable conveyor lines
• Flexible and cost effective
• Compact and improves use of space
• Complete material handling and distribution solutions including intelligent software controls
• Achieve smoother, efficient material handling and distribution
• Minimal maintenance required
• Easy to install
• Equipped with PTM (Pick To Monitor), the cost effective alternative to Pick to Light system
• Multiple conveyor and heavy duty or high elevation supports
• Designed with safety features

In light of the projected financial and business climate many warehouses and distribution centre’s will be looking to maintenance

So that you can get the latest developments and info from Keymas at Logistics Link South exhibition we have launched our very own exhibition website. If you are at the show then this will give you more info about Keymas with videos, photos and the latest case studies to give you more information. If your unable to make it to the show, then this information is available so you too can get the latest updates from keymas.

Visit www.keymas.co.uk/exhibitionsouth

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Preparing your operation for 2009

This year we have seen the election of a new US president, the recession of a global economy, and the come back of Take That! But how will the significant events of 2008 affect the logistics and materials handling industry in 2009, and can Logistics Directors, Warehouse Managers and Operation Managers do anything to better prepare themselves for 2009. John Barton, Managing Director of Keymas, with 21 years of industry experience with successful systems in Argos, Amazon and British Airways, talks us through the key issues and considerations for next year.

The six stages of planning when considering a development in your logistics or materials handling operation.

1. Consider the end before the beginning.

Any project that is going to be successful must have clear aims and objectives. Businesses often begin with a sense of purpose then quickly fall into the trap of micro-management and a

James Cropper Plc a leading manufacturer of a wide range of specialist paper products, invited Keymas Controls and Automation to tender for the creation of a new raised production area and pallet handling method. After surveying the site and observing the restrictions on available space, Keymas presented a proposal that would create additional floor space by utilising the existing building height to the full and positioning a new mezzanine floor over the top of an existing mezzanine.

Previously a fork lift truck could service the needs of the first floor mezzanine, but the additional height demanded a much safer alternative method for handling pallet loads, and a two stage pallet elevator was installed to link all floors to ground level. Required to smoothly transport heavy loaded pallets of different sizes, the elevator is fully guarded and fitted with safety features to protect operatives. The drive unit is fitted with an overload device which holds the pallet elevator in position should a fault trigger the safety device, and sets of limit switches at the various levels ensure stability of load as the motor is automatically slowed to a pre-set stop position.

The time for manufacturing and delivery was very tight, as Croppers had a restricted installation period scheduled for over the Christmas shut down. The system had to be completed within this