Food Distribution Warehouse, Derby

Brandsafe provides fresh approach to impact protection for distribution warehouse

Working directly with the client, Brandsafe has designed, manufactured and installed a high-performance, bespoke impact safety solution at a new distribution warehouse in Derby.

Developed by SEGRO, this newly-opened site is a state-of-the-art 388,000 sq. ft. automated distribution centre, which is now occupied by a global fresh meal provider.

Brandsafe were appointed to provide a bespoke impact protection solution. With this site being recently occupied, it was crucial that Brandsafe were able to work around the requirements and operating schedule of the client.

Polymer Safety Barriers as the first line of defence

The Brandsafe range of Polymer Safety Barriers has been independently certified to PAS 13 standards by globally-renowned test house TÜV Nord.

From this testing, we know that our Single Bumper Pedestrian Barrier can withstand head-on impacts of 11,000 J, which is equivalent to a 3500 kg forklift truck travelling at 5.7 mph.

We also know that, on average, this product deflects 224mm when struck head-on by an 11,000 J impact force.

With this proven level of performance and impact rating, Brandsafe were able to use this data to create safe pedestrian routes and walkways around this new facility.

Protecting people, property and processes

These polymer safety barriers were supplied in a Safety Yellow finish, which makes them highly-visible for pedestrians and vehicle operators in the area.

Brandsafe also installed a number of Pedestrian Safety Gates on these barriers at key pedestrian crossing points throughout the warehouse.

To further delineate safe pedestrian and vehicle operating areas, numerous metres of Line Marking were also installed by Brandsafe.

A bespoke, lower-height Guardrail System was also created and installed to protect vital machinery at this site.

Normally, these systems are 1100mm in height, but a custom solution at 620mm high was created by Brandsafe to suit the client’s requirements.

Maximising operational capacity and efficiency

In order to make the most of their available floorspace, the client has installed multiple mezzanine floors across the building.

Brandsafe installed a number of PolyWRAP SpaceSaver Column Protectors to protect the structural columns from potential impacts, either from pallet trucks or forklifts.

The compact design of these column protectors means that they do not encroach as much into live industrial operating areas as some other solutions.

Testimonial from Gary Coleman (Managing Director – Brandsafe)

“We’re pleased to have delivered such a wide-ranging, tailored solution for this site. It’s great to see our standard and bespoke impact protection systems working together in such an effective way. We believe that Brandsafe offers something unique with our breadth of products, services and expertise.”