Fortec’s newly upgraded distribution facility at Station Park near Daventry
Investment of £430,000 in new forklift trucks and improvements to its warehouse roof aims to improve efficiency and capacity at Fortec Distribution Network’s hub near Daventry.
The state-of-the-art RX70 LPG forklifts will enable its warehouse team to load and unload more quickly. The roof upgrade, which is currently being installed, is designed to provide additional visibility through the use of skylights.
Fortec Distribution is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pall-Ex Group and one of the UK’s major palletised freight distribution networks. Pall-Ex Group chief executive Kevin Buchanan said: “This is a significant investment that has provided the operations team with more reliable kit, ensuring quicker turnarounds and an all-round better service from the central hub.”
Fortec has invested £250,000 in 36 new forklift trucks and is spending £180,000 on upgrading the roof of its 210,000 sq ft warehouse at Station Park, near the Watford Gap services on the M1 north of Daventry.
“We have replaced the previous fleet and increased it, enabling us to improve handling within the hub and reduce waiting times for our members,” said Mr Buchanan.
“The addition of the new roof will vastly improve the warehouse environment and provide the right setting to support our ambitious growth plans.”