Experience brings product precision
Two veteran players, Barpro Storage SA and MRE, say years of experience have brought about much desired precision in their delivery of cold storage solutions for industrial and commercial projects. Is this reflected in the quality of their products? So they say.
Barpro: Installations and proactive maintenance inspections
Backed by twenty years of experience, Barpro Storage SA, based in Cape Town,specialises in the design, installation and maintenance of Storax Mobile Racking. With over 230 Storax Systems around Southern Africa, Barpro has supplied storage solutions for fruit stores, freezer / cold stores, warehouses and distribution centres makingit an experienced player in this market.
The Storax equipment is reliable and safe to use. Barpro has several maintenance teams available for installations and pro-active maintenance inspections.
Renowned for their versatility, Storax mobiles can be installed in both new and existing warehouses and cold stores depending to some extent on the free height available. Storage capacity is increased by up to 100% while at the same time maintaining immediate individual pallet access. Stock rotation and control issues disappear!
The Storax bases, which are electrically driven, can be controlled manually via push button stations or remotely from reach or stacker trucks. Larger systems can be controlled by a warehouse management system. With over 3500 systems installed around the world, Storax is a very cost effective solution for cold and freezer stores.
Barpro Storage SA is also the exclusive African importer of DelfFreezer Wear from the UK. DelfFreezer Wear incorporates the latest European health and safety requirements into their PPE and uses a special fibre blend which includes hollow fill.The tough and durable Delf range includes jumpers, jackets, boots, gloves and head gear to keep cold store workers warm and increase productivity.
As a team, Barpro Storage SA, says it boasts over 100 years combined experience – in just the technical and marketing departments.
For more info please visit the company’s website at www.barprostorage.co.za or contact James Cunningham on +27 (0) 21 5529190 or via [email protected]
MRE: On the client’s orders
In the delivery of cold storage solutions, treating a client’s project according to its own merits is key, Dennis Westhuizen, Managing Director of MRE, South Africa’s second largest refrigeration contractor and compressor packager, tells Construction Review.
The provision of cold storage solutions for demanding industrial construction projects can be quite a challenge. Delivery has to be done on time, to the specific quality standards and within the specific budget with no cost overruns. Hence, service providers have to rise to the challenge, without failing, says Westhuizen.
Involved in design, installation and maintenance of plants to respective customer requirements, van der Westhuizen believes MRE is amongst industry leaders in the provision of cold storage for industrial projects.
Customer-centeredmindset
The first mindset that the company has when approaching a client’s order is to treat each job on its own merit. “Each of the designs is customer-made to suit a customer’s requirements,” says van der Westhuizen.
Adequately resourced
Manufacturing and assembly locally, above and beyond, having service and installation crews locally works to the company’s advantage and gives it an edge over competitors.
Abreast of latest technology
MRE ensures that it is abreast of the latest technology and control systems to ensure efficient operation of its refrigeration plants, says van der Westhuizen. Notably, MRE imports the bulk of its refrigeration equipment from reputable companies, as well as local partnerships where necessary.
The company strives to keep up with latest automation technologies. It also uses energy efficient technology wherever possible through heat recovery ventilation. This ensures that not only fresh air is and improved climate control are provided in the plants, but also save energy by reducing the cooling and heating elements.
In the final analysis, van der Westhuizen sees MRE’s growth in South Africa as a springboard for growth in the African market. “There is really significant potential and this is just the tip of the iceberg.”
