Case Study

Electrical Design & Installation

Magnavale is one of the largest temperature-controlled storage companies in the UK and in 2021 announced plans to build a new facility at its Easton site in Grantham.

Now nearing completion, the 101,000 pallet cold store development known as Magnavale Easton II accompanies an existing 44,000 pallet cold store located on the same site.

The new cold store has been designed to significantly increase capacity and with careful consideration of efficiency and the needs of the cold chain.

Easton, Lincolnshire
2024
Electrical Design & Installation
Food & Beverages
Warehouse conveyor installation
Electrical Design & Installation
Warehouse conveyor installation
Warehouse conveyor installation
Warehouse conveyor installation
Electrical Design & Installation

Solutions

As leaders in Automation Control Systems, Hills Electrical Group, in partnership with Swisslog and other suppliers, developed the solution:
  • 3,000 metres of conveyors over the 3 floors of the cold store
  • New control system developed by Swisslog
  • 4 vertical conveyors
  • 13 Tornado (pallet stacker) cranes serving racks 152m long and 45m tall

Hills Electrical Group was responsible for:

  • Installation of the containment
  • Installation of the wiring
  • Installation of the safety system components
  • Making final connections
  • Testing and commissioning

This was completed with 900 days effort.

Results

Hills Electrical Group delivered the solution on schedule and on budget, delivering a facility with a huge 145,000 pallet positions, the majority of which are fully automated.

The new site will become operational in Q3 2024 and will be run entirely on renewable energy. It will be the most sustainable, efficient and largest cold storage facility in the UK.

Improved Efficiency: The new automation system streamlined operations to an unprecedented degree, significantly reducing manual handling and increasing throughput.

Increased Storage Capacity: The vertical conveyors and the pallet stacker cranes allowed for optimal use of vertical space, dramatically increasing storage capacity.
Reduced Manual Handling: Automation reduces the need for manual intervention, improving safety and reducing labour costs. Workers can now focus on more value-added tasks, while the automation handles the heavy lifting.

No Single Point of Failure: The cold store has been engineered with no single point of failure, meaning that operations can continue uninterrupted even in the event of system disruptions.

Multiple Points of Entry: Magnavale Easton features an intelligent monorail system with multiple entry points, allowing for seamless and rapid intake of palletised goods.

By choosing Hills Electrical Group, you’re not just engaging an outstanding electrical installation supplier, you’re transforming the way your Projects are delivered for the better.

Our team of NICEIC approved engineers, technicians, and project managers are proficient in electrical installation, and prepared to work closely with you to design and implement a solution that positions you for future growth and success. Get in touch today by calling 01384 671660

 

What Our Team Provided

Conveyor installation that would span an impressive 3000 metres within their 3-floor warehouse.
Electrical Installation
The installation of the wiring
The installation of the safety system components
Testing and commissioning
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