AR Racking has completed an adjustable pallet racking system installation for Buencafé Liofilizado de Colombia in Chinchiná, enhancing storage with 4,344 positions across 5,280 m². This system is designed to be earthquake-resistant, crucial for operations in high-seismic areas, thereby optimizing logistics and production capacity.
On December 4, 2024, AR Racking, a leader in industrial storage solutions, proudly announced the completion of an adjustable pallet racking system installed at Buencafé Liofilizado de Colombia, located in Chinchiná, Caldas. This significant project encompasses 5,280 square meters and offers an impressive total of 4,344 pallet positions, representing a key advancement in the storage and logistics capabilities of this esteemed coffee producer.
Designed with robustness and versatility in mind, the adjustable pallet racking system features a double-deep configuration with four beam levels. Importantly, it incorporates earthquake-resistant structural calculations, ensuring the safe and efficient storage of Buencafé’s coffee products, particularly vital in regions prone to seismic activity. Alejandro López, the Engineering Director at Buencafé, expressed satisfaction with the collaborative endeavor, stating, “We are very satisfied with our partnership with AR Racking on this project. Its experience and professionalism have been key to the success of the installation, and the new storage solution will allow us to optimise our logistics and increase our production capacity.”
The project manager at AR Racking, Edward Suescun, emphasized the significance of the undertaking for the coffee industry, remarking, “At AR Racking we are committed to developing the Colombian coffee sector, and this new installation is an example of how our storage solutions can help companies improve their efficiency and competitiveness.” As part of Grupo Arania—an industrial conglomerate with over 80 years of experience—AR Racking is dedicated to providing high-quality, innovative storage solutions, alongside comprehensive project management services, aimed at optimizing efficiency across various sectors.
The project developed by AR Racking for Buencafé Liofilizado de Colombia highlights the innovative strides being made within the industrial storage sector, particularly suited for the unique needs of the coffee industry. Given Colombia’s susceptibility to seismic events, the incorporation of earthquake-resistant features into storage solutions represents an important evolution in safeguarding valuable agricultural products. The collaboration underscores the synergy between advanced storage technology and agricultural logistics, enabling firms such as Buencafé to enhance their operational capabilities.
The successful installation of an earthquake-resistant adjustable pallet racking system by AR Racking for Buencafé Liofilizado de Colombia marks a pivotal development in the logistics of the coffee sector. This initiative not only enhances storage capacity and operational efficiency for the coffee producer but also illustrates AR Racking’s commitment to supporting Colombia’s agricultural industry. Through collaboration and innovative solutions, both companies are poised to elevate their competitiveness in the market.
Original Source: www.logisticsbusiness.com
