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Maximising storage space was critical in
the new JPL Distribution Centre.
Dexion Industrial was engaged to help design
and implement part of the material handling solution, including a three-tier rack supported shelving
system, believed to be the largest storage system
of its type in New Zealand.
Dexion senior systems executive Daniel Austin
says the system can store approximately 90,000
different items, and comprises more than 26km of
shelving over 9000m2.
To maximise the available space, Dexion opted
for low-profile beams for the shelves, with mesh
decking.
“We specified the Dexion Speedlock racking
system, which has been designed and tested to
meet both Australian and European Standards,”

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Austin says. “Each of our beams, uprights, base
plates, splices and frames has been tested
extensively and assessed under the independent
eye of the University of Technology, Sydney.”
Austin says the use of pre-galvanised uprights
provides a light, reflective environment for workers.
“There were other requirements to take into
consideration as well. The solid floors and fire
baffles ensure the system conforms to sprinkler
code requirements. And our in-house engineer has
ensured the shelving system meets the seismic
code. This was especially critical as the shelving
system is 9m tall and sits on a 6m-high structural
mezzanine floor.”
Austin says Dexion’s involvement with JPL
is continuing with the supply of software and
conveyor systems to provide a full turnkey solution.

Below:Dexion Industrial was
contracted to design and supply
part o f the material handling
solution for the JPL Distribution
Centre. This included conveyor
systems and the Dexion
Speedlock three-tier racking
system.