A G Barr

A G Barr

A smarter approach to segregation for production and storage areas.

Background

As Continuous Improvement Leader at A G Barr, Alex Wilson had identified a problem with segregation within the recycling area of the facility.  The previous method in use was cumbersome and difficult for the team to manage, as well as being time-consuming to clean and maintain on a regular basis.

Following extensive discussions with several companies, Klipspringer suggested their unique SegriScreen solution – a mobile and modular screening system that are easy to install, easy to clean and make cleaning the floor area a doddle.

Established in Scotland over 140 years ago, A G Barr is a soft drinks business at its core. The company offers a diverse and differentiated portfolio of great tasting brands such as the iconic IRN-BRU, market-leading RUBICON exotic fruit juice drinks, and the Scottish spring water STRATHMORE.

Versatile screening solutions for versatile and easy-to-manage factory segregation.

Why did A G Barr choose Klipspringer?

Easy to clean

With a simple bolt-together design, the SegriScreen from Klipspringer is both easy to put together and easy to take apart – while still remaining safe for use in food production environments.  This means that the screens are also very easy to clean regularly or as required, simply by reducing the frame tension and removing the screen material.  Given the importance of hygiene to any food processing facility, this was a key win for the team at A G Barr.

Reduced hygiene hassle

The mobile design of the segregation screens also means that the screens can simply be moved around as required.  In contrast to cumbersome and heavy non-mobile alternatives, this means that hygiene teams can simply reposition the screens in order to access the area or when conducting hygiene operations.  When finished, the screens’ castor brakes are applied to keep them safely in position.

Customised design for strong branding

Thanks to the in-house production process for SegriScreens, A G Barr were able to prominently showcase their branding on each of the screens.  Not only is this visually striking, it also gives the opportunity to add further custom messaging as required, for warnings, instructions or area names.

A professional and compliant solution

“We have worked with Klipspringer for some time. They are professional, listen to our needs and offer appropriate and compliant solutions, always. We are especially impressed with their bespoke products and in addition to these SegriScreen we have previously purchased shadow boards. We source much of our production equipment including colour coded equipment from them and we are always happy with the quality of the goods and the service they provide.”

Alex Wilson, Continuous Improvement Leader

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Tesco

Tesco Maintenance

Improving cleaning and safety standards for all stores nationwide.

Background

As Group Maintenance Manager for Tesco Maintenance, Jason Cross had a dilemma. Each week, on-site engineers at each Tesco site were supposed to complete a roof check. However, standards across the UK were inconsistent (not least because there was a lack of uniformity in the tools used by each store), and there was no guarantee the check was being completed.

Implementing a nationwide standard through more than 750 stores was never going to be an easy challenge. Having shortlisted the tools required, Jason then had to find a way of ensuring they were where they needed to be, when they needed to be – small handheld equipment has a reputation for disappearing unaccounted for!

With more than 750 stores, Tesco are one of the leading supermarket chains and a familiar brand the world over.

As a division of Tesco, Tesco Maintenance are responsible for all planned and reactive maintenance within Tesco and OneStop stores throughout the UK and Ireland.

Bespoke cleaning station shadow boards for UK-wide standardisation.

Why did Tesco choose Klipspringer?

Trusted partnership

Having previously completed a shadow board project for Tesco’s in-store bakeries, Klipspringer were familiar with Tesco protocol and requirements. It was absolutely essential to make sure the tools selected were fit for purpose, and perfectly suited to each application. The ongoing effects of getting this wrong would likely include the task not being completed to a satisfactory standard, the cleaning taking too long to complete or utensils requiring replacement too frequently.

Klipspringer’s inhouse studio created a corporate design including the Tesco branding, relevant safety signage and procedural messaging. Careful consideration was given to the layout of the shadow board to ensure maximum space efficiency and to keep costs to a minimum, whilst fully meeting the required specifications.

Shadow board & equipment quality

A full size, real-to-life prototype was then manufactured to allow store trials to commence. Tesco chose Klipspringer’s hard-wearing ACM (Aluminium Composite Material) for robustness, weather-protection and longevity-of-life – cheaper materials were not going to be up to the job. UV-stable print also ensured that colour would remain within the shadow boards without fading, while the anti-scuff laminate provided that extra level of protection to keep the shadow boards looking pristine for an indefinite period of time.

Fast production & implementation

Following successful completion of the trial, Jason’s business plan was approved and the budget secured. Thanks to Klipspringer’s inhouse, state-of-the-art shadow board production facilities, more than 750 shadow boards were printed, laminated, assembled and despatched in less than 50 days!

Bringing the vision to life...

“Klipspringer are an industry leader in this type of product. We were dealing with real people who have a wealth of experience, and who were able to adapt their ideas to suit our precise requirements. A big factor in our decision to go with Klipspringer was the quality of their production facilities and the resulting quality product. Klipspringer were easy to talk to and second-to-none as an operating partner: their great suggestions helped shape a great product.

Klipspringer brought my vision of a roof shadow board with tools to life. This allowed me to trial the concept and write the business plan to complete a UK-wide launch.”

Jason Cross, Group Maintenance Manager

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Great Bear

Great Bear Distribution

Peace of mind for one of the UK’s leading logistics networks.

Partner of Choice

For over 10 years, Klipspringer has been Great Bear’s partner of choice for monitoring their temperature and humidity sensitive warehousing and distribution facilities.

Using one of the latest and most advanced real-time monitoring systems available, Klipspringer have delivered complete peace of mind for products in storage, as well as seasonal temperature mapping exercises.

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As a leading 3rd party logistics business, Great Bear provides nationwide dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions for international blue chip clients including PZ Cussons, Reckitt Benckiser, Unilever and Sainsbury’s.

Spanning the FMCG, healthcare, e commerce and bonded sectors, they operate over 9 million square feet of warehousing, with a large fleet of vehicles and an extensive added value service offering.

Periodic mapping and real-time monitoring for safe and reliable stock protection.

Why did Great Bear choose Klipspringer?

Trusted partnership

Klipspringer know and understand Great Bear’s requirements in detail. Once Great Bear have simply provided a site racking plan, the Klipspringer technical team are able to specify the type and location of sensors required, as well as providing the compliance documentation required.

Reliability and versatility

WatchmanOne is a robust, industrial grade system that is easy to understand and operate. Reports are easy to generate, and sensors can be layered for monitoring trends and extreme.

Ongoing support

By choosing to work with Klipspringer, Great Bear have access to 24/7 rapid response technical support, as well as ongoing calibration, service and consultancy for temperature monitoring and mapping.

What the customers says...

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John Jones, Group Operations Manager

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