Wincanton's loading solution delivered by Thorworld Industries

When Wincanton transferred one of its operations to a ground level warehouse, it required a lightweight platform that could be manufactured and delivered in just a few weeks.

General manager, Ian Broomhead discussed requirements with James Corfield from Darmax UK, a Thorworld agent.

The result is a lightweight mobile platform with safety barriers and handrails. It can be positioned directly behind a vehicle’s container to provide a solid platform on which pallets can be placed. Pallets can then be lifted to the ground by forklift truck. 

Features include a hinged barrier with a gas spring mechanism that can lock into place to enhance safety in both raised and lowered positions, chain hooks and tensioning brackets to connect platform to vehicle, and an anti-slip coating.