Slimming club, Slimming World,
is reported to have significantly
improved handling and storage
procedures at its headquarters in
Alfreton after taking delivery of two
Aisle-Master articulated forklifts at its
newly built warehouse facility.

Slimming World consulted Kevin
White from Langley Mechanical
Handling to assist with getting the
best use out of the 1400m2 purpose
built warehouse. Initial thoughts of a
reach truck were discounted when
White demonstrated the advantages
of the Aisle-Master.

“We were won over by its
versatility to work inside and out as
well as the opportunity to save space,”
says facilities manager, Paul James.

“Although we have ample pallet space
at the moment we wanted to futureproof
our operations. The trucks’
ability to work in very narrow aisles
means that even if growth continues
at this rate we are assured of plenty
of room.”
The current pallet count of 1600 is
said to be 30% up on what could have
been achieved with reach trucks.