Mezzanine lift aids expansion

Having seen exponential growth since starting the company in 2019, Whirli had outgrown its original warehouse which had 2,500 sq ft of space. In summer 2021, the company relocated to much larger premises of 10,000 sq ft. A mezzanine floor was also within the facility – adding a further 4,000 sq ft of space – but access was only available on foot, so it wasn’t being used regularly.

It quickly became clear, however, that the additional space was going to be required immediately. The team at Whirli asked LLM Handling to install a bespoke mezzanine goods life to easily and quickly move the toys between floors, delivering an efficient, effective solution. Initially, Whirli had requested a 250kg lifting capacity, but after consultation LLM Handling recommended a larger capacity for heavy duty items up to 500kg.

LLM Handling designed, manufactured and installed the lift platform. It operates using a single touch control with automatic latching controls.

Whirli head of operations Craig Simpson, says: “The mezzanine lift has enabled us to expand our existing warehousing space in a very cost-effective way. Even better, there was no disruption to our working schedule while it was installed ensuring there was no interruption to the service our customers received. Overall, it has been a fast and effective solution to our continuing growth.”

“This investment will increase our warehousing capabilities for the months to come. As we continue to expand, we can be confident we have the capacity to meet growing demand.”

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