Nestlé modernising DC
A 70-metre lifting crane was spotted at Nestlé’s Haxby Road distribution centre in York.
THE INVESTMENT will focus on replacing six high-bay stacker cranes and their control systems in the automated warehouse. This upgrade aims to enhance the warehouse’s reliability and longevity boost efficiency, and reduce the need for employees to work at heights.
The three phase project should be completed by July. The work is being carried out with Nestlé’s logistics partner, Alstef Group, and involves the temporary assembly of telescopic cranes on site, with a total of seven lifting crane visits. The lifting crane is replacing six 25-metre cranes through the warehouse roof, all while keeping the operation running.
The company is also upgrading the electrical and control systems in the warehouse to ensure seamless operation. These improvements will make it easier for its team to monitor operations and respond quickly to any issues that may arise.
Nestlé UK and Ireland head of logistics Richard Hastings, says: “Nestlé York is a cornerstone of our operations in the UK, playing a vital role in our supply chain and our commitment to delivering high-quality products to consumers.
“This investment in our York Distribution Centre reflects our dedication to continued improvement and innovation and we look forward to sharing more updates as we progress with this exciting project.”
Nestlé’s investment in the York Distribution Centre builds on more than £85 million investment in the Nestlé York campus in the past decade, including refurbished office space and factory machinery upgrades.
The York Distribution Centre was opened in 1985 and supplies retailers in the North of England with a wide range of Nestlé products, including confectionery, coffee and cereals.
