Huge rack-clad automated warehouses

Officially opened in October by Richard Bruton, Ireland's Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, the new facility is a cornerstone of Grifols’ international growth strategy and represents a total investment in the project of 100 million dollars.

The buildings, which occupy 22,000 square metres on a site measuring 11 hectares, have been designed to facilitate the global distribution of plasma-derived products supporting operations in over 67 countries by maximizing the flexibility and security of supplies

One of the new warehouses on the site is a -35°C cold store standing 21 metres high, while the other is a +5°C structure that reaches 31 metres at its highest point.

Both installations came under Jungheinrich’s remit and were specifically designed as rack clad structures.

Jungheinrich was responsible for the installation of the racking, insulated cladding panels, stacker cranes, conveyor systems technology and the warehouse management system – which is bespoke to meet Grifols’ specific requirements.

“Throughout the design and build phases of the project Grifols had the peace of mind of knowing that the critical elements of the new facility were all under the management of Jungheinrich’s total solution offering,” said Steve Richmond, Jungheinrich’s Director of Systems and Projects. “We are clearly delighted to have been responsible for the successful implementation of such a prestigious and unique project,” he added.