PALLET RACKING

CANTILEVER RACKING

SHELVING PARTITIONING

MEZZANINE FLOORS

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ABOUT US Teepee Materials Handling Ltd are a leading storage and handling company who specialise in the design, supply and installation of high quality storage solutions such as pallet racking, cantilever racking, shelving, mezzanine floors and industrial partitioning.

Whether you are looking to build a new mezzanine floor or an office for additional working space, wanting to buy new shelving or racking, or simply modifying an existing configuration, you can trust Teepee to offer a competitive working solution to meet your requirements.

For over 28 years, Teepee have been providing their clients with cost effective storage solutions tailored to meet individual requirements. All designs re- utilise existing equipment where possible, to save space, reduce costs, increase efficiency and in some cases reduce inventory.

UNBIASED ADVICETeepee offer impartial advice on mechanical handling and storage equipment to optimise all available space, thus allowing the client to determine operational efficiencies against return on investment. As an independent supplier sourcing from the UK and Europe, we are able to provide the right product to do the right job at the best price.

DESIGN SERVICEOur trained and experienced engineers design solutions that combine tried and tested methods with up to date technology.Teepee consider all possible design scenarios such as pallet racking interfacing with fork lift trucks, floor load capacity or implications of building regulations when installing mezzanine flooring.

PROJECT MANAGEMENTTeepee can supply the whole package, full contract co-ordination and design integration, leaving clients free to concentrate on their own business and not be distracted with any ongoing improvements being implemented. An in-house project team will manage the day to day onsite operations and minimise disruption to client operations.

ACCREDITATIONSAccreditations such as ISO 9001 and being a member of the Safecontractor scheme provide further assurances to our clients that quality and health and safety standards within the workplace are maintained.

CDMConstruction (Design and Management) Regulations are there to ensure that health and safety issues are properly considered during a projects development so that the risk of harm to those who have to build, use and maintain structures is reduced. Current regulations came into force on 6th April 2015, Teepee Materials Handling Limited are fully conversant with the latest regulations and can advise our clients as to their obligations during the course of a project.

SEMASEMA is the British Trade Association of the storage equipment industry. An organisation committed to promoting and extending the safe design, installation and use of storage equipment manufactured and supplied by its members. Teepee has successfully completed a SEMA distributor group audit, scoring a ‘highly commended’ rating for the process which sets standards for the safe design and installation of storage systems.

As a longstanding member of the Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA), we are dedicated to providing quality storage systems compliant with the latest UK and European Standards.

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WHO WE WORK FOR

ENVIRONMENT Here at Teepee we are committed to protecting the environment with a sensitive and responsive manner, ensuring our workforce are aware of their responsibilities. We guarantee that the removal of any site waste is carried out by authorised contractors.

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PALLET RACKING

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• Wide aisle pallet racking used with conventional lift trucks for most applications.

• Narrow aisle pallet racking (VNA) increased storage capacity allowing access to all pallets, operating within aisles of 1600mm using bespoke lift trucks.

• Drive- in racking high density storage based on First In – Last Out (FILO) principles.

• Double deep pallet racking allows 2 pallets to be loaded into a rack, one behind the other.

• Push back racking allows palletised goods to be loaded/retrieved from one pallet face up to six pallets deep using specially designed carts, based on Last In – First Out (LIFO) principles. Once the pallet has been retrieved, the loaded pallet behind rolls forward allowing high stock rotation.

• Pallet live where pallets are loaded onto gravity roller lanes allowing high density of storage based on First-In First Out (FIFO) principles.

• Multi –tier is an introduction of floor levels between racking to Increase picking locations.

• Anti-collapse is guarding installed to the rear of racking to provide protection to personnel working within the vicinity.

“ Teepee Materials Handling always provide an excellent service, they are efficient, flexible and cost effective, the staff are very helpful, and always work around our needs I would highly recommend them. ”Operations Manager, Macmillan Distribution

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Used extensively for the storage of palletised goods within warehouses, available in numerous configurations:

CANTILEVER/ VERTICAL RACKING

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All uprights are pre-drilled to enable support arms to be bolted into position. Products of various heights can be stored within each bay, as well as arms being easily replaced in the event of damage.

Vertical racking is a simple yet effective system for the upright storage of lengthy items such as copper tube, timber, steel angles, plastic extrusions and other long items.

Benefits include:

• Increased storage capacity.

• Complete accessibility.

• Products easily identified.

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“ I have no hesitation in recommending Teepee from a product and service delivery aspect. We have used their services over many years and they have never failed to impress, delivering our requirements to time and budget and managing our installations from conception to delivery to the highest of standards. Teepee’s customer care and back office functions are equally as professional from a customer services point of view. ”Facilities Manager, Unipart Technology Logistics

Cantilever racking uprights are bespoke design ideally suited to accommodate long awkward products such as timber, steel tubes or sheets, moulded extrusions, etc.

SHELVING

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All systems are accompanied with a varying range of accessories i.e. shelf dividers, plastic drawers, mesh shelves, lockable doors, etc, which can be configured to suit individual applications.

Shelving systems offer the following benefits:

• Easily adjustable.

• Clear, precise product identification.

• Complete accessibility.

• Increased storage capacity.

• Modular construction allowing quick efficient installation relocation/reconfiguration.

Systems available include:

• Long span is designed for storing slightly larger items, capable of supporting loads of up to 1000 Kgs (UDL) per shelf, having a limited number of accessories available.

• Short span a simple, easy to assemble “bolt - free” structure ideal for storing small part items, capable of supporting 200 Kgs (UDL) per shelf level, having a full range of accessories available.

• Archive designed to accommodate standard archive document storage boxes.

• Live storage high density storage with rapid stock rotation based on First In-First Out (FIFO) principles.

• Mobile ideal for areas where access or space is limited.

• Multi –tier is an introduction of floor levels between shelving to Increase picking locations.

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Shelving systems are an extremely versatile, cost effective storage medium, ideal for industrial, retail and commercial environments, accommodating various types of products ranging from small to large bulky items.

MEZZANINE FLOORS

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From a single level floor, to multi floor levels, mezzanines are ideal for offices, storage or production purposes, all being of a bespoke design to suit individual requirements.

All our mezzanine floors are manufactured in accordance with current statutory regulations and can offer the following benefits:

• Increased available floor space – up to 100%.

• Utilises available free headroom, releasing ground floor space.

• Fully demountable – allowing fast efficient installation/relocation.

In addition to the mezzanine floor structure, we can supply and install ancillary equipment i.e. office partitions, ceilings, fire cladding and electrical and mechanical services.

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Mezzanine floors are used extensively in businesses and are a cost effective solution to creating additional floor space without having to relocate premises.

“ During the design and build of our Distribution Centre in Burton, Teepee Materials Handling were proactive, helpful and informative at all stages from tender negotiation through to delivery and installation on site. Coordination between trades whilst working on site is always a challenge yet Teepee worked through issues arising on site to provide resolution with no effect to programme. ”Head of Store Development, Hobbycraft Trading Ltd

PARTITIONING

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We can design, supply and install partitions taking in to consideration aesthetic, acoustic and fire resistance properties to meet your specific criteria.

Partitioning is a versatile cost effective system designed to create pleasant yet functional work spaces and can be constructed in numerous ways:

• Single skin, steel - Low cost modular system, ideal for offices, production rooms, security stores and segregation of working areas.

• Double skin, steel – Modular system having acoustic properties ideal for offices, production rooms within a working environment.

• Clean rooms – Specialised modular steel system having single flush line joints to minimise dust within a controlled area, mainly used within pharmaceutical and high tech manufacturing environments.

• Composite & stud partitions - Most commonly used system within an office environment where fire resistance properties are essential. Available in a range of colours and panel designs, ranging from all solid to single and double glazed panels, fitted with integral blinds and complemented by an attractive range of wall coverings and doors.

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Teepee offers a comprehensive range of partitions for offices, production, security and clean room environments.

TURNKEY SOLUTIONS

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A typical turnkey project provided by Teepee may include the following disciplines –

• Initial discussions with the client to establish their needs / requirements.

• Designed and detailed presentations.

• Site set up and project management in accordance with CDM regulations.

• Full documentation on completion i.e. OEM files, test certificates, as built drawings.

Turnkey solutions include the supply and installation of:

• Mezzanine floors, pallet racking, cantilever racking, shelving, partitions, welfare facilities.

• Electrical work i.e. lighting, smoke detection, small power, data cabling.

• Fire protection system i.e. in rack sprinklers, valve sets, water tanks.

• Heating and ventilation equipment i.e. air conditioning, air handling plant, extraction, warehouse heating.

• Office interior fit out i.e. carpets, ceilings, decorations, blinds.

On a recent successfully completed project (as shown on these pages) Teepee acted as principle contractor and were responsible for the complete warehouse / office fit out concept to completion, our client commented...

“ We worked in partnership with Teepee on a major supply chain project and as always they delivered on time and within cost. We highly recommend their approach and work and would have no hesitation in working with them again. ”Head of Purchasing and Logistics, Contactum Ltd

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Teepee provide solutions from a single bay of racking or shelving to a complete turnkey system.

TEEPEE MATERIALS HANDLING LIMITEDUnit 8 Bagley Industrial Park I Northfield Road I Dudley I West Midlands I DY2 9DY

Tel: O1384 256969 I Email: sales@teepee.co.uk

www.teepee.co.uk