Merger Prompts Improvements
Company Size
1,000+
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- Raymond Model 4700
- Raymond Model 5000 Series
- Raymond Model 7000 Series
Tech Stack
- AC-powered motor
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Customer Satisfaction
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Automation & Control - Automation & Process Control Systems
- Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Industries
- Consumer Goods
- Retail
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Automation
Services
- System Integration
- Training
About The Customer
Empire Merchants North LLC (EMN) is a locally owned wine and liquor distributor in upstate New York born out of the merger between Service Universal Distributors Inc. and Colony Liquor & Wine Distributors. After consolidating three facilities, the company’s new home now encompasses 22,000 square feet of office space, 15,000 square space of merchandising space and a 220,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center.
The Challenge
Because EMN was merging three facilities, the company looked to maximize its square footage and improve operator productivity. Activity never ceased during a day’s shift. Once pallets of wine and liquor cases arrived and were unloaded, they were moved to a staging location and distributed throughout the facility. They were then scanned and prepared for outbound shipping. This encouraged EMN to better develop its process and material flow handling.
The Solution
EMN partnered with Pengate Handing Systems, an authorized Raymond® Sales and Services Center, to devise an efficient distribution center floor and fleet plan. Pengate evaluated EMN’s new facility and recommended implementing: Raymond Model 4700 sit-down counterbalanced lift trucks equipped with AC-powered motor for improved control, increased productivity and reduced costs. Raymond Model 5000 Series orderpickers, which reach heights up to 390 inches — an advantage for EMN’s 32-foot tall racks. Raymond Model 7000 Series Reach-Fork® lift trucks to help operators process more inventory in narrow aisles. Pengate helped ensure efficient spacing, bulk lane sizing and a layout for lift charges were made while the building was under construction.
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