Fashionista!

The strong growth of online shopping is not only a challenge for the fashion world, but also for logistics companies. In 2017, fashion logistics company Meyer & Meyer had just nine months to build a modern distribution warehouse for fashion and lifestyle products at a site in Peine, Germany. As the installation had to be complete in time for the Christmas rush, it was a challenge for Hyster Europe.

Meyer & Meyer has expanded its capacity by adding the new €25 million, 45,000 sq m logistics site, close to an existing site.

To expand the warehouse for storing hanging garments, which had been in place for several years, the company started commissioning a 25,000 sq m hall for packing materials in June 2015.

At the heart of the new logistics centre are four Hyster C1.3 narrow-aisle lift trucks (VNA), designed to lift loads up to 17 metres with a patented Quad form mast.

The intelligent design of the turret head in these VNA models is one of the most compact and robust in the industry and provides reliable load stability. In addition, high-performance three-phase AC motors, the CANbus communication system and temperature control systems minimise maintenance requirements.

To ensure that the forklifts can be used even in narrowest aisles and remain in the right track, Meyer & Meyer opted to use a wire guided system.

Fashion from all over the world is delivered to the Meyer & Meyer warehouse by lorries. From the ramp, Hyster pallet trucks and order pickers take over, and transport the goods to the high-rack warehouse, where the narrow-aisle trucks are waiting for them.

More than 50 Hyster trucks are in use at Meyer & Meyer.

Almost all warehouse trucks used at Meyer & Meyer are equipped with lithium-ion batteries. This allows fast recharging, for example during the lunch break, and ensures a long service life under the toughest conditions. In addition, the forklifts have efficient energy management systems, which provide low operating costs.