Safety in logistics: Quooker chooses Boplan's collision protection in a striking red color

Quooker, known for its innovative boiling water faucets, needed safety products to protect pedestrians and infrastructure from collisions. For this, it knocked on the door of Boplan, the expert in impact absorption and fall protection. "We wanted to raise awareness around traffic flows and provide protection with impact-resistant and durable safety products. Boplan designed specific crash protection in a red color, perfectly matching our corporate identity," said Marijn Bonekamp, team lead facilities at Quooker. The result? A safer factory and distribution center where employees carry out their work with confidence.

Security risks in the logistics chain vary from company to company. Yet there is one constant: danger lurks everywhere. From internal transport vehicles colliding with pedestrians and risks in loading and unloading goods, to damage to shelving and infrastructure. Accidents lead to personal injury, high repair costs, lost production and even reputational damage. So prevention is better than cure.

At Quooker, the market leader in boiling water faucets since 1987, they understand the importance of safety and cost-effective safety products. For their new distribution center, on Boplan's advice, they chose durable, low-maintenance plastic products that are extremely impact-resistant.

"From rack protection and guard posts to safety gates, we provided a comprehensive range of products that perfectly fit Quooker's specific safety needs," says Twan den Hartog, Business Unit Manager of Boplan Netherlands. "Prior to installation, we conducted a thorough safety analysis to accurately identify all potential hazards and risks. Based on this analysis, we developed customized solutions."

Strategically placed safety fences with additional horizontal rails and heavier posts, were installed in high-risk areas where forklifts and pallet trucks operate. The red, luminescent (glow-in-the-dark) markings ensure that the partitions remain highly visible even in low-light conditions. In addition, protective bollards appeared at critical locations, such as corners, entrances and exits, and near vulnerable infrastructure such as gates. These bollards not only provide protection, but also increase visibility for forklift drivers, significantly improving safety. In addition, Boplan's protective posts return to their original shape after a collision. This unique advantage results in less damage, low maintenance costs and a longer service life.

The ends of the stacking racks were protected with RackEnd rack protection to prevent forklifts from causing damage when entering aisles.

Quooker is very satisfied with the cooperation with Boplan: "We are very happy with the way Boplan handled our security issue. The cooperation went smoothly, with excellent support, fast delivery and expert installation. We look forward to continued cooperation."

The safety solutions at Quooker are not only functional, but also attract attention. This is because the customized safety solutions have a striking red color. This ensures that drivers of forklifts and pedestrians immediately know where to be extra careful and where the safe walkways are located. The red color not only guarantees increased safety awareness, but also perfectly matches Quooker's corporate identity. Thus, protection and aesthetics go hand in hand.

An international player with 25 years of experience, Boplan is an established name in the field of plastic collision protection. The company develops innovative safety solutions for industrial environments, from warehouses to cold storage and chemical sites. Where safety is a priority, Boplan offers solutions to minimize risks and make the workplace safer.

Boplan's strength lies in the combination of product innovation and excellent service. Their products, manufactured from the strong and flexible Extrilene®, a high-performance polymer, are extremely impact-resistant and return to their original shape after impact. This reduces cost and replacement, unlike traditional steel solutions. In addition, the products are colored to the core, eliminating the need for painting and reducing maintenance costs. All this makes the products more durable and provides a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

"Installing the right security solutions is of utmost importance to us, " says Twan den Hartog, Business Unit Manager of Boplan Netherlands. "We evaluate each request individually and deliver solutions tailored to the specific needs of the customer. Transparency and clear communication are essential in this."

To reinforce this approach, Boplan has developed the Boplan Impact Calculator. With this tool, customers themselves gain a better understanding of the most appropriate safety solutions for their workplace. Based on specific parameters such as speed and weight of the vehicle, as well as the impact angle, they calculate the impact resistance that their safety solution must meet. Easily, quickly and efficiently, they get an overview of the Boplan safety products that comply. For detailed information and further follow-up, they can contact the Boplan safety experts.

"In this way, we make customers aware of the impact resistance they need to secure their workplace. We provide the right solution for each situation, leading to cost efficiency, security and peace of mind."

Curious about this tool? Discover the Boplan Impact Calculator at boplan.com.

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