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RACKING AND SHELVING

FOR INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS

Introduction

ACROW Limited is one of South Africa’s largest and oldest Racking and Shelving

manufacturers and has been supplying the retail, wholesale, distribution, commercial

and domestic sectors locally and internationally with state of the art storage and

material handling equipment solutions since 1946. We have branches in Cape Town

and Durban, United Kingdom and Italy, complete with countrywide agents.

Made in Africa . . . for Africa

Directors: Julio Moya (Spain) – Sandra Moya (SA)

Co. Registration No. 1946/024069/06 - VAT No. 4580169961

HEAD OFFICE - JOHANNESBURG 37 Dekema Road – Wadeville - Germiston - P.O. Box 14217 – Wadeville - 1422

Tel: +27 (011) 824-1527 - Fax: +27 (011) 824-3681 Web: www.acrow.co.za - E-mail: [email protected]

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Research and Development Continuous research and development is undertaken which allows ACROW Limited to offer a wider range of

products to suite the ever changing market. Where necessary, tailor-made products are developed to suit

individual requirements. We are always ready to try and accommodate the requirements of our clients and so,

by doing this we extend our range. Currently, we are able to offer over 1000 different products and accessories

and continuously improving.

Manufacturing Our Products are manufactured at our 46 000 square metre Johannesburg manufacturing facility situated in

Wadeville, Gauteng where the multi skilled employees operate various state of the art resources such as

computerized numerically controlled (CNC) punching machines, press brakes, guillotines, eccentric press’s,

epoxy powder coating plants and the latest roll forming and profiling machines.

In line with our continual search for better operation practices and manufacturing, we have recently acquired

the first Fiber Laser in the country from Salvagnini and various Rolling machines from Gasperini. The present

employee complement is over 280.

Product Finish All Racking and Shelving as well as related products are epoxy powder coated and tested for compliance to

SABS specification unless an alternate method of coating is required or a specific application e.g. Electro

galvanized.

Alignment and Compliance to Industry Standards ACROW Limited conforms to all minimum requirements to industry related standards for the Design, Manufacture

and Installation of Steel Storage Equipment by aligning to EN 15512, FEM, SEMA, SABS ISO 9001:2008,

Construction Regulations (2014) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993

Sales and Service Through the 300 years of accumulative knowledge, the professional approach of ACROW Limited sales and

marketing team has ensured continuous success. By providing an excellent initial and after-sales service which

includes follow-up site visits, of operational installations we are able to audit the condition and safe use of the

racking installation where an official inspection report is generated and submitted to the Client.

Quality Our products are manufactured in accordance with our SABS ISO 9001 of 2008 Manufacturing and Quality

Control Plan. Records are maintained to demonstrate conformance to specified requirements and the effective

operation of the Quality System of which the records will be available for inspection.

Galvanizing We are able to meet the requirements of Galvanized products. We have the option of either rolling certain

items from pre-galvanized material or hot dipped galvanized. The galvanizers we use also have an ISO 9001

accreditation. Typical use of this system finish would be for outdoor applications and in refrigerated

environments.

360° Turn Key Projects From conception to the handing of the keys of your business back to you, ACROW Limited is able to supply this

service to you. We have a wide community pool that we are able to draw from. These include builder’s right

through to software designers and installers, material handling equipment and of course, the racking and

shelving every modern business might need.

Show Room ACROW Limited would like to extend an invitation to all to visit our show room that is situated at the Wadeville -

Johannesburg site where one can view a vast range of ACROW Limited quality products and, at the same time,

take a factory tour where you can see the manufacture of some of the product, discussed in this profile.

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

POLICY STATEMENT (Occupational Health and Safety)

o ACROW Limited is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment and

this Occupational Health and Safety Plan documents the actions that will be

implemented.

o We acknowledge that as the Principle Contractor we have both a legal and moral

obligation to as far as is reasonable and practicable to develop a realistic Health and

Safety Plan making due reference to the Clients Health and Safety Specification.

o We further accept that we must ensure that the relevant Legislation is complied with

and that all reasonable and practicable steps are taken by all Contractors to provide a

ZERO tolerance to injury / Safe and Healthy Environment for persons to work in and that

the public are adequately protected.

o We recognize that all accidents can be prevented or mitigated through proactive

identification, documentation, analysis of possible dangers or hazards and taking

appropriate action to protect people. We have incorporated base line and continuous

assessments, preventive maintenance of all equipment and proactive housekeeping

into our Standard Operating Procedures.

o We are all individually and collectively in teams accountable for our safety and those

around us and that is enforceable through the Disciplinary Code of Conduct.

o We aim to eliminate all work related injuries and causes of ill health by providing a Safe

and Healthy work Environment.

o We train, empower and encourage individuals to take personal responsibility for Safety,

Health and the Environment through the Safety Teams and Committees.

o Safety, Health and Environment matters are handled with the same sense of

responsibility and just as methodically as issues concerning Quality, Productivity, Cost

Efficiency, Safety and Quality issues are combined in the Standard Operating

Procedures.

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FACTORY TOUR

The manufacturing facility situated in Wadeville, Germiston gives convenient access to the majority

of surrounding Industrial and Commercial areas, occupies an area of 46 000sqm, approximately

26 000sqm is undercover.

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RAW MATERIALS AND GUILLOTINE DEPARTMENT

ECCENTRIC PRESS AND DIES DEPARTMENT

CNC PUNCHING DEPARTMENT

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PRESS BRAKE DEPARTMENT

PROFILING AND ROLLING DEPARTMENT

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WELDING DEPARTMENT

PAINTING DEPARTMENT

STORES AND LOGISTICS DEPARTMENT

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Welding Robots utilized for Production efficiency

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TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED MACHINERY

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Automatic Panel Bender for precision

Gondola Tube Punching Machine

Wire Hook Bending Machine

Fiber Laser for diversification of Products

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM

• Installer will fully understand the program time-lines and work together with the

Project Manager following the program GANTT schedule.

• Any snags that may be discovered will be communicated by project manager to

the factory immediately and rectification will be implemented not to disrupt

installation.

• When variances are requested, they must be confirmed by the Customer and a

VO must be signed in the Site Instruction Log Book.

• ACROW Limited Management and Customer to be kept updated via progress

reports on a weekly basis by Project Manager

• Looking forward to a successful project ahead working together!!!!

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P R O D U C T S

Standard Pallet Racking

Our racking systems are legendary with customers asking for our systems dating back

some 60 years. This is testament to the structural integrity and manufacture process of

our systems. In this category, we have various models to choose from for example the

legendary Series 75 and the well-known Q-Lock (Dexion Type).

Within each of these models, there is also a smaller version. These are namely Series70

and Baby Q-Lock. These models are perfect for the lighter application but still maintain

the quality and structural integrity associated with the larger versions. Given the ‘light’

application profile for which they were designed, these models are available in both

1.6 and 2mm.

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S70 and S75 Pallet Racking

Heavy Duty Connector

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Standard Duty Connector

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Regarded by many as “the” system to have, Series 75 has been around since 1957

and is still used and preferred by many customers despite its premium price tag. This

system which is recognizable by the louver connection is still the preferred system

when developing a “drive-in “racking system.

It’s in the way that the beam s fit into the frame to make a ridged structure that

makes this the ideal combination and lends itself so well to this type of racking. In the

designing of a louver system, a gravity pin is not utilized. Instead, there is a safety flap

which must be knocked flat once the beam is in its final position. This helps prevent

the beam from being knocked out accidently by forklifts.

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S94 and S90 Pallet Racking

Considered still the “new boy on the block”, Series 94 has proven itself time and time

again in the many different applications that it has already utilized. Series 94 boasts

being rolled, formed and punched all in one smooth operation. The end result of this, is

a product more cost effective than its predecessor but without any sacrifice to both

quality and the safety of the system.

The added advantage of the Series 94 system is that we can roll the frame sections to

virtually any length.

This system is available in material starting at 1.6mm up to and including 2.5mm. The

beams are welded with the appropriate connector and painted. The Series 94 frames

can be rolled from a highly durable pre-galvanized material. This is particularly useful as

it is a requirement for coolers when the temperature is between -5ºc and +5ºc. At these

temperatures, the instance of condensation is at its’ highest and can lead to premature

corrosion.

For these applications, we are also able to either roll the beams or hot dipped

galvanized. There is no extra charge if we roll the frames from pre-galvanized material,

however, there is a nominal charge for having them hot dipped galvanized.

On the right is a picture showing how the

Series 94 Beams connect to the frames.

A gravity pin acts as a safety device,

helping against the accidental lifting of

the beams from the frames.

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Drive-in Racking

Custom design to the client’s needs, this type of racking is designed right down

to the last detail. Through its design, it is one of the most efficient ways of storing

large quantities of the same goods, with a slow turnaround time.

Perishable goods being stored in this type of system needs to have a strict

rotational schedule as this is for medium to long term type of storage. Positioning

the system in another way, i.e. away from walls or in the middle of the warehouse

floor, it then becomes a Drive–Through System. By simple doing this, stock rotation

is no longer a problem as the FIFO system becomes the predominant rule

allowing the palletized stock to be entered from one end and removed from the

other.

All guide rails are mandatory and form part of the foot of the frame section.

These are meant to guide the forklifts as they enter and exit the system. The

pallets are “seated” on the self – centering rails which run the length of the

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Mobile Racking

Mobile Pallet Racking can increase storage capacity by over 100% over the conventional static

racks without loss of selectivity. The system comprises of individual racks mounted on mobile bases.

The bases are power driven by low maintenance electric motors. The mobile bases run on rails

accurately which have been in-laid into the floor as part of the construction of the building. A retro fit

is possible, however, one must then consider that the floor should be of suitable thickness to enable

the housing of rails and maintain structural integrity.

Safety is of paramount importance, the utilization of sensor cells at both ends of the cases can

detect any obstruction in their path and activate an emergency stop. These units are able to

operate at temperatures as low as -30ºC.

This type of system is not only suitable for ambient projects but freezer and cold room projects too.

For these types of applications, all the racking utilized in the project will be galvanized (due to the

formation of frost)

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1. Fewer racking aisles

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90% space

2. Utilization of space

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possible in new and

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4. Expandable modules

that can be added

5. System can be utilized

for both ambient and

cold storage projects

6. Full safety features to

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Pallet Flow Racking

ACROW Limited provides the support system for a variety of Pallet Flow Systems

which in turn ensure a “First in – First out” operation.

This allows for the greatest pallet density possible and only a loading face and

off-loading face, thus keeping aisles to a minimum and forklifts out of the racking.

Pallets can be stored up to 10 deep or more and have a mass of 1.5 Tons.

Breaking rollers keep speed of descent in check and the last pallet is

automatically separated from the others to keep the load off them and make it

easy to remove from the rack.

This system is particularly well suited for large quantities of the same product

which are date sensitive.

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Carton Flow Racking

Operates on a First In – First Out basis

Gravity feed (Low maintenance)

Increased picking performance

Easy access (loading and picking)

No energy consumption

Accurate control of stock rotation

Tailor made to suite requirements

Maximizes floor usage and

efficiencies

The system is adaptable to our light to

heavy duty range of shelving and

racking systems.

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Cantilever Racking

Designed and manufacture to our clients specific needs, the Canti-lever system

is and remains the best option for all extra-long product.

This system is used by clients who require anything from board to steel being

racked for ease of loading and offloading. Theoretically, there is no weight limit

as the weight is distributed through the arms. Typically, a maximum height of

around 5500mm would be used. This is due to the material handling equipment

not being able to reach this height with the weight associated with goods

typically used on this system.

The system can be designed for both single and double sided operations. The

arms are designed from 600mm right up to1800m long. As a safety feature, the

base of the system is designed to be the same length, as that of the longest

arms. The upright column is the strength of the system, and once the weight

requirements are established, the correct arm loads calculated, the size of the

column can be manufactured. There are two different options for this. A

standard I.P.E or universal beam steel section is available. The Canti-Lever

system can be either powder coated or, for outdoor applications hot dipped

galvanized.

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Shelving

Wholesale Gondola Shelving

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Commercial Gondola Shelving

Specifically designed and

developed for Cash and

Carry, Hyper and

Superstore operations.

Features that make these

systems the obvious choice

in storage and display

equipment include:

4-Part basic system

Easy assembly and

adjustability

Extensive range of

accessories

Superior carrying

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Maximum display

capabilities

Commercial Gondola

Shelving is light to

medium duty clip-in

shelving suitable for

merchandising small to

medium products

(Family grocers,

supermarkets,

pharmacies, garages

etc.)

Available in various sizes

and capacities to suit

your requirements

Various accessories

available for display

purposes

(Pegboards, hooks etc.)

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Shelving (cont….)

Industrial Shelving for Spare parts

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In Closing…

SOME OF OUR LARGER CLIENTELE ARE...

These are just a few of our clientele… the question now is: Should I not be on this list?

By becoming a business partner of ACROW Limited, you can be assured of the best possible

products, the best service and a long and happy future with all the back-up parts and the

widest range of accessories to meet the needs of the discerning client of tomorrow. We are

always ready to help and where other companies would turn you away due to the size of

you project, ACROW Limited believes in a policy of helping our clients to grow their business

from the start by supplying the right product at the right price for their projects.

We want to be a part of your business and, through your growth, become a part of your

decision making process when it comes to the storage needs of your business.

So give us a call, and become part of the ACROW Limited user community and feel safe

that you are buying a product that is truly… “Made in Africa, For Africa”

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GLOBAL FOOT PRINT

Appointed representatives and agents available

both in South Africa and Internationally

are situated in:

South Africa

Cape Town Branch, Kwazulu-Natal Branch, East London, Port Elizabeth

International

Botswana, United Kingdom, Italy, Namibia

Additional Company Detail Our factory and Head Offices are located at:

37 Dekema Road, Wadeville, Germiston

Telephone Number: +27 11 824-1527

Facsimile Number: +27 11 824-3681

GPS Co-ordinates: S26º 16’13.2 - E28º 10’47.8 For further information please visit our web site at www.acrow.co.za

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