Law Distribution and Jungheinrich UK continue its long-term contract which combines cutting edge technology and optimised processes to deliver business and environmental advantages across Law Distribution’s supply chain operations. 

Located between Manchester and Liverpool, Law Distribution is a family run business that has been providing warehousing and distribution services since 1994. Specialising in logistic solutions for large national companies or for an ever-growing number of e-commerce customers. Law Distribution’s secure warehousing is one of the largest alcohol Bonds in Northern England and spans over 300,000 square feet across four sites. With the completion of an overhaul of their current warehouse in 2021, the company chose to move completely with Jungheinrich. This meant that a 130,000 sq.ft high bay distribution centre was built on a lease-back basis with the capacity to store 27,000 pallets to keep up with their continued growth.

With a need for a seamless crossover, Law Distribution chose Jungheinrich’s lithium-ion VNA trucks to combat ergonomic and efficiency challenges that the drivers faced with the previous outdated warehouse fleet, such as easily rotating 180 degrees within the working aisles and reaching height on the racking. Working closely with Jungheinrich’s Logistics Systems Specialists, the operators selected Jungheinrich’s VNA trucks which were specifically modified for Law Distribution’s needs. 

Bespoke modifications included a split console which contributed to easing operator control, allowing the drivers to use both left and right hands to control as opposed to the singular modular system used previously, meaning the drivers could easily box pick in comfort with added armrest and comfortable seating. The modified VNA trucks also enabled the drivers to become more efficient and flexible by using the trucks’ rotating feature and reaching heights of up to fifteen metres, making their work processes more streamlined. Additionally, the lithium-ion trucks have supported Law Distribution in contributing toward their sustainability goals. 

Andrew Turner, Warehouse Director at Law Distribution comments, “By using both Jungheinrich’s VNA trucks and racking, we collaboratively created a seamless warehouse management system which allows our operation to continue round the clock. Jungheinrich’s intralogistics expertise offers Law Distribution the opportunity to fully optimise location positioning and reduce our carbon footprint through reduced battery cycles and charging optimisation. Our alliance continues to signal long-term relationship stability with proven reliability and service and we’re thrilled to continue our strong working relationship together. Future plans include optimising our old warehouse to match the efficiency of our new one, and we’re thrilled to be working with Jungheinrich to deliver the same seamless experience.”

Neil Warren, Director Region One at Jungheinrich UK, added, “Law Distribution remains one of our most valued customers. Their continued growth is exciting to be a part of and we’re pleased that Jungheinrich is continuing to work closely with them to achieve their future growth and sustainability goals. Additionally, we are thrilled that our continued partnership will be further cemented with Law Distribution in their next warehouse optimisation project very soon.”