Crawford, Salumificio San Carlo Ziano Piacentinoo0 pages
Food & Drink: Salumificio San Carlo, Ziano Piacentinoo Isolated loading bays
nnnnMinimising contact with the outside environment is
nnnnone of the main requirements for a food company
nnnnThe Piacentino hills start about 100 km south
nnnnof Milan. Wine and cold meats are the main
nnnnproducts typically found in an area tradi-
nnnntionally rich in small and medium-sized food
nnnncompanies. Salumificio San Carlo is one of the
nnnnlargest producers of Italian salami and high-
nnnnquality bacon, distributing through traditional
nnnnmass retail channels and using its own brand
nnnnand other vendors to supply its products.
nnnnIn 2011, the plant doubled its capacity
nnnnto meet growing demands. The layout of its
nnnngoods loading area was one of the main issues
nnnnthat remained unresolved. The temperature
nnnninside it has to be kept at around 6-8°, which
nnnnfor most of the year is much lower than the
nnnntemperature of the external environment.
nnnnThe internal environment is also subject to
nnnnfrequent washing and, for hygiene reasons,
nnnnhas a significant concentration of salt in the
nnnnatmosphere.
nnnnCritical aspects
nnnn• Minimising contact with the external
nnnnenvironment for hygiene purposes;
nnnn• Avoiding sudden temperature changes
nnnnthrough logistics management
nnnn• Avoiding unnecessary waste to maximise
nnnnenergy savings;
nnnn• Using products that are durable despite the
nnnnunique nature of the work environment.
nnnnCrawford has provided:
nnnn• Crawford Isodock, isolated loading ramp,
nnnnfully galvanised;
nnnn• Interlocked traffic-light system with sensor
nnnnto alert the presence of lorries;
nnnn• Insulated, sectional and motorised
nnnnCrawford 542 doors, complete with
nnnnanti-corrosion kits.
nnnnThe lorry alert sensor opens and permits use
nnnnof loading bays only when vehicles are present.
nnnnIn this way, a single environment is always
nnnncreated between the warehouse and the inside
nnnnof the lorry. The fully isolated ramp also pre-
nnnnvents any thermal bridge during operation
nnnnand rest phases. Many product parts and
nnnnaccessories are hot-dip galvanised and powder-
nnnncoated in stainless steel to ensure that despite
nnnnthe aggressive environment, frequently
nnnnhygiene treatments and intense washing,
nnnnthey work perfectly for many years.
nnnn"We are very pleased with the choice we have
nnnnmade", says Vincent Penati, head technician at
nnnnthe factory. "Crawford has given us professional
nnnnadvice andhas serviced all our needs".
nnnnAbout Crawford
nnnnCrawford is a leading ASSA ABLOY brand focusing on automated entrance solutions for efficient movement of vehicles
nnnnand goods. With a complete portfolio of door and docking solutions, an extensive service offer and professional advice,
nnnnwe help customers ensure convenient, safe, secure and energy saving operations around-the-clock.
nnnnwww.crawfordsolutions.com
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