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Darmax helps Hubergroup to streamline its unloading operation

A loading ramp supplied by DARMAX has enabled printing ink manufacturing specialist Hubergroup to switch to the direct unloading of international deliveries from shipping containers at its site in Nottingham.

DARMAX helps Hubergroup with loading

Hubergroup specialises in the supply of printing inks for flexible and carton packaging, with a customer base that includes some of the UK’s biggest FMCG brands. Following its acquisition by Mavco Corporation, the company adopted a new logistics strategy, as MD Andrew Pike explains.

“Historically, product came from Switzerland and Germany on articulated trailers, but Mavco asked us to be part of the pilot for supply chain ordering from the mother plant in India, to give us greater control and visibility of stock. Obviously, this meant we needed an efficient way to unload shipping containers.”

Hubergroup decided traditional loading bays weren’t suitable due to lack of space. DARMAX surveyed the site in Nottinghamshire to help Hubergroup find the best solution. Working with Darmax, Hubergroup overcame space constraints by positioning the trailer partially inside the warehouse and aligning the ramp for access.

“They demonstrated the ramp in action at their facility and even drove it around the car park,” Andrew recalls. “We did consider changing the colour, but as Nottingham Forest fans the red also appealed.”

With health & safety critical to Hubergroup, DARMAX offered training as well as providing wheel chocks and handrails to ensure compliance.

The ramp is now in regular use, with 2-3 deliveries per week. “We love it. It takes about 40 minutes each time, so it’s a seamless process. Thanks to DARMAX, we’ve enjoyed a smooth transition to our new way of working,” concludes Andrew.