Quality batteries, chargers, and service. They are key to our successful partnership with Bidfood. The company is one of the UK’s leading foodservice businesses. As its chosen energy provider, we’ve been helping to reduce costs and increase operational flexibility since 2005. Our systems power the MHE fleet at Bidfood’s newest distribution centre in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.
Challenges
Operating trucks across 28 depots brings major challenges. Especially when equipment works in cold store and ambient environments. Typically, order picking takes place during the night. That said, trucks might need to operate during the day. Flexible use of MHE is therefore essential. Reliability is vital.
Sustainable MHE solution
Bidfood Biggleswade sourced innovative electric MHE from Linde Materials Handling. Our trak air batteries and intelligent high frequency charger systems are the ideal fit. Key gains include improved operational flexibility and lower costs.
Service support
Increasingly, service is a key part of our offer. Today, a nationwide contract serves all Bidfood distribution centres. Hoppecke engineers visit sites every two months to carry out required battery filling and maintenance.
Successful Hoppecke-Bidfood partnership
Our partnership brings numerous benefits. In Biggleswade MHE delivers excellent performance over 24 hours. Extended battery life is a bonus. Trak air batteries deliver key savings on electricity costs. So Bidfood has reduced its expenditure on energy.
Case study
Thanks to our solution, Bidfood Biggleswade maximises vital warehouse space. It also enjoys a reduced carbon footprint. Quality batteries, chargers and service make the difference. Read this case study to learn more.
