Hi-Level Become the Latest Affiliate Member of the UKWA
12th October 2020
We are excited to announce that Hi-Level has recently become the most recent affiliate member of the United Kingdom Warehouse Association (UKWA). Who are the UKWA? The UKWA is Britain’s leading trade organisation for the logistics sector. Since their founding in 1944, they have gained over 700+ members predominantly within warehousing and logistics, but also […]
Pallet Gates – A Great Solution for Any Industrial Warehouse
17th September 2020
Why are Pallet Gates Installed? Moving supplies is one of the most integral factors of warehousing. Pallet gates are often implemented within these settings to make this process faster, safer and more convenient. Implemented within most industrial warehouse premises involving a mezzanine floor, pallet gates are used to move stock from or to a raised […]
Simplifying Mezzanine Building Regulations and Health and Safety
3rd August 2020
Mezzanine floor solutions are implemented in numerous industries for several different reasons, the most common being to create extra storage, develop workstations or form simple transportation routes throughout a facility. As with most other structures, the installation of a mezzanine floor is governed by Building Regulations. This guide has been written to help clarify the […]
New vs Second-Hand Mezzanine Floors. Which is Best for Your Business?
16th July 2020
So, you’ve realised that investing in a mezzanine floor is a great way to optimise your processes and make better use of the premises you are paying for. However, the decision of new vs used remains and you’re not sure which solution is best for your business moving forward. At Hi-Level, we understand that this […]
How to Optimise Warehouse Logistics with a New or Existing Mezzanine Floor
22nd June 2020
A warehouse’s layout after the initial moving in process is often never changed throughout the facility’s use. This commonly overlooked aspect directly affects a site’s daily logistical process and, perhaps if not adapted, a business’ efficiency over time cannot truly be maximised. Mezzanine floors are a fantastic method of expanding your floor space without having […]
Mezzanine Safety Tips
19th May 2020
Mezzanines are a superb way to maximise space and efficiency at work, however, they can also pose a hazard when it comes to health and safety. Find out about the legislation that applies to mezzanine safety, as well as the guidelines that should be followed to ensure that any staff, visitors, or customers using a […]
Remaining Operational During COVID-19
1st May 2020
Coronavirus has caused considerable pressures to all businesses, no matter what industry they are within. Social distancing, isolation and suitable protective measures have affected how businesses operate and the timescales of which most businesses can deliver their product or service have become threatened. How Hi-Level Has Been Affected Hi-Level is no exception to this global […]
Mezzanine Floor Considerations
13th January 2020
Anyone thinking about installing a mezzanine in their premises will likely be faced with a variety of practicalities to consider, both before the process begins and after it has been installed. Try to make sure you think of everything early on, so you can avoid having to make changes or regretting any choices you made […]
A Look Back at 2019
11th December 2019
2019 has been another busy year for Hi-Level. Despite the doom and gloom regarding Brexit, we’ve just put our heads down, designing and installing hundreds of bespoke mezzanine solutions for businesses across the UK and Ireland. And now, as the excitement of the upcoming festivities build, it is a great time to look back over […]
The 5 S’s of Manufacturing Efficiency
30th October 2019
The 5S system can be a valuable tool for any business setting, but has been seen to bring considerable advantages to a manufacturing environment in particular. Initially coined by Toyota, the 5S principles are Japanese but are easily transferable and translatable to English-speaking environments; Seiri = Sort Seiton = Systematize Seiso = Shine Seiketsu = […]
