Premium wood veneer distributor Mundy Veneer transformed material handling capability and stock holding capacity with a reconditioned side loader forklift.
As the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor of luxury Italian Tabu dyed veneers, first-class customer experience is essential to Mundy Veneer’s success.
Purchasing a used Side Loader forklift enabled Mundy Veneer to increase veneer stocks and oversized pallet handling, previously out of reach with standard handling equipment.
Sustainable Luxury
A family business established in 1998, Mundy Veneer operate a sustainable business model from their Somerset-based headquarters.
Relationship management is key to a successful distribution operation, nurturing partnerships with suppliers, consumers and architecture clients, known as specifiers.
The guiding philosophy of the company is fairness, honesty, efficiency, and a sense of humour, as they deliver a 5-star service for customers. From individual renovation projects to largescale commercial property developments, Mundy Veneer bring unrivalled expertise, passion, and customer support to every project.
Sustainability underpins every decision. The company is fully accredited by the Forest Stewardship Council®, Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes and is a certified Responsible Timber Supplier. To further reduce its environmental impact, the company plants 2 trees for every 10,000m² of veneer sold.
The Challenge
Success brings with it the challenge of scaling operations. As a fast growing business, Mundy Veneer needed to scale operations across four key areas:
- Increase stock holding capacity
- Reduce stock retrieval times
- Improve margins with bulk buying.
- Expand product range
At the heart of the challenge is customer service. Achieving each objective would lead to an improved experience for customers: greater choice, competitive pricing, and shorter lead times. Finding the right warehouse equipment would be essential to successfully scaling operations.
The Solution
A local forklift supplier in Somerset recommended Mundy Veneer contact Sidetracker Engineering to source a truck capable of oversized, heavyweight pallet handling in the narrow aisles of their warehouse. Sidetracker completed a site survey to devise the best solution, considering value and effectiveness.
A Side Loader forklift was the best solution for Mundy Veneer. Offering unbeatable value for money, a fully reconditioned used forklift was identified as the most cost-effective pallet handling solution. Every used forklift from Sidetracker is supplied with a 1-year/1000-hour warranty and 5-year battery cover.
- Used forklift model: 325D
- Lift height: 6 metres
- Powered fork spread: 2.6 metres
- Lift capacity: 1500kg
- Load centre: 200mm.
The Results
Buying direct from the manufacturer allowed Mundy Veneer to have the used forklift custom configured to their warehouse parameters.
As a result, the Side Loader forklift increased warehouse storage and pallet handling capability, able to stack 3 metre-long pallets at 6 metres high, in narrow aisles.
Two years after purchasing their first Sidetracker forklift, the business continued to grow, prompting Mundy Veneer moved to larger premises. The team were able to repurpose and expand the existing warehouse racking system, confident in the ability of the side loader forklift to meet any handling challenge they could throw at it.
After 11 years’ service, the used forklift continued to perform reliably so Mundy Veneer purchased another forklift from Sidetracker. Not only are Side Loader forklifts multi-use and durable, but they come with a first-class support service. This includes servicing, repair, UK-supplied forklift spares, and free customer training.