MATERIALS HANDLING & WAREHOUSING
Caslad keeps up during the COVI Established during a global recession, Caslad is no stranger to operating during a tough economic climate. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic the company expanded its factory with seven new bin moulds and increased its stock holdings throughout its branches to keep up with the demands of the online shopping trend.
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aslad was established in the midst of the 2009 recession, as a wholesale company leveraging its industry experience and contacts to carve out a small market segment for ourselves. The company quickly realised that a direct source business model was the only sure way of securing the longevity of Caslad. In 2011 the first container of castors and wheels arrived from China followed by the establishment of a basic steel fabrication factory in 2013. The company has substantially grown into one of the larger and more comprehensive importers and manufacturing businesses in its market segment.
‘It is no longer good enough to just have some of the best quality products on the market to satisfy potential clients. Quick turnaround times, accessibility and an effective distribution network play a key role in keeping customers satisfied’ 14
Products manufactured inhouse include aluminium and fibreglass ladders, mild steel mobile ladders, mild steel trolleys, storage equipment such as bins and bin panels, display equipment and steel scaffolding.
EFFICIENCY AND VERSATILITY Managing director Clayton Foster and Manufacturing director David Lyus have always believed in efficiency and versatility. This has pushed Caslad into mechanisation, equipping the ever-expanding factory with the latest CNC machinery on the market. This is possibly one of the major differentiating factors between the company and its competition. The expansion of the Caslad factory has recently been bolstered by a R3 million investment in seven new bin moulds. Introducing the production of these bins inhouse was a necessity to better secure clients more competitive price with greater consistency.
IMPROVED ORGANISATION The success behind the Bin is in the design itself. It has a rectangular shape and, rather than having a lid or a lock, it is open for easy access to the contents. The front of the bin has a lip to keep the contents from slipping out, to which a label can be added for easy identification. Dividers can be added for improved organisation of small parts. Caslad manufactures its own bins using only the finest quality PRP1042 polypropylene copolymers which are tough, impact and acid resistant. There are seven sizes on offer and the bins are available in seven colours: black, blue, grey, red, yellow, green and clear. Caslad offers several options to help further organise the bins. Placing the bins in a cabinet creates a smart and accessible solution for any workshop, warehouse, or anyone that requires an organised storage solution. These cabinets are sturdy enough
The success behind the Bin is in the design itself. It has a rectangular shape and, rather than having a lid or a lock, it is open for easy access to the contents
INDUSTRIAL BUYER NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020
