Installation

Expert and on time installation is the key to a successful project. Thornel will take a project from concept through installation. Crews of well-trained and insured installers have completed turnkey projects with large and small customers. Union and non-union crews are available nationwide for rack, conveyor, mezzanine, modular offices and other associated equipment.

Consulting


Thornel offers a trained and experienced sales staff to assist when you are selecting storage and material handling products. With our combined years of experience, we can help you find the best product for your needs. In some cases, there are trade offs between space utilization and available capital; we may provide several alternatives for your consideration. We have the knowledge to implement state of the art solutions, such as carousels, flow rack, conveyor systems and other productivity tools.

Concept & Computer Aided Design

A decade and a half ago, Thornel was one of the first to pioneer the use of computer-aided design (CAD) in warehouse equipment layout. It became apparent that our customers required more than hardware.

CAD equipment allows our sales staff to present a variety of systems designs, which can be examined from different perspectives. CAD flexibility enables us to determine the most efficient use of floor space, manpower and equipment with a quick response to the customer.

The benefits to our customers are immense. It takes the guesswork out of planning and assists the client in focusing on overall objectives when expanding or relocating a facility.

In today's rapidly advancing technology, these designs are easily emailed anywhere around the world.

Project Management

Project management can be included in every Thornel project, some of these responsibilities are:

• Obtain any necessary building permits when applicable.
• Visit the site and verify any critical building measurements.
• Work with CAD operators from concept to installation whenever drawings are required.
• Review and check CAD drawings for design and accuracy.
• Determine project bill of materials.
• Place purchase orders for necessary materials.
• Freight coordination to ensure timely deliveries.
• Locate and supervise a insured installation crew.
• Visit the construction site during installation for a timely project completion.
• Troubleshoot when unexpected installation obstacles occur.
• At completion of project, a walk thru at the facility is conducted to verify all punch list items have been finalized.
  

Seismic Design


When local codes dictate a seismic requirement, Thornel can provide the following seismic services:

• Talk to city to get local codes and determine whether a building permit for our equipment is required.
• Get a preliminary seismic analysis completed by a seismic engineer for quoting purposes.
• Submit final installation drawings with complete bill of materials for seismic design and building permits.
• Coordinating licensed contractors where licenses are required.
• Arrange for final building permit pickup at the city offices.
• Arrange any building inspections for equipment occupancy.

What is Valued Managed Relationship


A VMR is a strategic tool wherein a partnership is established with you, the customer, Thornel, and a supplier specializing in a key portion of a customer's business. In today's competitive business environment, there are many examples of VMRs found in a wide range of industries. For example, manufacturers are not only engaging in arm's length transactions with raw material suppliers, but are increasingly involved in joint development of new materials and processes with these suppliers. The manufacturer benefits in terms of advancement in technology and the resulting competitive advantage, lower development costs, and higher quality and lower cost processes.

For most retailers and manufacturers supplying a product, material movement and storage represents a significant portion of operating cost. For these companies, the establishment of a VMR with Thornel and an experienced and reputable material handling supplier is a key ingredient in any Total Cost Management program. In fact, a VMR or similar partnership is often a requirement given the razor-thin operating margins common in some of these industries. Perhaps equally important is the guaranteed outcome in terms of product quality and project success. Few companies can afford to fail on a critical capital project.
A VMR offers: