Dexion Corporate Profile

About Dexion

Dexion was founded in 1937 by Demetrious Comino OBE.

Demetrious was creative from a very young age having

invented a toy submarine by the age of 12. His

entrepreneurial and creative spirit led him to develop one

of the most innovative racking systems in the world, the

invention of the slotted angle racking system.

Today Dexion is a global leader in materials storage

solutions. Solving the materials handling challenges for a

diverse range of customers from the office through to the

warehouse.

With over 70 years’ experience and operations throughout

Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Middle East, Dexion

provides a seamless integration of the world’s best

practice products and management systems to reflect the

best in safety, space optimisation, security, and

profitability.

Dexion employs over 500 highly skilled staff and operates

a global network of independently owned franchises and

supply centres.

Dexion is part of the GUD Group and listed on the

Australian Stock Exchange.

2 factories, Malaysia & China

About Dexion

40,000 tonnes steel consumption

Centralised technical services, design,

engineering, product & development

500 people

50+ supply centre network

Installed base of 70 years

300 specialised staff

1 billion pallet positions

1 billion lineal metres of shelving

1 million records management cartons

Manufacturing Facilities

Malaysia

• Location: Port Klang – 60km from the

centre of Kuala Lumpur

• Operates 24 hours 5 days a week

• Main Factory Floor Space: 18,693sqm

China

• Location: Shanghai

• Operates: 5 days/week

• Factory Floor Space: 12,000sqm

Our Customer Propositions

COMMERCIAL STORAGE SOLUTIONS Dexion has the complete commercial storage solution. From offices and hospitals through to libraries and museums Dexion has a solution that will allow you to maximise your valuable floor space

INTEGRATED SYSTEMS Combines the latest innovations in software and automation. Bringing together enterprise systems and material handling equipment for real time warehouse management and control

INDUSTRIAL RACKING SOLUTIONS Founded on Innovation, Dexion’s extensive range of Industrial Racking Solutions are designed to maximise space, productivity and are tested to the highest international standards.

Industrial Racking Solutions

• Founded on Innovation, Dexion's extensive range of

Industrial Racking and Storage Solutions are designed

to maximise space, productivity and are tested to the

highest international standards.

• Dexion is still at the forefront of innovation in Industrial

Racking Solutions. This is evident with the introduction

of the innovative Dexion 808 racking solution.

• The Dexion 808 was deigned specifically for high-bay

warehouses, automatic shuttle systems and mezzanine

floors.

• The Dexion 808 is light in weight and can reach heights

of up to 60 metres and lengths of up to 200 metres. You

don’t see this type of infrastructure elsewhere unless

we’re talking aircraft or marine construction.

• Prior to the Dexion 808, vertical storage was limited to

approx. 12metres of stacking

Integrated Systems

• Dexion's Integrated Systems combines the latest innovations in software and automation.

Bringing together enterprise systems and materials handling equipment for real time

warehouse management and control.

• At the heart of our Integrated Systems Solution is the Real-time Distribution System (RDS)

platform, RDS is a multi-function control platform that focuses on the physical and

operational aspects of a distribution and materials handling facility.

Integrated Systems - RDS

Commercial Storage Solutions

• Dexion has the complete commercial storage solution. From offices and hospitals through

to libraries and museums Dexion has a solution that will allow you to maximise your valuable

floor space.

• Mobile Art Racks, Agile Lockers with Dynamic Locking systems through to powered

Compactus® and mobile shelving, Dexion has a complete range of commercial storage

solutions that allow you to make the most of your valuable floor space.

An overview of some of our work

Case Study: Kimberly Clarke - Australia

The Brief

Streamline Kimberly Clarke’s supply chain from start to finish by designing the entire materials storage and distribution handling solution.

The Solution

• RDS (Real-time Distribution System) • Integrated with the client’s other systems;

SAP-ERP, a custom-developed RORO (Roll On, Roll Off) system, a Vehicle Scheduling system (TMS), and a SSCC Pallet Label printing/application system retro-fitted into the company’s production lines.

• The physical hub of the solution is an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS)

“The system now gives us such a detailed level of information that they are making micro-adjustments all the time to get the most out of it” Jeff Steadman National Distribution Centre Manager

Case Study: Linfox Kellogg’s - Australia

The Brief

Manage the distribution centre processes with less manual involvement and more automation, capable of managing product 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

The Solution

• ASRS enables pallets to be stored in five aisles,

six-pallets-deep on either side. • Each aisle is serviced by its own automated

crane. • The ASRS can put away up to 90 pallets per

hour and retrieve 120 pallets per hour. • A unique feature of the system is the Real-time

Distribution System (RDS) which is the command and control centre. The RDS drives the ASRS from a logical viewpoint and interfaces with the Linfox warehouse management system, which in turn communicates with the Kellogg's ERP system.

Linfox has experienced about a 10% reduction in pick error rate with the new system, and product damage has reduced by 85%.

Case Study: Crown Worldwide RM - Malaysia

The Brief

Design a solution for a new facility on a green field site with the capacity to secure 4 million cartons.

The Solution

• A 7-tier, 27-metre high racking

structure • Maximises the internal building

space, while still providing peerless document security and access.

One of Dexion’s key tasks was to explore the range of options available for the different levels of automation and racking structures

Case Study: UAE Retailer - U.A.E

The Brief

Design the most efficient storage and materials handling solution.

The Solution

• Reduce the flat-pack storage areas by 25%

and utilise the GOH (Garment On Hanger) storage.

• Install VNA (Very Narrow Aisle) Racking • 36,000 pallet locations and a rack-supported

4-tier GOH solution providing storage capacity for 3.6 million garments.

• RDS (Real-Time Distribution System) to manage the logistical aspects

In the case of the DC, which distributes over 1 million items per week, RDS is instrumental in moving the right items to the right places at just the right time

Bendigo Art Gallery - Australia

The Brief

Design a storage solution that enables the gallery to store approx. 5000 artworks, including paintings with frames in a variety of sizes, weights and depths as well as unusually shaped sculptures and other works.

The Solution

• Two single entry bay units of Dexion Longspan

Shelving as well as two Double Entry Bay units of Ultima Longspan Shelving.

• 18 Flat File Cabinets, each cabinet is 1.4 metres wide by 9 metres deep and has 5 shelves.

• Mobile Art Racking which includes a mixture of nested and un-nested art racking using movable steel

• Multiday Compactus Units – 10 bays long by 5 bays deep

“I found that Dexion aren't just a supplier of product, they sit you down and give you the opportunity to talk about your plans and your project and provide feedback” Sandra Bruce, Bendigo Art Gallery’s Collections Manager

Industrial Solutions

What materials handling challenges are you facing?

“I have many SKUs.”

“Individual pallet

accessibility is critical”

“My pallet accessibility

is Last In First Out

based.”

“My SKUs are stored

long-term.”

“I have few SKUs”

“My SKUs are densely

packed.”

“My storage facility

requires high throughput.”

“My pallet accessibility is

First In First Out based.”

The Challenge

The Solution - Selective Pallet Racking

Vital Statistics

Average locations used 95%

Immediate accessibility 100%

Stock rotation Good

Average floor area by pallet position (sqm) 0.85

The Challenge

The Solution - Double Deep Racking

Vital Statistics

Average locations used 88%

Immediate accessibility 50%

Stock rotation Average

Average floor area by pallet position (sqm) 0.60

The Challenge

The Solution - Narrow Aisle Racking

Vital Statistics

Average locations used 95%

Immediate accessibility 100%

Stock rotation Good

Average floor area by pallet position (sqm) 0.45

The Challenge

The Solution - Drive In Racking

Vital Statistics

Average locations used 75%

Immediate accessibility >100%

Stock rotation Average

Average floor area by pallet position (sqm) 0.55

The Challenge

The Solution - Push Back Racking

Vital Statistics

Average locations used 80%

Immediate accessibility >100%

Stock rotation Average

Average floor area by pallet position (sqm) 0.55

The Challenge

The Solution – Dexion Auto Shuttle

Vital Statistics

Average locations used 80%

Immediate accessibility >100%

Stock rotation Good

Average floor area by pallet position (sqm) 0.70

The Challenge

Long Items Storage

The Solution - Heavy Duty Cantilever Racking

Vital Statistics

Column 3000, 4500, 5500mm

Base SE and DE 600, 900, 1200mm

Arms 600, 900, 1200mm

The Solution - Raised Storage Areas: Structural Steel

The Solution - Raised Storage Areas: Rack Supported