Despite the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic, Claas say the flow of parts throughout their World Parts Logistics Centre in Germany through to dealers remains unhindered.

In the UK and Ireland, the parts supply system has now been further boosted according to the company, by the opening of the new Claas UK parts warehouse at Saxham, which is part of the second phase of the redevelopment of the UK headquarters.

Previously housed in 5 separate buildings, all the current 870,000 items can now be stored under one roof with plenty of room to spare for future expansion.

All parts are identified and located using a scan and bar code system and a new ‘Serpentine’ row system has been installed to provide improved pick rate accuracy and efficiency.

For greater efficiency and increased flow of parts through the building, the ‘Goods In’ area is 60% larger than before, the ‘Packing’ area has been doubled, and ‘Dispatch’ is 40% bigger.

The secure customs area for airfreight to Ireland has also been doubled.