Vending machines for the offshore wind sector

Masfix is a leading distributor of fasteners and workshop consumables, alongside bespoke services around vendor managed inventory and was one of Sustainability Today’s Top Exhibitors at the 2023 OWNE edition, held from 8-9 November at Beacon of Light in Sunderland.

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne on the Newburn Industrial Estate, Masfix was established in 1982 by founders Ron Slater and George Mordue and after over 40 years in business, the company is now run by sons Mark Slater and Ian Mordue.

The team from Masfix was on hand at OWNE 2023 to give a demonstration of their vending machines to interested parties from across the offshore wind industry as well as to introduce the Kanban solution, which is a sustainable method to help businesses become more efficient due to the zeropackaging element and its ability to help reduce deliveries.

Back in 2022, Masfix partnered with BTS Facades & Fabrication, leading manufacturers and suppliers of rainscreen systems and façade systems, following a strategic site visit and discussing concerns around consumables, traceability and waste, the perfect solution was engineered: the branded vending machine, designed to keep stock levels flowing, manage consumables and reduce waste simultaneously.

The vending machine has allowed BTS to fully monitor waste, while controlling cost and usage.

The D810 vending machine is precision-designed for storing and dispensing of a wide range of products, such as PPE products like gloves, glasses, ear defenders, through to tape measures and other consumable products.

The UK offshore wind sector is an integral part of the renewable energy industry but it is a major hazards industry, with health & safety regulations paramount. With that in mind, PPE solutions are mandatory to protect workers from working at height, exposure to high-level noises, confined spaces and hazardous substances. Safety gloves for example are required for harsh weather conditions and mechanical hazards throughout the wind turbine sector and safety glasses are ideal for working in confined spaces. Just some of Masfix’s offerings include quality sustainable PPE from brands such as Globus, Rockfall & Uneek.

Having a fully-functional vending machine allows for every day, streamlined PPE access, without needless trips to a store cupboard, with the chance that required PPE has run out. No more need for queues, taking time way form the tasks at hand and with automated stock control, the PPE supplies take care of themselves.

For automated, sustainable vendor PPE supplies and to find out more, contact Masfix today:

T 0191 264 5333enquiries@masfix.co.ukwww.masfix.co.uk