CARAPELLI INVERUNO (MI), Lombardía, Italia

A high-performance logistics centre for the food industry

In 2012, GSE developed a 19,760 m² logistics platform for Carapelli Firenze S.p.A. in Inveruno, in the Milan metropolitan area, for the intensive storage of finished products. The warehouse was designed to optimise logistics management through a drive-in racking system with satellite technology, maximising storage capacity and operational efficiency.

The building features a dual-front design and includes 29 loading bays, streamlining the receipt and dispatch of goods. Its configuration meets the specific requirements of the food industry, where product preservation, safety and operational continuity are essential.

One of the project’s most distinctive features is its high level of thermal insulation, designed to maintain an internal temperature above 10°C, thereby ensuring optimal storage conditions for the products. In addition, the building incorporates a dedicated oil collection system capable of safely removing any accidental spillage, reducing the risks associated with these substances, particularly in the event of a fire.

Safety is another cornerstone of the project. The logistics centre is equipped with an FM Approved pumping station and water storage tank, together with a fire-protection system using water and foam sprinklers, designed in accordance with NFPA standards. This provides a high level of protection for both the facility and the goods stored within it.

The warehouse also incorporates a fully automated loading and unloading system, capable of transferring an entire trailer load in just 40 seconds, without the need for direct staff intervention. This solution significantly increases productivity, improves operational safety and reduces handling times.

Despite the project’s high technical complexity and an especially demanding construction schedule, GSE completed the works in just over five and a half months, meeting the planned deadline while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and performance.

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