Civils specialist Keyline has revealed Spaciotempo has a crucial part to play in its long-term business strategy.
Operations Director Dave Gardner has built a strong relationship with the UK’s leading supplier of temporary structures since he purchased the company’s first semi-permanent warehouse in 2002.
The facility at Keyline Lancaster has stood the test of time – not to mention some extremely windy conditions – remaining in situ and vital to the operation 17 years on.
The structure proved so beneficial that Keyline went on to buy a further six temporary buildings for its sites in Leeds, Exeter, Lincoln, Havant, Deeside and Telford – with a number of others in the pipeline.
Dave said the temporary warehouses had become an integral part of Keyline’s business model.
He explained: “Spaciotempo impressed me immensely when I first contacted the company back in 2002 and it continues to impress me to this day. When we purchased the warehouse for Lancaster, we were uncertain of how long we would be there so didn’t want to spend a lot of money constructing a permanent building. Due to this, I took the opportunity to investigate different types of structure rather than simply focussing on traditional builds.
“Spaciotempo came to the fore immediately when I started looking into temporary buildings. It was a highly professional outfit which had the knowledge, expertise and experience to provide exactly what we wanted – and at the right price.”
The temporary warehouse at Keyline’s Lockside Road site in Leeds is one of its most recent additions. The 675sqm building has future-proofed the business, providing room for expansion.
With an eave height of 6m and a ridge height of 8.575m, the Neivalu has plenty of space for racking, enabling the company to store a large amount of goods that can quickly be dispatched to customers should an urgent order be made.
A thermo roof and gables provide added protection against the elements – a vital feature as many products stocked by the civils specialist can be damaged and deemed unusable if they become wet.
As with all of its semi-permanent warehouses, Keyline took advantage of Spaciotempo’s offer to customise the external cladding in its trademark bright blue to reflect the company brand.
Two single personnel doors and three electric roller shutter doors were installed along with a distribution board to power the electrics including LED lights, emergency exit signs and an over-door twin spotlight.
Dave said: “The added extras such as the Keyline colours on the cladding and electrical points are a real bonus and mean that, as a business, we can make the buildings work for our needs. The fact that they are modular and can be quickly and easily extended to coincide with growth is also a major plus point along with the available height of the buildings.
“Spaciotempo has been an integral part of our expansion plans for more than a decade and will continue to fulfil that role in the future. We have a number of new projects in the pipeline for Keyline and plan for Spaciotempo to be part of their implementation.”
Spaciotempo Divisional Director John Drake added: “We are extremely proud to have built up a long-standing relationship with such a major player in the civils industry as Keyline. Our modular, flexible structures are ideal for the company as they can be extended as the business grows and all of the buildings we have installed for Keyline have been customised to reflect its eye-catching branding.
“Our temporary buildings typically cost 1/3 of the price of a permanent warehouse and take around 70 per cent less time to install, meaning new business can be taken on and catered for almost immediately, increasing sales and boosting profits while at the same time, avoiding tying up vital capital. They are the perfect solution for businesses that are cautious regarding Brexit and its implications but who are also determined not to stand still.”
Spaciotempo offers a range of three temporary structures, Neivalu, TempAstor and Oxygen.
The Neivalu is custom-built and perfect for bespoke projects. Available in 5m-30m widths, unlimited lengths and up to 8m eave heights, it is built to last with technical superiority using anodised aluminium frames and galvanized steel fixings.
Conversely, the TempAstor is the ideal solution for a more off-the-shelf application and is available in widths of up to 30m and eave heights of up to 8m. It can be ordered, delivered and installed within 48 hours and comes with a 10-year guarantee as standard.
The Oxygen is the latest in the company’s range of structures and features a stylish, aesthetically pleasing curved roof. It is available in widths of 5m-36m and eave heights ranging from 4m to an impressive 8m.
Telephone: 01889 569569
Email: sales@spaciotempo.co.uk
