Distribution Warehouse

A long-standing SAW Namibia client opened a new food-distribution warehouse in Windhoek. It is a large, busy space with high roof trusses and pallet racking. We had already provided integration services in the company's boardrooms and meeting spaces.

The client first asked for an announcement system inside the warehouse. Planning widened the scope to cover the outside loading areas too.

Ambient noise from a dozen or more forklifts in constant operation made clear announcements hard. We also had to work at heights of up to 8 metres inside a fully stocked warehouse that stayed operational, under strict food safety and hygiene protocols.

Our team in Windhoek handled the design, equipment specification, installation and commissioning. We chose Audac for its reliability: we have Audac systems in Namibia that have run for nearly a decade without issues.

The system has a six-channel stereo preamplifier, a paging microphone, 16 universal wall-mounted loudspeakers and a compact dual-channel power amplifier. Careful loudspeaker placement and suitable power amplification keep announcements clear over the noise.

Staff can hear critical announcements immediately, which improves safety and efficiency. The warehouse has a hard-wearing, low-maintenance communication system, and the project strengthens our relationship with a long-standing client.