With an ever-growing number of expressions and export markets served, managing the labels and corresponding samples is presenting distilleries with a real challenge.

We have helped a number of distilleries to develop bespoke solutions that provide them with the capacity, accessibility and security they require – whatever the floor space available.

Where there is sufficient height, the Multi-Tier Picking Tower is a highly effective and efficient solution – with 100% accessibility and the ability to locate higher value products on the higher levels with additional lockable doors.

Where height is not available, our Ultra-High-Density Label/Sample Store is often the most effective use of space, using mobile engineered shelving technology to maximise capacity.

The requirement to store at least two bottles of every bottling produced to enable products to be reviewed has a massive impact on the storage space required.

And in the challenge of storing separate labels for every market and expression, you have a logistical nightmare.

The traditional approach tended to feature bays of timber shelving which weren’t overly efficient and took up too much space.

However, with growing pressure on space, Thistle Systems is redefining this area across Scotland thanks to its Maxi Cube Label and Sample Store solutions.

We have enabled distilleries to convert unused offices into ultra-high-density label and sample stores. We have also shown how small pockets of space in shopfloors or bottling halls with high ceilings can be transformed into highly effective picking towers.

And with full security measures available as options, you can also reduce the risk of stock losses or damage to products.