Baggage handling system to be updated at Norwich International Airport
Baggage handling system to be updated at Norwich International Airport Work has begun that will see significant improvement in baggage handling operations at Norwich International Airport. The improvements are being carried out in a live environment to ensure no interruption occurs to passenger services and completion is expected before half term in May. Major benefits for Norwich International Airport and its passengers will be a minimisation of the risk of failure and improvement of the overall system’s reliability. Vanderlande Industries, the UK subsidiary of the world’s leading baggage handling systems provider, was awarded the contract to carry out the work following an extensive site survey that revealed the need for an update of the current system to improve its performance. As a result, Vanderlande used its extensive knowledge and experience to provide a tailored solution that will expand the life of the system currently in operation at Norwich International Airport. Work will include the installation of a new make-up carousel that has a life expectancy of 15 to 20 years. It will be one of several steps taken to improve the overall system’s performance. Vanderlande, as a company committed to innovation in baggage handling, sees this contract as an opportunity to expand its contribution to the improvement of UK regional airports. The company believes that the update of the current baggage handling system will further improve the passenger experience at Norwich International Airport. Commenting on awarding Vanderlande the contract, Richard Pace, operations director at Norwich Airport said: “Vanderlande Industries was able to provide us with solutions that specifically addressed our needs. The company is helping us improve the operations of our baggage handling system so that we are able to provide a more efficient service to our passengers”.
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