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Fire protection for cosnova Beauty's automated high-bay warehouse

In 2011, CNL GmbH opted for an active fire prevention system from WAGNER to comprehensively protect the high-quality cosmetic products from cosnova Beauty in the fully automated high-bay warehouse in Butzbach (Germany) from fire and its possible consequential damage. The holistic fire protection solution is completed by the earliest possible fire detection.

Highly flammable items such as nail polish remover and highly flammable cardboard packaging are stored in the fully automated high-bay warehouse. For the fire protection expert, the high demands were quickly clear: the development or spread of fire in the new warehouse must be prevented from the very start. A solution based on sprinkler technology was out of the question for CNL due to the possible consequential damage caused by fire and extinguishing agents.

CNL GmbH was founded in 2011 as a logistics company by cosnova Beauty to solve the cosmetics manufacturer's logistical challenges. CNL GmbH's large logistics building was constructed in just twelve months. The building comprises two hall areas for the storage, picking and distribution of three cosmetics brands. There is also a two-storey administration area.

7,200 m³
Warehouse volume
40 m
Warehouse height
29,900 m²
Warehouse size
Cosmetic products
Stored goods
Fully loaded pallets with cardboard-packed goods in the CNL high-bay warehouse

RISK ANALYSIS

Fire risk due to warehouse design and automation

In modern warehouses, where goods are stored at heights of up to 40 meters in confined spaces, there is an increased risk of fire. Due to the density of goods, a fire can spread unhindered and quickly lead to a full fire due to the air drawn in and the high heat development in the warehouse. In addition, overheating and short circuits caused by electrical defects or faulty electrical components significantly increase the risk of fires breaking out.

PROTECTION GOALS

Fire protection ensures worldwide distribution of cosmetic products

  • Personal protection: More than 400 employees at the Butzbach site need to be protected from the risk of fire.
  • Investment protection: Material assets such as the building, technical infrastructure and goods should be protected against fire.
  • Business operations: Fire-related interruptions and breakdowns in business operations must be urgently avoided.
The former managing director of CNL walks through the CNL high-bay warehouse with an employee

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Active fire prevention in the warehouse

See how fire protection works at CNL

SOLUTION

Fire protection ensures trouble-free operations

The powerful OxyReduct®­ fire prevention system, which works on the basis of oxygen reduction in the protected area, reduces the oxygen concentration to exactly below the specific ignition threshold of the materials present by introducing nitrogen in a controlled manner. TITANUS®­ aspirating smoke detectors were installed in the high-bay warehouse and in the picking and loading area for early fire detection. The solution is VdS-certified.

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CUSTOMER BENEFITS

The benefits at a glance

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Reliable

Active fire prevention offers reliable 24/7 fire protection.

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Simple

Nitrogen is extracted directly on site from the ambient air.

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Adaptable

OxyReduct® is space-saving and adaptable for changes of use or building extensions or conversions.

CUSTOMER VOICE

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“An attractive investment, manageable operating costs and maximum safety for our products. OxyReduct ®­ is a kind of livelihood security for us.”

Andreas Erbe

Former Managing Director, CNL GmbH

Dirk Band: Director Sales Division

Are you also planning a new warehouse and need comprehensive fire protection advice?

As a leading fire protection provider and installer, the satisfaction of our customers is the most important thing to us. To achieve this, we apply all our experience, passion and expertise. We make sure that our customers get the fire protection solution that is right for them.

Dirk Band

Director Sales Division

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