Safe traffic flows at Les Grands Chais de France
In an industrial environment where forklift trucks, production lines and employees are constantly on the move, safety cannot be taken for granted. At Les Grands Chais de France, a leading French wine producer, the need grew for a clear, durable separation between traffic flows on site. Together with Boplan, the company developed a complete solution to provide optimal protection for employees, machines and infrastructure.
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Safe internal traffic in a complex manufacturing environment
The challenge
At the Les Grands Chais de France site in Petersbach, pedestrians and internal transport vehicles constantly cross paths. Risky situations arose, especially at intersections and busy passageways. Traditional floor marking tape proved insufficient to safely separate employees from forklift drivers.
The company also sought a solution to better protect machines, conveyor lines and concrete columns against collisions with internal transport equipment.
This meant the challenge went beyond purely visual signage. Les Grands Chais de France wanted a safe, clear and durable layout for its entire manufacturing and logistics environment.
Conventional floor marking tape did not provide sufficient psychological or physical protection to ensure optimal safety.
The solution
A complete concept for impact protection
Boplan first analysed the various risk zones on site together with the customer. Based on this, we proposed a tailored safety solution for each zone.
To safely shield pedestrians from internal transport, we installed HP safety barriers with FLIP180 plinths in various locations. This combination not only protects employees’ bodies, but also helps prevent injuries to feet and ankles because forklift forks cannot pass underneath the barrier.
TB 400 and TB 260 safety barriers were then installed around conveyor lines and installations. These barriers protect infrastructure and machinery against the impact of a collision.
Boplan used 3D projections for the most complex zones. This allowed Les Grands Chais de France to visualise the future layout in advance and assess the ergonomics of the solution before installation began.
Boplan products naturally encourage discipline in busy zones. They make traffic flows clearer, safer and better structured.
Durable protection with lower maintenance costs
The result
In addition to safety, sustainability also played an important role in the project. While traditional steel safety barriers often deform permanently after impact, Boplan’s flexible polymer solutions absorb the impact energy and return to their original shape.
This not only limits damage to vehicles and floors, but also reduces maintenance and replacement costs in the long term.
A traditional metal solution bends or tears loose on impact. Boplan’s polymer solutions absorb impacts and retain their shape. That makes a big difference when it comes to maintenance.
About Les Grands Chais de France
Les Grands Chais de France is one of France’s largest wine producers, with an international presence in the manufacturing and distribution of quality wines and sparkling wines. Manufacturing sites process large volumes every day, making safety, efficiency and smooth logistics flows essential. Thanks to the collaboration with Boplan, the Petersbach site now has a safe and durable layout that fits perfectly with day-to-day operational reality.