Large-scale conveyor system integration for About You

About You required an experienced material handling system integrator capable of delivering the complete technical scope from engineering and procurement to installation and commissioning. When Valor entered the project, the warehouse was still under construction. In parallel with the build of the five-floor pick tower, we installed a 4.5 kilometre conveyor backbone running through the entire facility. 

The system combined roller conveyors, belt conveyor systems, a large cross-belt sorter, transfers, mergers and in/declines, waste conveyors, fully integrated into one synchronised automated conveyor system. All hardware and control logic were engineered to function as one coherent warehouse automation solution. Every core technology within our portfolio was implemented in this project.  

Delivering a project of this size requires structured sequencing. Assembly in our facility ran simultaneously with on-site installation. In total, 37 trucks transported pre-assembled components to the distribution centre, arriving in a predefined order to match the installation sequence. 

The installation phase lasted approximately six months. A dedicated site manager was stationed locally throughout the build to coordinate daily activities. Continuous communication between engineering, logistics and site teams ensured alignment within the construction environment.

Before handover, the entire automated warehouse system was validated against a detailed Basis of Design document. All measurable parameters were tested during the Site Acceptance Test (SAT). Each requirement was verified and formally approved. Validated documentation and measurable performance define the foundation of reliable system delivery.  

Valor returned to perform a system health check. By applying updated software configurations and operational insights, we optimised system settings to improve flow efficiency and reduce spacing inefficiencies. Continuous improvement is part of how we keep supporting our clients during the operational support phase. 

The About You installation is a fully integrated material handling system where 4.5 kilometres of conveyor connect five operational floors into one synchronised material flow environment. Multiple technologies operate as a single, cohesive warehouse automation solution built to keep orders moving reliably, at scale. The result is a scalable, high-capacity internal transport system designed for performance today and long-term growth tomorrow. Enabling the facility to process up to 2,200 parcels per hour with consistent precision. From the first layout discussions to Site Acceptance Testing, Valor supports the full engineering and integration scope.