Supermarket Warehouse Upgrade to MOTOTRBO™ R Series

When the team running a busy warehouse for a well-known discount supermarket wanted to introduce two-way radios to their operation, they turned to SFL Mobile Radio on the recommendation of a colleague.

The Challenge

The site’s cleaning and security teams needed a reliable way to stay in touch throughout the working day with quick, clear communication across a busy environment spanning the warehouse, yard and gatehouse. Having never used radios before, the team were starting from scratch, so getting the right solution and the right support mattered from day one.

Neil Evans, SFL’s sales specialist for the north, talked them through the options and set them up with the Motorola DP1400 — a straightforward, professional-grade digital radio built for teams that need dependable communication without complication. It proved a perfect fit, and as the operation grew, so did the fleet, with repeat orders over the following months.

Radio Upgrade

Then came the natural next step. When the DP1400 was discontinued, the team didn’t need to shop around or rethink their setup. SFL guided them straight onto its successor — the MOTOTRBO™ R2 (part of Motorola’s latest R Series) for a seamless transition with no disruption to daily operations. The R2 builds on everything that made the DP1400 a workhorse: rugged, reliable, and simple to use, with improved battery life and crystal-clear digital audio that cuts through the noise of a busy warehouse floor. For a team that had come to rely on their radios as essential kit, it was an effortless upgrade to a newer, actively supported model.

Throughout the relationship, turnaround has been a standout. Orders were consistently fulfilled the same or next working day — keeping the team equipped without waiting around. Even better, the R2 uses the same chargers as the DP1400, so there was no need to replace the existing kit.

For Section Leader Liam, the radios have become an indispensable part of the team’s daily routine.

“They work on all areas of our warehouse, yard and gatehouse. They have a very long battery life, are easy to use, and the sound quality is amazing.” – The buying experience left just as strong an impression — he described Neil as patient and helpful, and someone he’d happily return to for support in future.

The verdict? A full five out of five, and a team that wouldn’t be without them.

Why the MOTOTRBO™ R2

The direct successor to the discontinued DP1400; a familiar, proven design with none of the discontinuation worries
Long battery life that comfortably lasts a full shift
Loud, clear digital audio ideal for noisy warehouse environments
Simple, no-frills operation that teams can pick up instantly
Rugged build made for demanding, day-to-day industrial use
Fully compatible with existing accessories and chargers