No matter what kind of business you run, you’ll need some kind of storage space, whether you’re in an office, a shop, a warehouse or a restaurant. For a rundown of some of the top storage solutions for all kinds of companies, read our guide.
Basic shelving units
Great for: small offices, basic retail storage
If all you’re looking for is something functional on which to store your files, or for use in a small storage room at your retail outlet, basic industrial shelving units will be perfectly adequate. Don’t be put off by the name – just because they’re industrial doesn’t mean you can only use them in a warehouse setting.
They are highly durable products, with shelves that can hold loads of up to 250 kg in some cases. Many of these units also fit together without the use of bolts, so they’re quick and easy to assemble. You can also get them in different colours – including blue and orange – so you can brighten your workplace up as well!
Stockroom shelving
Great for: retailers and catering stockrooms
As its name suggests, stockroom shelving has been designed for use in busy stockrooms. The basic construction of the units is very similar to the shelving mentioned above, but the shelves are designed to hold heavier loads of up to 340 kg.
In addition to retailers, this kind of shelving can also be handy in dry areas of restaurants and bars, where items like spare glasses, cutlery, napkins and cleaning products can be stored.
Heavy-duty galvanised shelving
Great for: garages, cold rooms, covered outdoor areas
Galvanised heavy-duty shelving is designed to carry weighty items with ease and is very durable and hardwearing thanks to the galvanised steel used for every part of the unit.
Choose a shelving product that is fully adjustable and you’ll be able to modify your unit to suit your changing needs – whether you want it to store tools in a garage or frozen goods in a restaurant freezer.
Due to its galvanised finish, you won’t get any chips or rust patches on your shelving unit and this also means it’s highly impact resistant.
Warehouse racking
Great for: warehouses and large storage spaces
Warehouse racking is a highly durable form of industrial shelving that is designed for use in a busy environment. The shelves are capable of holding loads of up to 400 kg and their robust construction means they can take plenty of knocks.
All the upright and horizontal beams are made from premium grade steel and are powder coated for additional durability. The units are available in various sizes, while you can get add-ons for your existing shelving if your business is expanding.
Tubular racking shelving
Great for: archives and other document storage
Tubular steel racking does not need solid shelves if you are storing boxes on it, as the horizontal beams are spaced to allow these to be held with ease on each level. These units can hold loads of up to 500 kg, making them perfect for archives where you need space to store boxes of paperwork and folders safely.
What’s more, they don’t interfere with sprinkler systems, so you can still install all the fire-safety precautions you need on your premises. It is also possible to buy chipboard shelves if you want to store items that are not in suitable boxes.
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