Have you considered using second-hand racking?

So, you have a brand new, up to the minute design warehouse which will do a fantastic job but has also proved to be rather expensive. You are now facing further expense with fitting out your new acquisition with a stock racking system.

Many businesses are finding that they have been hit hard by the recent economic events which have affected their bottom line and that keeping a lid on rising costs has become a priority.  It could be that second-hand racking may be the most feasible fiscal option. 

Second hand racking tends to be a lot less expensive than the new alternative and is readily available.

Pre-owned racking can be the perfect thing for repairs, alterations, additions to existing systems right through to a full warehouse fit-out. 

An experienced storage solutions company will be able to give you advice and guide you to suitable frames and beams to suit any fittings you may currently have available.

Why should you consider second-hand racking:

• Price

Pre-owned racking is much less expensive than new allowing a cost-effective solution to your budgeting economics and release funds for other areas of your enterprise. When you buy used pallet racking, you are able to stretch your warehouse investment that much further.

• Sustainability

By recycling an existing product you are lowering your environmental impact. You’ll be doing your part to help sustain the planet.

• Quality

Before you buy used pallet racking, it undergoes a thorough inspection by experienced team. They assess the capacity, safety and durability, ensuring that it can still offer a long service life. All corners, joints and feet are examined for defects. There is a stringent set of standards to make sure that you can only receive the highest quality and fit-for-purpose, safe racking.

• Temporary Solutions

Second-hand installations are readily available and could be perfect as a temporary or short-term solution. They could be used in the interim and then returned for cash when no longer required.

• Adaptability

Your existing warehousing configuration can be added to or modified to suit, and even enhanced with second-hand racking. Optimising your warehouse space is crucial to achieving maximum efficiency and storage capability. Your storage expert will design, supply and install a used pallet racking solution that meets your business needs.

• Urgency

Most important of all second-hand equipment is usually ready to go, very quick and easy to install and ready for you to use NOW! Everything you will need is just a phone call away from delivery to your site anywhere.

Expert help is readily available:

An expert pallet racking team will be able to design a racking solution for you regardless of whether you decide on using new or second hand products. Optimised pallet racking can increase storage space and improve warehouse productivity. There really is a perfect pallet racking/storage system for everyone’s needs.

Second hand racking may be pre-loved but that doesn’t mean it's inferior in quality. As it has to go through a rigorous safety inspection there are no problems with safety.

Your installer will be willing to help with your building consent and ensure the work complies with building codes.  

Whatever style and size of frames or beams you require you shouldn’t have any trouble locating exactly what you need.

Convert your surplus racking to cash?

If you do happen to have surplus racking you can turn it into cash quite readily as there is a steady demand.

Should you be closing down your warehouse, shifting premises or even wishing to upgrade your existing racking system a trusted dealer will make a site visit and take it off your hands for a fair price.