What Pallet Racking Systems does

Pallet Racking Systems Ltd. is a privately-held UK company founded in 1995 and headquartered operationally in Willenhall, West Midlands, with a registered office in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. It specialises in the supply of second-hand industrial pallet racking systems and complementary warehouse storage products, drawing inventory from established UK and European manufacturers including Dexion, Link 51, Apex, Stow, Redirack, HiLo and AR Sistemas. The company holds over £300k of used stock at any one time, covering adjustable, cantilever, drive-in, double deep, live storage (gravity-fed FIFO), mobile, push back, shuttle, very narrow aisle, wide span, vertical, tyre and wheel, garment, van, retail and factory racking formats, alongside two-tier shelving, mezzanine flooring and protection accessories.

The business operates a sales-led go-to-market targeting UK manufacturers, eCommerce and logistics operators, chemical/pharmaceutical firms, food and beverage companies, and automotive and transport businesses, with free on-site surveys, bespoke 3D CAD layout designs, a 'See Before You Buy' photo inspection service and a Payment-on-Completion commercial model. Revenue is generated through five streams: one-time sales of used racking components and bays, professional installation services (with RAMS documentation and insurance), purchase/trade-in of second-hand racking from disposing businesses, dismantling and relocation services, and bespoke mezzanine floor installations. Logistics capabilities include a seven-day delivery promise, professional installation by trained engineers, and post-installation safety inspections across the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Northern England regions.

The firm is family-owned with 11–50 employees, has no disclosed institutional investors, no subsidiaries and no acquisitions on record, and operates without a public revenue disclosure. Named enterprise customers referenced on its materials include DHL, Kuhn Rikon, Mies, Wanzl and Altrad, primarily used as illustrative logos rather than as disclosed anchor contracts. The operating model is fundamentally a regional industrial equipment reseller and installer, monetising cost arbitrage between new and used storage hardware rather than proprietary software, recurring subscriptions or technology licensing.

Name

Pallet Racking Systems

Legal name

Pallet Racking Systems Ltd.

Website

https://palletrackingsystemsltd.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pallet Racking Systems Ltd. is a family-owned UK supplier and installer of used industrial pallet racking and warehouse storage systems, serving manufacturing, logistics, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and automotive businesses across the West Midlands and Northern England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Warehouse Storage Systems

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Warehouse Storage & Racking Systems (Pallet Racking, Shelving, Mezzanines) (IMAHABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Palletizing, Shrink-Wrapping & Freight-Ready Unitization (HSAKADAJ)

Keywords

• Used pallet racking
• Warehouse shelving systems
• Industrial storage racks
• Mezzanine flooring
• Rack installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Willenhall

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Used Pallet Racking Sales: One-time sales of inspected, quality-checked used pallet racking systems from brands including Dexion, Apex, Link 51, HiLo, Stow, AR Sistemas, and Redirack. Products sold as complete bays, frames, beams, or individual components. Revenue from product sales with delivery and installation available as add-on services.
2. Racking Installation Services: Full-service installation including site surveys, RAMS documentation, and insurance coverage. Professional engineers handle installation with post-install safety inspections.
3. Used Racking Purchase (Trade-in): Company buys second-hand pallet racking and shelving from businesses looking to dispose of or upgrade their storage systems. Provides valuations, dismantling services, collection arrangements, and fast payments.
4. Racking Relocation and Removal: Dismantling, transport, and reinstallation services for businesses relocating warehouses. Also offers removal services where they clear unwanted racking and may pay for systems meeting their requirements.
5. Mezzanine Flooring: Supply and installation of bespoke mezzanine floors to maximize warehouse storage capacity without permanent building work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pallet Racking Systems buys, supplies, and installs quality-checked used pallet racking and warehouse shelving from leading brands such as Link 51, Dexion, Apex, Stow, Redirack, HiLo, and AR Sistemas, holding thousands of bays of pre-inspected stock for immediate dispatch across the UK. The company also provides related services including free site surveys, 3D CAD layouts, professional installation with RAMS documentation, racking relocation, racking removal, and bespoke mezzanine flooring.

Product overview

Pallet Racking Systems is a used pallet racking supplier and installer operating across the UK, offering a comprehensive portfolio of pallet racking systems and warehouse storage solutions. The core offering consists of multiple racking types (adjustable, cantilever, drive-in, double deep, live storage, mobile, push back, shuttle, tyre/wheel, very narrow aisle, wide span, vertical, garment, van, retail, industrial, factory, and warehouse racking) complemented by add-on modules including two-tier shelving, mezzanine flooring, and protection accessories. The company also provides installation, relocation, and removal services. Their inventory features branded sub-products including Link 51, Dexion, Apex, Stow, Redirack, HiLo, and AR Sistemas pallet racking systems, all sold as quality-checked used equipment with professional installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adjustable Pallet Racking Standard adjustable beam-and-frame pallet racking system allowing repositionable beam levels to accommodate different pallet sizes and load requirements, sold as used/second-hand equipment.
• Cantilever Pallet Racking Storage system designed for lengthy materials with accessible side loading, ideal for timber, steel, conduit and awkward items, supplied as used equipment.
• Drive-In Pallet Racking High-density storage system where forklifts drive directly into racking lanes, reducing aisle requirements for bulk storage of similar products.
• Double Deep Pallet Racking Storage arrangement with pallets positioned two deep from the aisle, increasing capacity while maintaining reasonable access using specialist reach trucks.
• Live Storage Racking Gravity-fed roller lane system enabling FIFO stock rotation with automatic pallet flow from loading to picking aisles.
• Mobile Pallet Racking Pallet racks mounted on mobile bases that glide along floor tracks, eliminating unnecessary aisles and roughly doubling storage capacity.
• Push Back Pallet Racking LIFO storage system using nested carts on inclined rails for efficient multi-pallet-deep storage without requiring forklift entry into racks.
• Shuttle Pallet Racking High-density storage with remotely operated shuttle bots moving pallets within lanes, enabling FIFO management with independent pallet access.
• Tyre & Wheel Pallet Racking Specialised racking with adjustable vertical and horizontal configurations for securely cradling tyres and wheels, targeted at automotive and transport operators.
• Very Narrow Aisle Racking High-density storage configuration for tight spaces using specialised forklifts, improving efficiency and inventory management.
• Wide Span Racking Heavy-duty wide-span shelving for bulky items with enhanced load capacity, suitable for FIFO storage of perishable goods.
• Vertical Storage Racking Racking system maximising vertical space utilisation with depths of 900-1100mm+ and heights of 6m+, supporting bay loads up to 8000kg and beam loads up to 2000kg.
• Garment Racking Commercial garment storage including traditional racks, wheeled options and custom racks with covers for retail and distribution.
• Van Racking Customisable van shelving and racking for tradespeople including electricians, plumbers and carpenters to maximise vehicle interior space.
• Second Hand Retail Racking Wall-mounted racks, cantilever systems and pallet racking for retail stores and shops to efficiently display and store products.
• Second Hand Two-Tier Shelving Independent upper-level shelving that doubles storage capacity within existing footprint using chipboard flooring and stairway access.
• Industrial Pallet Racking Heavy-duty pallet racking for large, bulky items in distribution centres dealing with high-volume inventory, with widths from 2.7m and depths from 900mm.
• Factory Racking Ultra-durable factory racking systems for handling loose items, palletised products, machinery and equipment in industrial environments.
• Warehouse Pallet Racking General-purpose pallet racking for warehouses and storage facilities, available in various configurations.
• Pallet Shelving Lightweight, medium and heavy-duty shelving systems for warehouses, manufacturing, retail and distribution centres.
• Pallet Racking Protection & Accessories Frame protectors, end barriers, timber decking, mesh shelves, anti-collapse mechanisms and safety accessories for rack protection; high-visibility frame protectors and heavy-duty forklift end barriers available.
• Mezzanine Flooring Bespoke mezzanine floor supply and installation to maximise vertical warehouse space without permanent building modifications.
• Link 51 Pallet Racking UK-manufactured adjustable pallet racking with clip-in beam connectors, known for durability and flexible compatibility, supplied as used/second-hand equipment.
• Dexion Pallet Racking Established beam-and-frame pallet racking with hook-in connectors and locking pins, widely used in UK warehousing, supplied as used/second-hand equipment.
• Apex Pallet Racking Versatile pallet racking for retail warehousing, cold storage and e-commerce fulfilment with adjustable and drive-in options, supplied as used/second-hand equipment.
• Stow Pallet Racking High-performance used racking reaching up to 35 metres height with boltless connections and capacities up to 45 tonnes per bay.
• Redirack Pallet Racking Heavy-duty modular used racking for manufacturing, logistics and retail with selective, push-back and drive-in configurations.
• HiLo Pallet Racking UK-manufactured adjustable used pallet racking with robust upright frames and hook-in beam connection design for high-strength storage.
• AR Sistemas Racking Industrial shelving from a Spanish manufacturer featuring versatile designs for efficient vertical and horizontal space utilisation, supplied as used/second-hand equipment.
• Racking Installation Services Full-service installation with site surveys, site-specific RAMS documentation, insurance cover, professional installation by trained engineers and post-installation safety inspections.
• Racking Relocation Services Dismantling, transport and reinstallation services for warehouse moves and racking reconfiguration, including project management of relocation logistics.
• Racking Removal Services Clearance of old or unwanted racking, with purchase offered for systems meeting quality requirements; covers dismantling, collection and disposal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save significantly compared to buying new pallet racking
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Stow International: European industrial storage and racking manufacturer (Stow/Averys group) whose branded systems the subject company resells used. Comparable as a broad incumbent pallet racking manufacturer serving UK warehouse operators.
• Redirack: UK manufacturer of heavy-duty modular pallet racking (selective, push-back, drive-in) whose products the subject company resells as used. Comparable as an established UK racking manufacturer with overlapping industrial and logistics customer base.
• AR-Racking: Spanish industrial racking manufacturer (AR Sistemas) whose systems the subject company lists among its used offerings. Comparable as a broad European racking manufacturer competing for the same UK industrial and logistics storage customers.
• Apex Pallet Racking (Constructor Group): UK pallet racking brand within Constructor Group whose products the subject company resells. Comparable as an established UK racking manufacturer and OEM, overlapping in product range and customer segments.
• Interlake Mecalux: US/European pallet racking and warehouse storage manufacturer with growing UK presence. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same pallet racking category the subject company specializes in reselling and installing.
• Jungheinrich UK: Global intralogistics and warehouse equipment manufacturer with a strong UK presence covering pallet racking, forklifts, and automated storage. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving the same enterprise warehouse customers across new and refurbished equipment.
• Mecalux: Spanish-headquartered warehouse storage systems manufacturer offering pallet racking, shelving, and automated solutions across Europe. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving UK logistics and industrial customers with overlapping racking portfolios.
• Dexion: UK and pan-European pallet racking manufacturer (part of Constructor Group) whose products the subject company resells as used equipment. Comparable as a major UK warehouse storage systems provider competing for the same end-customer racking budgets.
• Link 51: UK manufacturer of adjustable pallet racking whose systems the subject company buys and resells. Comparable as a primary UK warehouse storage provider with overlapping customer base in industrial and logistics segments.
• SSI Schaefer: Global provider of intra-logistics solutions including pallet racking, automated storage, and warehouse software. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for large enterprise warehouse storage projects that the subject company also serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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