Core Projects

What Core Projects does

Core Projects, trading as Core Projects (Scotland) Ltd., is a UK-based industrial storage and interior solutions provider founded in 2004 and headquartered in Glasgow with a regional office in Aberdeen. The company designs, supplies, and installs physical infrastructure for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, distribution centres, and commercial interiors, serving clients ranging from small local businesses to large multinationals across Scotland, Northern England, and Central England. Its product portfolio spans pallet racking systems (wide aisle, narrow aisle, push back, drive-in/drive-through, double deep, shuttle, cantilever, and carpet variants), mezzanine floors (storage, office, retail, multi-tier, and automotive configurations), industrial shelving (longspan, archive, tyre, multi-tier, carton live, and mobile), and partitioning systems (steel, mesh, cleanroom, machine guarding, data centre, demountable, glass, and stud), alongside lockers and the proprietary Rack Armour low-level barrier safety product line.

The company's offering is built on in-house technical sales, design, project management, and installation capabilities located throughout the UK, complemented by relationships with market-leading racking and shelving manufacturers for procurement leverage. It also operates a SEMA-certified pallet racking inspection service for HSE compliance and a turnkey office and interior fit-out service covering design, joinery, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and decoration. The competitive position is grounded in bespoke project execution, end-to-end in-house delivery, free site surveys, and a complementary e-commerce trade store (Core Direct) for catalogue-based SMB sales.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven: revenue is generated primarily through one-time bespoke installation contracts (storage equipment and mezzanines), recurring professional services from SEMA-certified racking inspections, and turnkey fit-out engagements, all priced via consultation rather than public rate cards. Distribution is conducted through direct enterprise field sales for larger projects and an online catalogue storefront for smaller commercial and industrial product orders, with no software, subscription, or licensing revenue disclosed and no external funding rounds reported in the available data.

Name

Core Projects

Legal name

Core Projects (Scotland) Ltd.

Website

https://coreprojects.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Core Projects is a UK industrial storage and interior solutions provider, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Glasgow. It designs, supplies, and installs pallet racking, mezzanine floors, shelving, partitioning systems, and turnkey fit-outs for enterprise clients across multiple industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Storage Solutions

NAICS

Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing (33231), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Cleanroom Fit-Out (Factories, Warehouses, Controlled Environments) (IMAFANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sheet Metal & Ductwork Contracting (IMAFALAH), Joinery, Millwork & Casework Installation (Cabinetry, Built-Ins) (IMAFANAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial storage solutions
• Pallet racking systems
• Mezzanine floor installation
• Warehouse fit-out services
• Racking inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Glasgow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Storage Equipment Sales and Installation: Sale and installation of industrial storage solutions including pallet racking, mezzanine floors, shelving, partitioning systems, and lockers. Projects are bespoke and quote-based.
2. Racking Inspections: SEMA-certified pallet racking inspections providing compliance documentation and safety assessments.
3. Turnkey Solutions: Complete office and interior fit-out services including design, joinery, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and decoration under one roof.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Core Projects designs, supplies, and installs industrial storage and interior solutions for UK businesses, including pallet racking systems, mezzanine floors, cantilever racking, industrial shelving, steel and mesh partitioning, lockers, and proprietary Rack Armour safety barriers. The company also delivers SEMA-certified racking inspections and full turn-key office and warehouse fit-out projects covering design, joinery, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and decoration through in-house technical sales, design, project management, and installation teams.

Product overview

Core Projects is an industrial storage and interiors solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services rather than a unified software platform. The core product range centers on pallet racking systems (including wide aisle, narrow aisle, push back, drive-in/drive-through, double deep, shuttle, and cantilever variants), mezzanine floors (available as storage, office, retail, multi-tier, and automotive configurations), industrial shelving systems (longspan, archive, tyre, multi-tier, carton live, and mobile), and partitioning solutions (steel, mesh, cleanroom, machine guarding, data centre, demountable office, glass, and stud). Complementary offerings include lockers, Rack Armour safety barriers, racking inspections, and full turn-key project management covering office and warehouse fit-outs from design through installation. The company operates through in-house technical sales, design, project management, and installation teams serving clients throughout the UK from bases in Glasgow and Aberdeen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mezzanine Floors Self-supporting steel intermediate floors installed within existing buildings to double or triple available floor space by utilizing unused vertical height. Available as storage, office, retail, multi-tier, and automotive variants. Designed for UK warehouses, distribution centres, retail environments, and automotive facilities needing expanded space without relocation.
• Pallet Racking Systems Industrial pallet storage systems in multiple configurations including wide aisle, narrow aisle, push back, drive-in/drive-through, double deep, and shuttle to maximize warehouse storage density and accessibility. Designed for logistics operators, manufacturers, and distribution centres across the UK.
• Cantilever Racking Storage system with adjustable arms and open-front design for storing long or bulky items such as timber, pipes, and metal sheets with easy access and efficient space use. Targeted at industries handling non-standard inventory in timber, metals, and construction supply.
• Industrial Shelving Systems Robust and customizable industrial shelving for maximizing storage space and improving workflow efficiency in industrial settings. Includes longspan, archive, tyre racking, multi-tier, carton live, and mobile shelving variants. Designed for warehouses, archives, automotive parts storage, and picking operations.
• Steel Partitioning Robust steel partitioning solutions for secure and efficient workspace division in factories, warehouses, and offices with durability, flexibility, and enhanced safety. Targeted at industrial and commercial facilities requiring secure space division.
• Mesh Partitioning Steel mesh partition systems for secure, flexible, and well-ventilated storage areas in warehouses, factories, data centres, and retail facilities. Includes property protection, machine guarding, data centre, and industrial applications.
• Lockers High-quality locker systems including standard room lockers, garment hanging lockers, small component lockers, and education lockers for various settings from gyms and schools to industrial facilities.
• Rack Armour Low-Level Barriers Proprietary impact-resistant low-level barriers providing extra protection for equipment, machinery, and personnel. Includes upright protectors and pedestrian barriers. Features modular design, corrosion-resistant materials, and quick installation with pre-drilled holes and fixings. Targeted at warehouses and industrial facilities requiring workplace safety compliance.
• SEMA-Certified Racking Inspections Fully certified pallet racking inspections carried out by SEMA Approved Racking Inspectors (SARI) in compliance with SEMA standards. Includes visual inspections, documentation review, and detailed reporting with risk classifications for HSE compliance. Targeted at UK warehouse operators needing annual safety compliance documentation.
• Turn-Key Fit-Out Solutions Comprehensive project-managed office and interior fit-out services covering design, planning, joinery, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, decoration, and finishes from concept to completion. Targeted at businesses requiring complete interior build-out under one supplier.
• Shuttle Pallet Racking Advanced shuttle technology system using remotely controlled carts to streamline warehouse operations and maximize storage capacity with end-to-end design and installation. Targeted at high-density warehouse operations requiring FIFO/LIFO optimization.
• Industrial Catalogue Products Fully stocked industrial and commercial catalogue including workbenches, cupboards, trucks, trolleys, steps, and other equipment with installation options available. Sold through the Core Direct online trade storefront for UK trade buyers.
• Cask Racking (Whiskey Cask Racking) Specialized whiskey cask racking systems designed for the safe, stable, and efficient long-term storage of aging barrels. Targeted at Scottish distilleries and whiskey producers requiring purpose-built aging storage.
• Mezzanine Floor Inspection Services Compliance and inspection services for mezzanine floor installations covering building regulations in UK and Scotland, including planning permission, building warrants, and SEMA/structural safety standards. Targeted at UK mezzanine owners needing regulatory compliance documentation.

Named customers15 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

Feature1 record

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Link 51: UK manufacturer and installer of pallet racking, shelving, lockers and partitioning; overlapping product portfolio and similar enterprise and mid-market customer segments.
• Apex Storage Systems: UK specialist in pallet racking inspections, supply and installation including mezzanines and shelving; overlaps Core Projects' inspection-led go-to-market and product mix.
• Hi-Level Mezzanines: UK-based specialist in mezzanine floors and ancillary storage solutions; directly comparable product range (mezzanines, partitioning, racking) and customer base of UK industrial and warehouse operators.
• SEC Storage: UK provider of pallet racking, shelving, mezzanines and industrial partitioning with in-house design and installation; competes head-to-head with Core Projects in UK warehouse fit-out.
• Storax UK: UK racking, shelving and mezzanine supplier with installation services; directly comparable offering for warehouse and industrial storage customers.

Broad incumbents

• Jungheinrich UK: Major materials handling and storage systems supplier with UK racking, shelving and mezzanine offerings; competes in the same enterprise warehouse project space as Core Projects but at much larger scale.
• Manutan UK: Pan-European industrial equipment supplier offering shelving, racking, partitioning and warehouse fit-out products alongside a much broader catalogue; comparable on core categories but operates as a broad-line incumbent.
• Mecalux: Spanish-headquartered global racking, shelving and warehouse automation supplier with UK presence; offers directly comparable pallet racking and mezzanine products to enterprise customers.
• SSI Schaefer: Global intralogistics provider with UK operations covering racking, shelving, mezzanines and warehouse automation; broad incumbent with much larger engineering and capital base.
• Dexion: Global racking and storage systems brand with deep UK presence offering pallet racking, shelving, mezzanines and automated storage; competes with Core Projects in mid-to-large warehouse projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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