THE RACKING INSTALLATION COMPANY LIMITED

Name

THE RACKING INSTALLATION COMPANY LIMITED

Legal name

The Racking Installation Company Limited

Website

https://rackinginstallationcompany.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Warehouse Racking Services and Installation

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Warehouse racking installation
• Pallet racking inspection
• Racking repair services
• SEMA approved inspectors
• Warehouse storage solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bromsgrove

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Racking Installation Services: Professional installation of warehouse racking, pallet racking, and cantilever racking systems throughout the UK and Europe.
2. Racking Inspection Services: Comprehensive safety inspections of warehouse racking conducted by SEMA-approved inspectors using state-of-the-art reporting software.
3. Racking Repair Services: Repair and refit services for damaged warehouse and pallet racking systems, minimising downtime for customers.
4. Racking Removal & Relocation: Take down and reassembly services for warehouse racking when relocating operations to new locations.
5. Racking Inspection Training: Training courses for PRRS (Person Responsible for Racking Safety) including pallet racking inspections, cantilever racking inspections, and maintenance courses. Certificates valid for 3 years.
6. Racking Products Sales: E-commerce sales of racking products including inspection gauges, timber and steel decking, barriers, safety guards, handrails, anti-collapse mesh, rack nets, and labelling through online store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

The Racking Installation Company Limited provides installation, inspection, repair, removal, and relocation services for warehouse racking systems, including pallet racking, cantilever racking, drive-in, and live racking. The company also supplies racking products (decking, safety barriers, anti-collapse mesh, inspection gauges) and delivers SEMA-aligned inspection training courses, serving warehouse operators across the UK and Europe with SEIRS-accredited fitters and SEMA Approved Inspectors.

Product overview

The Racking Installation Company Limited operates as a specialist provider of warehouse racking solutions offering installation, inspection, repair, supply, and fitting services. The company provides a unified service portfolio centered on four core offerings: Racking Installation (planning, supply, and installation of warehouse and pallet racking), Racking Inspection (SEMA-approved safety inspections with software-generated reports), Racking Repair (damage repair and refit services), and Racking Removal & Relocation (take-down and reinstallation). Supporting these core services are Racking Inspection Training courses (pallet racking and cantilever racking inspection training with 3-year certification) and a product supply line including pallet racking, cantilever racking, drive-in racking, live racking, timber/steel decking, safety barriers and guards, anti-collapse mesh, rack nets, handling equipment, and an Racking Inspection Gauge (retail product at £60). The company also provides free identification resources for racking frames, beams, and pins across multiple manufacturers including Apex, Dexion, Finspa, KS HILO, Link 51, Mecalux, Planned Storage, Polypal, Provost, Redirack, Schaefer, Sperrin, Stackpal, Stow, and Symo. Services operate throughout the UK and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Racking Installation Professional installation of warehouse racking and pallet racking systems, including planning assistance and compliance with stringent safety standards. Delivered by SEIRS-accredited fitters across the UK and Europe.
• Racking Inspection Comprehensive racking safety inspections conducted by SEMA-approved inspectors throughout the UK and Europe, utilizing state-of-the-art software to compile detailed SEMA-compliant inspection reports.
• Racking Inspection Training Training courses for warehouse racking inspections including the End User Guide to Pallet Racking Inspections, Pallet Racking Maintenance Course, and Cantilever Racking Inspection Course, with certificates valid for 3 years.
• Racking Repair Damage repair and refit services for warehouse and pallet racking systems, delivered by specialist fitters to minimize downtime and ensure staff safety.
• Racking Removal & Relocation Complete take-down and reinstallation services for warehouse racking when relocating, handled by trained racking installation specialists throughout the UK and Europe.
• Racking Products and Accessories Supply Supply of racking systems and accessories including pallet racking, cantilever racking, drive-in racking, live racking, timber and steel decking, safety barriers and guards, anti-collapse mesh, rack nets, handling equipment, and labelling through the online store.
• Racking Inspection Gauge A straight-edged damage assessment tool available in 1, 2, or 3 metre lengths for measuring deflection in uprights and bracing members according to SEMA damage assessment standards. Priced at £60.00 base (£72.00 inc. VAT).

Quantifiable outcome

• Comprehensive SEMA-compliant inspection reports for regulatory compliance
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Polypal: European pallet racking and shelving manufacturer with installation services — overlaps with The Racking Installation Company on racking installation, repair, and inspection but operates as a manufacturer with proprietary products.
• Stow Group: European industrial storage and racking manufacturer (now part of the Kardex Group) offering warehouse racking installation services — comparable product category and target customers, but with manufacturer scale and broader portfolio.
• Redirack: UK pallet racking manufacturer providing design, supply, and installation services — directly comparable product line and customer base, but with proprietary racking IP and longer-standing market position.
• Apex Storage Systems: UK warehouse racking supplier and installer covering pallet racking, cantilever, and multi-tier systems — comparable product categories and installation services, but operating as a manufacturer-supplier rather than pure service specialist.
• Link 51: UK pallet racking manufacturer with installation, inspection, and repair services — directly comparable service offering and customer base to The Racking Installation Company, but with proprietary racking manufacturing and longer-established UK market presence.
• Bito Storage Systems: European manufacturer of shelving, pallet racking, and warehouse storage solutions with installation services — comparable UK/European customer base and overlapping racking installation offering, but with proprietary products and broader catalogue.
• Mecalux: Global racking and warehouse storage manufacturer offering design, installation, and after-sales services; competes with The Racking Installation Company for pallet racking installation and inspection work but operates at far larger scale and with proprietary racking IP.
• Dexion: One of the largest UK/European pallet racking manufacturers with its own installation, inspection, and relocation services — directly comparable product category and customer base, but with vertically integrated racking manufacturing capability The Racking Installation Company lacks.
• SSI Schaefer: Large integrated warehouse storage solutions provider covering racking, automation, and installation services across Europe — overlaps with the subject firm on racking installation and inspection, but with a much broader portfolio including automated systems.

Direct peers

• SEC Storage: UK racking inspection, installation, repair, and relocation services provider with SEMA-aligned credentials — the closest direct peer to The Racking Installation Company in service mix, customer base, and operating model, making it the most relevant comparable for benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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