ar shelving - storage solutions

What ar shelving - storage solutions does

AR Shelving S.A.U. is a Spanish B2B manufacturer of utility metal shelving systems, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Grupo Arania, a diversified Spanish steel transformation conglomerate founded in 1940. The company produces boltless metal shelving under proprietary Rivet® technology — a patented metal dowel pin/rivet system enabling tool-free assembly — using galvanized and painted steel finishes, HDF (High Density Fibreboard) panels, and galvanized wire mesh constructions. Its product portfolio is organized into four series: Dëco (decorative home shelving), Garage (boltless garage storage), Pro (professional/workshop), and Style (modular low-emission steel), with load capacities ranging from 40kg to 800kg per shelf.

The company manufactures at two production facilities — Galdakao, Spain (ISO 50001 certified, 100% renewable electricity) and Bytča, Slovakia — and runs commercial subsidiaries in Chile, the USA, and Russia. AR Shelving sells exclusively through B2B distribution channels, including home improvement retail chains such as Leroy Merlin and Sodimac International, reaching end customers in more than 40 countries with 80% of production exported. The 2025 launch of the D-CARBON program — a low-emission steel shelving range developed in partnership with Salzgitter Group's SALCOS program and verified by DNV — represents a sustainability-led product differentiation strategy targeting ESG-conscious retail procurement. The company holds ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001 certifications, the MITECO CALCULO seal (2022-2024), FSC Chain of Custody, and an EcoVadis Silver Medal. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; with 350+ employees, a manufacturing footprint spanning Spain and Slovakia, and parent-group steel processing of 400,000 tons per year, the business operates at mid-cap industrial scale.

Name

ar shelving - storage solutions

Legal name

AR SHELVING S.A.U.

Website

https://ar-shelving.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Short description

AR Shelving is a Spanish B2B manufacturer of utility metal shelving systems (garage, home, workshop, and commercial), part of Grupo Arania. It sells patented boltless Rivet® shelving through distributors and home improvement retailers in more than 40 countries, with 80% of production exported.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Shelving Systems

NAICS

Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro primary industry

Shelving & Racking Retail (Wall, Freestanding, Garage/Utility) (CRAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Garage, Basement & Utility Storage Retail (Workbenches, Cabinets, Heavy-Duty Storage) (CRAIAJAH), Drawer, Cabinet & Pantry Organization Retail (Dividers, Inserts, Lazy Susans) (CRAIAJAD)

Keywords

• Metal shelving systems
• Boltless storage racks
• Utility shelving solutions
• Modular storage products
• Garage shelving units

Headquarters

HQ city

Zamudio

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Metal Shelving Products: AR Shelving manufactures and sells utility metal shelving products (residential, commercial, industrial) through a network of distributors in over 40 countries. They are a B2B manufacturer selling to distributors and retail chains, not directly to end consumers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AR Shelving designs, manufactures and supplies utility metal shelving systems for residential, trade and commercial storage applications. Its portfolio spans decorative home shelving, garage and workshop storage, professional/industrial shelving, and low-emission steel modular units. The company does not sell directly to end consumers — products are sold through a network of distributors and retail partners in more than 40 countries.

Product overview

AR Shelving is a B2B manufacturer of utility metal shelving solutions operating as part of Grupo Arania. The company offers a diversified product portfolio organized into four main series: Dëco Series (decorative modular shelving for home organization), Garage Series (complete garage and workshop storage systems with boltless Rivet technology), Pro Series (professional industrial-grade shelving for high-end workshops), and Style Series (smart modular shelving made from low-emission steel under the D-CARBON program). Individual products include boltless metal shelving with HDF boards (Stabil, Rivet HDF), galvanized wire mesh shelving (Wire Rivet), corner units (Corner Rivet), and various accessories. The company sells through distributors (including Leroy Merlin and Sodimac) in more than 40 countries, targeting residential DIY, commercial, and industrial segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dëco Series: Decorative shelving system for home organization - entryway, living room, home office, closet, pantry and laundry.
• Garage Series
• Pro Series
• Style Series
• Wire Rivet
• Corner Rivet
• Stabil
• Rivet HDF

Products and services

• Dëco Series Decorative modular shelving system for home organization (entryway, living room, home office, closet, pantry and laundry) built from three base components that can be configured as standard shelving, closet, desk or wall-mounted units.
• Garage Series Complete garage storage system combining Rivet boltless metal shelving, wall shelving, cabinets, workbenches and accessories for garage and home workshop organization.
• Pro Series Professional storage solutions for workshops and high-end garages featuring industrial-grade metal shelving, workbenches, cabinets, tool panels and accessories at 60cm depth for heavy-duty applications.
• Style Series Smart and stylish modular shelving system made from low-emission steel (D-CARBON program), designed for offices, small businesses, pantries and laundry rooms with expandable configuration options.
• Rivet HDF Shelving Boltless metal shelving with HDF (High Density Fiberboard) shelves using exclusive Rivet technology for tool-free assembly; suitable for garage, basement, storage room, warehouse and workshop use.
• Wire Rivet Shelving 100% galvanized boltless metal wire shelving with electrowelded mesh shelves, offering high rust and corrosion resistance for storing liquids, tools and machinery in damp environments.
• Corner Rivet Shelving Boltless corner metal shelving unit with exclusive Rivet technology, designed to maximize corner space in garages, shops and storerooms with up to 250kg load capacity per level.
• Stabil Shelving Heavy-duty boltless metal shelving with HDF fiberboard shelves, featuring adjustable shelf heights every 4cm and load capacities ranging from 175kg to 400kg per level.
• Bullrack Rivet Heavy-duty metal shelving (200x100x60cm, 4 levels) with 600kg load capacity, designed to be assembled as a workbench for industrial and professional use.
• Welded Rack Pre-welded metal rack shelving unit for industrial and workshop applications.
• Gastronorm Shelving Metal shelving designed for HORECA (hotel/restaurant/catering) applications with gastronorm-compatible sizing.
• Versatile System Modular shelving system fully adaptable to user needs, allowing selection of height, width and length according to personal preferences.
• D-CARBON Program Sustainability program delivering the market's first range of metal shelving made from certified low-emission steel sourced via Salzgitter Group's SALCOS program, achieving ~35-39% product emissions reduction and ~14kg CO2 savings per unit.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~14kg CO₂ saved per unit vs conventional steel shelving
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Leroy MerlincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 September 2025Leroy Merlin is the primary retail distribution partner for AR Shelving's groundbreaking low-emission steel shelving — the world's first range of metal shelving made from certified low-emission steel. This is a flagship global partnership where AR Shelving's D-CARBON products are available in Leroy Merlin stores, marking a global milestone in the DIY sector for sustainable shelving.
• Salzgitter Group (SALCOS Program)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Exclusive strategic collaboration on green steel through the SALCOS (Salzgitter Low CO₂ Steelmaking) program. Salzgitter Group invests in steel mills to produce low-emission steel. AR Shelving uses this steel in its D-CARBON program products, achieving 70% reduction in steel emissions and ~14kg CO₂ savings per unit. The partnership is central to AR Shelving's sustainability roadmap targeting -95% emissions by 2050.
• DNVminorOthersDNV is an independent global certification body that conducts audits and provides independent certification for AR Shelving's low-emission steel products and carbon footprint reporting, ensuring compliance with European regulations against greenwashing and full traceability in the decarbonization process.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Nexel (InterMetro Industries): Manufacturer of wire shelving and storage systems. Comparable to AR Shelving's Wire Rivet product family and overlaps in commercial/hospitality storage channels.

Broad incumbents

• Rubbermaid (Newell Brands): Large home-organisation brand selling shelving, storage totes, and organisers across mass retail. Operates broadly in the same end-consumer category as AR Shelving but without AR Shelving's metal-shelving manufacturing depth.
• Gladiator (Whirlpool brand): Whirlpool-owned garage storage and organisation brand carried in home improvement retailers. Competitor in the same garage-storage shelf space as AR Shelving's Garage Series at Leroy Merlin and equivalents.

Direct peers

• Tennsco: U.S.-based manufacturer of steel shelving, storage cabinets, and workbenches for industrial, commercial, and office use. Closely comparable to AR Shelving across the Pro Series and Stabil-style boltless metal shelving lines, with the same B2B distribution model.
• Edsal Manufacturing: U.S. manufacturer of metal shelving, racks, and workbenches sold through home improvement and industrial distributors including Lowe's and Grainger. Direct competitor in utility boltless metal shelving sold via the same retail/wholesale channel structure as AR Shelving.
• HMY Group: European manufacturer of shelving, lockers, and retail/industrial storage systems headquartered in France. Closely comparable product portfolio to AR Shelving's Garage, Pro, and Style Series across the European market they both serve.
• Akro-Mils (Myers Industries): Manufacturer of metal shelving, storage bins, and organisation products for industrial and home use. Overlaps with AR Shelving's metal storage and tool-organisation lines in the B2B and DIY channels.
• Sandusky Lee: Manufacturer of steel shelving, cabinets, and workbenches for offices, warehouses, and workshops — directly comparable to AR Shelving's commercial and trade/Pro Series products on the same boltless-utility positioning.
• Wirecrafters: U.S. manufacturer of wire mesh partitioning, safety lockers, and industrial shelving. Comparable to AR Shelving's galvanised Wire Rivet line and Style Series modular office/commercial offerings.
• AR Racking: Sister company within Grupo Arania specialising in industrial pallet racking and warehouse storage systems. Sister-business peer with shared parent, shared steel sourcing, and overlapping customer base for commercial/industrial storage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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