Go into most warehouses and you’ll see a significant portion of the floor space taken up with racking. If you’ve ever wondered what your legal requirements are when it comes to racking, how to prevent costly downtime from damage or how to reduce the risk of racking-related accidents, SEMA has launched a free ‘Stay Racking Safe’ guide. Free to download from the association’s website, the guide breaks down the key dos and don’ts of warehouse racking systems along with five practical steps you should follow over the lifetime of your racking.
This article was first published in the September 15th 2025 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.
For more than 30 years, Anco has been helping businesses rethink storage – not as an afterthought, but as the backbone of safety, organisation, and productivity. From Longspan, the go-to system for a wide range of industries, whether holding heavy items or customised for tyres or garments, to Rivet Racking, strong enough to support up to 600kg per shelf, the company’s systems are made to last. Easy to assemble and reconfigure, they give businesses control over space that once felt unmanageable.
AR Racking, a global leader in industrial storage systems, has strengthened its position with the recent renovation and expansion of the Drive-in racking system for FruitMasters, one of the largest fresh fruit operators in the Netherlands. Thanks to the expertise and support of Begra, AR Racking’s official distributor in the region, the capacity and efficiency of more than 300 ULO cold storage rooms have been improved, preserving fruit from over 400 local producers. In an environment with constant temperatures between 0 and 5 degrees Celsius, ultra-cold preservation of fruits such as Kanzi apples and Migo pears requires a precise and reliable storage system.
Rack Collapse Prevention (RCP), the UK leader in advanced warehouse racking safety, delivers innovative systems engineered to stop rack collapses before they happen, safeguarding warehouses across the UK, Europe, Ireland, and globally. The growing national focus on prevention, highlighted recently at the recent Lords Grand Committee, mirrors the ground’s mission to cut warehouse injuries and fatalities through technology-led, sustainable safety solutions. For high-spec and new-racking installations, RCP technology can be integrated seamlessly from the outset, future-proofing operations with built-in protection against impact and overloading risks.
As part of IWS Group, Rack Group has undergone a rebrand, refreshing our identity to reflect the modern, forward-thinking business it is today. While the name and heritage remain unchanged, the look has evolved to align with the needs of today’s warehouses, along with the values that drive the company: customer focus, integrity, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The rebrand also sets the stage for further changes to come, including new websites that will make it easier to explore services, browse products, and engage with expert teams.
As warehouses become ever busier, it is crucial that racking safety standards are maintained.
George Simpson
Features Editor
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