Each run of racking on the warehouse floor can be designed to hold a different weight, so in a warehouse with 20 or more racking runs, it would be impossible for employees to remember the requirements for each bay. To keep your racking safe, the HSE recommends that “storage racking should have a clear, unambiguous notice securely fixed to it.” This safety sign, known as a Load Notice, provides everyone working in that section with a clear and easy-to-understand explanation of the rack’s loading capacity, according to SEMA.
This article was first published in the December 15th 2025 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.
Anco’s longspan shelving is engineered for exceptional rigidity and versatility. Its unique upright claw fit and heavy-duty “Z profile” beam make it ideal for warehouses, storerooms, workshops and garages handling varied loads. The company’s heavy rivet racking, quick to assemble and supporting up to 600kg per shelf, is a dependable choice for industrial applications, maintenance areas and busy operational workspaces. Anco also offers small parts storage such as rhino bins, louvre panels, tilt bins and shelf bins which keep components organised, visible and within reach.
When engaging with qualified and SEMA-affiliated racking suppliers like Teepee, there are key benefits that ensure installations remain structurally sound, continue their intended return on investment and, importantly, keep everyone safe. If the repair work isn’t approved by the Original Equipment Manufacturer, check the repair company accepts liability for the work and structural integrity of the racking. If not, as the warehouse owner or manager, you would bear the full responsibility for any subsequent incidents.
AR Racking, together with its distributor AVANTA, has completed the expansion of an existing facility in Rotherham (United Kingdom) to increase storage capacity and make full use of the warehouse’s available volume. The solution was designed to operate at ambient temperature with standard UK pallets, opting for Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) Pallet Racking, which allows for much slimmer aisles and full use of the building height, adding more pallet positions in the same footprint while keeping operations agile and safe. The installed solution is VNA Pallet Racking with heights between 16 and 18 metres and 3,000 locations, engineered by AR’s team to strike the best balance between robustness and cost.
Whittan, the UK’s leading manufacturer of storage equipment, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold rating for the third year in a row, and this year the company has gone even further. To achieve Gold, a business must be ranked in the top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis. This year, Whittan’s score of 80 places it in the top 3%, with a 97th percentile ranking, meaning its sustainability performance is higher than or equal to 97% of all companies rated worldwide.
As more storage solutions are rolled out across the warehouse sector, we trust the highest standards of safety are maintained.
George Simpson
Features Editor
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