With rising costs and an uncertain market, almost everyone is looking for reliable ways to economise. Cutting costs is not always the answer and comprising on the quality and ongoing care of your storage equipment can be a false economy. After all, the provision of quality racking, storage, shelving, and lockers isn’t just a ‘nice to have’ – there are also legal, regulatory and safety demands that have to be met. Investing in your racking and shelving can therefore reduce costs in the long run.
As the UK’s leading manufacturer of storage, Whittan is well equipped to support every sector across the UK and Europe with a family of trusted brands: Link51, Apex, Polypal UK, Polypal Europe, HiStore, LinkLockers, Probe and LinBins.
Industry standards
Working in warehousing can be hazardous. There are a number of industry-based accreditations which put safety at the heart of everything they do and Whittan is proud to say that our products and installation services meet the following accreditations and quality standards.
•British Safety Council is dedicated to making sure no-one is injured or made ill through their work. Members must follow strict codes of practice to develop better workplace practices and drive towards the highest health and safety standards.
•British Standards accreditation shows that goods and processes have been assessed against internally recognised standards and operate to the highest levels of quality and service.
•Constructionline is a qualification that enables buyers to quickly find subcontractors and material suppliers that are pre-qualified to government standards.
•CHAS (The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme) demonstrates a company’s compliance with and sound management of current health and safety legislation.
•SafeContractor ensures compliance across the supply chain, by demonstrating that all current legislation and regulatory process are met, to ensure health and safety standards.
Meeting product standards
As a Full Manufacturing SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturer’s Association) Member our products are submitted to independent product assessments. This guarantees they have been designed by a structural engineer to meet SEMA Codes and that system rigidity is calculated to meet precise criteria under specified conditions.
In other words, the racking will live up to the job it has been designed to do – carry heavy loads – and once loaded the rack and its components will not distort. To put it simply, when you purchase our products, you are also buying reassurance.
Meeting aftersales standards
All racking follows a circular pattern – you purchase the equipment, it gets installed and then it gets used. It’s important to consider the total cost of ownership, if not followed correctly it can rapidly accelerate the overall expenditure.
Your racking is classed as work equipment and under PUWER you must perform daily and weekly inspections by properly trained in-house employees. Do they provide training on how to conduct these inspections?
You must also conduct a yearly ‘expert’ inspection by a qualified professional. Our SEMA Approved Racking Inspectors are skilled engineers who can assess your equipment and determine the safety and structural integrity of your pallet racking systems and warehouse safety.
What happens when your racking needs repairing? How easy will it be to get hold of the correct replacement parts? Whittan provides a comprehensive report and a quotation for repairing any damage.
Why buy British?
As a British based manufacturer, Whittan provides our customers with a local point of contact with continued support, a rapid repair and replacement service and the assurance of quality products that meet UK standards. This also means much shorter lead times, less risk in the supply chain and better customer service overall. So, no more worrying about delays or disruptions to your timeline!
Quality starts here
By selecting a racking and storage supplier whose own strict safety, health, environment, and quality practices are a priority, Whittan’s customers will know that buying from them, they too are assured of those same exceptional standards in the products, equipment, and services they choose.
Come and see for yourself at IMHX
Come and visit us on stand 5F55 and speak to our friendly team of experts about our storage solutions. With our pallet racking, shelving, lockers and even a constructed mezzanine all available on our stand, you can try and test our product for yourself. Email connected@whittan.com to book a meeting with a member of our team now.
If you’d like to find out how we can help your business, then get in contact today for a free consultation. Visit www.whittan.com, email enquiries@whittan.com or call 01952 682251 for more information.
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