Gloucester Pallet Racking FAQs
We’ve answered the most popular questions about our pallet racking installation services in Gloucester. For anything else, or to get a free quote, please give us a call on 0845 689 1300.
What Pallet Racking Systems Do You Install In Gloucester?
We install the full range of pallet racking systems across Gloucester and Gloucestershire, including selective pallet racking, drive-in racking, push-back racking, mobile racking, narrow aisle racking and cantilever racking for long or irregular loads. We also supply and fit industrial shelving, longspan shelving and mezzanine floors. Every installation is preceded by a free site survey, so you get a system that's designed around your exact space and throughput.
Do You Cover The Wider Gloucestershire Area, Not Just Gloucester city?
Yes. As well as Gloucester itself, we cover the wider county including Cheltenham, Stroud, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Lydney and the Forest of Dean. We also work with businesses in neighbouring areas such as the Vale of Evesham, Ross-on-Wye and across the border into South Worcestershire and Herefordshire. In short, if your site is within reach of the M5 or A40 corridors, we still cover your area!
What Industries Do You Work With In The Gloucester Area?
Gloucestershire has a varied industrial base and we work with businesses across a broad range of sectors. The county has a strong food and drink manufacturing heritage, including significant production activity around the Gloucester and Cheltenham area. Furthermore, agricultural supply chains, construction materials distribution, automotive parts storage and logistics operations also benefit from M5 access to the Midlands and South West.
Locally across Gloucestershire, we also work with businesses in the aerospace and advanced engineering sector, which has a notable presence around the Gloucestershire Airport corridor in Staverton.
How Does The M5 Affect Warehousing Demand In Gloucester?
The M5 is the single most important factor in Gloucester's logistics appeal. Running north to Birmingham and the West Midlands and south to Bristol and the South West, it gives warehouse operators in the Gloucester area fast access to two major conurbations and the national motorway network beyond.
Junction 11A at Gloucester and Junction 12 near Quedgeley are particularly well served, with a number of established industrial and distribution parks in those corridors. This includes sites such as Quedgeley Industrial Estate and Waterwells Business Park.
What Should I Think About Before Investing In New Pallet Racking In Gloucester?
The most important considerations are your available floor space and clear height, your pallet dimensions and weight, your forklift type and aisle requirements, and your expected stock turnover.
Businesses with fast-moving, homogeneous stock typically benefit from selective racking for its accessibility, while operations with high-density storage needs and lower pick frequency are often better suited to drive-in or push-back systems. We'll assess all of these factors during your free site survey before recommending anything.
Do You Offer Racking Safety Inspections In Gloucester?
Yes. We carry out racking inspections across Gloucester and the surrounding area. Under PUWER 1998, employers have a legal duty to ensure work equipment (including pallet racking) is maintained in a safe condition and inspected at suitable intervals.
The HSE recommends a formal expert inspection at least once every 12 months, supplemented by regular in-house checks by a trained rack safety officer.
If your racking has sustained forklift impact damage or hasn't been inspected recently, contact us to arrange an assessment.
Can You Help If I Need To Reconfigure Or Extend An Existing Racking System In Gloucester?
Absolutely! Reconfiguration and extension work makes up a significant part of what we do. Whether you've taken on additional product lines, changed your forklift equipment, or simply need to make better use of available height, we can assess your existing system and advise on the most cost-effective way to adapt it. In many cases, extending or reconfiguring existing racking is quicker and more economical than a full replacement.
