Celebrating 40 years of Rapid Racking

Forty years. Four decades. 14,600 days of building Britain’s strongest and most reliable storage solutions. However you measure it, it’s official: Rapid Racking has hit the big 4‑0….

Why should you buy pallet racking kits?

When fitting out a warehouse, choosing the right pallet racking can feel like solving a puzzle — beams, uprights, braces, bolts, decking, safety barriers… it adds up fast….

Case study — MPAC expansion project

Introduction Rapid Racking concluded work on a highly successful project for MPAC, a specialist in designing, building and supporting the machines that enable companies worldwide to achieve both…

Product guide: what is a COSHH cabinet?

COSHH, which stands for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, is the law that requires employers to control hazardous substances in the workplace, and restrict or prevent the…

Manual vs electric: which pallet truck should you opt for?

Manual: pros Cost-effective: significantly cheaper to buy and maintain Simple to use: no need for special training or licensing Low maintenance: fewer mechanical or electrical parts to break…

The advantages of using electric material handling equipment

In today’s fast-moving warehousing industry, safety and efficiency are top priorities. While manual handling tools have been used for decades, advancing technology is now transforming warehouse operations. Increased…

Product guide: what are scissor lift tables?

A scissor lift table is a mechanical platform that raises or lowers heavy items using a crisscross (scissor-style) mechanism. Powered either manually (hydraulic foot pump) or electrically, they…

How to use pallet trucks safely

Pallet trucks are used to transport goods across short distances quickly, easily and safely – providing the correct procedures are followed. Pallet trucks look simple enough, however,  if…

Product guide: selecting the best pallet truck for your warehouse

Pallet trucks—also known as pallet jacks or pallet pumps—are essential tools for material handling across a wide range of industries. From manual models to electric and specialised variants,…

Guide to handling and lifting equipment

In any warehouse, large or small, efficient material handling is paramount for operational success. The right lifting equipment can enhance productivity, reduce workplace injuries and streamline operations. This…