Since opening its doors in 1986, it has been Rapid Racking’s mission to provide customers with the right solutions to their storage and transportation needs as quickly and as accurately as possible. Whether they are in search of a pallet racking solution or a complete refit of their warehouse, the company has the answer across a product portfolio spanning hundreds of top-quality items at highly affordable prices. Historically, Rapid Racking was renowned in industry circles for its range of racking and shelving solutions, with the company being the first in the UK to supply boltless racking by mail order. However, it has pivoted its focus slightly over the past few months and is now leveraging its storage expertise, supporting customers through tailored solutions designed to streamline their methods of moving and storing their goods. Regardless of which specific element of this multifaceted business’ solutions its customers are taking advantage of, they benefit considerably from the project-based services provided by its team. As Chris explained: “We have a team of designers who come out to your site to provide a free design consultation and discuss your specific requirements. We then carry out a full site measure up and a detailed CAD drawing, before providing a quote on the best solution for your storage needs.” It is this encompassing service, combined with the fact that Rapid Racking boasts the UK’s biggest stock holding of industrial racking and shelving solutions, which distinguishes the company in this space. Further supporting the company on its mission are the stellar product coordination and installation teams it possesses, with the talented individuals comprising these turning clients’ project from a vision into their reality. “We like to pride ourselves on providing a full turn-key experience for the customer. Our teams of designers and project coordinators will take all of the stress out of your project to ensure everything is delivered, installed, and signed off with ease.” Whilst a rack is still a rack – not much has changed in that regard in the almost 40 years since the company was founded – Rapid Racking’s team have nevertheless been forced to overcome a number of challenges since the mid-1980s, largely stemming from the logistical challenges concerning the effective use of people and space. Property prices have risen considerably in the past four decades, resulting in customers having to be more creative so as to maximise the storage space they already have. Chris told us: “Efficiency within a warehouse is always the end goal. Our customers want to improve, and this is where our years of design expertise come in, as we work with them to identify the right location for the right goods.” Interestingly, it is a desire to help businesses tackle A leading commercial storage solutions and material handling expert, Rapid Racking is headquartered in the heart of a quaint town in the Cotswolds, from which it delivers its range of shelving, racking, and similar equipment to customers from across the UK in a matter of days. Recognised as the Best Shelving & Racking Solutions Provider 2025, we speak with the company’s very own Chris Webb to learn more about its operations and the factors behind its almost 40 years of success. No Project Too Big or Too Small Feb25251 challenges such as these that led Chris to this role in the first place, with him having started in sales and then moved to a design position, before taking on his current management role a little over 12 months ago. With almost ten years of experience at the company under his belt, Chris has seen firsthand how Rapid Racking evolves with the demands of the industry around it, an instrumental factor in its ability to continuously solidify its leading position. As we continue through the rest of 2025 and beyond, Rapid Racking is doing this specifically by doubling down on its efforts concerning the internal movement of goods. Beyond this, the company has also been working with both its suppliers and Manutan Group, its sister business, to build a product designed to complement its current racking and shelving solutions and boost warehouse/manufacturing efficiency for its customers. Chris said: “Make sure you follow us on LinkedIn to see how this develops over the next few years.” As it continues to work on a host of exciting projects for businesses across the UK, we take the opportunity to celebrate Rapid Racking as a beacon of quality in the field of commercial racking and storage solutions. More information about the company itself and its products can be found by following the link below. Contact: Chris Webb Company: Rapid Racking Web Address: https://www.rapidracking.com/en/rra
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