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The reality of workplaces is not always how it is shown in lifestyle magazines – a neat and tidy workspace, everything organised with a place for everything. Do you ever look at your own workspace and wonder what colour your desk actually is?  As you can’t see through all of the paperwork and files. Luckily, there’s a simple, and cost-effective solution to improve your workspace organisation.

ShelvingDirect® has a range of office shelving and storage products that will transform the way that your workspace is organised. We can provide a complete solution for all of your storage problems and even offer a free space-planning service should you require a total re-vamp. With a combination of our office shelving, accessories, rotary office storage, lever arch filing racks, and corner storage units you can create a bespoke workspace shelving and storage system to meet your exact requirements.

All of our office shelving and storage products are designed to maximise your workspace 

Our office shelving comes in a range of sizes and designs. They can be supplied with decorative end panels, with or without backs, and we can even supply shelving systems with doors to hide away those items you don’t need on display. Whatever you want, we’ve got you covered.

For spaces where our standard sizes just won’t fit, and where you need to maximise small or awkward spaces, we can provide custom-made shelving to your exact specifications. We can tailor the dimensions and specifications of our existing shelving to provide you with bespoke shelving that will perfectly fit your available space.

If you are not sure what products are right for you, or how best to plan your workspace to make the most of it, our knowledgeable staff can help you make the right choice, helping you avoid any costly mistakes.

Talk to us today about how to transform your workspace

Why not have a look at our full range of office shelving and storage solutions by having a look around our website. If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

If you want to make the most out of your workspace, the first thing you need to do is get organised. Choosing the right storage solutions can make all the difference to helping you become more organised, efficient and more productive. We lose too many working hours each week searching for items that we were “sure we left right here”, or searching through piles of paper for that one invoice or letter. Whether your workspace is used for administration, picking and packing, assembly, or anything else, here at ShelvingDirect®, we can find the right storage solutions that will improve your workspace organisation.

Complete storage solutions for any situation

Whatever the application, whether in the office, garage, warehouse, stockroom, retail premises or even for the home, it is possible to build a complete storage solution from work benches through to shelving, racking and accessories that will look good in any location and will last for years to come.

Made from 100% British steel, shelving and racking systems can be provided in a range of widths, depths and heights, and so can be tailored to suit any space.  In addition, with a large range of accessories such as rotary office storage, level arch filing racks, plastic picking bins and boxes, you can get your workspace organised so everything is tidy, close to hand, and easy to find.

It’s as easy as A, B, C

Don’t worry if you are not a DIY expert, our boltless shelving, racking and work benches are quick and easy to assemble using only a rubber mallet and a willing volunteer to help you out. If you are not sure what type of shelving, racking and accessories you need to make your workspace more efficient, our website offers a number of handy tips and advice on choosing the right shelving, making the most of your shelving, and even how to clean and care for your chosen storage solutions. You can also browse the wide-range of British-made storage solutions we stock.

Often appropriated from another area of the business, workbenches used in garages, stockrooms, warehouses or distribution facilities are not always up to the job. Maybe you are using an old desk; it’s even possible that you are using a makeshift workbench using scaffolding planks and some breeze blocks… we’ve seen it all! Whatever you are using, there is one thing that can be guaranteed, when push comes to shove it won’t be able to stand up to heavy use.

Why not consider getting something that is purpose-made for the job?

Heavy duty workbenches made from 100% galvanised British steel are not only strong and robust, they are built to last. Unlike cheaper alternatives made from inferior low-budget steel, these workbenches won’t buckle or twist.

Our workbenches provide a large work area and are supplied with storage shelving underneath. They can even be supplied with louvre back panels which are designed to hold our range of plastic picking bins, so all of your components and parts are only an arm’s length away. With everything organised, your work area will become much more efficient and productive – and neater!

Heavy duty workbenches are supplied at a standard height of 937mm, however they are available with depths of 600mm and 900mm, various widths ranging from 1,500mm to 2,400mm, and with either 2 or 3 levels. This means that there is a size of workbench suitable for your needs.

But it is not only businesses that benefit from organisation. Usually the domain of the man of our households, the garage or home workshop (often disguised as a shed) can be a disorganised area where tools and garden equipment gather dust until they are needed. Just think how organised your work area will be with a heavy duty work bench. With the addition of plastic picking bins, once you have labelled them, all those bits and pieces you spend hours looking for will be right at your fingertips.

CLICK HERE to find out more about our range of heavy duty workbenches.

For more details call us today on 0121 508 5677.

How many times have we seen on sketch shows on TV where someone has placed something much too heavy on shelving, only to see them collapse? But are you entirely sure that it won’t happen to you?

With cheap imported shelving made from inferior quality steel, this scenario could happen to anyone, anywhere.

If you want shelving that is so strong that it could hold a polar bear, then you need to look no further than British-made heavy duty shelving that is constructed using only 100% British steel. Costing less that you would think, ShelvingDirect®’s heavy duty shelving is built to last. It is safe, robust and can be supplied in an attractive powder coated finish so it will look good wherever you put it.

All too often, imported shelving can be thin and not suitable for purpose. Inferior quality products can twist and bend and collapse with only the smallest amount of items stored on them. So why put your own, and anybody else’s, safety at risk?

We can provide high quality, reliable shelving for both the home and business. Whether you require it for the office, garage, shed, workshop, warehouse, or industrial buildings, there is a shelving solution that is perfect for any location.

Available in a variety of sizes, heavy duty shelving can be designed to fit in any space. If you can’t find exactly what you need from our large selection, custom-made shelving solutions can produced to meet your exact specifications.

ShelvingDirect® manufactures heavy duty shelving, boltless steel shelving, workbenches, racking systems and accessories which are made from only the best quality material, supplied direct to you straight from our factory in Birmingham.

In life, you get what you pay for. Right? Actually, that’s not always true. In the world of budget steel shelving, the word ‘budget’ doesn’t always have to be synonymous with poor quality.

Although buying imported budget steel shelving might seem like a good idea at the time, in the long-run you will end up paying out a lot more than you bargained for because you will soon have to replace it. Shelving made from imported, inferior steel, is nowhere as strong as shelving made from British steel. You will find that you are not able to store anything that is too heavy, and you will notice that the frame will start to twist over time. In some instances, shelving made from steel sourced from the Far East is so flimsy, it is possible to bend it with bare hands!

So can you buy shelving that is ‘budget’ and high quality? The answer is “Yes”.

Budget steel shelving made from 1mm and 2mm British steel is a strong and robust solution to your storage problems. It will last for years and won’t corrode. And as a bonus, you will be helping the British steel industry.

ShelvingDirect® not only supply high quality budget steel shelving, they also make it too. We operate under a strict quality control system and we can guarantee that all of our products are made to an exceptional quality standard and will last for years to come.

Because we make it ourselves, if you can’t find what you are looking for amongst our standard size shelving options, we can design and manufacture a bespoke shelving solutions to meet your exact needs. 

Take a look around our website and discover our large range of shelving, racking, filing racks, storage containers, and accessories that are suitable for a wide range of applications including industrial, home storage, workshop storage, retail and offices.

Do you find it hard to work when your office space is disorganised? When you have files and equipment lying around the office, not only is it a distraction, it’s often impossible to find that crucial thing you need.

Imagine how much easier it would be for you to be able to lay your hand on an important document kept in a box file that has been stored in an organised office shelving system. Just think of the amount of time you can save because you are not having to hunt through piles of paperwork to find anything.

With a tidy office space you can free your mind to deal with more demanding work issues, and with a more organised system you can save yourself that most precious commodity… time!

Why not consider installing an office shelving system that can be expanded as your needs grow? Expandable shelving systems and a variety of accessories mean that modern shelving solutions are ideal for offices and home offices alike, and can be tailormade to suit the space and the items you need to store.

Flexible office shelving solutions will make the most of your available space. Corner storage units can be installed to fit that awkward corner behind a door, or office racking with drop-over dividers and pull out reference shelves can be installed on the office walls.

Available with high quality powder coated finishes, there is no need to compromise on style, as these shelving solutions will look at home in any office environment.

ShelvingDirect® are manufacturers and suppliers of high quality, standard and bespoke office shelving solutions to business and domestic customers throughout the UK. If you would like to find out more about our products, please have a look around our website.

There’s no doubt that organisation is key to ensuring maximised productivity in the workplace. Making sure that everything has a place and is easily accessible is one way that firms can increase their efficiency and cut the time spent hunting for missing equipment and supplies.

At ShelvingDirect® we have more than 60 years’ experience in office storage solutions meaning that when it comes to getting your office, library or retail space organised, we’ve got it covered. Our extensive range of shelving and storage includes everything from office racking to rotary storage units so there is lots to choose from when you are looking to better organise your space.

Our extensive range of Fineline office racking, with drop-over dividers and pull-out reference shelves, utilises the available storage space around the office and comes in a smooth powder coated finish which is pleasing to the eye.

We also produce desk-mounted corner and rotary file storage systems, mobile file storage systems and lever arch desk top dividers to help maximise the overall space. But even that isn’t all, as we also provide a whole host of useful accessories which are expertly designed to compliment all of our storage systems.

All our products are made from high quality materials as standard, meaning that they are able to cope with continuous use as part of the workplace environment. We can also deliver to your workplace making your experience of ordering office storage simple and stress-free.

So, when deciding how to boost your productivity in the workplace, make sure you contact our expert team at ShelvingDirect® and find out how easy it is to get the right storage solution for your needs.

For more details call us today on 0121 508 5677.