Underside of a mezzanine level.

How Big Can A Mezzanine Be?

June 25, 2025

Managing space in a busy warehouse can be difficult. Ultimately a warehouse is about storing a business’ goods, but it’s also about picking, packing, and getting orders out. A lot of the time, warehouse managers concentrate on the best type of pallet racking for their storage needs, but don’t think about other elements of their […]





Colby pallet racking in a warehouse.

Is Second Hand Pallet Racking Safe?

June 4, 2025

When it comes to fitting out a new warehouse, things can get expensive quickly, so managers and business owners may often look to save money by buying second hand pallet racking. However, as with everything in the workplace, safety always needs to be the highest priority, and it shouldn’t be compromised because of cost. So […]





Double deep pallet racking partially loaded.

The Reason For Regular Pallet Racking Inspections

May 15, 2025

According to AS4048:23, pallet racking needs to be professionally inspected at least one a year. For a busy business, this may sound inconvenient, but regular pallet racking inspections are extremely important. If your business is overdue for an inspection, you need to book one in as soon as possible. What Happens At A Pallet Racking […]





Drive-In Vs. Double Deep Vs. Push Back Pallet Racking

May 1, 2025

Pallet racking comes in all different configurations depending on house dense you need to store things and how it needs to be accessed. Most of the time, denser pallet storage solutions means there’s less selectivity, but that’s not always a bad thing. For situations where there are a lot of pallets of the same SKU […]





The underside of a mezzanine.

A Few Facts About Mezzanines

April 14, 2025

In warehouses and other industrial settings, space can be at a premium. Because of this, finding creative ways to maximise or increase space can often be a good idea. This is where warehouse mezzanine floors come in. Mezzanine are an affordable and easy way to expand floor space upwards, increasing the available space in a […]





Assembled drive in pallet racking.

New Versus Used Pallet Racking

March 27, 2025

Whether you’re fitting out a new warehouse, expanding an existing warehouse, or just updating your pallet racking, the type of pallet you buy can be a difficult decision. And we’re not just talking about deciding between something simple like selective pallet racking or something more dense like push-back pallet racking. Another hard decision is whether […]





Cantilever racking half loaded.

Is Cantilever Racking Right For You?

February 23, 2025

If you run a warehouse, you’re probably aware that there are a lot of different kinds of pallet racking. There’s pallet racking that is good for selectivity, pallet racking that’s good for density, and everything in between. However, storing longer items on pallet racking can be a challenge. Shelving, especially longspan shelving, can often be […]





Double deep pallet racking partially loaded.

Is It Time For Your Yearly Pallet Racking Inspection?

February 10, 2025

At the time of writing, it’s already February – a month into 2025! It just goes to show how quickly time can pass. When running a business, things get busy and before we know it, we’re already well into the year. Because of this, it’s easy to forget basic maintenance or administrative tasks. Ones of […]





Mezzanine level from above.

Five Warehouse Safety Tips

January 20, 2025

When it comes to working in or operating a warehouse, safety is the most important thing to consider. Yes, we all want our warehouses to operate efficiently and to be profitable, but first and foremost, safety needs to be paramount. Here at Colby Dandenong, we have a number of warehouse safety solutions that we can […]





Carton live storage system in a warehouse.

What Is Carton Live Storage?

December 9, 2024

It’s easy to think that industrial shelving is just simple shelving; maybe it’s a little more heavy duty than home or office shelving, but all in all, it’s the same thing. However, this isn’t actually the case. In the world of industrial shelving, there are a lot of options depending on what’s being stored on […]