When it comes to pallet racking, there’s a lot of choice out there. Pallet racking comes in a variety of different types, weight bearing ability, and price points. What works for one pallet storage situation may not work for another storage situation, so it’s important to businesses to evaluate their options when they go to purchase pallet racking. As a supplier and installer of Australian made pallet racking, we here at Colby Dandenong believe it’s important that Australian companies purchase and use locally made pallet racking, and it’s not just because we think Colby pallet racking is of the highest quality.
There are a lot of reasons to use locally made pallet racking. Let’s explore them.
Locally Made Pallet Racking Has Known Quality
When you buy an Australian made product, whether it’s pallet racking or something else, you have an assurance of quality. Colby pallet racking is of a high quality, and our clients are assured of this because we need to adhere to Australian regulations around manufacturing and any claims we make for our products. In the event that our pallet racking was not up to the standard described, clients know that an Australian company is accountable and can have the situation rectified.
With this, the steel used in Colby pallet racking is traceable. We know and can tell our customers where our steel comes from, giving further assurances on quality. Again, in the unlikely event that there’s a problem with the quality of the steel in our racking, we can easily determine what products are affected and fix them.
Furthermore, as an Australian company, Colby pallet racking adheres to Australian standards, notably AS4088:23. Not only does this assure high quality pallet racking, it means that customers can be confident of the health and safety of their workers and know they’re not breaking any laws.
Locally Made Pallet Racking Often Means Short Lead Times
Colby pallet racking is manufactured in New South Wales. This means it can get almost anywhere on the east coast very quickly and anywhere else in Australia with ease. Buying pallet racking from an overseas manufacturer means it needs to be shipped to Australia, making it take longer to arrive at a customer’s warehouse.
Nobody wants to wait a long time for things to arrive, and for businesses who may need to expand their pallet storage rapidly, knowing that their new pallet racking will arrive quickly means their business will be more efficient.
And since our pallet racking doesn’t need to travel as far, costs associated with shipping are reduced. That means that more of the money spent on pallet racking actually goes towards the pallet racking and not something else.
Locally Made Pallet Racking Ensures Peace Of Mind
Beyond ensuring high quality, working with a local manufacturer gives customers peace of mind.
If pallet racking becomes damaged, needs to be repaired, replaced, or expanded, customers have a relationship with somebody locally. As mentioned, because we need to abide by Australian regulations, we’re accountable for our products. But beyond that, we’re always here to help and, in the event that something needs to be replaced, you know that replacement will come quickly because the pallet racking is locally made.
All in all, using locally made pallet racking ensures that any after sales support is there if it’s needed.
Working With A Local Pallet Racking Supplier Makes Customisation Easier
We pride ourselves on being able to create customised pallet racking solutions, whether they be for extra large pallet storage or storage of oddly shaped items on racking. While it may not be the case for all overseas pallet racking manufacturers, many of them only offer standard pallet racking options in order to keep costs down; they have a one size fits approach even though all businesses and their storage needs are different.
Even when customisation is offered through foreign manufacturers, they’re not on the ground to work with clients, understand their needs, and find the perfect solution to a challenge.
Buying Australian Made Pallet Racking Supports Local Businesses
Since our pallet racking is certified Australian made, customers can be confident that they’re supporting an Australian business and the Australian economy. Going further, as an Australian manufacturer, we also support other Australian businesses when purchasing our supplies. Helping to create a strong Australian economy, in turn, helps customers themselves because they’ll have more local customers themselves able to purchase their products.
Because of all of this, there’s very few reasons to not buy Australian made pallet racking. For warehouse based businesses, pallet racking can be a significant expense, so it’s important to get it right. Buying Australian made helps ensure a business is getting the right thing that will be a great investment rather than an ongoing cost.
To learn more about our Australian made pallet racking, feel free to contact us.
