One of the UK's leading storage suppliers, Rapid Racking, based in Gloucestershire, has launched a new rental service to customers.

Rapid Racking Rental, a new service from Rapid Racking, is set to provide flexible storage provisions to businesses in need of temporary racking and shelving solutions.

As part of an initiative to offer flexible storage systems at a low cost, the supplier has launched Rapid Racking Rental in a bid to provide a sustainable alternative to one-off purchases intended for short-term use.

With an average lifespan of 30 years, Rapid Racking's steel units are a viable option for long-term investments, however the rental service aims to broaden the storage supplier's market into the circular supply chain as a short-term sustainable alternative.

The new rental service includes the assembly of large racking orders, offers routine rack inspections and optional material handling additions such as storage containers, pallet trucks, and step ladders.

Rapid Racking Rental has been led to fruition by the company's Head of Product and Services, Tom Ellis. He comments:

"The rental service is intended to support businesses that only require storage for a limited time, or those which need a low-cost entry point into the world of storage.

"As our racking's frames and beams are made from steel, they are long-lasting by nature. However, this isn't necessarily a suitable purchase for every business, particularly SMEs.

"It's a low-cost alternative to long-term investments, so this could benefit new businesses who haven't established a stable cash flow, and prove a viable option for pop-up retailers, seasonal outlets and businesses in between premises.

"We want to offer our durable racking products to a wider market, with the same intent to provide high quality storage solutions. Plus, the racking can be rented for as long as the customer requires with the option to extend the project timeline or purchase the racking at the end of the rental contract."

Mr Ellis says that as well as broadening the storage supplier's market, he hopes that the new service will encourage businesses to opt for more sustainable options when seeking short-term racking and shelving.

He adds:

"Let us take away the hassle of managing your storage solutions by offering it as a service instead. This new service allows us to supply, install, inspect and remove your storage solutions at the end of your contract all for a single fixed cost."

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