Last year, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck New Zealand, resulting in significant damage to buildings and infrastructure in northern Canterbury and southern Marlborough. It was the country’s strongest one since the 1968 Inangahua earthquake, surpassing the calamity’s magnitude 7.1. To this day, earthquakes come and go in New Zealand, and residents continue to prepare for […]
As racking suppliers offering a wide range of storage solutions, we provide quality glass displays to retail stores. Glass displays are widely used in stores for several reasons — it is an attractive material that works well in any setting. Glass displays are especially popular in luxury stores selling jewellery, watches and other precious desirables. They are […]
Market intelligence firm, Nielsen, has said that over two million New Zealanders now shop online. In 2015, it was estimated that 20.6 million items were bought online, generating about $4.7 billion in sales. These numbers continued to rise in 2016, and online sales are already making dents in traditional shopping. As e-commerce becomes a more […]
Warehouses present many risk factors that can lead to accidents and injuries. For example, high, over-stacked shelves can collapse, falling onto workers and hurting them, while also damaging other product. Because rows of shelves stacked with heavy boxes are a common sight in warehouses, it is important to know how to stack items on the shelves to avoid […]
New Zealand’s recent tremors are a serious concern. Since the magnitude 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake hit on 14th November, the country has experienced over 8,000 recorded aftershocks; the most serious of which was the 4.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Central NZ on 7th December. It’s no secret that an earthquake is extremely destructive to standing structures. But one of the […]
A building designed to keep thousands, if not millions of product units safe must be kept secure not only from intruders but also the elements. Fire is a far worse problem for a warehouse than a burglary could ever be. The latest figures from the New Zealand Fire Service shows that in 2012, there were […]
There is more to shopping than simply bringing home the purchases. At the higher and more premium end of retail, consumers look for a feeling and an ambience of prestige. As much as an acquisition of goods, retail therapy is an experience. On Retailing in New Zealand The economy in New Zealand is thriving. In […]
A modern clothing boutique usually consists of minimalist yet elegant displays, well-designed signage, strategically placed mirrors and chic products, displayed tastefully on shelves or well-lit tables. The effect is aesthetically pleasing, creating a smart, stylish and professional image that is far-removed from the structured and coldly logical layout of a warehouse. But, while the differences […]
Calculate shelf sag with the Sagulator Ever been worried that the shelves won’t be strong enough? Will they break? Finally, an end to all your questions! We found the Sagulator, which helps you to design your own wooden shelf tailored to your needs. A big thanks to Bill at WoodBin for letting us share his amazing online […]
Mobile shelving, unlike static shelving, offers businesses a flexible storage option. It is a minimalist storage system that enables companies to store their items in a smaller space. This improves the overall functionality of the storeroom. It is estimated that mobile storage can reduce your storage needs by up to 50%. With just a single […]
