Stax

Adjustable Racking System

Challenge: Efficient & Customer-Focused Racking

Stax Trade Centres, the UK’s largest non-food cash-and-carry wholesaler, needed a tailored racking solution for their 78,000 sq. ft. Leeds facility. The challenge was to maximise storage and display efficiency while supporting extensive stockholding, promotional flexibility and seamless customer navigation in a competitive market.

Approach: Custom Racking Solutions

Polypal UK worked closely with Stax, architects and builders to design a custom layout. The racking system became the focal point of the building’s design, featuring:

• Back-to-back racking across 18 aisles.
• 600 selling bays with adjustable shelving for easy customer access.
• 3,500 pallet positions for overstock storage.
• A central forklift aisle for streamlined logistics.
• 60 promotional ends to spotlight featured products.

Solution: Adjustable Racking to Maximise Storage, Display & Logistics

Polypal UK delivered a state-of-the-art racking system tailored to Stax’s operational needs. Key elements include:

• 600 adjustable selling bays at a consistent eye-line.
• 3,500 high-level pallet positions to accommodate bulk stock.
• Dedicated pallet positions for goods inwards and external yard storage.
• Promotional bays for flexible, dynamic marketing.

Impact: Enhanced Efficiency, Accessibility, and Sales

Stax’s Leeds trade centre now boasts improved operational efficiency, enhanced customer accessibility, and optimised stockholding. The custom racking solution supports a seamless shopping experience and maximises the facility’s sales potential.

Key Features

• Custom-designed racking layout for streamlined operations.
• Versatile shelving for diverse product displays.
• Integrated promotional bays to highlight key items.