The Value of Whittan

As one of the leading manufacturers of a wide range of pallet racking, steel shelving and lockers in the UK, Whittan combines product and industry knowledge to deliver true value for their customers. Yet, for Whittan, their strength is found in numbers. Through their trusted brands, they have the flexibility to deliver bespoke solutions that work hard for their customers and transform spaces into highly efficient workplaces.


The Whittan Brands

It is through their brands that Whittan can extend its products to meet every industry requirement.

Link51 is their leading supplier of steel shelving and pallet racking systems with the ability to deliver anything you need from a simple installation right through to a complex turnkey project. Apex alongside Link51, is known for its solid design and technical expertise to deliver solutions that meet market demands and fully support the industries they serve.

If you’re looking for a specialised, structural storage solution then you would need HiStore who design and manufacture a broad range of mezzanine systems. However, it is their links with other suppliers such as lighting and sprinkler system manufacturers and their knowledge of regulations and industry procedures that enable them to deliver the ultimate multi-tier solution.

The retail sector requires specialised products and bespoke solutions, which is where Polypal UK steps in. Their track record in manufacturing and fitting thousands of space-saving installations has given them the experience, insight and expertise to provide a full service from concept to completion to maximise efficiencies.

For lockers, Whittan offers the Probe and LinkLockers brands which have the perfect products for almost any environment. Whether you’re looking for lockers that resist rusting in wet changing rooms, smart charging lockers for schools or something specialised for emergency services, they can help.

Of course, Whittan’s expertise isn’t limited to the UK. Through Polypal Europe they provide racking, shelving, locker and mezzanine solutions integrated with project design, manufacturing, assembly and post-sale services across Europe.


Your storage partner

For anyone working in the warehouse industry, there are many benefits in working with Whittan which Stewart Adams – Sales Director for Pallet Racking Systems at Whittan – explains: “One big advantage for Whittan is through the broad range of products and services we offer through our brands. However, we’re also incredibly proud of our history as a British manufacturer. For our customers, this provides significant advantages.

“By controlling the process in-house, we can manage the quality in our systems. With our products manufactured in the UK, there is reduced risk in the supply chain and shorter lead times for our customers. It also provides a local support point alongside a rapid repair and replacement service.

“Yet it’s not only about what we offer now but meeting your requirements as they change. Through our UK facilities we have greater flexibility and, with ongoing investment, we can meet future market needs. We have recently improved our Milton Keynes factory to install new beam paint lines which increase output and allow us to meet high demands.

“These improvements are also helping customers meet sustainability targets. We have introduced nanotechnology, which reduces water temperatures during the paint line process and reduces gas emissions. While automated robotic welders optimise the efficiency of the welding process and reduce scrap material wastage. Combine these improvements with shorter travel distances from our British manufactured products and we’re making a real difference for customers looking to reduce their carbon footprint. A commitment we are also demonstrating through our recent EcoVadis Gold rating, which we have been awarded for the second year running.”


To find out how the products and expertise available from Whittan and their brands can help your business, get in touch with one of their experts for a free consultation.