The last century has seen a number of cultural changes among consumers. One of the more obvious, and possibly the most sinister, of these has been the gradual evolution to a throw-away society. What we failed to realise when blinded by the prospect of “new lamps for old” is that this form of rampant consumerism carries a hefty price ticket that must be shared by all. Only recently has the concept of reusability, rather than disposability, begun to gain recognition and, with it, the realisation that, when purchasing second-hand items, we are saving far more than money.
Take industrial racking, for example. Made largely from good-quality steel, in normal use, it is virtually indestructible. Consequently, when the decision is made to dispose of it, the explanation will be that the owner’s requirements have changed, or perhaps the company is in liquidation, but never that its structure has ceased to be reliable.
The concerns of a warehouse owner often revolve around the overall space and maximising the storage space without overextending its footprint. In practice, it is now necessary to consider another type of footprint – the carbon footprint generated by steel production and its use in manufacturing. What better reason to consider buying second-hand industrial racking than helping to preserve a cleaner and safer environment for future generations?
No less of an environmental concern is that there are finite limits to the earth’s reserves and every time we exploit a new source we edge a little closer to total depletion. Clearly, any manufactured goods that can be re-used should be re-used, and those that cannot, should be recycled, even though this may also add to carbon emissions.
So, given that the price is right, and it is an eco-friendly option, why are some companies still reluctant to purchase second-hand items, such as industrial racking? In many cases, the problem may be one of trust. Some may have concern about entrusting the safety of valuable stock to a storage solution that the fear may be unreliable and, if one were purchasing this from the previous owner at an auction, this may not seem unreasonable.
Fortunately, there is a far better option. Instead, those potential purchasers with economy and the environment in mind could instead approach a proven supplier with a reputation for quality and service excellence gained over more than five decades. Used Storage Equipment, or USE, as its name implies, is a specialist in this field, offering not just second-hand industrial racking, but a full range of used warehousing equipment, including items such as mezzanine floors, staircases, lockers, and cabinets.
Any purchase made from Used Storage Equipment is your guarantee of proven reliability. Part of a huge total stockholding, the extensive range of racking solutions available from USE includes pallet, selective pallet, cantilever, drive-in, and drive-through products.
If you are among those who share in the growing concern for our environment, and you need to equip or to re-equip your warehousing space, opting for second-hand industrial racking makes good sense. When you need to limit your spending but still be assured of a quality product, it also makes sense to purchase only from Used Storage Equipment, because we will never compromise on quality.