Inefficient use of warehouse space can quickly restrict productivity for businesses operating throughout Wakefield. When available storage is running low, picking routes are becoming slower, or pallets are taking up valuable floor-level space, relocating may not be necessary. A professionally planned pallet racking system can transform the same warehouse footprint into a higher-capacity, more organised storage environment.
Prodek supplies and installs a comprehensive range of pallet racking systems for businesses across Wakefield and the wider West Yorkshire region, from adjustable wide aisle solutions for general warehousing to high-density drive-in and mobile systems for facilities where available capacity is limited. Every configuration is developed around your stock profile, material handling processes, operational requirements, and building dimensions.
With over 30 years of experience within the material handling industry, our team manages the complete project, from initial warehouse assessment and bespoke system planning through to professional installation and ongoing support, giving you one knowledgeable and accountable partner throughout.
Warehouses across Wakefield have different operational requirements. Inventory profiles, forklift equipment, SKU volumes, stock rotation methods, pallet sizes, and available building space all affect the right configuration, meaning a system that performs well in one warehouse may restrict another. Businesses throughout Wakefield and surrounding areas including Ossett, Horbury, Normanton, Castleford, Pontefract, Dewsbury, Leeds, and the wider West Yorkshire region need racking designed around their specific operations rather than chosen from a standard layout.
The right storage configuration has a direct impact on picking efficiency, stock accessibility, warehouse safety, and how productively each square metre of available floorspace is used. An unsuitable design, whether caused by incorrect aisle widths, poorly positioned beam levels, or racking that doesn’t work effectively with your forklift fleet, can create operational restrictions that become increasingly costly and difficult to resolve.
At Prodek Design & Storage Systems Ltd, we have spent more than 30 years designing, supplying, and installing professional pallet racking solutions. From distribution facilities across Wakefield’s established industrial areas to manufacturing sites and fulfilment operations throughout West Yorkshire, we take a design-first approach to every installation, ensuring the completed system delivers genuine improvements to warehouse performance from the outset.
One of the most widely established storage systems used in UK warehouses, wide aisle adjustable pallet racking gives forklifts direct access to every individual pallet location. Typically configured with aisle widths between 2.5 and 4 metres and adjustable using a 75mm beam pitch, it works effectively for operations handling varied SKU ranges where straightforward selection and quick stock access are priorities. Different frame and beam specifications are available to accommodate varying pallet dimensions and loading requirements.
Where warehouse floorspace is limited, reducing the width of working aisles provides an effective way to increase overall pallet capacity. Narrow aisle systems commonly operate between 1.8 and 2.3 metres, while VNA configurations, combined with specialist guided handling equipment, can provide a further 5% increase in storage capacity. Both systems are particularly effective for Wakefield warehouses looking to achieve more from every available square metre.
Double deep pallet racking stores loads two pallets deep rather than using traditional single-depth positions, providing significantly greater storage density without the investment or complexity associated with fully automated systems. It is particularly suitable for operations holding large quantities of fast-moving or non-perishable stock where immediate access to every individual pallet isn't essential. A suitable reach truck equipped with a pantograph attachment is required for operation.
Mobile pallet racking positions storage bays onto powered floor tracks, removing the requirement for numerous permanent aisles and opening a single working aisle wherever access is required. This configuration can increase usable storage capacity by up to 90% compared with traditional wide aisle systems, making it a highly space-efficient option for Wakefield warehouses where securing additional floorspace may be difficult or expensive.
Live pallet racking uses gravity-fed roller tracks to automatically move pallets towards the picking face on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis, making it suitable for perishable products, date-sensitive inventory, and high-volume goods requiring controlled stock rotation. Push-back racking instead operates using a last-in, first-out (LIFO) method, with inclined lanes allowing several pallets to be stored in depth from one aisle face, improving forklift efficiency where available space is restricted.
Drive-in pallet racking removes individual access aisles and allows forklifts to travel directly into the storage structure when placing or retrieving pallets. Capable of achieving warehouse utilisation above 80%, it provides one of the highest-density conventional storage configurations and works particularly well for operations holding large volumes across a relatively limited number of SKUs. Where greater throughput is needed, pallet shuttle systems automate movement within each lane, reducing forklift travel and supporting safer, more efficient high-volume operations.
The performance of a pallet racking installation depends heavily on how effectively it is planned. Choosing the wrong configuration, whether through unsuitable beam positioning, inefficient aisle dimensions, or a system that fails to accommodate your existing handling equipment, can waste valuable space, reduce operational efficiency, and introduce avoidable safety concerns. Correct specification from the outset is essential.
Prodek follows a design-led approach to every project. We assess your stock characteristics, rotation requirements, handling equipment, warehouse processes, and physical building constraints before recommending a configuration, ensuring the proposed solution genuinely improves your Wakefield warehouse rather than simply increasing the quantity of racking installed within it.
All installations are completed to SEMA standards by Prodek’s experienced team. We also provide ongoing rack inspection services to help businesses support compliance with PUWER requirements and the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, ensuring pallet racking remains safe, serviceable, and appropriately maintained throughout its operational life.
Installing or expanding a pallet racking system can be a significant operational investment, but one capable of generating strong returns through increased storage capacity and more efficient use of existing warehouse floorspace. To make the investment easier to manage, Prodek offers flexible project finance options that allow installation costs to be spread across an agreed repayment period.
This means your business can benefit from additional capacity and improved warehouse performance immediately, without necessarily committing substantial capital upfront. Speak with our team when arranging your free warehouse survey and we can discuss the project finance options that may be available for your proposed installation.
Every project begins with a free, detailed survey of your Wakefield premises. Our specialists review your current storage configuration, warehouse dimensions, floor loading requirements, material handling equipment, and operational workflow, identifying areas where existing arrangements may restrict performance and what a carefully planned pallet racking system could achieve. This assessment forms the foundation on which your complete installation is developed.
Following the survey, our design team develops a tailored racking configuration covering beam positions, loading requirements, aisle dimensions, and the appropriate compliance documentation. The system is planned around your inventory and operational processes rather than forcing your warehouse to adapt around the racking, while relevant compliance checks help ensure the completed design meets applicable SEMA guidance and building regulations.
Pallet racking systems are supplied and professionally installed by Prodek's experienced team to SEMA standards, providing consistent quality and accountability throughout the project. Installation is carefully coordinated around your active warehouse environment to minimise unnecessary operational disruption, and where appropriate, work can be completed in phases to help your Wakefield facility remain productive throughout the installation process.
Pallet racking requires regular inspection to maintain safe working conditions and support compliance with PUWER and the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. Prodek provides annual inspections completed by SEMA-trained and certified inspectors, using the recognised traffic-light classification system to identify damage and determine the priority of any necessary remedial work. Our team also remains available for repairs, technical support, and system modifications as your warehouse requirements evolve.
Prodek’s pallet racking design, supply, and installation services extend throughout Wakefield and the wider West Yorkshire region. Our team regularly works with businesses in Wakefield, Ossett, Horbury, Normanton, Castleford, Pontefract, Dewsbury, Leeds, Huddersfield, and across established commercial and industrial locations throughout the surrounding West Yorkshire area.
Whether your operation is based within a Wakefield distribution facility, a manufacturing site elsewhere in the district, or an established industrial estate across West Yorkshire, Prodek has the technical expertise and regional experience needed to deliver a pallet racking configuration that effectively supports your business.
If your Wakefield warehouse is approaching its storage limits, experiencing inefficient picking processes, or simply not making effective use of the available floorspace, a Prodek pallet racking solution could significantly improve your operation. Our specialists will assess your facility, understand your storage requirements, and provide a clear and transparent quotation, without obligation or unexpected costs.
Contact our team today to arrange your free warehouse survey and discover how much additional capacity your existing premises could provide.
