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Project Kick-Off: Racking Reconfiguration Underway!
We're excited to share that the Nene Warehouse Solutions team has successfully started a major racking demolition project for one of our valued clients. This project is a testament to our commitment to precision, efficiency, and safety. Handling tasks of this scale,...
Benefits of Warehouse Automation
Benefits of Warehouse AutomationAs E-commerce continues to thrive, the warehouse and logistics sectors must evolve to keep up to speed with the ever-growing consumer appetite for speed and convenience. Inevitably, soaring demand and fierce competition have fuelled...
The Importance of Warehouse Design
The Importance of Warehouse DesignAn empty warehouse is a blank canvas, a chance for a fresh start and an opportunity to implement new ideas and practices. To a warehouse design expert, the prospect of an empty shell filled with potential is a dream! For many business...
The Advantages of Picking Systems
The Advantages of Picking SystemsThe eCommerce industry continues to thrive despite global economic instability, simultaneously fuelling the evolution of storage and order fulfilment technology. Order picking is one the most crucial steps in order fulfilment, forming...
Racking Inspection for Oil Rigs
The Solution for Racking Safety, Racking Inspections for Oil RigsYou’re probably asking yourself why we are covering a niche topic such as offshore racking safety. Yet earlier this week, we received an enquiry regarding the racking inspection requirements on an...
Optimise Your Warehouse With Mezzanine Flooring
Optimise Your Warehouse With Mezzanine FlooringThough many modern industrial units possess ample space and high ceilings, ineffective floorplans or inadequate storage solutions can quickly squander these advantages. In the current economic climate, maximising every...
Chosen Charity 2023
Nene Warehouse Solutions Chosen Charity for 2023Nene Warehouse Solutions are proud to announce that our appointed charity for 2023 is The Hope Centre Northampton. Founded in 1974 by Michael Mulligan, The Hope Centre are a day centre for the homeless,...
Northamptonshire Logistics Award Winners
Nene Warehouse Solutions Multi-Award Winners At The Northamptonshire Logistics Awards!What a great way to start the year! On Friday 13th January the rescheduled Northamptonshire Logistics Awards were held at the Park Inn in Northampton. After being nominated for...
Warehouse Finance
WAREHOUSE FINANCE These are unprecedented times, and UK businesses are under extreme economic stress - as if the pandemic hangover was not a heavy enough burden to bear, the UK now has one foot in a recession whilst navigating a global energy crisis, rising poverty,...
Nene Going Green
With COP27 in full swing find out how Nene Are Going GreenAs Nene Warehouse Solutions continues to grow as a business, we recognise our duty to reduce the negative impact such growth can have on the environment. We are committed to channelling sustainable development...
Nene Fright Day 2022
Nene Fright Day 2022On Friday, 28th October, Nene Warehouse Solutions didn't have a normal Friday, we have a FRIght day as we invited all staff members to dress up in the spirit of Halloween and raise money towards this years' chosen charity Animals in Need...
Our Project Management Process Explained
Our Project Management Process Explained Beginning a sizable warehouse project can be a very daunting prospect. Your end goal may be crystal clear, but with all the moving parts inherent in a large-scale project, the line between success and failure is often...
How to Optimise Your Warehouse with Wire Mesh Products
How To Optimise Your Warehouse With Wire Mesh Products Wire Mesh Products have many applications in a modern warehouse, from storage accessories to safety and security solutions. Whether you are looking for versatility, improved safety, durability - or all the above-...
IMHX Show 2022 Review
The IMHX 2022 Show ReviewLast week saw the much-awaited return of the IMHX exhibition, the UK's premier logistics solutions and intralogistics technology event for the year, hosted at the NEC Arena in Birmingham. Nene Warehouse Solutions are excited and proud to have...
5 Steps Towards a Greener Warehouse
5 Steps Towards a Greener WarehouseSustainability is now a mainstream talking point in most industries, and government legislation has escalated the climate conversation further. In November 2008, the climate Change Act passed in the UK parliament with an overwhelming...
NBCA and Northamptonshire Logistics Awards 2022
Nene Warehouse Solutions are finalist at NBCA and Northamptonshire Logistics Awards 2022Nene Warehouse Solutions are proud to be shortlisted as finalists at the National Building and Construction Awards and Northamptonshire Logistics Awards 2022. Since we began...
How Nene Utilises Technology To Manage Racking Inspections
Our SEMA accredited racking inspectors use a cloud-based digital platform, Econform, to ensure premium warehouse safety measures and reporting are…
Is Second-Hand Racking Safe?
Is Second-Hand Racking Safe?There is a legitimate case in favour of second-hand racking. It is a cost-efficient and practical solution for businesses looking for storage equipment on a budget, temporary or seasonal warehousing, and racking hire. It comes with all the...
Racking Protection: The Products Every Warehouse Needs
Racking Protection: The Products Every Warehouse Needs.The backbone of a successful storage facility is a safe and productive storage system. Ensuring your racking is healthy and compliant – with every pallet location optimised – gives your business and employees...
SME Multi Award Winners
Nene Warehouse Solutions Multi-Award Winning SME Northamptonshire Business Awards! BT Sport Presenter Becky Ives hosted this year’s SME Northamptonshire Business Awards on Thursday 30th June, sponsored by Portman Finance Company. After the stiff competition and making...
How To Choose The Best Warehouse Shelving System
Whether you are starting from scratch or upgrading your existing system, there are a lot of decisions to make before you think about bringing stock in…
Mezzanine Floor Regulations: What You Need To Know
Mezzanine works are subject to mandatory UK Buildings Regulations, and so there are plenty of considerations to make before embarking on a new mezzanine construction project…
Not One, But Four SSIP Accreditations
Not One, But Four SSIP Accreditations!In 2022, Nene Warehouse Solutions achieved membership status with CHAS and SafeContractor, two of the UK’s leading SSIP accreditation schemes, this now give us four accreditations. We went through the full assessment which has 12...
Nene Warehouse Solutions are finalists at the SME Northamptonshire Business Awards 2022
Nene Warehouse Solutions are proud to have been nominated, and are now finalists, for 3 awards at this year’s SME Northamptonshire Business Awards…
How To Increase Your Warehouse Storage Capacity
From workflow to maximising space options on the ground and up high, working smarter with the space you have can increase your profits and make your operation more efficient…
How To Maintain Your Racking Between Racking Inspections
There are measures you can take throughout the year not only to see you through an inspection but keep your workers safe, your equipment in top condition, and your stock protected…
Why Invest In High-Quality Galvanised Steel Racking?
Galvanised steel racking is an investment, but one you will rarely need to make should you do it from the outset…
Gary Coleman Nene’s New Managing Director
Gary Coleman - New Managing DirectorAnother chapter starts for Nene Warehouse Solutions. We would like to announce our newly appointed Managing Director - Gary Coleman. Gary has been with the business for nearly 16 years. Gary started as a National Account Manager and...
What Type Of Racking Does My Business Need?
Racking can appear to be the same across the board, but there are some major differences between types and purposes…
Paul Fagan Retirement
Paul Fagan RetirementThe day has come, the end of an era… Our Managing Director, Paul Fagan, for the last 40 years, has worked his last day today before retiring. Paul was one of the original employees that joined in 1981 and helped build the very foundations of the...
What Are Live Storage Systems?
Live storage systems are commonplace in warehouses, distribution centres, and retail outlets worldwide, storing small retail items in cartons and pallets…
What Is A Warehouse Turnkey Project?
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to turnkey projects, at least there shouldn’t be, as every client is different. Instead, a strong focus must be placed on…
The Uses And Benefits Of Cantilever Racking
Ideal for materials or store items that aren’t suited to standard pallet racking, cantilever racking is a versatile, highly flexible option for non-traditional racking…
Not All Racking Is The Same
To the untrained eye, most racking can look the same. But you have a choice with a wide variety of racking types available for all kinds of purposes…
Planning Your Ecommerce Warehouse Layout
Careful planning and organisation are vital to winning in eCommerce, and at Nene, we have the knowledge, experience and expertise to get you up and running…
Racking Signs: Why Are They So Important?
Signage in your warehouse is critical to employee safety, productivity, and workflow efficiency. There are also legal and industry regulations to consider and adhere to…
HSE Workplace Injury Statistics 2019/2020
There were 38.8 million working days lost due to work-related ill health and non-fatal workplace injuries in 2019/20. This is a significant and direct hit on employee wellbeing, company productivity and the business bottom line.
Why You Need Racking Inspection Training
Racking inspection training educates workers using the racking systems to identify damage and ways to rectify challenges before they become severe issues in line with the official inspection process…
Second Hand Racking Is Enjoying A New Lease Of Life Due To COVID
As the industry, and the economy as a whole, emerge from the effects of lockdown due to the pandemic, we see significant changes in the supply and costs of new racking…
Ecommerce Business Is Booming: The Effects On Warehouses & Logistics
Following 18 months of lockdowns and diversification by businesses and consumers, the warehouse and logistics industry has had to accelerate faster than ever…
Additional Storage Demand To Manage The Post-Pandemic Shopping Boom
With multiple national lockdowns forcing a change in buyer habits and a public reluctance to be among crowds of shoppers, most retail activity continues to happen online, despite restrictions lifting…
What Is SEMA And Should I Have SEMA-Approved Racking?
Nene are proud Approved SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association) Installation Company, embodying their high technical standards and regulations of safety, quality and compliance in all the work we carry out…
What Is Galvanised Cantilever Racking?
The ideal solution for out-sized stock such as timber, poles, panelling and extrusions, Galvanised Cantilever Racking is a weather-resistant steel racking system used worldwide in construction and warehouse storage…
Protecting Your Investment: Pallet Racking Protection
In a warehouse, each pallet can mean substantial risk for your team. A common high-risk example is a forklift hitting a pallet rack that can result in…
The Uses and Benefits of Wire Mesh Cages
A simple design, yet essential in most warehouses, are wire mesh cages. Made of galvanised steel or powder-coated for indoor and outdoor use, the durable and time-tested cages are a cost-effective yet secure way to store high-value products…
Nene Invests For Their Customers – During and After COVID-19
Throughout the past year, we have all faced many challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic including much uncertainty in the industry and with the return to normality. At Nene, we have been fully operational throughout the pandemic ensuring…
New Capital Allowance – Super-Deduction
There is a new Capital Allowance coming, Super-Deduction. Did you know that any expenditure incurred from the 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023 you can claim 130% capital allowance on qualifying plant and machinery investments, this includes racking.
New Contract Services Division
We have recently launched a new division here at Nene; restructuring and developing our existing racking maintenance team to create a new Contract Services Division devoted solely to the management of racking maintenance and small project work for all our existing clients…
Site Refurbishment – Triple 1
Nene Group acquired the 130,000 sqft, 10-acre site in September of 2019 and immediately got to work. The site, previously owned and occupied by Andrews Maclaren Ltd, was split up to create six standalone buildings which were fully refurbished and let out in quick succession…
Cold Storage Racking: The Options and Benefits
Efficient cold storage is an integral part of cold chain logistics, whether stored onsite or at a third-party facility. With demand for faster delivery across greater distances higher than ever…
Industrial Longspan Shelving: The staple of warehousing and distribution
Longspan shelving is one of the most straightforward yet user-friendly and useful racking solutions in the market. Its succinct yet adaptable set-up provides storage for many items…
A Guide To Pallet Rack Decking Types
Today, warehouses and distribution centres can be optimised and mobilised within days to adapt and change based on business challenges, market shifts and different consumer buying habits…
How To Manage Your Warehouse Racking Efficiently
Drive-In Racking is a simple yet highly effective system of racking, most commonly found in the manufacturing and F&B markets, with pallets loaded and picked by forklift trucks in lanes…
Everything You Need To Know About Racking Safety Pins
Of all the large, heavy kit that comes with warehouse racking and install, the Racking Safety Pin, is one of the most important parts you need…
Common Warehouse Hazards And How To Prevent Them
From 2018-2019, an estimated 4.7 million working days were lost due to non-fatal workplace injuries. When you consider there are only 365 days in the year, the number is staggering…
COVID-19 Warehouse Safety Guide
With updated restrictions and frequent changes being made to keep up with COVID-19, it can seem like there is a fog of information and it can be hard to know where to start…
Creating An Agile Warehouse For A Competitive Advantage
Today, warehouses and distribution centres can be optimised and mobilised within days to adapt and change based on business challenges, market shifts and different consumer buying habits…
Tom Pearson Celebrates 40 Years At Nene
A huge congratulations to our Chairman, Tom Pearson, on 40 years at Nene. There are lots of memories to reflect on from over the years and here are a few snapshots…
Racking Inspection Checklist – Frequently Asked Questions by PRRS
Here at Nene, our team of SEMA Approved Racking Inspectors use the latest legislation to make sure our clients’ pallet racking is safe, secure and has a full audit trail…
stow UK and Nene Storage Equipment Press Release for Storax SP APR
As of 6th July 2020, stow UK have appointed Nene Storage as the sole distributor of the Storax SP range of APR…
Tips For Maintaining Warehouse Safety – 5 Simple Steps
Keeping your workforce as safe as possible when working in a warehouse should be of paramount importance to employers. By raising safety standards, you can improve morale…
Social Distancing in a Warehouse Environment
If social distancing measures are enforced in your operational environment, then there is no need to halt your logistic operation. Employee safety should always come first…
Short-Term Pallet Racking Solutions
Whether you are installing new racking in an existing warehouse or are looking at solutions for extra storage capacity, a racking hire service solution could be a good fit for your business…
Workplace Injury Statistics 2018/19
Workplace injury will never be completely avoidable. Ranging from the minor to the fatal, a proportion of the care attributed to employees is certainly self-served, with workers taking responsibility for…
The Advantages Of Longspan Shelving
Longspan shelving has been around for decades and whilst it may look simplistic, it 100% does the job asked of it. Delivered with several advantages…
Things To Consider With Drive-In Racking
Drive-In Racking is a simple yet highly effective system of racking, most commonly found in the manufacturing and F&B markets, with pallets loaded and picked by forklift trucks in lanes…
Asbestos, Lung Disease and Health and Safety In Warehousing
Asbestos is still found quite regularly in older buildings, including anything built 1980’s-1990’s and prior, which many warehouse facilities are…
Benefits of Push-Back Racking Systems
Push-back racking systems use gravity to replace items picked by forklift. Mainly used for medium to heavy items and particularly good for IBC’s, the gravity feed cart systems can be…
Why used and refurbished pallet racking could be a good option for you
Second-hand or used can often evoke the perception of old, tired, on its way out. This isn’t necessarily true – used and refurbished does not have to mean sub-par quality for warehouse racking…
Why you need a SEMA Inspection on your racking
By their very nature, warehouses can be dangerous places to be. Storing, stacking and moving often heavy goods, flammables or liquids at a fast pace…
5 Ways To Optimise Order Picking
The order picking process of any business involves significant cost, resource and planning in order to ensure excellence and customer satisfaction…
Warehouse Racking Collapse And How To Prevent It
Most incidents of racking collapse are likely to be down to human error, whether that is via decisions made at inception, or by causing damage to the equipment in situ…
5 Pallet Racking Mistakes To Avoid
So, you’ve decided you need pallet racking for your warehouse – now what? Nene understand that there is a plethora or information and considerations to make…
Nene Warehouse Solutions’ Success At IMHX 2019
IMHX 2019 provided the perfect platform for Nene Warehouse Solutions to display their latest innovation. In partnership with Gondola Skate…
Storage and logistics innovation needed for no-deal Brexit
The United Kingdom Warehouse Association (UKWA) has warned that UK warehouses are fast approaching capacity. With the possibility of a no-deal Brexit…
Planning Your Warehouse For Brexit
Is your warehouse Brexit-ready? In this article, we’re going to look at some of the steps that you can take to prepare your warehouse for Brexit.
The Benefits Of Mezzanine Floors for Warehouses
Many warehouse managers believe that they’re using all the space available to them, but frequently it can be further optimised.
The Importance of Warehouse Efficiency
An efficient warehouse is essential to support the smooth running of any business concerned with logistics. Choosing the correct racking system for your business can improve time management…
How To Avoid Warehouse Accidents
Warehouses present various risks that need to be managed at all times. They often happen when people take shortcuts on basic safety procedures. Think about all the potential hazards at play here…
What is Racking?
A fundamental tool within any warehouse is storage racking and is often referred to as ‘pallet racking’. Racking is a steel structure composed of upright frames, beams, and connectors for supporting materials…
Continued Reinvestment in Nene’s HQ
Nene set out a planned warehouse re-development project to maximise operational efficiency, increase the existing warehouse storage facility and achieve compliance with current health and safety regulations…
5 Steps For A Perfect Warehouse Design
Warehouse design is a crucial part of any company’s supply chain strategy. The ideal warehouse design will provide a fantastic ROI by ensuring that products can be received and distributed rapidly while orders…
What Racking Is Best For A Distribution Centre?
Many larger enterprises including import and export companies, logistical companies and retailers have a need for ‘distribution warehouses’ also known as distribution centres. These operational storage buildings…
Does My Warehouse Need A SEMA Approved Racking Inspection?
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provides a whole host of occupational health and safety recommendations for UK warehouses. This includes a recommendation for a SEMA approved racking inspection…
Planning Your Warehouse Layout
Your warehouse layout may not seem critical, but it plays an essential role in the efficiency of your daily operations. With the correct warehouse design, your employees can conduct more work in less time…
Nene Storage become SMSTS Qualified
To add further strings to Nene Storage Equipment's bow; two employees recently went through vigorous training and examination to become SMSTS qualified. Aaron Shepherd and Jay Fleming recently attended the 5 day course in Milton Keynes and both passed with flying...
Giving back to our local community
As a company Nene Storage Equipment Ltd love to show our support for our local community. This past weekend we gifted the chance to a local football team to send some of their youth team players along to experience a day out in our corporate box at Leicester City...