Planning Your 2026 Warehouse Expansion? Let’s Get It Right
Planning warehouse growth is exciting — but it can also expose inefficiencies that were easy to live with before.
As volumes increase, we often see warehouses held back by:
- Equipment that’s no longer suited to the job
- Layouts that create congestion or safety risks
- Aisle widths and storage heights that limit capacity
- Rising costs from overworked or mismatched trucks
The good news? Growth doesn’t always mean a bigger building.
With the right planning, many businesses unlock more capacity, better flow, and lower operating costs simply by matching the right equipment to the way they work today — and where they’re heading next.
How we can help
We work with operations and warehouse teams to review:
- Current warehouse layout and traffic flow
- Forklift and truck suitability (reach, counterbalance, pallet, VNA, electric options)
- Opportunities to improve space utilisation and efficiency
- Flexible hire or upgrade strategies to support growth phases
The aim is simple: a safer, smoother, more productive warehouse that’s ready to scale.
All your warehouse equipment and storage solutions under one roof
Pick4Me offers a comprehensive selection of warehouse equipment and storage solutions to support busy operations in 2026 and beyond. Our Pick4Me online store includes essential trucks and trolleys (such as pallet trucks, platform trucks, sack trucks, order picking trolleys and specialist handling trucks), as well as racking and shelving systems, small parts storage, containers, safety and premises equipment, steps and ladders, and a wide range of general warehouse supplies. Whether you’re equipping a new facility, upgrading your current setup, or looking for cost-effective material handling solutions, Pick4Me’s extensive stocklines and expert support make it easy to source everything your warehouse needs in one place.
Racking Inspections
Hannamans offers comprehensive racking inspection services to help your warehouse expansion stay safe, compliant, and efficient. Their inspections are carried out in line with industry-recognised SEMA guidelines and UK regulations such as the Health & Safety at Work Act and PUWER, giving you confidence that your pallet racking system is structurally sound, free from damage, and suitable for increased loads or new layout plans. Whether you’re preparing to add more storage, reconfigure aisles, or ensure compliance before a growth phase, Hannamans’ expert team can assess your current racking, identify risks, and help you plan improvements that support both operational safety and expansion objectives.
