I work for a large electrical distribution and retailing business based in the UK
. I have used metal roll cages to pick out product into since I have been working with them and it is without doubt the best solution for us to pick, pack and distribute from warehouse to retail outlet. Because they are made of mild steel they are incredibly robust although lightweight to manage even when full.
The issue however is due to the dynamics of our business we experience major supply spikes for holiday seasons including Christmas and also for any new major product launches which can be as many as 300+ a year. At these times we never seem to have adequate cages to keep up with the demand and buying the cages are very expensive and production time can be up to 8 weeks. I was tasked with the job of finding a solution to the regular problem and soon discovered that we did not need to buy them but could hire or rent them from a UK based business that could supply to all of our distribution centres on a nationwide basis. They delivered straight to our multiple centres and even collect from store if required.
The Roll Cage Hire service was a perfect fit with the business and nothing was to much trouble. We still work with the company today and look upon them as an integral partner within our supply chain. Hiring is really a good deal cheaper than purchasing and in leaner months we do not have an abundance of roll cages taking up valuable space.
We hire three different types of roll cages from lockable security cages, Single and double shelf and two sided A framed roll cages. This allows us the versatility of always having the right equipment for the job at all times. Booking in advance also safeguards our business around the Christmas period.