26 | Stackit Storage T T Russell Fredric Integrated rack systemmaking inroads “We are recognised as the cantilever experts in New Zealand; we put a real focus on that, but off the back of that we developed the IRS system that obviously has some instant advantages and savings for our customers,” REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Founded in 2011, Stackit remains a family business, offering conventional racking and shelving along with its unique IRS (Integrated Rack Structure) which is being enthusiastically adopted nationwide. “We are passionate about delivering a business advantage to our customers nationwide, through our innovative designs and unique methodology,” founding director Quintin Bruce says. The key to the IRS system is how it combines a building and the racks into one structure in a single stage as part of the overall construction, rather than requiring a second stage fit-out for the rack system. In addition to reducing the components required, the system is much faster, more efficient and more cost effective to build than traditional construction methods. “We are recognised as the cantilever experts in New Zealand; we put a real focus on that, but off the back of that we developed the IRS system that obviously has some instant advantages and savings for our customers,” Bruce says. Based in Christchurch, Stackit holds its own stock of components and offers a full designand-build service, using its modular systems to successfully deliver projects nationwide. “The whole concept has become particularly popular with the building supplies merchants because they’ve got packs of timber and other stock they want to keep out of the weather. The IRS system is changing the operational model of building supply centres.” Market leaders today are scaling up their covered yards using the IRS system and reducing the high cost of construction of a traditional building which is creating a business advantage for them, Bruce says. In addition, there are the added benefits including all-weather accessibility for customers and a reduction in product waste due to eliminating sun and rain damage, he says. “It effectively provides a larger, fully functional racked store. Underlying all those benefits, the overall investment is quite substantially lower which obviously reduces their Excellence in electrical contracting for new commercial & residential Family operated business | Competitive pricing | Free onsite consultations FREIGHT WAREHOUSE SCANIA OFFICE & WAREHOUSE YOUR DESIGN BUILD SPECIALISTS 0800 252 002 www.pbinz.com info@pbinz.com
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