Why Plymouth businesses choose high bay warehousing
If your business is looking for an effective storage solution – whether for your archives, raw materials, surplus stock, retail goods, equipment, bulky items or anything else that is taking up far too much room at your commercial premises, high bay warehousing is the perfect option in Plymouth, Devon, Cornwall, or the South West.
You may be thinking that self-storage is the way to go – but think again! There are so many benefits to choosing a high bay warehouse for your business storage needs. Read on to learn more from ABC Warehouse Plymouth – your go-to experts in everything to do with high bay warehousing.
What is high bay warehousing?
So, let’s start with the basics. What actually is high bay warehousing?
High bay warehousing refers to a warehouse with significantly greater internal height, allowing your goods to be stored vertically using specialist pallet racking and forklift equipment. Rather than expanding horizontally across more floor space, your business can maximise the cubic capacity of the building.
For you, this means you can make the most of available space, without wasting a single cubic metre, offering a highly cost-effective storage solution for your business. We understand that every penny counts towards your annual budget – and you certainly don’t want to pay more for storage space that you aren’t actually using.
Whilst standard warehouses are limited by height, high bay warehouses typically utilise a storage height of 10 metres or more – giving you an abundance of storage space to take advantage of.
Top 6 benefits of high bay warehousing in Plymouth
1. Better use of space
As we mentioned above, high bay warehousing is a highly cost-effective storage solution for your business, which, if you ask us, makes it the obvious choice when deciding where to store your items.
Instead of paying for additional warehouse floor area, you can store significantly more stock within the same footprint. This means:
- Higher pallet density
- Lower storage cost per pallet
- Better return on warehouse space
- Reduced need for additional buildings
Just take a look at our pricing to find out more about our simple starting rates.
2. Ideal for growing businesses
High bay storage works particularly well when your business experiences:
- Seasonal demand
- Growth
- New product lines
- Increased imports
- Buffer stock requirements
Rather than relocating, you can make the most of vertical storage. At our 100,000-square-foot warehouse, you certainly don’t need to worry about running out of room if your business needs change.
3. Improved inventory management
Modern high bay warehouses usually offer:
- Clearly defined pallet locations
- Barcode scanning
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Accurate stock visibility
- Faster stock retrieval
This way, you can spend more time focusing on your business and leave the fulfilment side of things to the experts! Not only does this improve your accuracy in tracking stock levels, but it also reduces picking and packing errors.
4. Faster goods handling
High bay storage facilities are designed around making moving your pallets as efficient as possible. This means:
- Faster unloading
- Faster put-away
- Faster order picking
- Faster dispatch
If your business regularly has inbound containers or outbound pallet deliveries, this can significantly improve your supply chain efficiency. The higher the efficiency, the lower the ongoing costs, meaning higher profit margins for your business.
5. Better protection for your goods
Proper pallet racking provides safer storage than block stacking.
Block stacking involves placing pallets or heavy boxes directly on the floor and stacking them on top of each other without using racks.
On the other hand, pallet racking offers many benefits, including:
- Reduced product damage
- Improved access
- Better stock rotation
- Easier inspections
- Safer forklift operation
Again, it all comes back to making your business as cost-efficient as possible – the fewer breakages you experience and the easier access you have, the better for your business, meaning less time, money, and effort spent replacing damaged or lost goods.
6. Scalability
As a business owner, you will understand that businesses rarely need the same amount of storage all year. A high bay warehouse allows you to:
- Increase pallet numbers during busy periods
- Reduce storage during quieter months
- Avoid long-term property commitments
In fact, at ABC Warehouse Plymouth, we have no minimum storage terms or requirements – meaning you pay for the exact space you need, when you need it. No hidden or unexpected fees or ties to long-term contracts!
Which businesses benefit most from high bay warehouses?
So, we’ve covered the benefits of high bay warehousing in Plymouth. But is this actually relevant for your business? To name just a few of the businesses that would benefit from warehouse storage:
- Manufacturers
- Importers
- Exporters
- E-commerce businesses
- Construction suppliers
- Food manufacturers (ambient products)
- Engineering companies
- Automotive suppliers
- Retail distributors
- Pharmaceutical suppliers (where temperature requirements permit)
… the list goes on!
Why high bay storage is more cost-effective
We’ve touched on the fact that high bay warehousing is cost-effective – but we haven’t properly explained why. Storage costs aren’t just about renting a dedicated space in a warehouse. Your business also saves through:
- Lower handling time
- Fewer transport movements
- Better stock accuracy
- Reduced stock damage
- Less capital tied up in additional premises
When you have so many business expenses, it all starts to add up – therefore, you want to find the most cost-effective option, and high bay warehousing is certainly the way to go.
If you’re based in Devon, Cornwall or across the South West, ABC Warehouse Plymouth is here to help with all your high bay warehousing storage needs.
Why choose ABC Warehouse Plymouth for your high bay warehousing needs?
At our specialist high bay storage facility in Plymouth, we offer:
- 25,000 square feet, solely dedicated to high bay warehousing
- Over 6,200 pallet locations with approximately an 18-metre internal height
- VNA (Very Narrow Aisle) racking
- Modern Warehouse Management System
- Barcode scanning
- Real-time stock visibility
- Container unloading
- Bulk storage alongside pallet racked storage
- Flexible storage terms
As a UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) member with an experienced warehouse team, you can rest assured that your stock, goods, and equipment are in safe hands.
Final thoughts
High bay warehousing is about more than just storing pallets. It enables your business to make better use of space, improve operational efficiency, and scale without the expense of additional premises. When choosing a logistics partner, you should look for modern facilities, experienced warehouse staff, robust inventory management systems, and flexible storage solutions.
At ABC Warehouse Plymouth, we have invested in all of the above to support businesses of all sizes and sectors.
Contact us today to discuss your high bay warehousing requirements in Plymouth, request a quote, and book a tour to see us in action and meet our friendly team. You can reach us by phone on 01752 697000 or send us a message via our contact form.