Different Types of Ladders for Supermarkets and Retail Stores

November 16, 2017

Any successful retail store or supermarket is typically stocked to the ceiling with all assortments of goods and products, all meticulously organised and arranged for ease-of-access, to provide a clear view of the products to entice customers, and makes it easier to locate what they need.

Available storage space in busy supermarkets and retails stores is often lacking, that is why stock shelving usually reaches to the ceiling. Effective inventory of warehouse and backroom storage requires products and goods to be placed on shelving, in a way that is organised, clearly visible, and easy to access. However, without a proper ladder some items are can be a bit out of hand’s reach.

Basically, ladders in supermarkets and retail stores allow employees to access multilevel stock shelving, to get what is needed safely and easily.

Ladders for Supermarkets and Retail Stores

Retail stores and supermarkets all have different ladders for various purposes, although most commercial ladder are made from aluminium and fibreglass, the old-fashioned wooden step ladders are not an uncommon sight to see in small retail shops and groceries.

Aluminium and fibreglass ladders are new innovations that are designed to meet the various needs of high-end retail stores and supermarket chains, by delivering superior safety, low-maintenance, and unparalleled durability. Gone are the go-to wooden ladders and step-platforms of old.

Here are just some of the different types of ladders employed in retail stores and supermarkets today:

Aluminium Platform Ladders – these are standard ladders that can be found in all retail stores and supermarkets of all sizes, as they are more durable than wood, longer-lasting, and lightweight. Not only can they handle just as much weight as wood ladders, but they are also much easier to carry and stow away.

Fibreglass Platform Ladders – far more lightweight than aluminium, and twice as durable; fibreglass is the better alternative to aluminium ladders, although the only downside is that fibreglass ladders may cost a bit more.

Aluminium Slimline Platform Ladders – slimline ladders are designed to fit those tight, hard-to-reach areas without risk of toppling over products on display. Easy to set up and stow away, and in spite of its slim appearance, aluminium slimline platform ladders are durable and able to hold a lot of weight for their size. This is the ideal ladder type for small retail stores.

Safety Gate – shelves needs to be restocked, arranged and organised frequently, and sometimes it has to be done with the help of ladders. Ladders with safety gates allow things to be arranged safely and without fear of accident while standing on the ladder. Those who need a ladder for daily organisation and weekly re-stocking of shelves for retail stores, then this type of ladder is recommended.

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