Ladders, Steps, and Platforms: A Necessity for Huge Supermarkets

September 14, 2018

Huge supermarkets are bustling centres of activity, especially behind the scenes, out of the view of shoppers. A lot goes on in supermarkets to keep products and perishables properly stocked and stored, and without the help of ladders, steps, and platforms, huge supermarkets could not function or maintain an acceptable level of efficiency.

Any successful supermarket is stocked to the ceiling with a wide assortment of products, equipment, tools, and supplies, and these need to be carefully organised and arranged for ease of access for shoppers and employees. Because of this, ladders are an absolute necessity for huge supermarkets.

Importance of Ladders for Supermarkets

There are various types of ladders found in huge supermarkets, typical commercial grade ladders consist of either aluminium or fibreglass because these are strong, lightweight, and low-maintenance materials. Some of the different types of commercial ladders used in supermarkets today include:

Aluminium slimeline platform ladders – these are designed to access tight, difficult to reach spaces on shelving to stock products safely.

Fibreglass platform ladders – lighter and easier to handle than aluminium ladders, these are the workhorses behind the scenes in the stockrooms of huge supermarkets.

Safety gate ladders – these ladders are design to reach high shelves that need to be restocked and organised frequently.

Ladders are essential for the continued success of huge supermarkets, and so are custom fabricated steps and handrails. Huge supermarkets have a lot of foot traffic, and in the front areas of the store, such as the restrooms, non-slip steps with handrails are essential to ensure the safety of shoppers, as it gives them something stable to grab onto, so that they don’t slip and fall.

Custom fabricated steel steps and platforms can also be designed to meet the specific needs of customers and employees, such as fabricating metal steps and platforms for use in handicap bathroom stalls. Metal steps and platforms can also be specially designed for use in administration offices, behind counter areas of produce and deli areas, and for receiving areas at loading docks.

Ultimately, the goal of supermarkets is to provide a safe environment for people to shop. With custom fabricated metal steps, platforms, and handrails, huge supermarkets can make sure that all areas of their stores are safe to traverse, for both shoppers and employees.

At SOS Retail Sales, we specialise in custom fabrication of metal steps, platforms, handrails, security barriers and cages. SOS Retail Sales sells commercial ladders, baby capsules, shopping baskets, sanitary stations, and, we also manufacture, sell, and repair quality shopping trolleys.

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