News

03/24

Rack has recently launched CB38 Round and CB38 Double Angle, extending the CB Bench range. The two new additions feature a 38mm round leg, catering to the demand for more informal office environments, whilst leveraging the same reliable, competitively priced CB Bench platform.

CB38 Straight features angled uprights, creating an A-frame that utilises existing top drilling patterns, seamlessly integrating with existing CB bench systems. The Double Angle variant offers a unique twist, offsetting the leg in two directions to give the frame a lighter, more contemporary feel.

If you would like to view the comprehensive information pack, please do not hesitate to contact one of our sales team.

02/24

Rack has recently launched MT38 Poseur, the latest addition to the highly versatile ‘flat pack’ MT table frame range. The poseur high frame makes it perfect for impromptu discussions and breakout standing team meetings. MT38 Poseur is available in a mobile variant with castors for enhanced user control – this aligns with consumer preferences for more dynamic and tactile office environments.

If you would like to view the comprehensive information pack, please do not hesitate to contact one of our sales team.

01/24

Rack is pleased to announce B38R, the latest addition to the TB Bench range. Featuring a round leg profile with soft, curved corners, B38R responds to evolving customer preferences in the market for more informal, tactile environments. B38R utilises the existing telescopic beam TB Bench system under structure, offering flexibility for a multitude of layouts with minimal components.

If you would like to view the comprehensive information pack, please do not hesitate to contact one of our sales team.

Exciting News! Rack is expanding its standard colour palette to include 6 new pastel shades. These six new colours will be available from stock with a reduced colour change charge and NO added powder charge.

Whilst we recognise colour choice is subjective, we believe the colours chosen are representative of current trends and correlate well with the colour palette of many brands beloved by the A&D community.

If you would like to find out more information, or to request colour swatches, please do not hesitate to get in touch with one of our sales team.

07/23

Rack is pleased to announce the delivery and installation of an AMADA VENTIS-AJ sheet metal fibre laser. Replacing an older machine, the latest addition enhances Rack’s sheet metal capabilities, and demonstrates the company’s commitment to continuous investment in the latest manufacturing technologies.

The VENTIS-AJ fibre laser has high processing speeds and unmatched precision in cutting quality, enhancing both productivity and production capacity. This new laser also boasts significantly reduced power requirements compared to its predecessor, helping to reduce the company’s ecological footprint and aligning with Rack's commitment to environmental responsibility.

07/23

Rack has announced the launch of Neo, a competitively priced soft seating collection, designed to meet the rising demand for comfortable and inviting workspaces.

The collection includes both one and two seat fully sprung sofas, available with either low or high backs, dinettes with open ends for casual meetings, and concealed booths for more private conversations. Mobile variants on castors are also available, allowing users to define their own spaces.

05/23

Rack is pleased to announce the launch of Wheelie Wall – the exciting new way to personalise your workspace through division, display and adaptability. Wheelie Walls give the user control.

Available in nine pre-built variants, Wheelie Walls incorporate Drywipe Boards, Pinnable Acoustic Panels, TV Mounts, Open Shelving, Green Walls and Coat Rails as standard, together with an optional handy low level storage cupboard in a selection of popular MFC finishes. Wheelie Walls allow the user to create the spaces they want.

05/23

Rack has recently introduced the MT range, a highly versatile ‘flat pack’ table frame system designed to facilitate the creation of both small and large meeting tables. The MT range includes 38mm round and 50mm square leg options, both of which are also available in a mobile variant for greater user control.

05/23

To enhance Rack’s sheet metal working capabilities and in line with Rack’s policy of continuous improvement, Rack has recently installed a second Salvagnini P2 Lean panel bender. These compact automated panel bending machines configure tooling and manipulate components automatically, thereby greatly enhancing productivity and capacity.

05/23

Rack is proud to introduce COSY Lite, a new family of ultra lightweight, fabric covered screens which encompasses 3 subtle variants; Fold, Shroud and Corner. This range is an attractive and cost-effective solution to the ever-changing work environment. The elegant edge profile and bold stitching detail around the hem make this screen a high-end product with a premium quality feel.

04/23

In accordance with the Company's policy of continous investment, Rack has recently taken delivery of a new ‘fibre’ tube laser. This latest addition replaces an older machine and boasts advanced fibre powered RapidCut technology, enabling faster turnaround times and increased capacity. The TruLaser Tube 5000 Fibre also consumes significantly less energy than its predecessor, thereby substantially reducing its impact on the environment.

08/22

PLANTS is a mobile planting system designed to facilitate the introduction of biophilia into the workplace. Available in four pre-set designs and supplied either with or without Oak MFC cladding slats; the PLANTS range features both upper and lower-level waterproof planting troughs, with the lower level being height adjustable to accommodate differing height plants. Plants, bringing the outside inside.

08/22

Rack is delighted to announce the introduction of some exciting new additions to the PICNIC TOO range. To make the system even more flexible, intermediate leg frames are now available in all sizes and heights, together with mobile leg options across the whole range for greater ‘user control’. OTT (over the top) frames have also been created, allowing the creation of attractive collaboration tables which can be dressed with overhead planting and/or lighting.

08/22

The highly successful TWENTYTWENTY grid storage range is now available on wheels !! The addition of a mobile option (see configurator) allows even large units to be moved with relative ease, allowing workspaces to be quickly reconfigured to suit the task in hand and the user greater control over their working environment.

08/22

Capacity within Rack’s screen manufacturing and upholstery departments has recently been increased through the construction of a 1000sqft link extension, joining together two adjacent buildings to create one large unified upholstery facility. The new extension will improve both workflow and efficiency within the upholstery department and create additional capacity to facilitate future expansion in this growing market sector.

08/22

Rack has invested in a rack!

To free up valuable floor space and improve material handling efficiencies, Rack has recently invested in a bespoke storage rack to house 40 ‘euro-cages’ containing stock lengths of cut steel tube. This seemingly trivial investment facilitates direct access to each cage, greatly reducing handling times and speeding up the onward delivery of raw materials for further processing.

08/21

Picnic TOO is an exciting new table frame range with an attractive A frame leg design, incorporating a lower cross bar.  The range includes a seating bench leg frame and dining table and poseur height leg frames in 3 different depths.  The extensive choice of rail pack lengths enables the quick and easy construction of a wide range of bench and table frame sizes to suit any situation, and the creative addition of overhanging table tops can create large collaborative team surfaces with ease.

02/22

FiXT is a modular, highly flexible range of wall and floor fixed legs used to create perimeter and free standing island benching solutions in classrooms and laboratories.  Incorporating worktop depth and height adjustment as standard, the inherent flexibility of the FiXT system helps to ensure that should physical site conditions and/or installation schedules change once on site, legs can be quickly and easily reconfigured helping to avoid costly over-runs and/or site re-visits.

11/20

Rack Systems is proud to introduce COSY-FS. COSY-FS is a contemporary range of ultra lightweight, fabric covered, floor standing screens. The elegant edge profile and bold stitching detail around the hem make this screen a high end product with a premium quality feel. Choose between mobile & static base options depending on your needs, create private / group meeting areas or simply create corrals in the office, COSY-FS is an attractive & cost effective solution to the ever changing work environment.

A combination of keen pricing, superior build quality and considered design ensures that COSY-FS screens represent excellent value for money, whilst remaining appropriate for use within the widest range of office interiors.

COSY-FS screens and bases have been designed and engineered to integrate with the COSY desk up range of screens and compliment many of the underframes manufactured by Rack Systems. COSY-FS screens comprise of a sewn foam-backed fabric cover upholstered over an 10mm lightweight core.

11/20

Rack is proud to introduce TWIN. TWIN is a sophisticated range of clear, ultra-lightweight floorstanding screens designed to provide ‘privacy through obscuration’ whilst maintaining maximum levels of light transmission and an ‘open’ feel to the workplace.

The clear fluted polycarbonate core is encapsulated with slimline aluminium profiles and colour coordinated die cast corners, giving the TWIN range a high-end premium quality feel. Available with a choice of static or mobile feet and a hinged link kit, TWIN screens are extremely easy to move and can be reconfigured in seconds to suit the users ever changing work needs.

A combination of keen pricing, superior build quality and considered design ensures that TWIN screens represent excellent value for money, whilst remaining appropriate for use within the widest range of office interiors.

04/21

In order to free up more floor space for physical manufacturing, Rack has recently completed the installation of a 3285sqft structural mezzanine floor in its F5 factory unit.  This is the first phase of a larger factory re-organisation being undertaken in preparation for the launch of a new e-commerce website.

04/21

In line with Racks policy of continuous investment, our screen division has just taken delivery of a brand new Homag beam saw.  The B-300 replaces a reliable but antiquated Giben saw and the accompanying optimisation software promises to take board yield, systems integration, and overall manufacturing efficiencies to a whole new level.

04/21

We are delighted to announce the introduction of the new Sollis Workstation range.

Sollis is a highly customisable upholstered panel/wall system which can be configured to suit individual space needs.  With excellent acoustic properties, a patented connection device and multi-functional link post, the Sollis system can be configured into booths, study corrals or a range of over 80 cosseting personalised workspaces all of which can be ordered with a single code.

07/20

NEW! Squircle base plates enhance the Pillar base range

• New Squircle Base Plate Design
• Choose Standard or Cable Managed base plate options
• Choose between two different base plate sizes 450 & 600mm

06/20

ARE YOU A MANUFACTURER OR SUPPLIER OF SANITISER STATIONS AND STANDS, LOOKING FOR A UK based SUBCONTRACT SHEET METAL FABRICATOR? We have capacity to fulfil YOUR HIGH-VOLUME DEMAND.

 

In the wake of the Covid-19 crisis Rack’s Sanitiser collection is now available.

 

Manufactured in the UK on short lead-times. Demand is high and growing by the day with companies ensuring their premises comply with the latest Government advice.  

 

Sanitiser Stands are ideal for all environments offering the perfect visual reminder to sanitise hands on entering and exiting a building whether it be Education, Hotels, Restaurants, Gyms or indeed Office settings. Durable and long-lasting with no fixing required so it can be easily moved to suit the setting!

 

We can tailor our service/products to you and can manufacture your sanitiser stations or any other healthcare products you require and in large volumes. 

06/20

New! twentytwenty

 

Rack is pleased to launch the new twentytwenty range. 

twentytwenty is a modular grid based shelving/storage system that facilitates the mass personalisation of interior spaces.

The work place is evolving; the demand for adaptable, flexible spaces is greater than ever with more emphasis on creativity, collaboration and well being. Open plan offices, for all their benefits, are now required to do more and work harder. The need for furniture solutions to offer differing work zones, breakout spaces, social spaces and biophilic elements has never been so important. Coupled with less demand for physical storage space, there is great potential for a furniture system that offers all of these elements.

Utilising a small number of standard components twentytwenty can be configured in an infinite number of ways giving architects, designers and specifiers the flexibility to define and organise the workplace in a highly bespoke and individualised manner, and users the opportunity to personalise their space.

Should you wish to develop something unique and bespoke to you, please contact us. 

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For more information please contact sales@racksystems.co.uk

05/20

NEW! SOLO SCREENS - COVID 19 RETURNS
• Increased height for increased protection
• Retro-fittable to existing installations
• Installation will not damage work surface
• 5/8mm clear perspex with flame polished edges

05/20

NEW! SOLO SCREENS - COVID 19 TOPPERS
• Tool-free installation 
• Compatible with AERO/COSY/LOOP/ECHO/TRIO/HALO
• Removable without trace
• 5mm clear perspex with flame polished edges

I am delighted to announce that it is Rack’s intention to ‘re-open’ on Monday 4th May for ‘business as usual’.

 

Since ceasing production of office furniture products on Friday 3rd April in order to concentrate on the production of hospital beds, Rack has produced 3500 beds.

 

This has been a herculean team undertaking of which I am extremely proud, and my gratitude goes out to Rack’s entire workforce who, without exception, have stepped up and played their part at this time of national crisis.

 

However, I am delighted to have been recently advised (by people close to the heart of NHS procurement) that demand for emergency hospital beds is now expected to be at the lower end of the initial forecasts, and hence, orders have slowed as social distancing measures take effect.

 

In addition to this, and whilst cognisant that the lockdown has only just been extended, Rack’s directors are firmly of the opinion that the government will start to ease lockdown measures week commencing 11th May and that Rack should plan accordingly.

 

I am therefore pleased to confirm that, following fulfilment of Rack’s last order for hospital beds on Friday 24th April, the factory will be re-configured through W/C 27th April and gradually turned back over to the production of office furniture; with ‘full service’ being resumed the following week.

 

Consequently, if you have any queries about the status of orders placed prior to the lockdown, or new orders that you wish to discuss/place, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

 

We look forward to hearing from you soon.  Stay safe.

 

Richard Field

Managing Director

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COVID-19 UPDATE from Rack Systems

27/03/2020

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Following a collapse in orders for office furniture components, it is no longer financially viable for Rack to remain open. Consequently, as of 5:00pm tonight Rack will progressively cease production of all office furniture related products and dedicate the company’s entire productive capacity to the manufacture of hospital beds required by the NHS for the emergency treatment of Covid-19 patients.

 

All outstanding orders scheduled for delivery next week will be completed and delivered as planned, however, thereafter the factory will be ‘closed’ until Monday 20th April, whereupon the directors will review the situation.

 

During this time all office staff will be redirected to other duties and the offices will effectively be shut. The three directors will be available on their mobiles and contactable by email, however, I would ask that you only contact us if your enquiry is absolutely ‘essential’, or to keep us updated us as to the status of your business.

 

The decision to ‘close’ the factory has not been taken lightly and we understand the implications this will potentially have on our customers businesses, however, in light of the national crisis posed by Covid 19 we would ask for your and understanding and forbearance at this time.

 

Stay safe and see you on the other side.

12/19

New! Sollis Booth

 

Rack is pleased to launch the new Sollis Booth range. Designed as a response to the changing demand of the office furniture environment, sollis offers an unparalleled level of quality, value and craftsmanship; brought together into one simple, beautiful offering. Sollis can be specified as a high back booth, for occupancies of two, four and six; or as a high back sofa, in single, double and triple seat units and also as a range of workstations.

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For more information please contact sales@racksystems.co.uk

New SALVAGNINI P2lean Panel Bender

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To enhance Rack’s sheet metal working capabilities and capacity, and in line with Rack’s policy of continuous investment, Rack is pleased to announce it has taken delivery of Salvagnini P2 Lean panel bender.

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This compact automated panel bender configures tooling and manipulates components automatically, thus greatly reducing setup times and improving overall productivity. The P2Lean also increases both the complexity and range of bend profiles Rack can now produce, thereby substantially expanding the design possibilities for future products.

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Long coveted by Rack’s MD, ever since he first saw one 25 years ago, the Salvagnini’s arrival and commissioning represents the passing of another major milestone for the company.

More good news.

 

Following Rack’s recent inclusion in the London Stock Exchange’s publication ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain 2019’, Rack has now been notified that it has also achieved a respectable 85th place in the ‘Growth 100 Awards 2019’ for the Yorkshire region.......not bad for a company wholly dedicated to making desk legs !!

 

The senior management would like to thank all of Rack’s customers and suppliers for their custom and support over the years and without whom growth would have been impossible, however, they would particularly like to say an especially big thank you to everyone who works at Rack. It is their hard work and dedication that is being acknowledged in these reports and awards....... guys you should be very proud of yourselves.

 

Thank you to all concerned........now get back to work !!

1000 Companies to Inspire Britain 2019

 

We are delighted to announce that Rack has been included in the publication ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain 2019’.

 

Produced by The London Stock Exchange Group the report highlights and celebrates the importance of independent SME’s to the British economy and goes on to name the top performing companies within their Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Groupings.

 

To qualify companies must be registered and active within the UK and have revenues of between £6m - £250m. Investment vehicles and funds are excluded. Financial performance is based upon average annual turnover growth rates calculated over a three year period (based on four sets of accounts), with the calculations weighted to favour latest-year growth. Eligible companies are then separated into their SIC groupings and ranked to identify those companies that have most outperformed their sector averages.

 

Rack is delighted to have been included within this prestigious report and the senior management would like to thank everyone at Rack for their hard work and commitment over many years. It is their collective efforts and dedication that got Rack to where it is today. A big thank you to all concerned.

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www.1000companies.com

07/19

New! Splinta Sit High Bench

 

Rack is pleased to launch the new Splinta Sit High Bench. Available in either component form or as a whole bench, the Splinta Sit High Bench has been designed to suite with the existing range of Splinta Sit products; and to be used with the Splinta Poseur Connekt table system. With a choice of four upholstery styles: plain, plain with button top and the new sewn border top with optional buttons, the Splinta Sit High Bench makes the perfect addition to the Splinta Sit family of products. 

07/19

New! Sewn Border Top for Splinta Sit products

 

Rack is pleased to launch a new style of upholstered seat pad, compatible with all of its Splinta Sit products. The new sewn border top has a decorative stitched border and allows a much broader range of fabrics to be used than before. Available with or without matching buttons, the new top makes a striking addition to the range and further enhances the Splinta Sit portfolio of products.

New CLOOS Qirox Robotic Welding Cell

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Rack is pleased to announce the installation and commissioning of its third robotic welding cell.

 

The new CLOOS Qirox Compact Cell 1.1 offers improved capabilities, performing both MIG and TIG welding, and will increase production capacity within the department. 

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Introducing the new Premium Flip Top Wear Strip

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• Specifically designed and engineered to improve the performance and aesthetics of the premium flip top table mechanism.

• Installed in the factory, this new part replaces the adhesive strip providing a smoother  and more secure running surface for the sprung locking pin. 

Sit Stand EV - Bom and Code Change

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To improve the logistics of ordering, we are making some extensive changes to the Product Codes and Bills of Materials (BOMs) of our flagship EV Sit Stand Range.

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This means you will have more control over specific components that you want and less likelihood of overlooking a part you really need (missing Fittings Kits should be a thing of the past!).

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Please contact us (sales@racksystems.co.uk) for access to our updated Product Information Packs for eDesk EV and eBench EV, which now include the following:-

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• Product Code Updates

• Component Price Adjustments (neutral overall cost change)

• Appropriate changes to BOMs (Reckoner included to assist)

• Optional New Top-hat Covers 

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Sit Stand Screen Guide Launched

 

Rack is pleased to launch the Complete Sit Stand Screen Guide. This useful document now contains all information relating to the range of screen available for our Sit Stand benches.

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• Includes the New fully upholstered AERO screen, in new funky shapes

• On AERO choose from Wave, Quad, Trap & Straight designs

• Includes TRIO, HALO, LOOP, ECHO & COSY

• Extended choice of Band Y stock fabrics available on COSY& AERO screens 

• All screens work with the EV, KD & Lite Sit/Stand platforms with the appropriate bracketry

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