The Rack Group name may have been born in 2002, but our work history, and love of all things racking, goes back to the 1980s...
1982
BSB Erections is created
BSB Erections is created by founders Len Batty, Phil Smith and Brian Bellwood
1983
Racking installations
The team offer racking installation services, including installations of Dexion racking.
1992
Projects overseas
The company completes its first installation project outside of the UK, in Holland
2002
The Rack Group is born
The company changes its name to The Rack Group to reflect the full range of services
2003
Relocation
The Rack Group moves to Carlton Industrial Estate and develops inspections side of the business, working for companies such as Asda and Britvic Soft Drinks
2004
Rack Armour is invented
Rack Armour is designed and patented in the UK
2009
A new NVQ
The team develops an NVQ to improve standards within the racking installation industry
2012
Worldwide patents
Rack Armour patent extends throughout the world and is now manufactured in USA and Australia
2021
IWS Group Family
The Rack Group is acquired by IWS Group, a growing network of manufacturers and service providers for the worldās industrial sectors
2021
New Managing Director
Stuart Ovington becomes MD of The Rack Group to drive the business forward and grow its international presence
2021
Living Wage Employer
Rack Group commits to paying all staff the Real Living Wage as a minimum.
We like to challenge the status quo and set new benchmarks.
We never stand still; always updating, always adding value, always improving the performance of the products we manufacture and the solutions we deliver.