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Shelving Knowledge · Oct 25, 2026

Steel vs. Steel-Wood Gondola Shelving: Which Is Right for Your Store?

Compare all-steel and steel-wood supermarket gondola shelving on load, cost, look and maintenance to pick the right system for each department.

Shelving Knowledge · Oct 24, 2026

Butterfly, Figure-8 and Diamond Hole Uprights: Load Capacity Explained

What the upright hole pattern tells you about a shelving unit's load rating – butterfly 600 kg, figure-8 800 kg, diamond 1000 kg and above.

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