Proven Expertise
Over two decades of designing racking for logistics, manufacturing and retail warehouses worldwide.
2001
Year established
300+
Engineers & skilled workers
30,000
Tons monthly capacity
30,000m²
Factory floor area
10,000+
Storage projects delivered
120+
Countries supplied
Featured Storage Systems
All Products Warehouse Racking & Shelving Built for African Supply Chains
From Lagos import warehouses to Nairobi distribution hubs and Johannesburg 3PL sites — choose the system that matches your SKU profile, forklift fleet and stock rotation.
Most Popular100% direct access to every pallet — the default choice for importers and distributors handling many SKUs.
- Adjustable beam levels
- Single & double deep
High DensityRemoves aisles to store large volumes of the same SKU — ideal for beverages, flour, sugar and paper.
- LIFO lane storage
- Heavy structural steel
No Power NeededPallets roll by gravity for continuous rotation — keeps working through grid outages.
- FIFO for perishables
- Speed-controlled rollers
Semi-AutomatedBattery shuttle carriers move pallets inside deep lanes — forklifts never enter the rack.
- FIFO & LIFO modes
- Cold store compatible
Up to 3,000 kg/Arm LevelOpen-front storage for rebar, pipes, timber and roofing sheets at builders' merchants.
- Single & double sided
- Indoor or yard use
2–5 Pallets DeepBalances density with selectivity using nested gravity carts on inclined rails.
- LIFO operation
- Fewer forklift aisles
300–1,000 kg/m²Adds a full floor of picking, packing or office space without building expansion.
- Custom decking options
- Stairs, rails & gates
Multi-TierRacking structure carries the floor — pallet storage below, manual picking above.
- Integrated design
- Custom load capacity
Racking Manufacturer Since 2001
About Guangzhou Heda Shelves Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Heda Shelves Co., Ltd. designs and manufactures pallet racking, industrial shelving and mezzanine systems in our own 30,000 m² factory in Guangzhou. Every component — from cold-rolled uprights to beams and decking — is cut, punched, formed, welded and powder-coated under one roof, so quality is controlled from coil to container.
For African buyers this means one accountable supplier: our engineers plan the layout, calculate loads, optimize container loading and support your installers until the last beam is locked in place.
- 25 YearsRacking design & production experience
- 30,000 TonsMonthly production capacity
- 10,000+Warehouse storage projects completed
- OEM & ODMCustom colours, profiles & branding
Inside Our FactoryWatch the production line in 2 minutes Built for Africa
Engineered Around the Realities of African Warehousing
Experience from projects in Ghana, Kenya and beyond taught us what matters most to African operators: landed cost, durability in heat and humidity, easy installation and systems that keep running when the grid does not.
Container-Optimized Freight
Knock-down, boltless components are nested and bundled to maximize 20GP/40HQ loading — lowering freight cost per pallet position to ports like Lagos, Tema, Mombasa, Dar es Salaam and Durban.
Corrosion-Resistant Finish
Pickling and phosphating pretreatment plus electrostatic powder coating protects steel in coastal humidity; galvanized finishes are available for cold rooms and semi-outdoor yards.
Outage-Ready Design
We prioritize mechanical systems — selective, drive-in, push back and gravity flow — that need no electricity, and size shuttle batteries around generator or solar charging windows.
Local-Crew Installation
Numbered parts, step-by-step drawings and remote video guidance let your local team install safely; on-site supervision can be arranged for larger projects.
Markets we supply: NigeriaGhanaCôte d'IvoireSenegalKenyaTanzaniaUgandaEthiopiaRwandaSouth AfricaZambiaMozambiqueEgyptMoroccoAlgeria
Industry Solutions
Specialized Storage, Designed for Your Sector
Each African industry has its own bottlenecks. Select your sector to see the problem we solve and the systems we typically specify.
Agriculture & Agro-Processing
Bagged goods stacked on floors, slow dispatchRacking for cocoa, coffee, grain, seed, fertilizer and animal-feed warehouses — getting bags off the floor to cut moisture damage and pest losses.
- Typical systemsSelective · Drive-In
- Stock rotationFIFO by harvest batch
- Key benefitVentilated, raised storage
Auto Parts Distribution
Thousands of SKUs, lost parts, slow pickingFrom tyres and bumpers to filters and fasteners, we combine longspan shelving, mezzanines and pallet racking so aftermarket distributors find every part fast.
- Typical systemsLongspan · Mezzanine
- Picking styleManual, bin-level
- Key benefitDoubles usable floor area
Building Supplies
Bulky, long materials wasting yard spaceBuilders' merchants storing rebar, steel pipes, timber, roofing sheets, tiles and cement get cantilever, pallet and drive-in racking from a single supplier.
- Typical systemsCantilever · Selective
- Load rangeUp to 3,000 kg / level
- Key benefitSafe long-load handling
Food & Beverage / FMCG
Crushed stacked goods, poor FIFO controlFor bottlers, millers, FMCG distributors and wholesalers — racking that protects packaging, enforces expiry-date rotation and handles high pallet throughput.
- Typical systemsGravity Flow · Drive-In
- Stock rotationStrict FIFO
- Key benefitLess damage & expiry loss
Cold Storage & Cold Chain
Expensive refrigerated space, clogged aislesEvery cubic metre of cold room costs energy. High-density racking for fish, meat, dairy, horticulture and pharmaceuticals stores more per kilowatt.
- Typical systemsRadio Shuttle · Drive-In
- FinishGalvanized available
- Key benefitHigher density per m³
Chemicals, Lubricants & Mining
Unstable drums and mixed-storage risksHeavy-duty racking with drum supports, wire mesh decking and safety accessories for chemical suppliers, paint warehouses, lubricant distributors and mine stores.
- Typical systemsSelective · Accessories
- SafetyColumn guards · Mesh decks
- Key benefitSegregated, stable storage
Key Strengths
Why African Buyers Choose HEDA Shelves
Buying racking from overseas is a long-term structural decision. These are the four guarantees behind every project we ship.
Free 3D & CAD Design
CAD floor plans, 3D renderings and structural load calculations before you commit.
Certified Quality
CE and ISO 9001:2015 certified production with QC inspection before every shipment.
Fully Customized
Dimensions, load ratings, colours and accessories tailored to your building and budget.
Project References
All Case Studies Recent Warehouse Projects in Africa & Beyond
Real installations, real loads. Each project began with a free layout and ended with a working warehouse.
Heavy-Duty Racking for Chemical Storage in Ghana
Heavy-duty pallet racking configured for drums and IBCs, with stable segregated bays for a chemical distributor's warehouse.
Rack-Supported Mezzanine for Manual Picking in Kenya
Pallet storage below and a manual picking deck above, adding a full working level inside the existing building.
Multi-Level Mezzanine for an Auto Parts Warehouse
Reinforced racking supporting multiple picking tiers — a layout now adapted for aftermarket parts distributors in Africa.
Service Process
From Floor Plan to Finished Warehouse in 4 Steps
A transparent process designed for overseas buyers — you know exactly what happens, and when.
Consultation
Share your building plan, goods and forklift details with our engineers.
Design
Receive a CAD layout, 3D rendering and load calculation — free of charge.
Manufacturing
In-house production with QC checks at cutting, forming, welding and coating.
Shipping & Support
Container-optimized loading, export documents and installation guidance.
Inside Our Production Line
Ten controlled stages turn steel coil into certified racking. The pretreatment and coating stages are what give HEDA racking its resistance to tropical humidity.
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Raw Materials
02
Precision Steel Cutting
03
Automated Column Punching
04
Cold Bending Forming
05
Profile Forming
06
Polishing
07
Welding
08
Pickling & Phosphating
09
Electrostatic Powder Coating
10
QC & Shipping
Certifications 
Verified Quality You Can Present to Your Clients
Importers, consultants and project owners across Africa ask for documented proof. Our certificates can be verified by their registration numbers.
- CE CertificationNo. 2435-CPR-8605159
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality ManagementNo. 18624Q00169R0M · Valid until June 2027
- RoHS ComplianceRestricted hazardous substances control
Trusted by brands and distributors worldwide
Do you supply warehouse racking to African countries?
Yes. We supply pallet racking, shelving and mezzanine systems to buyers in West, East, Southern and North Africa. Components are knock-down packed for 20GP and 40HQ containers and shipped by sea to major ports such as Lagos, Tema, Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Durban and Alexandria under FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
What information do you need to design my warehouse racking layout?
Send the building length, width and clear height, column and door positions, pallet size and maximum load, forklift type and lift height, number of SKUs and daily throughput. Our engineers return a CAD layout, 3D rendering and load calculation free of charge.
How is racking protected against humidity and corrosion in coastal African climates?
Steel components go through pickling and phosphating pretreatment before electrostatic powder coating, which improves adhesion and corrosion resistance. Galvanized finishes can be specified for cold rooms, humid coastal warehouses and semi-outdoor yards.
Which racking systems work without electricity during power outages?
Selective, double deep, drive-in, push back, gravity flow and cantilever racking are fully mechanical and keep working during grid outages. Radio shuttle racking uses rechargeable battery carriers, so we size spare batteries to match generator or solar charging schedules.
Can you support racking installation in Africa?
Every order ships with numbered components, installation drawings and manuals. Our team provides remote video guidance, and on-site installation supervision can be arranged for larger projects.
What certifications does HEDA Shelves hold?
Guangzhou Heda Shelves Co., Ltd. holds CE certification No. 2435-CPR-8605159, ISO 9001:2015 certification No. 18624Q00169R0M valid until June 2027, and RoHS compliance.
Knowledge Center
Expert Guides for Warehouse Planners
Technical insight from our engineering team to help you compare systems and budget accurately.
Dynamic Storage Racking: Drive-In, Push Back, Pallet Flow & Radio Shuttle
How the four high-density systems differ in throughput, stock rotation and cost per pallet position.
Warehouse Mezzanine Layout Design for Warehouse Racking
Planning column grids, stair positions and load zones when adding a mezzanine level.
What Determines the Cost of a Warehouse Racking Project
Steel tonnage, load rating, finish, accessories and freight — the real drivers of landed cost in Africa.
Talk to a Racking EngineerLayout planning, load calculation and container loading — reviewed by specialists, not salespeople.
Free Warehouse Planning
Get a Free Layout Designed for Your African Warehouse
Prepare these details and our engineers can deliver a CAD layout, 3D rendering and structural load calculation — typically within 24 hours.
- Building size & clear height
- Pallet size & max load
- Forklift type & lift height
- SKU count & throughput
- Column & door positions
- Destination port & country