We employ an experienced and widely skilled team who provide all of our storage equipment supply, reconditioning, design and installation services in-house to the highest quality standards.
From the product knowledge of our sales team to the creativity of the design department and refurbishment and storage system installation skill of our new and used pallet racking and mezzanine flooring team we meet the most demanding quality standards and always go the extra mile to get what our clients really want and need.
Based in Medway we supply and install new and used pallet racking, longspan shelving and a wide range of other commercial storage systems for clients across the UK including London, Kent, Essex, Surrey, Sussex, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Sheffield, Bradford, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Bristol, Cardiff and Coventry.
Get the complete commercial and industrial storage solution, from supply only to comprehensive design and build from the expert team at Acorn Storage; contact us today to arrange an order or design consultation.
Established 25 years ago, Acorn Storage provides a wide range of commercial storage equipment and services. And we’re proud to employ a long-serving, experienced and qualified team to ensure we deliver exceptional service to all our customers.
Whatever your racking and storage needs - from designing storage for entire warehouses to supplying additional stock to extend your current racking system, our team of experienced storage specialists are on hand to help.
With 25 years' experience in pallet racking and shelving we have the expertise to handle your job, no matter how large, whilst providing you with a single point of contact throughout.
Contact our friendly and helpful team today.
NEIL WOOD
Sales Director
With an engineering background, Neil has more than 30 years' expertise in the sale of capital plant. Says Neil: "I have always worked in this type of industry and for the last 10 years have been sales manager at Acorn Storage. Myself and my team have a wealth of experience in the design of racking and shelving systems and vast product knowledge. Our level of expertise means we can suggest new ways of planning space or opportunities to utilise existing stock - ensuring our customers get the best solution, at a fair price, from someone who has extensive experience and knowledge to draw upon."
Neil is a keen golfer, and at weekends he enjoys spending time with his three sons and four grandchildren.
ALISON ELDRIDGE
Finance Director
Alison joined the finance department at Acorn Storage Equipment in 1994. As Finance Director she is responsible for all the financial aspects of running the business from the maintenance of all the ledgers; financial risk assessment; compliance with legislative obligations and the financial management of the Company. She also ensures our office and personnel comply with the latest good practice in health and safety.
Alison is a keen fundraiser for local charities and regularly encourages the whole team to take part in raising money for good causes, including our recent 'wear pink' day for a national breast cancer charity. Outside of work, Alison enjoys dog walking, gardening and salsa dancing but her real passion is music. A great fan of all genres of music Alison has recently been to gigs by the Kaiser Chiefs, Erasure and James Morrison, with Nigel Kennedy coming up!
SHANE WOOD
Works Director
With more than 20 years logistics experience in the steel industry, fellow company director Shane Wood manages our installation team, refurbishment workshop and delivery schedules. With 12 years spent at Acorn Storage, Shane has extensive knowledge of pallet racking, plant and materials. As well as organising the installation team, Shane is our main purchaser of second hand and used pallet racking. Shane said: "We're very fortunate that we have a 60,000 sq ft warehouse facility and can purchase large packages of racking stock. As one of the directors, I can make an instant decision on purchasing stock, arranging for it to be collected safely and with minimum disruption". Shane is IOSH qualified and ensures all our work complies with the latest developments in Health and Safety legislation. When not at work, Shane enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons and would rather play golf than do DIY or shopping.
Sales Team:
CALEB
Senior Sales Engineer
Originally from Massachusetts, Caleb has been in the UK for 8 years and worked for Acorn Storage throughout that time. With Bs in Mechanical Engineering from Trinity College, Caleb is our Senior Sales Engineer here at Acorn Storage. Caleb said:"'I like to think that we provide our clients with more than products. Each client is unique and with our range of new and used products and our design expertise, we're in an excellent position to provide customers with the best solutions to their storage needs". Caleb is a keen outdoor sportsman enjoying cycling, sking and climbing, and has recently volunteered his time to help at the Scouts group his son attends.
CHRIS
Sales Engineer
Chris joined Acorn Storage in 2008 and works closely with our senior sales team to provide customers with detailed plans and quotations. This can include site visits to measure up and noting obstructions within the location, enabling the team to put together a bespoke storage design solution that makes the best use of the space available and maximises productivity. Chris previously worked in the commercial construction industry, giving him valuable insight when planning storage in new and existing builds. Chris also spent 7 years in the armed forces travelling the world and taking part in a massive 23 parachute jumps.
DANI
Sales Administrator
Dani is the first point of contact for most of our customers and enquiries. "The great thing about my role is that each day is different", says Dani who has been with Acorn for 5 years. "As a company we pride ourselves on our client contact. A lot of our customers have been with us for years and I’ve built good relationships with them – they like being able to pick up the phone and have a single point of contact who knows them and their business." With a previous career in customer service and field sales Dani provides sales support to the Directors, gives instant quotes on products and can advise customers on their requirements for buying and selling pallet racking and shelving. Dani has three children, is a keen darts player and enjoys playing 5-a-side football with his son.
LARA
Marketing Co-ordinator
The newest member of the sales team, Lara joins Acorn Storage to help promote our company to customers old and new. Says Lara: "With 25 years in the business Acorn Storage are at the forefront of pallet racking and used storage solutions. We have a fantastic team, unrivalled expertise and consistently provide high quality products at great prices. We receive excellent feedback from our customers, many of whom have been clients for years – but we don’t often sing our own praises. I’m hoping that via our website and newsletter we can let more businesses know what we can do for them". Lara lives in Medway, has three children, and in her spare time publishes a community magazine for families in mid-Kent.
Installation Team:
Team leader Steve has been an installer for Acorn Storage since 1998. Steve and fellow installers Neil and Stephen are regarded within the industry as one of the best installation teams in the UK. Sales Administrator Dani said: 'We regularly get emails and calls from our customers letting us know how impressed they have been with the speed, efficiency and professionalism of our installation team. Their expertise and experience is second to none. Although pallet racking is standardised, the buildings that they are installing in aren't. Our customers are unique, but our team have the experience to handle any situation with the highest attention to detail, at minimal disruption to our clients.'
Warehouse team:
Lead by warehouse foreman Dave, our team of specialist metalworkers Kevin, Todd and Ian ensure that only racking and shelving of the highest quality is sent out to customers. Once an order has been placed Dave's team quality control all the items for load, stress and wear. We have a full refurbishment section and can also customise standard stock to meet exact customer requirements.
Safety Consultants:
Acorn Storage employs an independent Safety Consultant advising us on current health and safety legislation, ensuring that we conduct all our business at the highest possible standards of safety.
