1000kg Rating
Heavy Duty Wire Mesh Pallet Cages
Powder-coated collapsible stackable rigid metal cages engineered for robust logistics, parts containment, and rapid cross-dock sorting.
Factory-Direct Heavy Duty Storage Solutions
Precision-formed cold-rolled structural steel, certified load capacities, and anti-corrosive electro-coating engineered for Mediterranean shipping hubs and inland industrial depots.
1000kg Rating
Food Grade
Steel-Reinforced HDPE Racking Pallet
Solid deck reversible hygienic 3-runner Euro pallets with carbon steel internal reinforcing tubes for intense automated high-bay operations.
Modular Boltless
Industrial Longspan Metal Shelving
Multi-tier modular warehouse storage frames with step beams and drop-in steel panels for manual inventory picking and intermediate storage.
Sub-Zero -30°C
Cold Storage Radio Shuttle Racks
Reinforced high-density automated shuttle racking engineered for ultra-deep lane storage inside sub-zero dairy, meat, and pharmaceutical vaults.
High Load Beam
Battery & Heavy Energy Cells Rack
Multi-layer structural shelving systems designed specifically for high concentrated point-loads such as battery banks and dense machinery spares.
Strict FIFO
Gravity Roller Carton Flow System
PE/ABS wheel dynamic roller tracks facilitating rapid continuous carton feed, minimal handling routes, and high-frequency order fulfilment.
2000kg/Pallet
Gravity Pallet Flow Dynamic Racking
Certified Q235 steel gravity roller tracks with magnetic speed controllers and separation separators, ensuring fail-safe high-throughput pallet cycling.
Flexible Footprint
Modular Pallet Stacking Frames
Portable heavy-duty post pallets and nesting stillages providing seasonal capacity expansion without the installation permanence of fixed uprights.
25+
Years Engineering Racks
30,000t
Monthly Cold-Form Output
10,000+
Global Projects Completed
EN 15512
European Seismic Standard
The Mediterranean Logistics Gateway: Greek Industrial Evolution
The Hellenic logistics real estate matrix is undergoing an unprecedented structural transition. Propelled by the strategic modernization of the Port of Piraeus (PCT) and the Port of Thessaloniki (ThPA), Greece has transformed into the primary southeastern trade gateway connecting Asia, the Middle East, and Central Europe via the Balkan corridor.
Key industrial corridors—including the high-density warehousing districts of Aspropyrgos, Magoula, and Mandra within Attica, alongside the northern logistics spine across Sindos and Kalochori—face substantial challenges: severe land scarcity, rising rental yields per square meter, and demanding building heights. To maximize cube utilization, forward-thinking 3PL, FMCG, and automotive distributors are moving away from standard, low-efficiency storage configurations. They increasingly deploy specialized high-density setups like radio shuttles, double-deep selective frames, and narrow-aisle (VNA) systems capable of handling loads up to 1,500 kg per pallet position at heights exceeding 12 meters.
Hellenic Seismic Mitigation Engineering: Beyond Standard Static Racks
Unlike Western European low-seismic zones, Greece is located within one of Europe's most seismically active regions, governed strictly by the Hellenic Seismic Code (EAK 2000/2003) and Eurocode 8 (EN 1998-1), alongside specific rack standard EN 16681.
When engineering racks for Greek warehouse operations, calculating simple static downward loads is insufficient. The structural frame must withstand severe lateral and torsional kinetic forces during seismic events:
- Optimized Ductility Class: Steel components are engineered with controlled plasticity, utilizing certified Q235B and Q355B cold-formed alloys that absorb dynamic horizontal ground acceleration (PGA values reaching 0.24g to 0.36g across Attica and Central Greece) without brittle fracturing.
- Engineered Heavy Baseplates: Over-dimensioned floor footing plates (minimum 12mm–16mm thickness) with dual-point, chemical anchor bolt clusters allow controlled energy dissipation while preventing punch-through failures on concrete slabs.
- Seismic X-Bracing Nodes: Optimized vertical and plan bracing frameworks are strategically integrated into rack runs to control inter-story drift and prevent systemic collapse or pallet dislodgement.
Port Proximity & Microclimatic Corrosion Protection
Warehouses across Attica and the Greek islands contend with high relative humidity and airborne salinity (ISO 12944 C3 to C4 marine environments). Unprotected steel components degrade rapidly, causing pitting, structural cross-section reduction, and safety hazards.
Our OEM manufacturing process incorporates a 10-step surface passivation treatment featuring automated pickling, phosphating, and a closed-loop electrostatic polyester powder-coating cured at 200°C. For unconditioned island warehouses, fertilizer stores, and outdoor cantilever platforms, we supply fully hot-dip galvanized (EN ISO 1461) uprights and shelf beams capable of enduring long-term coastal exposure without peeling or oxidation.
Targeted Industrial Applications Across Greece
Precision-tailored rack topologies built for core Hellenic logistics, processing, and distribution operations.
Cold Chain & Feta/Olive Processing
Custom cold-resistant shuttle racks and galvanized flow lanes operating down to -30°C across Thessaly and Central Macedonia for Greek dairy, processed meats, and refrigerated olive oil storage.
Attica 3PL Hubs & E-Commerce
Multi-tier rack-supported mezzanine floors and narrow-aisle selective racking configured for high-density pallet storage and manual carton picking in Aspropyrgos cross-dock platforms.
Island Logistics & Seasonal Beverage
Heavy-duty drive-in and dynamic pallet flow systems engineered for Crete, Rhodes, and Cyclades distributors handling seasonal tourist consumption surges with zero stock damage.
Why Partner With Heda Shelves for Greece Imports
Direct manufacturing capacity, structural compliance verification, and streamlined container shipping direct to Piraeus & Thessaloniki.
OEM Factory-Direct Pricing
Bypass intermediary markups. Our 30,000 m² high-capacity production facility provides competitive direct-from-factory pricing that significantly lowers your capital expense per pallet position.
Independent European Certifications
Full conformance with CE Certification (No. 2435-CPR-8605159), ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management, and verified structural compliance with EN 15512 and EN 15620 guidelines.
Full Engineering Data Packs
Complete structural calculations, 3D CAD architectural layouts, section moment values, and load charts prepared by certified engineers for submission to local Greek authorities.
Hellenic Buyer Procurement FAQ
Answers to critical structural, logistics, and regulatory questions when importing racking to Greece.
How do your racking designs comply with Greece's strict seismic zones?
Our engineering team develops layout calculations in strict alignment with EN 16681 (Seismic Design of Steel Static Pallet Racking) and Eurocode 8. Based on your site location (such as Zone I or Zone II seismic indices across Attica or Patras), we engineer increased profile gauges, oversized baseplates, reinforced diagonal upright bracing, and heavy mechanical/chemical floor anchoring systems to handle local dynamic horizontal acceleration forces.
What are the standard shipping routes and transit times to Greek ports?
We ship direct container loads (20GP, 40HQ) from South China hubs directly to the Port of Piraeus (PCT) and the Port of Thessaloniki (ThPA). Typical oceanic transit ranges from 24 to 32 days depending on the selected carrier route. We supply complete export packs, including Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, detailed component-level Packing Lists, and Certificates of Origin.
Can your uprights accommodate both standard Euro-pallets and industrial GMA pallets?
Yes. Our custom OEM capabilities allow full beam and frame adjustments. We engineer frames at 1,100 mm depth for standard 1200 x 800 mm Euro-pallets (EPAL 1), or 1,000 mm / 1,200 mm depth for 1200 x 1000 mm industrial pallets (EPAL 2 / ISO). Beam profiles feature 50 mm or 75 mm pitch adjustments with heavy-duty safety locking pins.
What surface coatings do you recommend for island and coastal warehouse installations?
For dry interior facilities, our multi-stage electrostatic thermosetting epoxy-polyester powder coating delivers excellent wear resistance and chemical stability. For coastal operations, port warehouses, or outdoor island facilities exposed to maritime salt fog, we supply components hot-dip galvanized to EN ISO 1461, ensuring complete sacrificial zinc protection against corrosion.
Ready to Engineer Your Greek Warehouse Project?
Send our senior engineering team your warehouse architectural floor plan, clear height limitations, and pallet load parameters for a complete, obligation-free 3D layout and structural quotation.