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  1. Commonwealth War Graves Commission

    Commonwealth War Graves CommissionCommonwealth War Graves Commission Mobile Shelving

    The Commonwealth War Graves Commission system of record storage was outdated and no longer fit for purpose. The ability for a supplier/contractor to both supply new shelving and be able to unload and store existing records during the upgrade was paramount. Ultimately, the records needed to be re located onto the newly installed shelving, without disruption to the day to day operations of the commission

    The Commonwealth War Graves Commission was established in 1917 to commemorate the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars.  The CWGC built and continues to maintain cemeteries and memorials at 23,000 locations in more than 150 countries and territories and is committed to carrying out this work in perpetuity.  The foundation of...

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  2. Strictly Come Dancing

    Quick delivery for a Quick Step

    Strictly Come Dancing BBCShelvingDirect was asked if we could supply lockers at short notice to be used on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. We were delighted to be able to help, by manufacturing and delivering the lockers within two working days. The lockers were delivered to the props department where they were accessorised with stickers and photographs of the two dancers, as well as rope lights between the units.

    We supplied two nests of three standard lockers and two specially-designed larger lockers without backs to enable the performers to dance through them. Both the body and doors of the locker were painted with a black powder coated finish. Our standard range of lockers is 1950mmm high and includes a sloping top, and they are available in 305mm, 380mm and 460mm widths with the depths ranging from 305mm–460mm.

    As manufacturers with a 50,000sq ft production facility based in Birmingham, we are able to supply bespoke sol...

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