If you’re searching for a Link 51 alternative for shop and stockroom shelving, you’re not alone. With Link 51 no longer trading, retail and shopfitting buyers across the UK are looking for a supplier who can match the same range, quality and service — and Rackline has been quietly doing exactly that since 1984.
What retailers are looking for right now
Most of the enquiries we’ve had since Link 51 closed fall into a handful of categories: replacing an existing shop or stockroom shelving range, sourcing extensions to match equipment already on site, or finding a new long-term supplier ahead of a refit or new store opening. A smaller number are simply trying to track down spares or a compatible add-on for a range that’s no longer supported. Whichever applies to you, the good news is the equivalent product range already exists — you just need the right supplier behind it, and a fast, clear route to a quote.
The Rackline range, built for retail
We design, manufacture and install storage for both sides of a retail unit: secure, presentable storage where customers can see it, and dense, well-organised racking and shelving where they can’t. As a Link 51 alternative, we cover the same core categories retailers relied on Link 51 for, plus the bespoke design work that a catalogue range can’t always stretch to.
- Static shelving – adjustable, interchangeable shelving that suits stockrooms of any size
- Speedrax shelving systems – hanging rails and boxed-item storage in one adaptable range
- Mobile shelving – doubles usable storage density where floor space is tight
- Secure storage cabinets – for stock, cash-handling areas and IT equipment
- Bespoke shelving and storage – built to an exact space, budget or brand specification
We’ve supplied retail storage for more than 40 years, including for names like Selfridges and Harrods, so a straightforward shop or stockroom shelving order is well within familiar territory. Our design team is used to working from an existing layout rather than a blank sheet of paper, which matters when you’re replacing a range rather than starting one from scratch.
Common ranges we’re asked to replace
Since we started fielding more Link 51 alternative enquiries, the same few product types come up again and again: adjustable boltless shelving for general stockroom use, garment hanging and boxed-item combination shelving for fashion and footwear retailers, mesh-sided security cages for high-value or restricted stock, and simple workshop or back-of-house shelving for smaller units. In nearly every case, our existing range covers it directly, and where it doesn’t, our bespoke service is built precisely for the gap between what’s in a catalogue and what a specific stockroom actually needs.
Switching supplier without losing time
Moving to a new shelving supplier doesn’t have to mean starting from scratch, and it doesn’t need to hold up a refit or store opening. Send us the make and model of what you currently have, or just a few photos and measurements of the space, and our design team can specify a like-for-like or improved replacement — usually within days rather than weeks. As a Link 51 alternative already working with retailers on exactly this kind of switch, we’re set up to move quickly once we have the details of your site.
Book a free design consultation or call our retail storage specialists on 01782 770 144.
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Link 51?
Link 51 is no longer trading. If you were a customer, Rackline can help with a replacement range, a compatible extension to your existing setup, or a fresh design for a refit — whether you need one bay of shelving or a full stockroom.
Can Rackline match my existing shelving?
In most cases, yes. Our design team can work from photos, measurements or existing part numbers to specify a compatible or equivalent replacement, and will flag early on if anything needs a bespoke solution instead.
How quickly can you quote?
Most retail and shopfitting enquiries receive a design and quote within a few working days of a site visit, call, or set of measurements and photos sent over by email.
Do you work UK-wide?
Yes — Rackline designs, manufactures and installs across the UK, from single stockrooms to multi-site retail rollouts, with the same design and installation team throughout.