For a long time elderly shoppers have had to struggle with using shopping baskets constructed from metal, usually steel. The main issue with the metal shopping baskets is their heavy weight, making them difficult for older shoppers to hold over periods of time, especially when filled with shopping. A solution has come in the form of moving to modern plastic shopping baskets that many high street and supermarket brands have embraced.

When it comes to choosing the correct shop shelving the options seem to be almost endless. There is a huge variety of shelving ranging from units that are permanently screw fixed into place to shelving systems designed to be moved and altered on what can be a daily basis. Due to the vast array of shelving uses and styles it’s important to first assess your shops needs and how the shelving units will be used. Here are some things to be considered when looking into new shop shelving options.

Racking and shelving can be the answers you need to maximise the space in your shed. Here are some tips on what you can do to make the most of this important outdoor space.

It can be tricky to choose which parts bins are right for your requirements, whether it is for shop storage or for uses in the home or office. By listing a few of them here and describing what they are and how they could be used we hope to assist you in your decision process.

Plastic shopping baskets are now an essential part of the shopping experience, particularly for when you are only shopping for a small amount of goods. We take a closer look at some of the other benefits of the plastic shopping baskets.

Clear portable parts bins solutions are often used for storage in vans of plumbers, electricians, construction workers and other technicians that may need to keep their tools and parts organized. Because these parts bins are clear, they allow the users to easily identify the contents of the bin in addition to the quantity available for use.

Shopping baskets are a shop essential that not only makes it convenient for customers to purchase more than a few items; it encourages them to buy more. More purchases means higher income for you.

Some store owners may make the decision not to buy plastic shopping baskets for their small to medium sized shops.  However, this could prove to be the wrong choice and have a negative impact on the business. 

When it comes to shop shelving there is a wealth of options available. Different styles of shelving suit different environments and the size of the shop plays a large part in the final shelving decision.
Here are just three ways in which Filplastic can help you select the right shop shelving.

For many of us the weekly shop at the supermarket is a necessary task, taking the time to walk round the aisles picking and choosing products depending on the size of your family. Something we perhaps take for granted though is the devices we use to carry our shopping. For large families a trolley is needed, but for many the simple wire basket does the job very well. Not noticing the wire basket is perhaps testament to its ability to fulfil its remit. Supermarkets and high street stores have long embraced the wire basket as their chosen carrying solution, and here are some reasons why:

It’s a common misconception that parts bins are all the same. In many ways it’s easy to see how people perhaps not in the trades or keen on DIY could make this assumption, but the reality is there are many different types and styles. Here’s a look at the options available and the areas that make the models different.

When you're short on space, parts bins can be just what you need to house all those little things you can't find a home for. Here we look at how you can make the most of your garage storage space with plastic parts bins.

New for 2009

A new section has been added to the Filplastic website specifically aimed at schools.  The "School Shop" features products such as:

• Classroom equipment
• Cycle shelters
• Wall shelving
• Plastic shelving, lockers & cupboards
• Plastic containers
• Poster Frames
• Steps