Our Heritage

Shelving Depot was first established in 1991 by Graeme Cranston. The small family business ran for two decades in which time Graeme became very well-known for offering a personalised service and going the extra mile, even for small shelving projects Graeme embedded a key principle into our DNA – a willingness to go above and beyond to ensure all our customers standards and expectations were met and exceeded. These values remain true to this day in the trusted hands of Graeme’s good friend and current managing director, Daniel Steele.

Keeping the old ethos intact, Daniel has brought a new energy to Shelving Depot – which has since doubled in size year on year. With new ideas, connections, and products, Shelving Depot has evolved into the trusted powerhouse it is today. Though we may look a little different, Shelving Depot’s popularity is a direct result of the hardwork and care that Graeme put into each job customer.

Every day we strive to provide that same level of service to anyone that requires our assistance. When you deal with us, you’ll find that we are an engaged team of professionals who care about your success. To us, cutting a deal that works for us is not good enough. We want our solution to truly add value and unlock the next stage of your businesses growth.

The Way We Work:

Honesty

Loyalty

Integrity

Value

We keep things simple, practical, and people-focused. Here’s what that looks like in action:

Fresh Thinking:
Some call it innovation — we call it doing what’s right for your business. Every project starts with understanding your needs, then shaping a solution that makes sense. Pallet racking doesn’t have to be conventional, and neither do we.

Hassle-Free Process:
We keep things simple. If plans change mid-project, we adapt. Our focus is on keeping your operation moving smoothly, without unnecessary roadblocks.

Do it once, Do it Right:
Measure twice, cut once! From design consultation through to installation and ongoing maintenance, we get it right the first time. Precision and reliability are built into everything we do.

People deal with people:
We get our kicks from working with customers to get results. We’re not about cookie-cutter approaches. We take the time to understand your business, your space, and your goals to achieve the best overall result.

From maximising space to supporting growth, we deliver storage solutions that work for your business today and adapt for tomorrow. At every step, we take care of it – so you don’t have to.

Our Journey: 1991 - Today

Since our beginning in 1991, Shelving Depot has continued to grow. From a one-man operation in a small rented space on Dominion Road, we’ve grown into a trusted team with a 2,500 sqm warehouse opening soon on Hunua Road.

DOMINION ROAD

We began on Dominion Road in a small rented space with two lines of racking and $8,000 in sales. New to the industry, but full of ambition, it was the start of a business built on service, and problem‑solving.

NEILSON STREET

In 2016, we moved into our first dedicated site on Neilson Street in Onehunga. At 800sqm, it gave us room to grow and serve more customers.

HUNUA ROAD

By 2017 we’d outgrown our 800 sqm warehouse in Onehunga and we moved back south to Hunua Road in Papakura. This 1,200 sqm facility was a significant step in our growth journey, giving us the capacity to take on larger and more complex projects.

Now, we have outgrown this site as well, and our next step is not a change in location but a change in scale.

HUNUA ROAD 2.0

Hunua Road 2.0: A brand new, purpose-built, 2500 sqm facility, designed to serve you better and support another 5+ years of growth.

The new space means more stock on hand, a wider product range, and the ability to move faster on your biggest projects, especially when timelines are tight.

We will be operating from 40-52 Hunua Road from January 2026.