There is limitation of space in these days hence proper use of space has become important. Shelving is not a novelty for storing materials, wood shelving has been there for a long time. But, unlike olden times, now the demand is for maximization of storage space to be in pace with the modern ways of living. In homes, people keep articles and gadgetry many times more on an average than the possession in earlier days. So is the situation with commercial organizations and production houses. shelving helps us greatly to place and stock up the materials correctly with the aim of holding more in less space, to preserve the possession and have convenient reach in times of need. Now-a-days array of substances are in use to make shelves like wire shelving, plastic shaving, steel shelving etc. including traditional wood shelving. However, the designing of these shelving are much thoughtfully done.

Every substance has its own advantages and disadvantages. The wood has been in use for shelving for ages which carries graciousness with strength and versatility. But, the presssure on environment for indiscriminate felling of trees has resulted into grave decrease in availability of timber, nevertheless injuring the atmosphere. Due to these factors wood is expensive in these days. The situation has lead to finding alternative materials for shelving. Smooth linings and attractive finishing using updated methods of manufacturing have provided substitutes the desired factors of appeal and durability. Added benefits of the substitute material s like stainless steel are the versatility of altering the form, easy adjustment, property of folding, ability of taking more weight, resistance to moisture and high quality of enduring finish.

Wire shelving are made in various types, for example wire decking, wire racks, stainless steel wire mesh, chrome wire shelving, basket storage shelving, galvanized square wire mesh and many more. Each of the types has its own discrete benefit for specific purpose it is designed. Chrome wire shelving can withstand good pressure. The galvanized square wire mesh is recommended for windows screens in household situation. In the industries galvanized square wire mesh is used for sieving purposes. The highly polished stainless steel shelving finds much use in food and pharmaceutical industries for its non reactive property.

Due to low cost, the wire shelving has become much popular in modern homes. But, this type of shelving is equally popular in business houses and manufacturing units. Wire shelving is quite elegant in looks and good in durability besides being versatile. In residences, wire shelving find a place in the living rooms due to smart looks; other places of use are kitchens and bathrooms.

There are two types of steel shelving namely mobile shelving and static shelving. Mobile shelving can be conveniently moved from one place to another. Static shelving is normally of heavy type to take more weight. Shelving is used by all types of commercial and manufacturing houses for variety of specific purposes like display, storage, office record maintenance and several other uses for space management. Basic purpose of heavy static shelving is for storing in manufacturing facilities. The requirement for shelves is increasing.