Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Premium Storage Solutions for Museums Archives & Commercial Use
Rotadex Systems was founded in 1954 to deliver innovative storage solutions, beginning with the iconic Rotadex card file system. Acquired in 1990 by entrepreneur Philip White, the company has remained family-owned while expanding its expertise in steel and conservation storage. In 2001, Rotadex consolidated operations at a purpose-built facility in Birmingham, investing millions in advanced manufacturing equipment. Our focus on precision engineering has established us as specialists in steel storage systems, acid-free archival solutions, and bespoke racking for museums, libraries, and commercial sectors. With ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications, we combine 70 years of heritage with modern sustainability practices.Our team provides end-to-end services including design consultancy, installation, and relocation, serving clients such as the Victoria & Albert Museum and British Museum. The 62,000 sq ft UK manufacturing facility enables us to produce high-density storage systems like Fineline mobile shelving and Mondrian adaptable storage walls. We maintain membership in the Made in Britain group, reflecting our commitment to domestic manufacturing excellence. Our product portfolio includes conservation-grade boxes, plan chests, and pallet racking systems tailored to diverse industry requirements.
Services
Steel Shelving
Conservation Storage
Plan Chests
Roller Racking
Bespoke Cabinets
Mobile Storage Systems
Archival Boxes
Pallet Racking
Locker Systems
Filing Accessories
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- Established in 1954 with continuous heritage in storage solutions
- ISO 9001 certified for quality management systems
- Specialist in bespoke conservation storage meeting BS4971:2017 standards
- UK-based manufacturing facility with 62,000 sq ft production capacity
- Suppliers to major institutions including British Museum and V&A
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- FSC
- Constructionline
- SSIP
Services
Conservation Storage
Our conservation-grade storage solutions protect heritage documents and museum objects using acid-free, lignin-free materials. Designed to meet BS4971:2017 standards, these products include archival boxes, folders, and display cabinets. Ideal for libraries, museums, and private collectors requiring long-term preservation solutions.
Steel Shelving
High-density steel shelving systems include Fineline mobile units and boltless configurations. Available in powder-coated or galvanised finishes, these durable solutions optimise storage capacity for warehouses, offices, and retail environments while meeting ISO 9001 quality standards.
Plan Chests
Custom plan chests feature smooth-operating drawers with sealed bearings for architectural plans and engineering drawings. Available in horizontal and vertical configurations with capacities up to 1000 sheets, these units offer secure storage for A0 to AQ-sized documents in professional environments.
Roller Racking
Space-optimised roller racking systems double storage capacity by eliminating fixed aisles. Modular design allows easy reconfiguration while ergonomic hand wheels with safety locks ensure safe operation in warehouses and document storage facilities.
Bespoke Cabinets
Tailored storage solutions include object display cabinets, entomology units, and meteorite storage systems. Our engineering team creates specialist furniture to exact client specifications, incorporating features like humidity control and security locking mechanisms for sensitive collections.
Questions
What industries do Rotadex Systems serve?
We provide storage solutions for museums, libraries, archives, healthcare facilities, defence sectors, and commercial businesses requiring specialist storage systems.
Are Rotadex products ISO certified?
Yes, we hold ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), and ISO 45001 (health & safety) certifications for our manufacturing processes.
Can Rotadex create bespoke storage solutions?
Our engineering team designs custom storage systems including specialist plan chests, object storage cabinets, and high-density mobile racking configurations.
Do you supply conservation-grade storage products?
We manufacture acid-free, lignin-free archival boxes and folders meeting BS4971:2017 standards for heritage document and object preservation.
Where is Rotadex based?
Our 62,000 sq ft manufacturing and headquarters facility is located in Birmingham, UK, serving clients nationwide and internationally.
What installation services are available?
We offer full installation, relocation, and space planning services for all storage systems including mezzanine floors and pallet racking structures.
