Agriculture & Farming
Agricultural operations rely heavily on robust material handling solutions for equipment, produce, and feed storage. Lowe Stillages & Cages provide durable, weather-resistant options tailored to the harsh environments and variable storage needs of farms and rural supply chains.
What types of stillages are suitable for agricultural use?
A-frame stillages, post pallets, and mesh cages are popular choices in farming due to their open structure, ventilation, and ease of movement via forklifts or tractors.
Can Lowe stillages be used for transporting animal feed or seed?
Yes. Our mesh and sheeted stillages can be custom-built to safely transport bulk animal feed, seed sacks, and other loose agricultural products without damage.
Are your stillages suitable for outdoor use in farm environments?
Absolutely. All our stillages can be finished with hot-dip galvanising or powder coating, making them resistant to corrosion and ideal for outdoor use.
Do you offer stackable solutions for maximising barn or shed space?
Yes. Many of our designs are stackable, allowing farmers to efficiently use vertical storage space in barns, sheds, or outdoor yards.
How can Lowe help streamline agricultural logistics and storage?
By designing custom handling solutions tailored to your produce type, load weights, and operational workflow, we help reduce product loss and increase efficiency on the farm.
Construction & Infrastructure
From tools and materials to fixings and fixtures, construction sites need robust and efficient storage and transport systems. Lowe designs heavy-duty stillages and cages to withstand harsh site conditions and simplify material handling across large infrastructure projects.
What are the best stillage types for storing construction materials?
Post pallets, heavy-duty mesh cages, and certified lifting stillages are ideal for bricks, scaffolding, piping, and bulky equipment.
Do your stillages meet health and safety standards for construction sites?
Yes. Our lifting stillages and cages can be certified to meet LOLER and site safety requirements, ensuring compliance and safe handling on-site.
Can stillages be customised for modular building components?
Absolutely. We design bespoke stillages for transporting walls, panels, steel frames, and other modular parts safely and efficiently.
Are Lowe stillages suitable for high-rise building logistics?
Yes. Our lifting stillages and crane-rated cages are designed for vertical movement of materials using hoists or tower cranes.
Do you offer options for temporary or long-term material storage?
We provide both durable permanent solutions and versatile temporary storage cages, suitable for fluctuating site needs and multiple project phases.
Defence & Military
Defence logistics demand secure, traceable, and ruggedised solutions for transporting sensitive or high-value equipment. Lowe has experience delivering durable, stackable, and easily trackable stillages for military-grade use and demanding operational environments.
What makes Lowe stillages suitable for defence applications?
We offer reinforced, secure stillages and cages built for extreme conditions and designed to protect high-value or classified equipment.
Can your stillages be fitted with tracking or inventory systems?
Yes. We can integrate asset tracking features, ID plates, and QR code panels for precise logistics and chain-of-custody control.
Are your products compliant with military handling and storage standards?
Our solutions can be built to meet specific MOD or NATO specs. We also provide full documentation and certification upon request.
Do you offer secure storage options for ammunition or sensitive equipment?
Yes. We manufacture lockable, tamper-resistant stillages and steel storage units for secure containment.
Can you meet rapid deployment or procurement timelines?
Our UK-based production allows us to meet tight timelines and deliver high-spec solutions efficiently, even for urgent defence contracts.
Heavy Manufacturing
In industrial environments where parts and materials are bulky, heavy, or high-value, safe and efficient handling is critical. Lowe’s engineered stillages reduce waste, increase productivity, and meet the stringent demands of heavy manufacturing operations.
What types of stillages are used in heavy manufacturing?
Certified lifting stillages, reinforced post pallets, and custom frames with PU dunnage are ideal for heavy components and machinery parts.
Can you provide solutions for large and irregular-shaped items?
Yes. Our design team specialises in building custom frames and dunnage to securely handle oversized or awkwardly shaped components.
Are your stillages tested for high load-bearing capacity?
Every stillage is load-tested and can be certified to suit your weight requirements, with optional third-party verification.
Do you offer stackable solutions to maximise floor space in production facilities?
bsolutely. Many of our designs are stackable, allowing safe and compact storage of large volumes of parts or finished goods.
How can Lowe help reduce part damage in our production line?
By integrating custom-fit PU dunnage and shock-resistant supports, we protect sensitive surfaces and prevent costly damage during transport or staging.
Marine & Ship Building
Shipyards and marine component suppliers deal with large, heavy, and sensitive equipment that must be handled with care in corrosive environments. Lowe offers marine-grade stillages built for strength, precision, and harsh coastal conditions.
Are Lowe stillages suitable for coastal or offshore environments?
Yes. We offer marine-grade coatings and hot-dip galvanising to protect against salt corrosion and ensure durability in coastal locations.
Can stillages be used to store ship components like propellers or engine parts?
Yes. We build custom stillages with padded dunnage or cradles to support oddly shaped, heavy marine parts during handling and storage.
Are lifting cages available for shipyard crane operations?
We provide certified lifting cages designed for vertical movement using cranes or hoists, ensuring compliance and safety on-site.
Can you supply large batch orders for fleet support?
Yes. We can manage both high-volume production and one-off specialist fabrications to support fleet logistics and marine warehousing.
How do your stillages help improve safety in busy dockyards?
By keeping materials securely stored, labelled, and easy to move, our stillages reduce trip hazards, disorganisation, and manual handling risks.
Nuclear Energy
The nuclear sector demands rigorous compliance, precision handling, and long-term reliability in every process. Lowe’s certified stillages and custom-engineered cages are built to meet the extreme standards of nuclear material storage, transport, and maintenance operations.
Are Lowe’s stillages certified for use in nuclear facilities?
Yes. We offer fully certified stillages manufactured to meet the strict safety and quality standards of the UK’s nuclear industry, including custom compliance documentation.
Can Lowe supply radiation-safe or shielded material handling solutions?
We work with clients to design containment-focused solutions for non-active equipment. For radioactive material handling, we can support shielded stillage frameworks in collaboration with your HSE protocols.
How do you ensure long-term performance in regulated environments?
We use high-grade steels, reinforced welds, and protective finishes to ensure product integrity over extended operational lifespans, with optional inspection and maintenance schedules.
Can your products be colour-coded or asset-tagged for nuclear site compliance?
Yes. We offer full colour-matching, asset tagging, and identification plate systems to meet your traceability and safety requirements.
What experience does Lowe have in the nuclear sector?
We’ve worked with UK-based nuclear subcontractors, delivering high-quality custom stillages built for controlled environments, component storage, and maintenance staging areas.
Oil & Gas
Lowe designs heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant stillages and cages that thrive in the extreme environments of oil and gas operations—from offshore rigs to refinery yards. Our solutions are engineered for high loads, safety, and traceability in complex energy supply chains.
What stillages are best for offshore oil and gas operations?
Lifting-rated, hot-dip galvanised stillages with secure locking mechanisms are ideal for rugged offshore environments and crane operations.
Can stillages be customised for tools, pipes, or rig components?
Yes. We design stillages for pipe sections, valves, compressors, and heavy rig tools—with optional dunnage and section dividers.
Are your stillages suitable for hazardous or flammable areas?
We follow strict design criteria for safe material handling and can provide non-sparking or anti-static finishes depending on your environment.
How do you support logistics efficiency in remote oil and gas locations?
With stackable, modular stillages designed to reduce freight volume and simplify on-site storage, we help cut logistical costs and boost site safety.
Are your products certified for offshore lifting?
Yes. Our lifting stillages can be LOLER certified, tagged, and tested for offshore crane lifting with documentation included as standard.
Warehousing & Logistics
Modern logistics demands adaptable, high-capacity storage solutions that improve picking speeds, reduce damage, and maximise floor space. Lowe Stillages & Cages are trusted across UK warehouses for their durability, stackability, and space-saving design.
What stillages are ideal for high-volume warehouse storage?
Stackable mesh cages, collapsible stillages, and sheeted post pallets are all highly effective for fast-moving goods and bulk storage.
How do your solutions help reduce damage during internal transport?
Our stillages feature protective PU dunnage and shock-resistant welds to keep goods secure and protected during handling and movement.
Can your stillages be used in automated warehouse systems?
Yes. We can adapt our designs for compatibility with conveyor systems, robotic picking arms, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
Do you offer collapsible stillages to save space when not in use?
Absolutely. Many of our models are foldable or nestable, ideal for seasonal inventory storage and reverse logistics.
Can you brand or label the stillages for easy inventory tracking?
We provide options for printed or engraved labels, ID plates, QR code panels, and even full-branding to aid inventory and internal flow.
Automotive Manufacturing
Precision and speed are key in the automotive sector. Lowe designs custom stillages for every stage of automotive production—protecting bumpers, panels, glass, wheels, seats, and more through carefully engineered handling and storage systems.
What parts can your stillages be built to carry?
We create tailored solutions for doors, bonnets, bumpers, wheels, seats, dashboards, and more—each with custom PU dunnage for protection.
How do you prevent damage to painted or delicate components?
Using soft-touch PU dunnage, adjustable inserts, and anti-scratch coatings, our stillages protect even the most sensitive painted parts.
Do your stillages support lean manufacturing principles?
Yes. Our custom designs reduce downtime, speed up kitting and picking, and are built for just-in-time delivery models.
Can you support large OEM contracts or production line design?
We’ve worked with major automotive brands, supplying batch runs and production-ready prototypes fully integrated into their workflows.
Do you offer returnable packaging systems for Tier 1 suppliers?
Yes. Our heavy-duty stillages are ideal for circular supply chain loops, with reusable builds that reduce waste and transport costs.