In today’s dynamic storage landscape, flexibility, durability, and efficiency are paramount. The CAEM IF25 integrated racking system represents the next evolution in shelving and racking for industries ranging from DIY retail and home improvement to builders’ merchants and beyond. Developed specifically for CAEM’s global customers and featured on caem.net, IF25 leverages the trusted modular design philosophy of the company’s M25 gondola shelving while incorporating robust high-bay racking elements.
It’s worth clarifying the family lineage: while IF50 (as seen in other markets) integrates with the S50 gondola as its low-level base, IF25 for CAEM uses the renowned M25 gondola as its foundation. The concept, however, remains identical: each system fuses a retail-quality gondola at low level with a powerful, rack-integrated structure above—enabling seamless transitions from merchandising to bulk storage in a single, unified system.
The backbone of IF25 is a marriage of CAEM’s M25 modular gondola and heavy-duty racking, tailored for intensive use and exceptional adaptability. Key highlights include:
Low-Level Gondola: Utilizes the M25 system for the merchandised, customer-facing portion. M25 brings a 25mm pitch, standardized modularity, and a vast portfolio of shelves, accessories, and back panels—offering unmatched flexibility in store layout and display.
Integrated Racking Superstructure: The racking column rises directly from the M25 gondola, allowing pallet positions, bulk storage, and higher shelving to be incorporated above or behind retail display zones. This design supports both single- and double-sided configurations, accommodating a wide range of product sizes and stocking strategies.
Full-Metal Construction: All vertical supports, beams, and shelf components are manufactured from high-grade steel, powder-coated for corrosion resistance and outdoor durability.
Adjustability: Shelf heights, bay sizes, and racking arms are adjustable in 25mm increments for true modularity (mirroring the M25’s core philosophy).
Load Capacities: Engineered to accommodate both retail shelf loads (on gondola) and industrial pallet loads on upper racking, with detailed specifications in the technical dataset—ensuring compliance and safety for heavy-duty and mixed environments.
Integration: Built for seamless compatibility with traditional M25 accessories, signage, lighting, and custom branding.
Indoor/Outdoor Suitability: The powder-coated steel structure is designed to withstand not only heavy use, but also the temperature, humidity, and UV challenges of outdoor garden centers, builders’ yards, and exposed sales areas.
IF25 is specifically engineered for high-traffic, high-turnover environments where shelving and racking performance are critical. Sectors include:
The IF25 system allows merchants to display small hardware, tools, fasteners, paints, and consumables at shopper eye-level, with palletized and oversized stock positioned directly above or behind. This vertical integration maximizes sales floor density while maintaining highly visual, shopper-friendly displays.
From bulk building materials to timber, piping, and bags of aggregate—the IF25 accommodates everything. It handles single-item pick zones as well as full-pallet storage in a single footprint, facilitating both B2B and retail trade. The racking’s structural requirements meet stringent safety codes for workplace and customer areas.
Unlike many traditional racking systems, IF25’s full-steel design and powder coat finish make it ideal for exterior use in garden and landscape supply yards. Fertilizers, composts, cement, and outdoor tools can be both displayed and racked on a weather-resistant, safe structure.
Factories, warehouses, and distribution centers requiring a hybrid of picking-zone shelving and long-span racking can benefit equally from the IF25. The seamless integration with M25 gondola elements allows flexible picking faces and reconfigurable bulk storage.
One of IF25’s greatest assets lies in its simplicity and scalability:
Rapid Assembly: Components arrive pre-finished and designed for fast bolt-together installation—no heavy carpentry or wet trades required.
Easy Reconfiguration: As lines change, promotions rotate, or new categories are added, bays and shelves can be moved or expanded with minimal tools and disruption.
Longevity: The high-spec steel and specialist finish ensure lasting performance—even in challenging outdoor conditions or demanding retail settings.
Space Optimization: By merging retail gondola with racking in a single frame, IF25 provides unmatched vertical space use—boosting capacity without expanding footprint.
Consistent Branding: The system works seamlessly with CAEM’s M25 range, so visuals, lighting, and signage stay consistent up and down the aisle, top to bottom.
Future-Proof: With spare parts, new accessories, and tailored finishes always available, IF25 is a lifetime investment, easily reworked for new trends or regulations.
Health and Safety: The proven racking design ensures staff and customer safety, with predictable loading and maximum accessibility—whatever the sector or stock.
CAEM’s IF25 integrated racking delivers the best of both worlds: retail flexibility and heavy-duty racking power, fused in a single modular system. Whether you’re managing a DIY superstore, serving trade professionals, or needing robust garden and outdoor retail storage, the IF25 is engineered to work as hard as you do—year after year, indoors or out.
All technical details were referenced from CAEM datasets and sector-specific articles for the most current accuracy.