Rack Safe Industries

Rack Safe Industries is your trusted partner in maintaining the safety, compliance, and longevity of your industrial racking systems in New Zealand.

Founded by an Authorized Racking Inspector with over 15 years of technical design and engineering experience in the storage industry, we provide a critical layer of assurance for warehouse and logistics operators. We understand that compliance is non-negotiable, and safety starts with accurate information and expert assessment.

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Our Core Services

We specialize in three key areas to ensure your operation remains safe, efficient, and legally compliant:

1. Racking Audits & Inspections:
   • We conduct thorough, detailed inspections of your racking installations for structural and safety compliance.
   • Our audits identify damage, and flag potential safety hazards, providing you with actionable reports.
2. Compliance to Standards:
   • We ensure your existing systems adhere strictly to relevant safety and structural standards, including AS4084 and other necessary New Zealand and Australian requirements.
3. ‍"As-Built" Drawings and Documentation:
   • We solve the common problem of outdated or missing plans by creating accurate "As-Built" drawings of your current racking installations.
   • Leveraging expertise in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor , we produce detailed installation-quality drawings, providing you with the essential technical documentation needed for accurate load signage, permits, and future modifications.

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Experience You Can Trust

Our background in drafting, design, and project management for leading storage companies means we don't just inspect racks—we understand the full engineering lifecycle, from the initial design through to final installation. This holistic approach guarantees that our recommendations are not just compliant, but practical and informed by real-world and installation constraints.

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Damian Addington

I am the principal inspector and founder of Rack Safe Industries. My passion is rooted in guaranteeing the structural safety and operational compliance of storage systems, a focus developed over 15+ years in the materials handling industry.

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A Foundation in Engineering Excellence

My expertise is not just in inspection, but in design and construction. As a long-serving draughtsman and design engineer, I have spent my career creating and designing the very systems I now inspect. This deep, practical knowledge was honed in senior roles in multiple countries on two different continents:

• Design Manager / Design Engineer at Dexion - Auckland (New Zealand)

• Senior Draughtsman at KROST Shelving & Racking - Johannesburg (South Africa).

• Technical Draughtsman at APC Storage Solutions - Johannesburg (South Africa).

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Over this time, I consistently ensured that designs adhered to rigorous safety guidelines, including AS4084 and various European & American Standards.

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Certified for Your Safety

My qualifications directly translate into the high standard of service Rack Safe Industries provides:

• Authorized Dexion Racking Inspector: I am certified to complete inspections of racking installations for structural and safety compliance.

• Compliance Specialist: I have direct experience in a consent documentation with engineering departments.

• Full Project Cycle Management: I have managed projects from initial tender preparation and quotation right through to calculating Bills of Materials (BOMs) and overseeing installation teams.

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Ultimately, my goal is to leverage my comprehensive background to provide you with accurate audits, clear documentation, and the peace of mind that your racking systems meet the highest standards of safety and compliance in New Zealand.