Racking, Storage & Platforms
Optimize your warehouse with our industrial shelving solutions to increase pallet rack positions, maximize throughput and reduce labor costs, all delivered with exceptional manufacturing quality and service.
Engineering and Project Management
Innovative, flexible, tailored industrial shelving solutions designed and implemented to the highest quality, safety and legislative standards.
Used Racking and Shelving & Buybacks
Used pallet racking and industrial shelving is a cost-effective alternative when adding to an existing system or opening up new storage space in your warehouse. We can also help you clear out excess shelving.
Warehouse Storage Systems & Industrial Shelving
Use floor space more efficiently, increase order selection productivity and improve workplace ergonomics at the total lowest operational cost.
Store with a Complete Solution™ to improve storage space and through-put.
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Customized & Consultative Racking Storage Platform Solutions
Optimize your warehouse to increase space, maximize through-put and reduce labor costs. Delivered with exceptional quality, service and value, complete with single source responsibility for the design, manufacture and installation of your pallet racking system. Offering a robust array of solutions tailored to meet your objectives including high-density storage and requirements for increased selectivity, combined with the accountability and compliance standards of an experienced, high-quality, industrial rack manufacturer. -
End-to-End Solution Design, Engineering & Product Management
Partner with the North American leader for complete accountability and a single-source of Engineers, Designers and Project Managers to both create and implement warehouse storage rack solution. Offering an end-to-end team when you require design consultation, manufacturing and installation for a wide array of storage systems including: Selective Rack, Bolted Rack, Drive-in Racking, Pushback Racking, Pallet Flow, Pick Modules, and Storage Platforms. -
Cost-effective & Compatible Used Racking Options
Used storage racking and shelving options are ideal when adding pallet racking to your existing system or looking for a cost-effective solution for some new storage space in your facility. Take advantage of the largest selection in Canada of quality, used racking and shelving products that are available in a wide variety of compatible racking profiles at competitive prices. Even better, we can turn empty shelves into cash with our buy-back programs. -
Optimized, ROI-Driven Productivity
Increase order-picking productivity and improve workplace ergonomics while maximizing cost-effectiveness with conveyors, radio shuttles, automated-storage and retrieval as well as vertical and horizontal carousel storage systems. Rely on our nationally-available expertise to support the design, deployment and ongoing maintenance of your custom automated warehouse systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do you design a warehouse rack?
There are many factors to consider when designing a warehouse rack storage system. Key factors are selectivity, accessibility, locations, safety, pick velocity, inventory, and future growth. The design usually begins with the product and the load size, the number of pallets to be stored, the order picking process, and the building’s storage area dimensions. Our experienced sales professionals meet with you to understand the needs of your organization and design the ideal system for your current and future business requirements.
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What are the different types of racks available?
Pallet Racks may be constructed using roll formed steel components, structural steel components or a combination of the two. Roll-formed steel racking is the most cost-effective pallet rack system, where coils of sheet steel are punched and formed into unique frame post and beam profiles. Structural Component racking is priced higher than Roll Formed, however it is far more robust and less prone to damage, due to its sturdy channel construction. Finally, where a rack system consists of Roll Formed and Structural Steel Components, structural end-frames and roll-formed beams are used in combination. Whatever your needs, we have the solution for you.
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What are the different kinds of racking systems?
There are various types of racking systems which can each be tailored to your specific needs and applications. These systems range from low to high density, from FIFO to LIFO, and everything in between. We regularly design storage systems from single selective racking, double-deep, drive-in, push-back, pallet flow, carton flow… whatever your space and your needs are, we’ll properly design the racking system to optimize every cubic foot of your warehouse.
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How much does warehouse racking cost?
As there are several types of storage rack systems available, prices will vary widely based on your needs and selection. As a general rule of thumb, costs vary from $75 to $450 per pallet position, depending on the specific rack type.
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Are rack inspections required?
Jurisdictions across the country enforce regulations, such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), require employers to maintain a safe workplace. This includes ensuring that structures are capable of supporting the loads applied to them and that equipment is maintained in good condition.
Regular rack inspections are required to identify any visible damage or other conditions that could affect the load capacity or performance of the rack structure. The frequency of rack inspections must, as a minimum, ensure compliance with local regulations.
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