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Case Study

L&M Fleet Supply
Grand Rapids, Minnesota

The Situation

L&M Fleet Supply was ready to expand its distribution network and identified Grand Rapids, MN as the ideal location to support its operations. With a greenfield facility in the works, they needed a partner who could guide them from the earliest stages of construction through to a fully operational distribution center. That’s where Storage Solutions came in.

Customer Goals

Expand

distribution capabilities to support growth.

Meet

an aggressive timeline.

Optimize

layout and permitting for a complex product mix.

Where We Came In

L&M Fleet Supply engaged Storage Solutions early in the process to help shape the layout and functionality of their new facility. Our team provided a full suite of services – including permitting, project management, and installation – to ensure a seamless experience from start to finish.

This project involved several unique complexities, including a tight timeline that spanned multiple major holidays and severe winter conditions. Additionally, the commodity class of the products being stored required specialized fire protection and permitting considerations. Thanks to our experienced installation and permitting teams, we were able to efficiently navigate these hurdles and keep the project on track.

From layout design to final installation, our team worked closely with L&M to deliver a solution tailored to their operational needs and long-term goals.

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The Results

L&M Fleet Supply’s new facility now features over 1,000 bays of pallet racking and more than 13,000 pallet positions. The installation also included aerosol and gun cages, pallet rack protection, labeling, and both vertical and horizontal fire baffles to meet safety requirements.

13,000+

Pallet Positions

1,000+

Bays of Racking

Installed

Aerosol & Gun Cages

Installed

Fire Baffles (Vertical & Horizontal)

Installed

Rack Protection & Labeling

Final Thoughts

At Storage Solutions, we pride ourselves on being more than just an integrator – we’re a true partner. Our turnkey approach ensures that customers like L&M Fleet Supply can focus on their business while we handle the rest. From navigating complex permitting to delivering under pressure, our team is committed to helping our partners succeed.

“Storage Solutions was a great strategic partner for us... they were great in the knowledge and expertise they brought to the table. As we were thinking through what would work out best for us and our unique business needs, they came to the table with solutions... they were always very quick to answer and had really great answers that were grounded in either data, facts or experience... and to this day, we're really pleased with the partnership we've developed as well as the outcome”
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David Cowan
Executive VP of Strategy of L&M Fleet Supply