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Thankful for Used Pallet Rack? We Know We Are!

Okay so when we count our blessings, it’s hard to ignore how thankful we are for used pallet rack.  It probably sounds a little strange, but without used pallet rack beams, used pallet rack uprights, and all the other used material handling equipment in our 330,000 sq. ft. warehouse and clearance section on our website, Storage Solutions wouldn’t be what we are today.

But after surviving a year of tough economic circumstances, we also have a few other things to be thankful for.  As is customary around this time of year, we would like to dedicate this week’s blog to highlighting a few of those for you.

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  1. NEW LOCATION…
    We were very fortunate this year to have had the opportunity to open an additional location in Minneapolis, MN.  Now with locations in Indianapolis, Minneapolis and Kansas City, this new addition is all part of our promise to provide you with great material handling solutions nationwide! 
  2. OUR WAREHOUSE EXPANSION…
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    Storage Solutions was very pleased with the addition of 118,000 sq. ft. to our warehouse space.  With our total space now at 330,000 sq. ft., we are able to store even more new and used materials to meet your needs.  (Take a look at a virtual tour of our warehouse!)

But most importantly…

WE ARE THANKFUL FOR OUR CUSTOMERS!!

Out of all the things we have to be thankful for, our customers and their business are by far the most important.  Without them, we would not be where we are. We wanted to be sure to let our customers know how much we are looking forward to providing the same reliable. cost-efficient material handling solutions in 2011!

And in sticking with the Black Friday shopping tradition, don’t forget to check out our great deals on new and used materials in the clearance section of our website!  Can’t find what you’re looking for?  Just give us a call at 866.474.2001 and we’ll get you what you need.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
We wish you all a wonderful holiday season!

Used Warehouse Equipment: We Buy It!

Here at Storage Solutions, our goal is to assist our clients with any type of warehouse transition. We understand that selling or moving your current material handling equipment such as pallet rack, shelving, mezzanine, conveyor, etc, can provide a large headache. We would like to help you resolve that issue.

used-pallet-rackAre you closing down or consolidating one or more of your facilities?  Let us buy your used pallet rack and other material handling equipment.  Are you opening a new facility, or changing locations?  We will help you transition to a new warehouse or redesign your current one.  We can help you save money on your warehouse redesign, and we also remove the hassle of having to teardown and move all of your equipment!

Are you having trouble deciding what kind of storage equipment is best for your needs?  Contact us today to get our free recommendation for your new operation!

Here is a brief list of equipment we would be interested in purchasing:

Pallet Rack:  selective pallet rack, drive-in pallet rack, drive-thru pallet rack, pushback pallet rack, cantilever rack, wire decks, etc.

Shelving:  open steel shelving, closed steel shelving, single rivet shelving, double rivet shelving, wire shelving, etc.

Conveyor:  gravity conveyor, power conveyor, skatewheel conveyor, roller conveyor, etc.

Pallet Rack Accessories / Safety Equipment:  row spacers, pallet supports, wire decking, column protectors, end-of-aisle protectors, column deflectors, guardrail, etc.

Pick Modules, Mezzanine, & Tape Machines

Exciting Used Equipment Package Available!

Storage Solutions has a new used equipment package available!  This package includes 6 carousel shelving systems and 2 aisle saver moveable shelving systems.  All of these systems are manufactured by White.

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Model Number:  530 RS232

  • This system is 8 years old, and is 54′ x 6′
  • There are 30 sections, each of which are 8’H x 31″W x 21″D
  • These sections hold 2 types of Akro-Mills 1800 totes:  8″W x 7″H x 21″D, and 11″W x 7″H x 21″D
  • Each control panel runs two machines with controls and foot pedals

aisle saverAisle Saver Shelving

  • 57′ x 25′ x 105″ overall height
  • Shelving is 201″H x 36″W x 21″D with 10 Shelves
  • 14 double sided carriers with 16 sections of shelves in each
  • Floor is diamond plate with welds every 18″
  • TBS is on the clips

Contact us with any questions, and one of our industry professionals will be happy to help you out.  Also, don’t forget to check out all of the great deals on the clearance section of our website!

Sale on Clearance Shelving (2010)

Hello again.  We here at Storage Solutions would like to take a few minutes this week to tell you about some clearance shelving units that we currently have for sale.  Let’s take a look at the product!

InterRoyal Closed Steel Shelving Units
These units are used, but are still in very good condition.  All of the units are gray.  They are all 99″H x 36″W, and are available in both 18″D and 24″D.  In an effort to give our customers the best possible price on these units, we have put them together in a package of 8 units.  These units will be situated in two rows of four, and will share side and back panels.

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  • (1)  Back Panel
  • (2)  Side Panels
  • (7)  Shelves

Add-On Unit

  • (1)  Back Panel (unless it shares           a back with another unit)
  • (1)  Side Panel
  • (7)  Shelves

This package deal offers 8 units, with 7 shelves each for a cost of $600.  If you wish to purchase fewer than 8 units, the price per unit will be $115/each.  Additional units, shelves, shelf dividers, and front bases are available upon request.

Please contact Dan or AJ at 866.474.2001 if you would like more information, or if you would like to place an order.  Thanks for listening.  We hope you’ll all check-in again next week!

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4 Stages to Building a Successful Warehouse

Building a successful warehouse can be quite an endeavor. Whether the full layout ends up covering 10,000 square feet or 1 million square feet, the best warehouses are built with foresight and growth in mind. What are the current needs? Should we design for growth? How often will our demand change? 

No one can predict the future with 100% certainty. However, because we have partnered with several types of warehouse construction projects, we have seen the best and worst practices. The most successful warehouses typically involve the following four-stage process.

Plan the Layout

There are a few important factors that go into planning the layout of your warehouse.  Your floor plan will have a big impact on the way you want to outfit your facility with pallet rack.  For example, areas with offices, bathrooms, and exits will need to be taken into account when determining the location of your pallet rack or shelving units.  Our team of CAD specialists will assist you in designing the layout of your warehouse.

Select the Appropriate Equipment

Now that you know where you would like to put your storage equipment, determine what your specific needs are. At this point, we can help identify the best solution to your warehousing needs.  Our sales representatives will help you select from a wide variety of storage options, including pallet rack, drive-in rack, pushback rack, steel shelving, rivet shelving, etc.  The key is to carefully analyze your unique needs. This examination ensures that your storage facility operates at the most efficient level possible.

Installation

The installation of your storage equipment should be a relatively simple task. If it is a small job, most of the equipment can be assembled by your warehouse workers.  However, if you are outfitting an entire warehouse with pallet rack or shelving units, I would recommend calling a professional to help with the installation.  Storage Solutions has a crew of professional installers that would be happy to help you install new equipment, or tear down and move existing equipment.  Alternatively, you could call a third-party contractor.

Upkeep

Next, you need to make sure to keep tabs on the condition of your storage equipment. The most important thing in your warehouse is the safety of your employees.  Stay proactive to identify and resolve any potentially problematic areas.  Storage Solutions partners with the Safety Management Group to provide safety consulting, training, staffing, program planning and implementation on your job.  If you have questions about the condition of your storage equipment, give us a call and we will be happy to help.

Before you get started on building a successful warehouse, start with the 1st step above and make sure your layout is designed for your current needs, while taking into account any planned growth. Contact us to speak with an expert who can design your layout with an optimal eye toward efficiency.

Storage Solutions 2010 Catalogs Now Available!

Storage_Area-lrgI’m sure that most of you are probably relieved that 2009 is finally over, and I hope all of you have gotten off to a much better start to 2010!  Things certainly seem to be looking up for 2010, and one thing that we are excited about is the arrival of our new 2010 Storage Solutions catalogs.  This year’s catalog is bigger and better than ever; we’ve expanded our inventory and increased our facility to serve our clients’ needs better.

In addition to the pallet rack and shelving that we have always focused on, we have added additional material handling equipment, shop equipment, safety products, and much more!  Please click here to request a new Storage Solutions catalog, and find out what all the fuss is about!

Did you know…Our Installation Team

Installation Scissors 2 large1We here at Storage Solutions would like to devote this week’s blog to recognizing some of the accomplishments of our installation crews in 2009.  As you may or may not know, we have our own team of professional installation crews.  This helps us provide you some very big benefits!  It allows us to save our customers a lot in the overall cost of purchasing new racking equipment.  Independent contractors can be very expensive, and this additional variable can substantially increase the total cost of your pallet rack purchase.  Additionally, our crews are specifically focused on installing and tearing down pallet rack and racking components.  This enables them to get the job done in a quick and efficient manner, while maintaining an exceptional level of quality in their work.  With that being said, let’s take a minute to look at some of their achievements from 2009:

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  • Installed over 295,000 Sq Ft of Free Standing Mezzanines
  • Installed Shelf Supported Mezzanines consisting of 8,450 New and Used Shelving Sections
  • Installed 8.5+ Million Sq Ft of New and Used Pallet Rack
  • Installed 6,400 Sections of New and Used Shelving Sections
  • Installed 28,000 pallet positions of Push Back & Drive-In/Thru
  • Dismantled, Packaged, and Shipped over 9.5 Million Sq Ft of Used  Pallet Rack, Shelving, Mezzanines, Etc.
  • Moved numerous companies’ material handling equipment from old facilities to new ones
  • Employ 8 Crew Leaders and 45 full time “In House” Laborers
  • Completed projects in 27 States and Mexico including: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin

On behalf of the rest of us here at Storage Solutions, I would like to say thanks to all of our hard working installation crews.  Keep up the great work in 2010!

Material Handling Definitions

For those of you who don’t know a lot about pallet rack, here are some helpful terms and definitions:

Double-Deep Racks – Usually two rows of selective racks, one placed behind the other, on which pallets may be placed two deep by a double-deep reach truck. Fifty percent of all loads are immediately accessible and, in the worst case, it is necessary to remove the front pallet on any level to have access to the one immediately behind it. Applies to a storage requirement for many pallets of few SKUs.

Automated Storage/Retrieval System (AS/RS) – A combination of equipment and controls, which handles, stores and retrieves materials with precision, accuracy and speed under a defined degree of automation. Systems vary from relatively simple, manually controlled order-picking machines operating in small storage structures to computer-controlled storage and retrieval systems, totally integrated into the manufacturing and distribution process.

Material(s) Handling – 1. An aspect of materials management relating specifically to the physical transfer of materials.  2. The movement of materials (raw materials, scrap, semi-finished and
finished) to, through and from productive processes; in warehouses and storage; and in receiving and shipping areas.

wildeck_mezzanine_03-resized-600Pallet Rack Shelving – Standard pallet rack can be equipped with shelf panel inserts so that pallet rack can be used for storing binnable, rackable or palletized materials as needs change.

Mezzanine – (pictured right) A platform supported with structural members, used for storage or operations; constructed at a height which permits movement of people and equipment below.

Clearance Sale at SSI

CART2SHELFR-279-lg-resized-600We here at Storage Solutions would like to devote this weeks blog to the new Clearance Section on our website.  As you may or may not know, we recently moved into a new, state of the art facility.  Our new facility filled up quickly with the used pallet rack that we buy and sell.  Unfortunately, we just don’t have enough space to fit everything from our two old warehouses under our new roof.  BOATTABLE-BEST-resized-600So, we have decided that the equipment that is still being stored in our old warehouses will be put on clearance in an effort to sell it a little faster.  Some of the items available in our Clearance Section includes utility/service carts, workbenches, office furniture, shelving, and other used warehouse equipment.  Please visit the Clearance Section of our website for more information and pricing.

Warehouse Equipment Blowout!

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Storage Solutions moved into a new facility this past spring and we have miscellaneous material at our old facility that we want to get rid of! The material includes, carts, cabinets, shelving units, workbenches, particle board, and much much more!  Some of the items are listed on our eBay store or you can call us at 866-474-2001 to set-up an appointment to walk through and see it!  Direct any and all questions to AJ!