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SSI has been around the world

Where in the World is Storage Solutions?

You probably have already heard of our warehouse services, but do you know just how far our footprint stretches? Our warehousing projects have taken us all over the world!

In 2017, our installation team completed nearly 200 jobs in 28 different states, including one job abroad.

Whether it be an installation job, a project manager site visit and everything in between, Storage Solutions has been all over the globe working to ensure that all of our customers’ jobs go as smoothly as possible. We like to make sure that all of our projects have a personal touch, making your project our project.

We’ve done warehouse jobs all over the continental United States, as well as across the globe in Mexico, Australia and more. Our experience has made us one of the leaders in the warehouse industry, and the perfect partner for your projects.

Whether you are steps from our parking lot or thousands of miles away, we will assure you the highest quality when we work on your project. Our installation division is top notch along with our experienced Project Managers, we will make certain that your task is executed to the best of our abilities.

Want to learn more about our project capabilities? Contact us and we will get in touch with you shortly.

Jennifer Clingaman

New Employee Spotlight: Jennifer Clingaman

Jennifer Clingaman
We are excited to introduce you to another great new employee, Jennifer Clingaman!

Jennifer has been with Storage Solutions for a few months now and we can already see the huge impact she is having on our team.  She brought 10 years of experience in maintaining vendor relationships and processing purchase orders.  She is also efficient in order entry and invoicing, allowing her to keep projects under budget and on time.

As a Project Coordinator at Storage Solutions, Jennifer will monitor and track the progress of all her jobs to ensure the clients’ needs are met throughout the project.

During Jennifer’s time away from her desk, you’ll find her curled up in a corner reading a book and/or scrapbooking/cardmaking. Other hobbies include hiking, spending time with family, and cheering on her favorite sports teams!

Learn more about the different types of projects Jennifer will be coordinating on our Case Studies page!

2018 Kickoff

Storage Solutions 2018 Kickoff!

As we roll into 2018, we at Storage Solutions are excited to begin another successful year. With our experience and all of our great partners, we have no doubts that we are in a great place to help you achieve your annual goals. We are ecstatic to serve you this year, so let’s look at the ways that we can assist you!

Storage Solutions is a leading equipment and material handling partner, so we are always here to provide you with new and used equipment. We are also more than happy to buy your old equipment. Our dedicated purchasing team is a great resource to help you make money off your unused material.

With their decades of experience, our in-house Design & Solutions Development team will make the best solution for you to make sure that your facility is running at optimal efficiency. Click here for some examples of our solutions development work.

As your material handling partner, we want to work with you every step of the way through your project. We’re here for all your needs, from the permitting and safety side to logistics and installation. Take a look at our warehouse services page and see for yourself what we can provide you with.

Above all, we would like to thank you for being our partner in the past, present, and future. As we approach our 40th anniversary this July, we would like to say thank you; without you none of what we do is possible. We are excited about 2018 and all the opportunities it brings to serve you. Contact us today to get started!

Jenna Nigro

New Employee Spotlight: Jenna Nigro

Jenna Nigro
We are pleased to announce the addition of a new Project Coordinator, Jenna Nigro!

Jenna Nigro is a recent graduate of Indiana University where she received a BS Degree in Telecommunications with a focus in Marketing and Management along with a minor in Business. Her past experience includes multiple internships, including one for Chick-fil-a. Here at Storage Solutions, Jenna will be working with our customers to identify and define project requirements and timelines for shipments to ensure all of their needs are met as the project evolves.

During Jenna’s free time she enjoys being active, reading or spending time with friends and family. Fun Facts: she has gone skydiving and completed the world’s largest canyon swing (while studying abroad in Australia)!

Storage Solutions welcomes you, Jenna! Interested in joining our Storage Solutions team? Or maybe you know someone that would be a great addition to our growing team? We’re always looking for strong new candidates! Check out our careers page for more information & to apply!

2017 Year in Review

2017 has quickly come to an end and we must say a lot has happened in the past 12 months for our employees – everything from engagements to grandbabies. To be exact, there was one engagement, one wedding, four babies, and two grandbabies. All of us at Storage Solutions have been thrilled, so we thought we would share the excitement!

The engagement. Nick Nigro proposed to his girlfriend, Courtney, of 3 years this past July. They were on a family vacation with Nick’s family in Michigan, when he decided to pop the question. Congratulations, Nick!

The wedding. On October 22nd, Carl Greeno watched his wife, Erin, walk down the aisle. The wedding was at Mustard Seed Gardens in Noblesville, IN. Carl and Erin had dated for 6 years before getting engaged. Carl, we wish you and Erin a lifetime full of love and happiness!

The babies. Andy and Nicole Goebes were given the opportunity to adopt a beautiful little girl, Riley, in May.

Billy and Jenna Powers welcomed their 2nd little one, Madison, into the world in June. She was 7lbs 15oz and 20 inches long. Kennedy, the big sister, has been over the moon with her little sister.

Nate and Jen Storey had their 3rd child this year. Samuel was born in September weighing 8lbs 6 oz. and 21.5 inches long.

Finally, Dan and Becky Storey also welcomed their 3rd bundle of joy to the family this year. Luca was born in November weighing in at 8lbs 2 oz. and 20.25 inches. 

The grandbabies. Tim Fonderoli gained his 4th grandchild in February and Jack Fritsche welcomed his 5th grandchild in September. Both Tim and Jack enjoy spending time with their grandchildren and watching them grow.

From the rest of us at Storage Solutions, we would like to congratulate all of you on your engagement, marriage, babies, and grandbabies! May 2018 bring many memories.

Holiday Card & Inventory Hours

Storage Solutions Inventory & Holiday Hours

Inventory and Holiday Hours

We cannot believe that it is already December, and we want to thank you for a great 2017! Without you, none of what we do would be possible. As we approach the end of the year, we are now looking to set up an even better 2018! With the end of the year comes everyone’s favorite time of the year, time to count inventory!

Why is it necessary to count inventory every year?  We take the time to count each and every one of our products manually to ensure quality and accounting accuracy. We do this to ensure that we can be the best business partner we can be for you.

While we are busy counting inventory at our headquarters in Westfield, IN, our response time may be slightly delayed as we prepare to serve you in 2018. Physical inventory will take place on Tuesday, December 19th through Thursday, December 21st.

In addition to physical inventory, we will be out of the office Monday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas Holiday, and will return to the office on Tuesday, December 26th. Finally, we will be out of the office Monday, January 1st in celebration of the new year and will be returning Tuesday, January 2nd.

While we may not be in the office, we are still eager and ready to serve you and will follow up on any inquiries as quickly as we can. While we are out, you can still check out all of our great products here! We look forward to working with you in 2018, and Happy Holidays!

Valerie Logan

New Employee Spotlight: Valerie Logan

Valerie Logan

We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new employee Valerie Logan.  Valerie joins the Storage Solutions team as a Project Coordinator based out of our Kansas City office. For the past 10 years, she has worked in the construction industry as an Administrative Assistant/Project Coordinator. Valerie is responsible for many things as a Project Coordinator such as; coordinating activities, communicating with customers to identify and define project requirements, and preparing project proposal time frames, schedules, and budgets.

Valerie is looking forward to being apart of the SSI family for years to come and being able to help contribute to the continued success of Storage Solutions.

Welcome, Valerie! We look forward to working with you to continually improve our services and offerings for our customers. Interested in joining our Storage Solutions team? Or maybe you know someone that would be a great addition to our growing team? We’re always looking for strong new candidates! Check out our careers page for more information & to apply!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving From Storage Solutions!

It’s unbelievable that it’s almost the Christmas season, but that can’t start before we celebrate Thanksgiving! This holiday is a great time to relax and recharge around friends and family members with a nice meal and some football.

Whether Thanksgiving means watching football, eating turkey, crazy family get-togethers or kicking off Christmas shopping on Black Friday, we hope you take the time to enjoy those that mean the most to you. We are thankful for our amazing staff, great clients and wonderful network of partners. Without these groups of people, none of what we do could be possible. So thank you for your tireless efforts, continuous dependability and belief in us.

In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, our office will be closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24. The office will reopen on Monday, November 27. We hope you have a wonderful holiday! We also look forward to helping you wrap up 2017 on a high note!

Tight Deadlines in Flint Michigan

Project Spotlight: Tight Deadlines in Flint, Michigan

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Have hard deadlines? Need to continue operations during installation without downtime? No problem! Storage Solutions is here to accommodate all of your warehouse needs and ensure your build-out is completed without a hitch.

Recently, a client in Flint, Michigan required new racking to be installed with a short turnaround time and a firm deadline for completion.

Products Installed:

  • Pallet Racking with Skatewheel Carton Flow
  • Wire Mesh Backstops
  • Wire Decking

Project Details

To meet the client’s needs, our team coordinated a “region-by-region” approach to installing the racking within the facility. This action was needed so the customer associates could load the racking and train on picking – essentially continuing their operations – while we completed the installation. The facility was operational throughout the entire project.

SSI install leaders and project managers worked directly with the customer to ensure a fluid transition. This close coordination allowed us to keep the installation moving along efficiently while the customer could also stay up with daily operations. In the end, we were able to complete the project four days ahead of schedule!

Click here for a time-lapse video of the project!

IFDA

IFDA Conference 2017: That’s a Wrap!

IFDA

IFDA has come and gone and after a great conference, we can confidently say that we are bringing back invaluable information about the industry. After our few days in Maryland, we are excited to use our new resources to help you!

We learned a great deal of information about the industry’s best practices and how to incorporate them into our business. In addition, the show was a great networking opportunity. Meeting many other people in the industry all over the country gave us the opportunity to learn from their experiences, and implement them in our day-to-day operations. It’s been another terrific trade show and we can’t wait for next year!

Furthermore, Aaron Resiak, one of our attendees, spoke highly of his experience. “IFDA was a great opportunity to learn more about the challenges and hurdles put on the foodservice distribution industry.  Experience from working with previous clients allowed us to share our insights and grow our understanding of the various solutions.  No doubt, we look forward to continuing our support within the foodservice market and appreciate the opportunity to grow our footprint in this valuable industry.”

With the end of IFDA, also comes the end of our 2017 trade show itinerary. Our 2018 upcoming trade shows schedule will be coming soon! Keep an eye out for the updated 2018 trade show list.

IFDA setup

IFDA Aaron & Brian