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Storage Solutions Goes Green

SPRING IS HERE!  Well… it was.  And then temperatures dropped 40 degrees and now we’re freezing again.  But we’ve got faith that warmer weather is headed our way again any day now.  Along with spring’s arrival, we as a company have decided to take a hard look at what it means to be green and take the environment into consideration as we head into warmer months.

Storage Solutions GreenWhen it comes to going green, not only do we look to make greener decisions within our daily office functions (we’re talking more emails, recycling paper goods, ride sharing and fewer printouts), but we also pride ourselves on providing customers with opportunities to make more environmentaly-friendly business decisions.

What Are We Doing?

There are plenty of ways, both large and small, that we are aiming to contribute to having a more positive impact on the world.

  • Shipping Via Railway
  • Selling USED equipment
  • Ride-Sharing To And From Project Sites
  • Recycling Paper Products
  • Print Less, Email More

SHIPPING VIA RAILWAY

While it is certainly not always going to be the cheapest option, rail cars can provide a very competitive price for some shipments.  Storage Solutions has managed to save companies thousands of dollars on freight costs by shipping via rail. Check out our previous blog posting for more info on the benefits of shipping via railway.

  • Railroads are three times more fuel-efficient than trucks
  • Railcars move freight without clogging freeways
  • Railcars emit only 2.6% of the total U.S. greenhouse gas emmissions, while truck account for 21% of that total

Selling Used Equipment

Purchasing pre-owned equipment is the most surefire way to have a positive impact on recycling. While companies often shy away from the “used” label on some steel products, used pallet rack can be just as effective albeit more cost-effective and environmentally-friendly.  Check out a previous blog posting on the benefits of buying used equipment.

As far as the rest goes, we’re constantly looking for additional ways in which we can lessen our impact on the environment.  Using less paper, increasing our reliance on technology as a main way to communicate, sharing rides to and from job sites nationwide and more are way in which we are trying to do our part to be an environmentally-conscious company.

Storage Solutions Nominates Gleaners for 2011 Charity of the Year

We are excited to announce that Storage Solutions is partnering with Gleaners Food Bank here in Indianapolis as our Charity of the Year for 2011.  Over the course of 2011, Storage Solutions will be donating time, money and food to Gleaners, which provides foods and services to multiple food pantries and other locations throughout central and southeastern Indiana.

Gleaners Logo

So WHY Gleaners Food Bank?

One in six Americans struggles with hunger and food insecurity.  That’s a pretty astounding statistic when you actually think about it.  With a food bank like Gleaners, we are able to reach so many struggling Hoosiers in the communities in which we live and work.  Since 1980, Gleaners has provided over 250 million pounds of food to hungry Hoosiers across the state.  In partnering with a food bank as opposed to a food pantry, Storage Solutions is able to better spread resources to reach a broader number of people.

HOW Storage Solutions (And You) Can Help

Gleaners Food Bank offers an array of services, programs and special events that cater to all age groups.  Storage Solutions employees and their families are excited to donate their time to helping provide weekend and after-school meals to low-income and at-risk children, stock the shelves of food pantries, and provide hands on help to Hoosiers who need it most.

Visit www.gleaners.org to learn more and find out how you can help!

Storage Solutions Has a Used Ridgurak Package Available!

We’re back with another used package available!  We’ve got used pallet rack beams, used pallet rack uprights and row spacers available for sale.  All materials are manufactured by Ridgurak.

Pallet Rack Beams

Pallet Rack Beam92-1/2″ x 4″ Ridgurak Step Beam

  • 1-5/8″ Step
  • Color: Orange
  • Qty: 10,726
  • Price: $10.00 each
  • Not slotted

Used Pallet Rack Beam108″ x 4″ Ridgurak Step Beam

  • 1-5/8″ Step
  • Color: Orange
  • Qty: 1,744
  • Price: $15.00 each
  • 108″ actual length

144″ x 6″ Ridgurak Step Beam

  • 1-5/8″
  • Color: Orange
  • Qty: 344
  •  Price:  $21.00 each

Pallet Rack Uprights

Pallet Rack Uprights42″ x 240″ Ridgurak Upright

  • 3″ x 2-1/4″ Columns
  • Color: Green
  • Qty: 1,114
  • Price: $55.00 each

Row Spacers

Pallet Rack19″ Ridgurak Row Spacer

  • Qty: 1,806
  • Price: $2.00 each
  • Color:  Green

All quanities subject to prior sale.

Be sure to also take a look at our clearance page!  We are always getting additional equipment in, so if you don’t see what you’re looking for, contact us or give us a call at 866.474.2001 for more information.  Our industry professionals are always ready and waiting to help you out.

Used Pallet Rack

Hello again, and welcome back to the Storage Solutions weekly blog.  This week, I would like to focus on new versus used pallet rack.  As an integral aspect of any warehouse dynamic, we’d like take a few minutes to discuss the benefits of buying used pallet rack.

WHAT IS PALLET RACK?

Used Pallet RackStandard selective pallet rack is designed for the purpose of the bulk storage of palletized goods and equipment.

  • Pallet rack is typically found in warehousing operations.
  • Consists of uprights, beams, and wire decks.
  • Uprights are the vertical pieces of these storage units which are typically anchored to the floor and provide the support for the racking system.
  • Beams clip into the uprights and provide the horizontal supports in these units.
  • Wire decks are the final element of these units which sit on top of the beams and create the shelf that the pallets and/or goods sit on.

WHY BUY USED PALLET RACK?

  • Used pallet rack is less expensive— Since the global economy has fallen off the proverbial deep end, businesses everywhere are looking for new ways to save money.  So, it is easy to see why purchasing used pallet rack has become a more popular route for businesses trying to save a little extra money on their warehousing operations.
  • Avoid manufacturers’ lead times—When pallet rack manufacturers are busy, it can take them as long as 8-10 weeks before they are able to fabricate your equipment.  Used pallet rack, on the other hand, is available immediately.  The time saved by avoiding manufacturers’ lead times could be crucial if you are working on a project with a very short deadline.

WHAT’S OUR BEST TIP FOR PURCHASING PALLET RACK?

Be sure to purchase equipment that has been stored indoors.—Many used pallet rack dealers store their equipment in a field, leaving it exposed to the elements.  Rusty uprights, beams, and wire decks are the number one reason people complain about buying used pallet rack.

Here at Storage Solutions, we pride ourselves on the fact that every single pallet rack you purchase from us has been stored in a temperature-controlled setting.  With the recent addition of space, our 330,000 sq. ft. warehouse provides an ideal environment for storing new and used pallet rack.  Rust can develop on the insides of beams that have been exposed to the elements, so merely looking on the surface isn’t enough.

Well, that just about wraps up another Storage Solutions blog session.  But don’t forget to check out the clearance section of our website.  We are constantly adding new equipment so be sure to take a few minutes to see if there is anything that catches your eye.

Clearance Pallet Rack

Welcome back to the Storage Solutions blog!  This week we are going to highlight a few new clearance items we have available.  We are offering a special on used pallet rack this week, and have different sizes and styles for your to choose from.  We will be offering some used teardrop pallet rack, used Penco pallet rack, and used Ridg-U-Rak pallet rack.  All of these items have a listing for the retail price, but if you call to place your order, you will get a discounted rate!  Take a look at the products and give us a call at 866.474.2001.

Penco Pallet Rack
Penco UsedPalletRack Uprights42”D x 192”H Penco Pallet Rack Uprights

  • Column Size:  3″ X 2-1/4″
  • Column Style:   Open Tube
  • Color:  Blue
  • Quantity:  320
  • Retail Price:  $70.00 each

Penco Pallet Rack
Penco UsedPalletRack Uprights42″D x 204″H Penco Pallet Rack Uprights

  • Column Size:  3″ X 2-1/4″
  • Column Style:   Open Tube
  • Color:  Gray
  • Quantity:  210
  • Retail Price:  $80.00 each

Penco Pallet Rack
96Lx4H_Penco_UsedPalletRack_Beams-resized-60096″L x 4″H Penco Pallet Rack Beams 

  • 1-5/8″ Step 
  • Capacity: 5,000 lbs. per beam level
  • Color: Yellow
  • Quantity:  2,058
  • Retail Price: $13.00 each

Penco Pallet Rack
144Lx5-12H_Penco_UsedPalletRack_Beams-resized-600144″L x 5-1/2″H Penco Pallet Rack Beams

  • 1-5/8″ Step
  • Capacity: 6,500 lbs. per beam level
  • Color: Yellow
  • Quantity: 3,822
  • Retail Price: $21.00 each

Teardrop Pallet Rack
42Dx96H_UsedPalletRack_Uprights-resized-60042″D x 96″H Teardrop Pallet Rack Uprights

  • Column Size:  3″ X 3″
  • Column Style:   Open Tube
  • Color:  Light Green
  • Quantity:  745
  • Retail Price:  $40.00 each

Pallet Rack Uprights
42Dx180H_UsedPalletRack_Uprights-resized-60042″D x 180″H Teardrop Pallet Rack Uprights

  • Column Size:  3″ X 1-5/8″
  • Column Style:   Open Tube
  • Color:  Light Green
  • Quantity:  654
  • Retail Price:  $70.00 each

Pallet Rack Beams
92Lx4H_UsedPalletRack_Beams-resized-60092″L x 4″H Teardrop Pallet Rack Beams

  • 1-5/8″ Step
  • Capacity: 5,000 lbs. per beam level
  • Color: Orange
  • Quantity: 1,494
  • Retail Price: $14.00 each

Pallet Rack Beams
102Lx3-12H_UsedPalletRack_Beams-resized-600102″L x 3-1/2″H Teardrop Pallet Rack Beams

  • 1-5/8″ Step
  • Capacity: 3,500 lbs. per beam level
  • Color: Yellow
  • Quantity: 5,270
  • Retail Price: $16.75 each

Ridg-U-Rak Pallet Rack
42Dx240H_Ridgurak_UsedPalletRack_Uprights-resized-60042″D x 240″H Ridg-U-Rak Pallet Uprights

  • Column Size: 3″ x 2-1/2″
  • Column Size: Open Tube
  • Color: Forest Green
  • Quantity: 21
  • Retail Price: $80.00 each

Pallet Rack Beams
108Lx4H_Ridgurak_UsedPalletRack_Beams-resized-600108″L x 4″H Ridg-U-Rak Beams

  • 1-5/8″ Step
  • Capacity: 5,000 lbs. per beam level
  • Color: Orange
  • Quantity: 1,744
  • Retail Price: $14.00 each

Thanks for stopping by this week’s Storage Solutions blog post!  Remember, if you are in need of any help with your current or upcoming warehouse projects, contact our trained professionals today!  Call us at 1.866.474.2001 or visit us online at www.storage-solutions.com.

Storage Solutions has a New Office Location!

Storage Solutions Is Expanding!
Storage Solutions, Inc. has announced the opening of a new office location in Minneapolis, MN. The Minneapolis office, led by Vice President Mike Dubbs, is the newest addition to the nationwide company, which is based in Indianapolis.

With over 34 years of experience in the material handling industry, Dubbs will lead a team of seven other employees.  Each member of this team is an industry veteran, each with a minimum of 10 years experience.

“We’re very excited to be part of the Storage Solutions team,” Dubbs said. “We feel that being part of Storage Solutions will help us to better serve our marketplace and provide our customers with a bigger and broader product offering.”

Founded in 1978, Storage Solutions has maintained the tradition of a company dedicated to material handling, with a reputation for quality products and reliable service. With a deepening national base, Storage Solutions offers customers across the country services that range from warehouse design to the buying and selling of new and used equipment such as pallet rack and industrial shelving.

“We are fortunate to be in a position to consider another expansion opportunity,” Storage Solutions President Kevin Rowles said. “Our Minneapolis office is staffed by a seasoned team that operates on the goals for our organization. With their help, Storage Solutions will be able to further our reach nationwide.”

Storage Solutions is currently headquartered in Westfield, Indiana, with an additional office located in Kansas City.

Storage Solutions USA

14139 21st Avenue North

Minneapolis, MN 55447
P: 952.920.9415
F: 952.941.8412

Minnesota Team Roster:

Mike Dubbs | Vice President

Todd Cartwright | National Accounts Manager

Rob Dubbs | National Accounts Manager

Mike Essen | CAD Designer

Patty Mullen | Project Coordinator

Mark Golberg | Warehouse Manager

Thanks for stopping by this weeks Storage Solutions blog post!  Remember, if you are in need of any help with your current or upcoming warehouse projects, contact our trained professionals today!  Call us at 1.866.474.2001 or visit us online at www.storage-solutions.com.

Let Storage Solutions Help you Grow Your Business!

A piece of legislation aimed at aiding American small businesses was passed this week in Washington D.C.  The bill, which was approved by both the House and Senate, outlines a six-year plan that includes a $30 billion program to help American companies make capital improvements and invest in expanding their businesses.  The tax benefits included in this bill could provide great incentives for businesses to expand and develop their operations in spite of recent economic uncertainty.

CONSIDER THIS…

Storage_Area(4)If these incentives sound like something your business might benefit from, consider this:  Storage Solutions offers the most client-friendly, cost-efficient opportunities to assist you in your warehouse expansion or transition.

HOW?

Whether you are considering expanding your operations by moving into a new facility, or simply redesigning your old one, our knowledgeable sales representatives and experienced installation crews can provide you with the information and resources you need to make expanding your business successful.

We buy and sell new and used material handling equipment, so when it comes to transitioning your facilities, our skilled sales representatives can work with you to accomplish exactly what you need.  All of our equipment is stored away from the elements in our 330,000 sq. ft. warehouse, ensuring that you will receive great products at the most affordable price.

If warehouse design is what you’re looking for, Storage Solutions can work with you to make your facility more efficient and effective.  Through expanding the capacity of your warehouse, you will be able to process orders more efficiently, saving both your client and your business time and money.  With one simple, on-site visit we can review your current layout and make suggestions on how to improve efficiency without having to rework your entire warehouse.

GET STARTED…
Contact our trained professionals to help you optimize your warehouse operation today!  Call us at 1.866.474.2001 or visit us online at www.storage-solutions.com.

Used Pallet Rack

Hello again, and welcome back to the Storage Solutions weekly blog.  This week, I would like to focus on new versus used pallet rack.  As an integral aspect of any warehouse dynamic, we’d like take a few minutes to discuss the benefits of buying used pallet rack.

WHAT IS PALLET RACK?

pallet_img_1Standard selective pallet rack is designed for the purpose of the bulk storage of palletized goods and equipment. 

  • Pallet rack is typically found in warehousing operations.
  • Consists of uprights, beams, and wire decks.
  • Uprights are the vertical pieces of these storage units which are typically anchored to the floor and provide the support for the racking system.
  • Beams clip into the uprights and provide the horizontal supports in these units.
  • Wire decks are the final element of these units which sit on top of the beams and create the shelf that the pallets and/or goods sit on.

WHY BUY USED PALLET RACK?

Drive-In Rack

  • Used pallet rack is less expensive— Since the global economy has fallen off the proverbial deep end, businesses everywhere are looking for new ways to save money.  So, it is easy to see why purchasing used pallet rack has become a more popular route for businesses trying to save a little extra money on their warehousing operations.
  • Avoid manufacturers’ lead times—When pallet rack manufacturers are busy, it can take them as long as 8-10 weeks before they are able to fabricate your equipment.  Used pallet rack, on the other hand, is available immediately.  The time saved by avoiding manufacturers’ lead times could be crucial if you are working on a project with a very short deadline.

WHAT’S OUR BEST TIP FOR PURCHASING PALLET RACK?

Be sure to purchase equipment that has been stored indoors.—Many used pallet rack dealers store their equipment in a field, leaving it exposed to the elements.  Rusty uprights, beams, and wire decks are the number one reason people complain about buying used pallet rack.

Here at Storage Solutions, we pride ourselves on the fact that every single pallet rack you purchase from us has been stored in a temperature-controlled setting.  With the recent addition of space, our 330,000 sq. ft. warehouse provides an ideal environment for storing new and used pallet rack.  Rust can develop on the insides of beams that have been exposed to the elements, so merely looking on the surface isn’t enough.

Well, that just about wraps up another Storage Solutions blog session.  But don’t forget to check out the clearance section of our website.  We are constantly adding new equipment so be sure to take a few minutes to see if there is anything that catches your eye

Storage Solutions Has a New Employee: Jill McElheny

Storage Solutions has a new employee!  I would like to take a few minutes this week to introduce her to everyone.  Let’s get to know a little about Jill.

jillWhere are you from?
Born and raised in Carmel, Indiana.

What brought you to SSI?
The marketing opportunities for a company like Storage Solutions were very enticing.  Storage Solutions has been in my family since its inception in 1978 and I wanted to have a chance to work alongside my father and be a part of this company’s success.

What do you do for SSI?
Assistant Director of Marketing and Business Development.

What has been your most interesting experience so far?
The most interesting thing I have realized so far is how fascinating this industry can be.  My previous experience dealt more with marketing for a large non-profit, and it has been fun to adjust those marketing tactics to cater to the material handling industry in as creative a way as possible.

Tell us something interesting about yourself?
My number one bucket list item is to publish a novel.

On behalf of everyone here at Storage Solutions, welcome to the team!

On a side note, we will be adding more material handling equipment to the clearance section of our website every week.  Make sure to take a few minutes to see if there is anything on there that catches your eye!

Thanks for joining us this week.  I hope you all check back again next Thursday.

Material Handling Terms and Definitions

Hello again.  In this week’s blog, we are going to cover a few basic terms and definitions as they apply to the material handling industry.  Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding material handling equipment.

pallet-flow-racks1971-7112Dedicated Aisles–  An aisle in a warehouse serving only one function. This aisle can be for order selection, product storage, or both.

Buffer Storage–  The part of a warehouse in which back-up or reserve stock is stored awaiting transfer into active storage.

Belt Conveyor–  A continuous fabric, rubber, plastic, leather or metal belt operated over a suitable drive and tail end, and over belt idlers or slider bed for handling materials, packages or objects placed directly upon the belt.

Pallet 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.

Pallet Loader–  An automatic or semiautomatic machine consisting of synchronized conveyors and mechanisms to receive objects from a conveyor(s) and place them onto pallets according to a prearranged pattern.

On behalf of all of us here at Storage Solutions, thanks for stopping by.  Don’t forget to join us again next week!