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Comprehensive news on pallet rack, mezzanine, shelving and static storage solutions in use in warehouses and distribution centers.


Unarco Material Handling purchases assets and intellectual property of Creative Storage Systems
Unarco to take over the manufacturing and assembly of all carton flow and pallet flow system designs.

Upward expansion promotes productivity and safety
Mezzanine and vertical reciprocating conveyor bring once-distant processes together.

Flow rack system supports range of pallet types and weights
Parts now located closer to production lines are picked on first-in, first-out basis.

Suite of upgraded storage solutions streamlines parts location
Full storage update includes flexible cabinets that adapt to changing inventory.

New Fulfillment Trends Drive Rack-to- Shelf Solutions
Trends in retail are continuing to drive tremendous changes in distribution. While many companies have struggled to adapt, new concepts and equipment are coming online to meet future demands without need of wholesale changes or large investments. Download the complimentary white paper, Simplifying fulfillment's 'last move' with 'rack-to-shelf' equipment options, and learn how simple equipment and strategies can make a big impact.

Advance Storage Products opens new plant in Salt Lake City
The 65,000-square-foot facility houses manufacturing for Advance's pushback and structural rack systems.

Storage Solutions grows west to serve customers in seismically active region
Leading U.S. industrial storage and material handling equipment provider expands with new warehouse and office in California.

Other Voices: There’s gold in that there rack!
Vertical storage optimization might not be top of mind, but it can yield substantial efficiencies.

Cubic Designs expands manufacturing facility
Engineered mezzanine system supplier expands more than 40%.


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, with fewer labor resources, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.

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