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The RACKsteel Advantage

January 2025

What makes us different

At RACKsteel, we specialize in designing, supplying, and installing industrial storage systems built for performance, safety, and compliance. From engineered pallet racking and shelving to dock systems and automation, our team delivers comprehensive material handling solutions that help facilities operate efficiently and safely.

Our expertise supports a wide range of sectors including Automotive, Cold Storage, Construction, Food Processing & Distribution, Government, Logistics & Distribution, and Manufacturing. Each of these industries presents unique storage and material flow challenges — and we provide tailored, engineered solutions that maximize space, safety, and throughput.

Industrial Storage Systems Engineered for Performance

Pallet Racking Systems

RACKsteel’s racking solutions are engineered for long-term reliability and compliance with North American safety and seismic standards. We supply and install systems ranging from selective racking and double-deep configurations to push-back, drive-in, and cantilever racking for oversized materials. Every project is designed to optimize capacity, improve pick flow, and reduce handling time.

We proudly offer Canadian-made racking systems for projects that prioritize local quality and faster delivery, while also integrating U.S.-sourced and CWB-approved global components where needed. Each material is carefully vetted to ensure structural integrity, load capacity, and consistency across your operation.

Shelving Systems

For small parts, tooling, and modular storage, RACKsteel provides heavy-duty shelving solutions that are ideal for maintenance shops, distribution centers, and service areas. Designed for adaptability, these systems allow easy reconfiguration as storage needs evolve — providing long-term flexibility for growing operations.

Loading Dock & Safety Equipment

As an authorized supplier of Pro-Dock equipment, RACKsteel delivers complete dock and safety systems including dock levelers, vehicle restraints, and dock seals/shelters. These systems are designed to improve operator safety, reduce impact damage, and streamline inbound/outbound material flow. We also supply accessories such as dock bumpers, chocks, and guard rails to enhance workplace protection.

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Automation & Advanced Storage Systems

RACKsteel designs and integrates automated storage systems for high-density and high-throughput operations. Our automation offering includes 2-way and 4-way shuttle systems, AS/RS systems, and Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs). These solutions help customers significantly reduce footprint while improving retrieval speed, accuracy, and safety.

Automated systems are particularly effective in cold storage, logistics, and manufacturing environments, where controlled access and optimized space utilization deliver measurable ROI. Whether you are modernizing an existing warehouse or designing a new automated facility, our team provides layout design, integration planning, and ongoing technical support.

Engineering and Installation Expertise

Our engineering division delivers full-service support — from layout design to seismic review and certification. We understand that industrial storage systems must perform safely under real-world conditions, especially in high-seismic zones across Western Canada. Our services include:

  • Structural and seismic engineering assessments
  • Layout and optimization design for capacity and flow
  • Rack damage inspections and certification
  • Load signage and regulatory compliance documentation

Our installation crews consist of certified, full-time professionals. Each installer maintains industrial first aid, counterbalance forklift, and mobile elevating work platform certifications. Regular in-house training ensures every project meets the latest safety standards, manufacturer guidelines, and engineering requirements.

Comprehensive Equipment Support

RACKsteel also supports customers with dependable material handling equipment that complements their storage and automation systems. As an authorized dealer of HELI Canada lift trucks, we offer a complete lineup of electric and internal combustion forklifts, reach trucks, and pallet jacks — backed by full in-house service and maintenance support to keep your operation running at peak performance.

Experience the RACKsteel Advantage

At RACKsteel, we combine local expertise, engineering capability, and trusted global manufacturing to deliver end-to-end material handling solutions. From engineered pallet racking and modular shelving to automation systems, dock equipment, and lift trucks, we help you build an operation that’s efficient, compliant, and future-ready.

📞 Contact us today at 604-518-8267 or 1-866-599-8531, email sales@racksteel.ca or fill out the form below to start your next project.

We look forward to helping you get operating faster.

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