Welcome to RACKsteel Material Handling
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Welcome to RACKsteel Material Handling
Racking and material handling solutions for the logistics and distribution industry are designed to handle high-volume product movements and complex operations. We understand the critical need for a phased approach to avoid disrupting daily operations during installation. Our solutions focus on maximizing storage capacity, improving efficiency, and ensuring quick access to inventory. With experience in managing large-scale projects, we ensure seamless transitions while minimizing downtime, keeping distribution centers operating smoothly and effectively during each phase of the project.
With Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) pallet racking systems, aisle widths are reduced to 50”-78” to maximize cubic space and allow more storage, with racking heights reaching up to 56 feet. This system is optimized by using specialized equipment like Turret forklifts, which operate with guide rail or wire guidance for precision. In addition to improving storage density, VNA systems are an ideal solution for gaining faster pallet access. VNA systems can accommodate various storage equipment such as walkies, carts, and Swing Reach or Picker Trucks, making them ideal for streamlining operations in space-constrained warehouses.
Learn more about how to streamline operations and use warehouse floor space more effectively with VNA Racking System and Equipment.
RACKsteel’s industrial shelving is a versatile storage solution designed for distribution centres and third-party logistics warehouses. Our industrial rack systems offer high-density storage, from boltless shelving made with durable 20-gauge cold-rolled steel to high-bay shelving systems that maximize vertical warehouse space and come in various configurations. These shelving solutions are ideal for storing cartons, inventory, and parts, with open or closed styles to support easy picking and packing, carton flow, backroom storage, or shipping areas. Easily reconfigured and built for strength, RACKsteel’s industrial shelving improves warehouse organization, increases storage density, and supports fast access in high-turnover environments.
Learn more about RACKsteel’s industrial storage system that can boost supply chain efficiency, increase storage density, and streamline your operations.
Enhance storage solutions with RACKsteel’s mezzanines and industrial catwalks. Engineered to instantly expand your storage space. Mezzanines double your warehouse capacity by turning unused vertical space into high-performance storage or work areas. Our engineering team designs racking systems tailored to your warehouse’s layout, load, and height requirements. Catwalk mezzanines improve in-plant flow and offer safe access to overhead systems, high shelving, and attic storage. These platforms provide secure walkways for maintenance, sorting, and direct access to equipment.
Learn more about RACKsteel’s mezzanines & catwalks, ideal for 3PL facilities looking to enhance logistics operations without disruption.
This project involved multiple layout design visits to ensure the racking system could meet the demands of a highly active warehouse with constantly changing storage needs. It required meticulous planning and close collaboration to deliver a tailored solution that supported their growing operations. Installing racking in an inactive cooler allowed for efficient material storage streamlining the installation process. After organizing the workspace and setting laser levels for accuracy, we installed over 100 uprights and 700 beams in two weeks, ensuring the solution met client requirements while completing the project on time.
RACKsteel completed one of its largest turnkey 3PL distribution projects by installing a 37,728 sq. ft. mezzanine pick tower inside Lululemon’s new 367,000+ sq. ft. warehouse facility. Our team designed their rack system to support their high-volume e-commerce operations. The three-level structure featured a concrete base, Resindek wood upper floors, integrated stairs, inclined rails, and a conveyor system for highly efficient order picking and SKU handling. With just a 3-month timeline and ongoing construction, our team coordinated with multiple trades, used non-marking forklifts to protect finished flooring, and overcame challenges with custom decking and tight schedules. From anchor points to handrail safety, our team met industry standards with our full-time supervision by our Red Seal Millwright. The result? A high-capacity pick tower that increased Lululemon’s overall productivity and enabled them to meet fulfillment goals faster.
Read more about this 3PL installation and how RACKsteel delivered this mezzanine pick tower on time and on spec.
Our customer service philosophy is simple: we will make sure every call and email is prioritized, and that your warehouse gets operating faster.
Our customer service philosophy is simple: We will make sure every call and email is prioritized, and that your warehouse gets operating faster.