RackandShelf.com- Your Own Personal Warehouse Concierge

Let one of our friendly and knowledgeable sales people be your “Personal Warehouse Concierge”. Contact us at 800-763-9020 with your questions and concerns about racks, shelving and containers and let us attempt to solve your problems. We have over 100 years of combined experience. If we can’t offer you an answer or a solution we … Continue reading RackandShelf.com- Your Own Personal Warehouse Concierge

2022 Domestic Steel Prices Are on Their Way Back Down Due to Reduced Demand

As a follow up to the post we had done a year or two ago, steel prices are on their way back down which will eventually help reduce the cost of racks, shelving and containers made of steel. Surprisingly as it seems the price of everything else in the world is going up, steel prices … Continue reading 2022 Domestic Steel Prices Are on Their Way Back Down Due to Reduced Demand

Is it Advisable to Keep Racks and Containers Outdoors?

Yes, racks and containers can be stored outside. That’s not a problem as long as they have a powder coat or better yet electro-statically dipped paint finish. Pallet racks, cantilever racks, returnable shipping racks as well as steel and wire containers are commonly installed or stored outdoors. Most often because there is not enough room … Continue reading Is it Advisable to Keep Racks and Containers Outdoors?

Collapsible Wire Containers: Standard vs. Heavy Duty Feet

The age old question: Wire containers with standard feet vs. wire containers with custom heavy duty feet. Which is better? Let us set the record straight. It’s our educated opinion that our collapsible wire basket with standard feet perform just as good as our baskets with heavy duty feet. The feet on our standard wire baskets are robotically seam welded and also … Continue reading Collapsible Wire Containers: Standard vs. Heavy Duty Feet

In 2020 Rising Steel Prices are to Blame For Cost Increases

12/12/20 – Record high steel prices, increasing by the week and supply chain bottle necks at the ports reeking havoc on lead times, what more could go wrong! It’s become more challenging selling racks, shelving, containers – anything made of steel. Having to explain to customers why prices have gone up. It’s even tougher to be the one purchasing these steel products. … Continue reading In 2020 Rising Steel Prices are to Blame For Cost Increases

IMMEDIATE ROI WITH FLOOR MOUNTED ROLL OUT PALLET SHELVES

Did you know? Implementing Floor Mount Roll Out Pallets to your existing warehouse supply chain can easily increase your storage space by up to 20%. One of the Dead Zones commonly found in racking is the space above material stored on the floor and under the first beam level. This free space allows order pickers … Continue reading IMMEDIATE ROI WITH FLOOR MOUNTED ROLL OUT PALLET SHELVES

Interlake Mecalux Introducing New Galvanized Zinc Plated Strut Design on Pallet Rack Upright Frames

10/9/2020 Press Release: Effective immediately, Interlake Mecalux is manufacturing and stocking pallet rack upright frames that have new and improved galvanized zinc plated diagonal and horizontal bolted bracing. These are available in Chicago, IL, Sumter, SC, Dallas, TX and San Diego, CA. The primary purpose of this change is to reduce cost and lead time. … Continue reading Interlake Mecalux Introducing New Galvanized Zinc Plated Strut Design on Pallet Rack Upright Frames

Buying Shelving with a Spliced Post is a Big No-No!

If you own or operate a company with a storeroom, warehouse or distribution center, please don’t purchase shelving from the hardware store. If you purchase your boltless steel shelving from a big box retail store you are most assuredly purchasing shelving with a spliced post – big mistake! The only way that a retail store can … Continue reading Buying Shelving with a Spliced Post is a Big No-No!

Advantages of Wire Decking for Pallet Rack

Wire decking is a low cost pallet rack accessory that greatly increases safety in your warehouse. I assure you it is worth every penny of your investment. It’s primary purpose is “Fall Through Prevention”. Pallet rack wire decking safely supports pallet loads of products stored in your pallet rack but has many other advantages. Wire … Continue reading Advantages of Wire Decking for Pallet Rack

Customize Your Stack Rack to Suit Your Needs is as Easy as 1, 2, 3…

Stack racks have a lot of benefits, so it’s no wonder they’re one of our most in-demand products. They maximize space in the warehouse by using vertical space to store up and not out. They improve organization and safety in the warehouse by keeping the floors clear.   Stack racks also allow you to more … Continue reading Customize Your Stack Rack to Suit Your Needs is as Easy as 1, 2, 3…