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5 Key Benefits of Mezzanines for Enhanced Efficiency & Expansion

Mezzanines are versatile structures revolutionizing space utilization across industries. These storage platforms offer many advantages that can significantly enhance operational productivity and maximize available space. Let’s explore five key Benefits of Mezzanine Storage Systems: Increased Storage Capacity Structural mezzanines provide additional room by using the available facility height without expanding the building’s footprint. Improved Workflow By […]

Shelving vs. Racking: What’s the Difference?

In the world of smart storage, choosing between shelving and racking is crucial for optimizing your workspace. This comprehensive guide will delve into the key distinctions to help you make an informed decision. Defining the Basics Shelving involves static, individual units ideal for smaller items. On the other hand, racking is designed to accommodate larger, […]

Is Racking Just Racking? Not All Pallet Racks Are Created Equal.

Things You May Want to Consider Before Purchasing Offshore Pallet Racks When a pallet racking offer lands on your desk, you must ask yourself: Where is this coming from? Who made this? Who is accountable for the process of making, painting, and engineering? Who are you supporting with your hard-earned capital? Is racking just racking? […]

The Benefits of Vertical Storage Solutions in 2020

Beyond the disruption and changes in our personal lives, COVID-19 has significantly impacted the global economy and how many businesses operate. The need for social distancing and closure of storefronts has driven businesses online. As reported by CBC, online shopping in April rose by 120% while offline retail sales fell by 26.4%. This has led […]

Safe Pallet Racking Installation: 6 Things to Consider

Installing Pallet Rack under Permit is required throughout the Province of British Columbia. Having founded Hi-Cube Storage Products 40 years ago, spending considerable time designing supplying and installing storage systems, I have witnessed the extensive changes in the requirements to install these systems. The greatest changes have taken place in the last 10 years. It […]

Six must-knows about pallet racks

If you manage a company that needs organized inventory storage space, you may have started shopping Google for a quick, simple pallet racking solution you could install and forget about. But if you live in Vancouver B.C., you’ll quickly realize how complicated this really is. Few pallet rack manufacturers can discuss your actual storage needs […]

Updating Pallet Racking Systems

As anyone who runs a business in Vancouver knows, space is always a concern—particularly businesses that move many pallets worth of product in and out of their warehouses on a regular basis. Storage space is always tight. Most warehouses in B.C. have a Drive-In pallet rack system, so by retrofitting this type of racking you will generate more storage […]

New Regulations from WorkSafeBC About Your Storage Racks

Businesses all over B.C. have trusted and relied upon Hi-Cube’s efficient warehouse and racking solutions, which is why we wanted to be the first to tell you about the new regulations from WorkSafeBC about storage racks. Early in 20018, new and revised sections will appear in the “Occupational Health and Safety Regulations” regarding storage racks. It is critical that you understand […]

Everything You Need to Know About Selective Pallet Racking

In the following document, I put together basic information with everything you need to know about planning and executing a basic selective rack pallet racking storage system. In addition, I included some local specific information about installing pallet racking in British Columbia. Racking is a relatively common storage product, typically utilized to increase cubic capacity in a warehouse. […]

Pallet Rack and Shelving are Different Storage Solutions

The need for racking and shelving in Vancouver varies by organization. Understanding the differences between pallet rack and shelving makes it easier to plan efficient storage. Sometimes people who work in warehouses or other storage facilities use the terms synonymously, but pallet rack and shelves are quite different. Difference in Purpose & Appearance Pallet Rack: If […]

Maintenance and safety for roll up doors

Roll up doors maintenance has long been a contention all around the world between companies and door manufacturers. Companies want a sufficient system for warehouse and factory operations for employees and vehicle traffic. Yet this system comes at a cost if maintenance issues are not addressed. Door manufacturers are using the latest technologies to build better […]

How to order pallet racking

When I first started working for Hi-Cube I was overwhelmed by the amount of information I needed to understand about pallet racking. Everyone seemed to be using industry terms that I did not understand. Yes, most of our Sales Representatives have over ten years of experience in the material handling industry, but I didn’t! After […]

How to protect your warehouse

You go to great lengths to protect your employees and your products. Your facility has well secured, durable storage that reduces the chances for shelving tipping over or falling. The materials are well stored, convenient to access and will not fall. However, you still may not have all the protection that you really require. Safety Net […]

Maintenance safety for industrial doors

Industrial door maintenance has long been a contention all around the world between companies and door manufacturers. Companies want a sufficient system for warehouse and factory operations for employees and vehicle traffic. Yet this system comes at a cost if maintenance issues are not addressed. Door manufacturers are using the latest technologies to build better industrial […]

Improve Your Auto Parts Storage Business with Mobile Shelving

Running an automotive dealership means facing stiff competition from all of the other dealers in the area. The only way to win that battle is to create a steady source of income, and it’s often the service and parts department that delivers that. NADA estimates that as much as 60% of the net profits of the average dealership […]