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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Let’s say you are in charge of a warehouse and your company is running out of space. You are now responsible for finding industrial shelving in order to free up space and accommodate more inventory. You have quotes from your regular, trusted suppliers, but then an auction of “foreclosure” items gets your attention. You submit […]
First of all let’s explain Mobile Shelving VS Mobile Racking by utilizing this simple analogy: Access product by hand = Shelving Access product by Forklift = Racking or Pallet Racking Now that we are clear on that, let’s define… What is Mobile Shelving/Racking: Mobile Shelving/Racking systems are designed to maximise the available amount of storage […]
Life can’t get any better when you are a BC craft brewer. The opportunity for free tastings of the newest craft beers before they go on the market will make most people salivate in their empty mugs. No, seriously, that is only one of the great perks of opening a new brew pub. You can create […]
In warehouse management, efficiency is always the watchword. The safer, faster, and simpler a method of storage is, the better your warehouse will be. However, when building a warehouse from scratch, the benefits of pallet racking may not necessarily be obvious, especially if you’ve never had to build or run a warehouse before. Here are five […]
Why is mobile shelving so popular for filing in an office or storing pallets in a warehouse? What makes this shelving/racking unit so lovable? Below find some of the benefits Spacesaver mobile shelving offers and you will understand why mobile systems are Hot! Increase storage and space Mobile storage systems give you maximum density storage […]
Getting the most from your pallet racking system requires a little planning in advance of the purchase and installation. Whether you want stationary or mobile systems, you can create a racking design for maximum efficiency. Get the measurements for the storage area, a piece of graph paper and a pencil, the rest is easy. What to […]
Libraries are undergoing a tremendous overhaul right now, what with the introduction of e-readers and the ease of accessing information on the internet. It’s certain that libraries won’t disappear anytime soon, but you should plan to update library storage including shelving and library furniture to continue drawing a diverse audience, one that visits the library more […]
Understanding the types of racking systems available, and how the systems work, will help you choose the perfect design for your needs. Your product types, usage requirements and equipment will factor into the design. Racking is customizable based on needs, First In – First Out (FIFO) or Last In – First Out (LIFO) and on […]
Benjamin Franklin has been credited by some with inventing the modern public library. He was indeed a prolific inventor. There is little doubt that he would be excited to see that libraries are now adding to their offerings of areas where the public can come to invent. Enter the Maker Movement. Public and university libraries […]
As an authorized Distributor of products for the food industry. I am introducing two products that B.C. food and natural health manufacturers are successfuly utilizing in their warehouses. 1.- Freezer Door DYNACO doors have proven to be the safest in the industry. They have true soft bottom edges, with no weights or rigid parts, so […]
Having workers physically move products by hand has become inefficient to business operations. It will cost time and money to pull workers from other job duties to move products. Also, you put employees’ health at risk as they may become injured. So what can you do to speed up operations while transporting products to their […]