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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]