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Differences Between Structural Steel Rack and Roll Formed Steel Rack
Pallet rack is available as both structural steel rack and roll formed steel rack. The main difference between these two is how they are made: structural steel is formed while still hot, whereas roll-formed steel is formed while cold. The outcome of these processes is two different types of rack with different ideal uses and benefits.
Read More →Why You Should Have Pallet Rack Protection
These statements should prove that you need to implement pallet rack protection now: 1. The safety of your employees is of the upmost importance. 2. The products stored in your warehouse are essential to your business. 3. Your rack system is a significant investment.
Read More →Is a Pick Module System Right for Your Distribution Center?
A pick module system is a rack system that utilizes rack components integrated with a variety of storage solutions to move product efficiently through a distribution center to expedite the order fulfillment process. The module is designed to optimize the efficient flow of multiple orders.
Read More →Importance of Rack Safety Inspections
Keeping your warehouse operating safely and at peak efficiency begins with routine inspection and maintenance. International Building codes (IBC) and occupancy permits increasingly include ANSI/RMI (American National Standards Institute / Rack Manufacturers Institute) standards. Ask yourself, what standards are in place after a warehouse is put in operation or what about retrofitted warehouses? Rack uprights are bumped and pushed by material handling equipment, beam elevations or pallet loads are readjusted to fit loaded pallets, and components are modified or aisles narrowed to accommodate inventory. All of that happens as a matter of running a warehouse, but what doesn’t always happen is regularly inspecting pallet rack systems.
Read More →Choosing the Ideal Warehouse Racking System
here are many options to consider when choosing the correct type of racking for your warehouse. While more than one option may work, likely there is an ideal option over the rest. Implementing the right warehouse racking system can help speed up productivity and increase storage capacity. Here are common warehouse storage systems to consider:
Read More →REB Storage Systems International announces Lori Palmer as New President
REB Storage Systems International, specialists in Storage and Material Handling Solutions, announced that on February 1, 2014, Executive Vice President Lori Palmer was elected President by the company’s CEO, Tom Lesko, and its Board of Directors.
Read More →REB Storage Systems International Named Exclusive Distributor of Russ Bassett Corporation Media Storage Products for the Archive Market
REB Storage Systems International, records storage solutions specialist, has been named the exclusive distributor of Russ Bassett Corporation’s line of media storage products for customers within the archive market. The product line consists of high-capacity media shelving and cabinets including Gemtrac, Maxrac, and Ractrac.
Read More →Lori Palmer Featured On RIMproReport
On this week’s RIMproReport, a weekly talk show dedicated to the RIM services industry, Lori discusses some of the cool things happening at REB these days. She makes a big announcement about a new, well-known staff member who has just joined the team. She also shares some of the recent trends she’s seen in the industry related to the purchase of racking systems, remediation of existing rack, and global expansion.
Read More →REB & Chicago Records
In 1988, our partnership began. A company “interested in getting into the records storage business” called and wanted shelving for four hundred (400) archive cartons. I took the phone call and made the sales call. We sold them five (5) units of 69” x 32” x 7’ rivet shelving with four particle board shelves. They were in the commercial real estate business and had purchased a building on Northwest Highway on the Northwest side of Chicago. “They found the perfect business to offset the cost of the building.”
Read More →Should You Buy Used Equipment to Reduce Your Costs?
Supplementing your racking system is one of the most significant expenses you’re likely to incur for your business. Fortunately, the option of buying used equipment can help you reduce your costs. However, used equipment can create a multitude of problems that may end up costing you more. As a result, it’s necessary to consider two important factors that will ultimately enable you to get the best value for your money — size and compatibility.
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