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Challenge Schlafly, a thriving local brewery in St. Louis, MO faced a logistical challenge with their storage system. In storing pallets of bottles in their warehouse, Schlafly needed to stack these to the ceiling in order to maximize their floor space. While this allowed for them to use their vertical space to store goods, they had concerns about warehouse safety and the integrity of their products as these pallets were stacked high. In the event that these bottles would fall, they could risk a …

In 1854, Elisha Otis introduced the first elevator at the World’s Fair. Since that day, our perspective on moving things up and down has completely changed. This important shift has led to advancements in technology for transporting objects. Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (aka VRCs) are elevator-like machines that transport materials up and down from one level to another often in distribution centers, warehouses, automotive dealerships, and manufacturing plans. These machines can accommo …

To start off, what is pallet racking? Pallet racking is a sturdy, storage system designed to hold and organize pallets of material in rows on shelves. These industrial storage solutions are typically found in warehouses and distribution facilities as they offer a secure way to hold inventory while keeping workers safe. Warehouse workers often use forklifts to move pallets around, either placing these pallets on the rack, or extracting products for use. Industrial pallet racks offer an ergonomic …