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Industrial Shelving Systems has worked with organizations for almost 50 years to help them overcome storage and material handling challenges. A combined staff total of 262 years of industry experience allows us to provide a true consultative approach to identifying problems and offering proven solutions.We recently partnered with a local manufacturer to create a traveling shipping container shop that will be used in the field.Industrial Shelving Systems retrofitted the shipping container with mo …

Industrial Shelving Systems (ISS) recently completed a workflow redesign for Bodine Aluminum in Troy, Missouri. Bodine has a rich history in the Midwest, and has been manufacturing parts in the automotive industry for over 100 years. In the early 20th Century, they produced parts for Moon Motor Company, a Saint Louis car company that manufactured these beauties during the roaring 20s.Today, Bodine Aluminum is one of the largest producers of aluminum castings in the country, and has contin …

Some time ago we assisted one of our local customers, a Saint Louis steel foundry, in creating a custom solution to an unexpected problem. When a visit from the local fire marshal required them to replace their built-in wooden bin shelving, they were faced with a tough question: How could they meet fire code updates while housing their large inventory of heavy-duty hardware and pipe fittings? This small fire code issue presented a tough challenge. Unable to locate a standard bin unit with …