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Challenge The Magic House is a well-known and adored children’s museum in the St. Louis area. This nationally-recognized non-profit organization offers engaging, hands-on exhibits and educational programs geared towards children. An acquisition of a new Magic House warehouse and workshop sparked their need for storage solutions to ensure they used their newfound space as efficiently as possible. Solution John Fontaine and Tom Compton at Industrial Shelving Systems and ISS Material Ha …

Keeping your warehouse safe is incredibly important in running a smooth operation and fostering a safe work environment for warehouse workers. Warehouse safety is a prevalent issue and continues to persist within the industry. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, there were 276,300 recordable nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses in 2022. That is a significant number of injuries that could be avoided! The question is …

Pallet Racking Inspections The storage systems that support the efficient work of a warehouse are critical to keeping the operation running smoothly and safely. Pallet racks are no exception. A well-made pallet rack system that is correctly installed and maintained can last for years, and consistent upkeep and repairs keep pallet racking able to bear heavy loads safely. Part of pallet rack maintenance is having your pallet racking system inspected. These inspections should be done regul …