Blog

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 o …

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 …