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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 ac …

Challenge Lou Fusz Toyota in St. Louis, MO faced the challenge of running out of valuable space in their Parts Department and needed to add more square footage. However, the dealership was located on a busy street, making a traditional building addition unfeasible. Solution  Lou Fusz contacted Dan from Industrial Shelving Systems, an expert in the Automotive Material Handling Industry, to find a solution. Dan proposed the installation of a Mezzanine, which would effectively d …

As any Automotive Parts Manager or Dealership can tell you, maintaining an organized and effective Parts Department can be an ongoing battle. Problem When a Midwest based Automotive Dealership contacted Industrial Shelving Systems to help with the setup of their new addition, we were thrilled to help them build a solid foundation for their organizational needs from the ground up. With a large Parts Department Inventory, this Dealer needed twice the amount of storage space available w …