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  1. What Type Of Pallet Racking Is Right For You?

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    Here at Felix Loeb, a premier source for materials handling systems and equipment since 1928, we get a lot of questions about pallet racking in Chicago. If you're wondering what type of pallet racking system you need, answering the questions below will get you closer to determining which rack style is best for you. How much are you will to spend for a racking solution? Determining what your budget…Read More

  2. The Benefits Of Pallet Flow Racking

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    Understanding how pallet racking, especially pallet flow racking, can benefit your industrial Chicago business is easier than it sounds. Pallet flow racking has quite a bit of advantages when it comes to materials handling, the load they can handle, how accessible they are, and how effectively they utilize the space in your warehouse. So, what exactly is a pallet, anyway? They're small and square …Read More

  3. What to Look For During Your Next Warehouse Shelving Inspection

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    Inspections of your warehouse shelving should be happening frequently. You depend on your shelving to help you organize product, get them to your customers in a timely manner, and keep your business moving forward. Issues with your shelving could result in injuries to your employees and damage to your merchandise. While the state of your warehouse shelving will be subject to official warehouse ins…Read More

  4. Three Ways to Maximize Your Pallet Racking

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    For any warehouse, one of the most important considerations is how to maximize your space. Using all areas of your warehouse efficiently can help you maximize your profits and avoid expenses such as moving and expansions. One area where warehouses seem to run out of space the quickest is on their pallet racking. Pallet racks are a staple of the warehousing industry, but using them efficiently seem…Read More

  5. The Benefits of Going Vertical

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    One very common challenge that facility managers and warehouse owners face is the limited amount of space available for both supplies and stock. Because building expansion and additional locations are not always feasible to the bottom line, creative and innovative storage solutions become instrumental to every day operations. As Chicago's material handling specialists, we recommend going vertical…Read More

  6. The Basics of Setting Up a Warehouse

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    Whether you run a local supply and distribution business or an e-commerce website, setting up a warehouse that is efficient and well-planned is imperative to success. Providing a layout that is sensible, allowing for easy access and safe operations, your comprehensive warehouse storage solutions will actually help you to run your business better. If you are in the process of setting up your first…Read More