1. Tips For Starting A Moving Company – Part 2

    Hello, and welcome back to our blog here at Felix Loeb. If you recall from last time, we talked about some helpful tips for starting a moving company. This time we’ll talk about several more helpful tips. In the meantime, if you need resources for your moving warehouse, don’t hesitate to contact Felix Loeb. We have material handling, hand trucks, wire shelving, pallet racking, safety equipment…Read More

  2. Preventing Vandalism And Theft In Your Warehouse

    One of the most important aspects of running a warehouse is keeping your products safe from vandalism and theft. There are a lot of storage options out there that will protect your assets, however, there are a few that will do it better than others. In this blog, we’re going to talk about several of the options available to you.   Wire Partitions Wire partitions are a cost-effective way to …Read More

  3. Benefits Of Storage Lockers

    There are a lot of things to take into consideration when you’re designing the layout of your warehouse. You want to be able to store as much as possible, have certain things easily accessible, maintain a safe work environment, and design a layout that will help you be as efficient as possible while on the job.In this blog, we’ll talk a bit about storage lockers and why they’re important to …Read More

  4. 5 Safety Tips For Using A Forklift

    At Felix Loeb, we’ve been involved in the materials handling industry for a long time. Part of what we do involves warehouse and distribution solutions, and as a result, we have an eye towards safety and efficiency. Since a sizeable amount of our clients utilize forklifts, we’d like to take a moment to offer a few tips for using a forklift in the safest and smartest way possible. Read on for 5…Read More

  5. Labeling Inventory Locations

    You have rows and rows of steel shelving, drawer cabinets, and racks in your warehouse--but where will you put everything so that it makes sense? Will you be able to find your tools and product later when you need them? Make sure you know how to set up your warehouse and name your inventory so that everything can be located later on with ease: Names Every location name needs to differ from each of…Read More

  6. What Is A High Pile Storage Permit?

    When you’re building a warehouse, safety doesn’t stop after you’ve bought your pallet racking. In many states, Illinois being one of them, a high pile storage permit is required. But what exactly is it, and why does your business need it? Simply put, the high pile storage permit is needed for businesses and warehouses that stock inventory over a predetermined height, usually in excess of 12 …Read More

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

    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

  8. The Benefits Of Pallet Flow Racking

    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

  9. The Basics of Setting Up a Warehouse

    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