Posts by APEXcos
Building a Firm Foundation with Mezzanine & Industrial Platform Flooring
Growing companies are often encouraged to think outside the box for solutions to meet their expanding needs. Well, we’re here to say, not so fast. What if we look at our warehouse space potential from the starting point of a box… more precisely, a cube? Cubic storage vs. linear footprint is an ideal way to…
Read MoreHow to Optimize Warehouse Safety & Productivity with Drive-In Pallet Rack
Understanding Drive-In Pallet Rack System Design & Operation Achieving the perfect balance between warehouse safety and efficiency is always the goal, and the Apex warehouse safety experts are here to help with this goal. Since drive-in pallet rack is one of the more popular pallet storage system types, there are many things to consider to…
Read MorePutting the Drop on Pallet Rack Beam Connections | Apex Safety Spotlight
Beam Connector Plates and the Importance of Beam Drop — Pallet Rack Design Tips The beam connector plate is a small but critical element of pallet rack design, system function and stability. Plates are welded to both ends of a cross beam and used to secure the beam to the upright. Beams are then attached…
Read MoreApex Launches PEAK Shuttle – Semi-Automated, High-Density Pallet Storage and Retrieval
Pallet Shuttle Technology Increases Warehouse Productivity, Space Optimization & Efficiency Apex Companies is pleased to announce the launch of its new PEAK Shuttle System for high-density, semi-automated pallet storage and retrieval. The system is an example of the creative products offered by Apex Automated Solutions to boost warehousing capacities and efficiencies. The optimal application is…
Read MoreA New Measure of Safety Established for Pallet Racking Steel Mesh Containment Panels | Apex Safety Spotlight
The Protective Guarding Manufacturers Association (ProGMA) recently released new standards for steel mesh containment panels used with vertical pallet rack storage. Approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the standards are the first of their kind and provide baseline performance and testing requirements as well as a blueprint for safe use and best…
Read More8 Steps to Keep Your Cold Storage Warehouse & Employees Safe
Working in a cold storage warehouse environment comes with its own unique set of safety concerns. It’s essential to understand the potential risks and best practices to keep your employees, equipment and products safe while safeguarding productivity. According to global commercial real estate firm CBRE, the recent health crisis has only increased demand for freezer…
Read MoreeFulfillment Challenges of 2020 – How to Understand, Address & Pivot
eFulfillment – In general terms, eFulfillment refers to the processing, packaging, and shipping of goods bought electronically and generally direct shipped to customers. The goal has always been customer satisfaction; to create a positive user experience so that customers keep coming back and your eFulfillment operation continues to grow. However, the challenges of 2020 have…
Read MoreSetting the Bar for Storing Flat Stock in Pallet Rack
Pallet Racking Without a Pallet? Pallet rack storage is a warehouse staple. There are several styles and system configurations to meet every inventory requirement or order fulfillment need. However, the focus is often on finding the most space-efficient and productive method of storing palletized loads. What about non-palletized inventory that is still loaded and picked…
Read MoreContagions Out, Healthy Workforce In – TeamSAFE Sanitizing Station
Safeguard workers with TeamSAFE Mobile Sanitizing Station. TeamSAFE a self-contained cleaning unit that provides a cost-efficient and effective solution for facilities facing new EHS workplace requirements. Simply position TeamSAFE where workers or visitors enter and exit your facility. Contaminants, toxins, and bacteria are removed before entry to minimize the chance of spread within your facility.…
Read MoreDoes Stack Rack Stack Up? Yes, They Do
Modular Warehouse Storage – Stack Rack Keeps Pace with Fluctuating Inventory There’s an old saying that goes, “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” Strategic placement of goods within your warehouse is critical to achieving maximum accessibility and organization. This is why so many warehouses and production facilities rely on stack-racking systems to customize their…
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