Pallet Rack Storage
& Warehouse Automation
West Coast & Mountain West
Whether your warehouse needs more capacity, better flow, or safer day-to-day operations, Apex Companies helps you build the right system for the job.
Across Utah, the West Coast, and the Mountain West, we support facilities with solutions ranging from Pallet Racking and storage systems to Warehouse Automation and Rack Safety Inspections. Our team brings regional knowledge and practical project experience to every phase of the work.
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Warehousing Support Across Utah and the Mountain West
Good warehouse planning goes beyond product selection. Across Utah and the Mountain West, Apex provides the planning, coordination, and installation experience needed to move projects from concept to completion while keeping the solution aligned with how the facility needs to perform.
Industries We Serve in Utah
Food & Beverage Distribution
Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
E-Commerce Fulfillment
Manufacturing & Production
Retail Distribution Centers
Cold Storage & Refrigerated Warehousing
Pallet Racking
and Storage Systems
Every warehouse has a different mix of SKUs, throughput targets, and floor space to work with. We design and install pallet racking and storage rack systems that match your operation, not a template. Finding the right mix of storage solutions starts with understanding how your pallets move, how often you access them, and how much density you actually need.
High-density systems like Drive-in Racking (high-density LIFO racking up to 10+ deep) and Push-back Racking deliver their best return when SKU variety is limited and pallet counts per SKU are consistently high. When those conditions aren't present, the gain in storage density comes at a direct cost in selectivity and operational throughput.
Storage systems we design and install:
Selective Pallet Racking – Maximum SKU access with forklift-friendly aisle configurations
Double-Deep Rack – Stores pallets two deep, increasing storage capacity while requiring a deep reach truck.
Drive-In Racking – High-density LIFO racking up to 10+ deep for large quantities of the same SKU
Push-Back Racking – Dynamic LIFO storage with cart-based lanes that hold 2 to 6 pallets deep
Pallet Flow Rack – Gravity-fed FIFO storage using roller or wheeled rails for high-turnover inventory
Cantilever Racking – Open-faced storage for long, bulky, or awkwardly shaped materials
Carton Flow Rack – Gravity-fed systems for case and piece picking in order fulfillment operations
Industrial Shelving – Adjustable shelving for smaller parts, tools, and hand-stock items
Mezzanines – Single or multi-level platforms that convert vertical space into functional floor area
Pick Modules – Multi-level integrated systems designed for high-volume order fulfillment
Stocked Pallet Rack Components
Upright frames, beams, wire decking, column protectors, end row guards, and pallet supports are stocked by Apex. With inventory positioned across our regional facilities, including our large Denver, CO, warehouse, many common components are ready to move when you need them. And when an item is not in Apex inventory, our network of trusted stocking partners helps us source it quickly and keep your project moving.
Quick Ship items include:
- Pallet rack upright frames
- Pallet rack beams
- Wire decking
- Column protectors and end row guards
- Pallet supports
- Used pallet rack components
Apex stocks components regionally for fast delivery, including upright frames, beams, wire decking, pallet supports, column protectors, end row guards, and row spacers. Ships from Denver, CO and other hubs.
Get immediate pricing through the Online Quote Builder
Need help sizing your storage system? Talk to a storage expert
Integrated
Warehouse Automation
Automation isn't just for massive fulfillment centers. Operations of all sizes are using it to move product with greater efficiency, accuracy, and minimal labor resources. We take a vendor-agnostic approach to make sure the system we recommend fits your process, your budget, and your throughput goals.
Automation solutions we design and integrate:
ASRS Systems – Including the PEAK Pallet Shuttle for high-density automated pallet storage and retrieval, vertical lift modules (VLMs), mini-load systems, and carousel modules
Conveyor Systems – Accumulation, sortation, and unit handling conveyors that optimize material flow from receiving to shipping
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) – Linde and Fox robotic forklifts, autonomous pallet movers, and scalable mobile robot fleets for automated material transport
Warehouse Technology – Pick-to-light and put-to-light systems, pick-to-voice solutions, and automated labeling and cube/weigh systems integrated as part of a broader warehouse execution platform
Automated goods-to-person robots and vertical storage – Compact retrieval systems that bring inventory to the picker instead of sending workers into aisles
These systems are designed to work alongside your existing material handling equipment, including forklifts and industrial vehicles, without requiring a complete operational overhaul. We also integrate warehouse management systems through our automation partners to create a unified technology ecosystem.
Automation requires a clear baseline of throughput data, SKU behavior, and process flow before a system can be scoped accurately. Operations without stable inventory data, undefined throughput targets, or highly variable pallet handling requirements may not be positioned to realize a full return on an automated system.
For Engineering and Operations Teams
When evaluating automation for your facility, these operational and structural factors shape feasibility and ROI:
Throughput analysis – Current picks per hour, order volume trends, and peak vs. average demand patterns help determine whether automation can absorb variability or if flexibility is more important than speed
SKU velocity and inventory profile – Fast-moving A items and slow-moving C items often require different automation strategies; mixed-velocity operations may need hybrid solutions
WMS/WES integration requirements – Automation relies on clean inventory data and real-time order routing; assess your current system's API capabilities and data accuracy before committing to automated systems
Forklift traffic patterns and aisle congestion – High forklift density in pick zones can signal automation opportunity, but narrow aisles and existing rack configurations may limit AGV or AMR deployment without layout changes
Available clear height and slab considerations – VLMs, carousels, and multi-level ASRS require adequate ceiling height and may need slab reinforcement depending on point loads and seismic design
Peak volume vs. average volume – Systems designed for peak may sit underutilized most of the year; evaluate whether temporary labor, flexible layouts, or modular automation handles seasonality better than full automation
Maintenance and service access – Automated systems need routine maintenance windows; assess how downtime for repairs or upgrades would impact operations and whether redundancy is required
Scalability considerations – Determine whether the system can expand with demand or if initial investment locks you into fixed capacity; modular systems like AMRs scale more easily than fixed conveyors
Why Automation Makes Sense for Utah Operations
Utah's logistics sector is expanding, but labor availability hasn't kept pace. Automation addresses that gap directly and gives you cost-effective ways to improve warehouse efficiency. With the right systems in place, you can increase throughput without adding headcount, improve picking accuracy in high-volume fulfillment, and scale capacity during seasonal peaks without scrambling for temporary workers.
Automation can reduce manual touches and unnecessary equipment movement in key areas, which helps improve safety and flow across the floor. For operations already running two or three shifts, even a single automated process can free up labor for higher-value tasks and make your entire workflow more efficient.
Request a facility review to evaluate your storage or automation options.
Rack Inspection
and Safety Services
Apex PROs perform OSHA-compliant rack inspections that identify damage, evaluate severity, and help facilities understand when repair, monitoring, or further action is needed. Each inspection also reviews structural condition, load compliance, and broader warehouse safety with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
Customers receive a detailed damage report, independent repair recommendations when repairs are needed, and guidance on areas that should be monitored for repeat damage that may point to a layout or operational issue.
Apex also offers the Rack Repair App, a free mobile tool available on iOS. The app helps users document rack conditions during an inspection by capturing photos and required field details, then submit that information to Apex PROs for professional review, a damage report, and recommended next steps.
Common rack safety issues we identify and resolve:
- Rack damage from forklift strikes: The most frequent cause of structural compromise in warehouse racking. Even minor impacts can weaken columns over time.
- Missing or damaged anchors: Unanchored rack is an immediate safety risk. Every upright must be properly secured to the slab.
- Overloaded beams and deflection: Beam deflection beyond the rated threshold means the system is carrying more weight than it was designed for.
- Out-of-plumb uprights: Leaning columns signal potential structural failure. An out-of-plumb measurement exceeding the height-to-tolerance ratio requires immediate attention.
Engineering, Design,
and Installation
Our engineering team uses 3D modeling and space optimization tools to design layouts that work with your building's footprint, ceiling height, column spacing, and seismic requirements. The modeling process finalizes the system design and confirms the order specifications, which then moves into fabrication and installation.
Design and engineering services include:
Custom warehouse layouts using 3D modeling tools
Process and material flow analysis to identify bottlenecks and optimize throughput
Data analysis mapping and evaluating process and inventory flow
Greenfield site planning or retrofit design for existing facilities
PE-stamped structural drawings where required by local building codes
Project Management for Utah Facilities
Apex project managers help coordinate warehouse projects from approved design through installation and system testing. They serve as a central point of communication, helping organize installation schedules, freight, site access, trade coordination, and other project requirements. Project planning accounts for active operations and facility conditions to help limit disruption where practical. The level of operational impact depends on the project scope, installation sequence, available work areas, and site constraints.
Our installation teams support warehouse projects across the U.S. We handle permitting and compliance so nothing stalls between design approval and installation day.
Why Work with Apex in Utah
We've spent 20+ years building a company that can handle every piece of a warehousing project, from the first AutoCAD layout to the last beam connection. Apex pallet rack storage, warehouse automation, and material handling storage services all run through one team, giving you a single-source partner for racking, automation, rack inspection, and professional installation.
The Apex Way is built on customer-centric principles that start with one idea: Customer First. Quality shows in the details.
Single-source accountability
One team manages design, engineering, installation, and post-project support
Operational fit over product push
Solutions are matched to your throughput, inventory behavior, and labor constraints rather than tied to a preferred vendor's product line
Regional presence with national resources
Our Salt Lake City team coordinates with stocked locations across Illinois, Colorado, and North Carolina for fast component shipments and specialty parts
Customer relationships built on results
Long-term partnerships rooted in consistent project execution and post-installation support
Rack Inspections by Certified Inspectors
Inspectors certified through a program approved by SEIZMIC Engineering
PE-stamped drawings
Professional engineering certification for projects requiring structural documentation
Common Warehouse Challenges
Apex Solves in Utah
Maxing out existing space
Building footprint is fixed. Pallets crowd aisles and staging areas while storage demand keeps climbing.
High-density systems (push-back, drive-in, pallet flow rack) recover usable positions without adding square footage. Mezzanines convert vertical space into functional floor area. Our engineers evaluate your layout and identify where density gains are realistic.
What to Consider
Ceiling height, beam spacing, and slab condition all affect which high-density configuration fits your facility.
Get Started with Apex in Utah
Every warehouse has different operational priorities, space constraints, and equipment requirements. Call our team at (630) 957-4020 to discuss your warehouse needs, or Request a Facility Review to get the process moving. If you already know what components you need, our Online Quote Builder lets you price out pallet rack frames, beams, wire decking, and accessories from our stocked inventory.
Apex helps facilities plan, install, and support warehouse systems built around operational performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Salt Lake City team manages projects locally and coordinates shipments from our stocked regional locations, including Denver, CO. Standard components like upright frames, beams, and wire decking are available for fast delivery to Utah job sites. For pricing on specific components, use our Online Quote Builder at apexwarehousesystems.com/shop.