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Thursday, May 03, 2012
It is always difficult to justify an expenditure for your business that does not directly result in a return on your investment. However, it is important to remember that saving money is just as valuable as earning it. By spending wisely in one area, you can account for and even prevent losses in other areas. That is why Shelving Incorporated highly recommends security panels. We’ll demonstrate three simple examples of how wire mesh structures can benefit your business. 1. Reduce Shrinkage
Referring to the loss of inventory, this is a serious problem that has to be stopped as early in the storage process as possible. By controlling access to inventory within a secure structure, you are reducing the amount of people who have access to your goods. Once everything is checked in, you can create a protocol that will only allow certain employees to retrieve stock. This is especially useful in a business that has very valuable components for big ticket items, like robotics. If your business has experienced shrinkage, wire partitions make excellent secure storage. Spending a little now can save a lot in the long run. 2. Drastically Decrease Injury Hazards are always present in a manufacturing floor, but you are able to reduce the risk by taking decisive actions. Every year, almost 100 Americans die in fork-lift related accidents, so creating a safeguard for your work vehicles is very important. By utilizing Wire Mesh Partitions to create pathways and gates for vehicles, you are not only increasing safety by proximity, but also reducing dangers around corners by increasing visibility. Avoid accidents at work with a secure guarding system. 3. Prevent Property Damage
Your property is a major asset that you cannot afford to lose. That is why you should protect your more valuable resources with secure fencing. A wayward vehicle could cost you a fortune, but you can prevent catastrophe with a little foresight. By installing a fence around your valuable machines, you are not only restricting access, not only preventing injury to your employees, but you are also protecting your property from damage. The benefits of this installation can mitigate all of the aforementioned issues that plague small businesses. If you have noticed any of these issues in your place of business, then consider making a call to our expert installers for a free quote. Let us help you figure out the storage solution that will work best for your company. Call now at 1 (800) 637-9508, or submit a request for quote online. Shelving Incorporated is dedicated to help make your space work harder for you.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Most companies don’t leverage their motto, meaning they aren’t willing to stand behind it. America was sold on the foundation of one very influential motto: Land of the Free. While commerce abounds, lifestyles are welcome and America benefits from staying true to its tagline. We aim to do the same, because our motto really represents our business.
We’ve been in the storage business for over 50 years, and we know how to really make your space work harder. Recently, we were given the opportunity to demonstrate this capability using our wire shelving in a residential setting. We were approached by a customer who had an unused root cellar. Well, unused isn’t exactly right… better said “impossibly disorganized.” For those who don’t know, the root cellar comes from an architectural period roughly 200 years ago in the American tradition and is located directly beneath the front porch. Thanks to a little help from professional organizers at Shelving Incorporated, we were able to reclaim this fantastic space for additional household storage.
Notice the detail that went into the design arranging these racks. Set up in a U-shape, the small cellar unit allows a walkway down the middle aisle, permitting access to all of the shelved groceries and kitchen supplies. One thing we’re quite proud of is the wire wine racks beneath all of the cook books, a very handy pair to keep near one another.
Adjoining the textured walls on each end are two standard shelves over a small radius shelf. This detail is crucial to the design, as the corner-facing radius shelf fits in a space where the walls bow outward. A rectangular shelf would not have fit in these tight corners, since the walls are not squared after two centuries of earth shifting about the exterior. Our products were able to provide more surface area for storage, making space work harder.
Keep this all in perspective, we are outfitting a small area for maximum storage space while allowing enough room to access the items resting thereupon. The above image really allows you to see in detail the radius shelf (to the left) attached to the middle shelf (connected as an add on), meeting the wine racks on the far end. If we can turn a dungeon into a pantry, imagine what we can do to make your space work harder. Call us to find out how we live by our motto at 800.637.9508.
Monday, February 13, 2012
While the economy continues its slow climb to stability, America’s rust belt is tightening back into well-worn loops. With this steady rhythm, one of the Big Three is steadily rolling uphill with the help of Shelving Inc.  Rolling in Spite of the Stop Sign This project is a great opportunity to showcase our skills in several areas. First and foremost, you are able to see the results of our expert installation crew. We have years of experience in erecting all kinds of warehouse storage and safety materials. Secondly, we focus on the little details that ensure a durable storage fixture, as evidenced by the customized ceiling attachments below:
We are able to plan for these specified features because we offer a full suite of design services to outfit your factory, production facility, or warehouse with the materials you need to keep the job organized. Better organization leads to increased productivity, positively impacting your bottom line. All of this is available for a great deal through the friendly staff of Shelving Incorporated! We tackle jobs that require multiple applications of different types of storage. This automotive factory took advantage of our bundled packaging by getting some much needed pallet racking to boot.
Having a full design service at your disposal is especially convenient when they can customize the dimensions of their products to suit your space. That’s why we fabricate material as needed, to get the job done!
And there you have it, a job well done to satisfy the needs of our customer; fully fabricated form for functional features. Stay tuned for further examples of projects we complete, big and small. You might find something inspiring and get your business going.
Friday, February 03, 2012
Last week, at Shelving Inc… We mastered the mysteries of physics to bring you high density Push Back Pallet Racking. This week, we take you back to the original product that rebels against the notion of gravity. Warehouse Pallet Racking, the precursor to Push Back racks, proudly resists the pull of gravity by always standing tall. Tons of weight can’t keep these metal shelves down! Look how Pallet Racks transformed the empty warehouse of a major Michigan energy company into a haven for storage in no time flat.  Before!  After!
Yes, we’re that fast! Well, it’s a photo-finish. But we do have that hardworking Midwest “rust belt” work attitude to get the job done; we like to work smart and we work hard. Our crews can work nights and weekends, if that’s what the job requires. We go where the projects are and will always travel that extra mile to get the job done, literally. So why choose Shelving Inc. for such an important investment? Not only do we have over 60 years of experience in providing quality work, but we keep our crew on the cutting edge of safety. All of our installation crews are OSHA certified for safety.  Notice the hardhats? We have our own scissor lifts for big and tall installations, so you don’t have to worry about anything. All of our racks are RMI certified and meet the highest quality and safety standards. Each warehouse storage system is anchored to the floor for added strength, safety, and security. We remain dedicated to your satisfaction and the completion of your project. Get it done right the first time, save yourself from the hassle and the unsightly expense of repairs by having your inventory stocked on racks from Shelving Inc. If you’re shopping around an installation job, call our helpful, friendly sales professionals at 1.800.637.9508.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
It doesn’t take a mad scientist to harness a massive force such as the Earth’s gravitational pull. In fact, that energy can be used for works of good (and is good for work)! We have recently witnessed how helpful this force of nature can be with our High Density Push-Back Racking. Push back pallet racking is the high volume storage solution for businesses that are making that difficult but important transition to the second stage. Small businesses may have a stock room full of metal shelving, or even extensive pallet racking. However, once growth has exceeded current space, there are only a few options: seek new property or reorganize your current inventory. Luckily, Shelving Inc. has the answer for such a scenario.
Not only will we buy your used pallet racking, but we will use it as a credit to offer you discounts on an improved storage system known as Push Back Pallet Racking. The push back racking is front loaded by a standard forklift that places each pallet on a platform that nests at the base of a guided track. Each track is slightly angled forward, so the power of Earth’s gravity causes the pallets on each platform to slowly roll toward the front of the bay. Platforms nest within one another so that they all sit neatly in the front of each track awaiting a pallet to push them back. Each platform is color coded to alert you when stock is low and facilitate the purchasing process. Depending on how much storage you need, you can have 2, 3, or even up to 6 pallets deep. Our warehouse recently made the switch from pallet racks to high density push back racking. We are currently in that transitional period where our business is outgrowing our current space, but we can forestall endeavoring into the unstable property markets by upgrading our current shelving system. Take a look at how easy the components were delivered and what a dramatic difference it made in the end (stay tuned for the before and after shots).  click to watch the video
Monday, December 05, 2011
With more big box stores in the United States each year cranking out photographs and wall decor in mass, the independent artist is facing more challenges than ever. Competition floods the market as artists fight over the shrinking attention spans of audiences. This is especially true in the music industry, where new software allows practically anyone with a computer to create and distribute their own songs. Starving artists, the dreamers in our local community, need our help and support now more than ever. Take, for example, our friend Nick, whose tireless efforts reward him with a life surrounded by that which he loves: music. Unfortunately, he is literally surrounded. Deciding to get organized, Nick enlisted our help to arrange his room so that he could focus on creating music instead of drowning in it.
Nick needed something that would support a lot of weight and accommodate his specific dimensional needs. One unique thing that he did, something we thought was pretty ingenious, was to create his own cantilevered rack.
By extending a wire shelf from the posts of an existing unit, our featured musician created additional shelf space that would host his laptop. As an independent artist, Nick relies on his home studio to create and master originals works. That means his equipment is his livelihood, and we’re honored that he trusted the quality of our Shelving Inc (SI) Brand Wire Shelving with his set up. Without community support, artists cannot succeed. Without shelf support, that laptop would come crashing down…  ...onto this. We’re proud to keep that equipment safe with the guaranteed strength and durability of our wire racks. The next time you see a poster for a local concert, take a second and think about all of the work that goes into that performance. Think about all of the people that have helped that show come to be, who believed in the dream that the entertainer wishes to share with the audience. Think about how you can help make a difference to a local artist, and how they might affect your life. And remember the “community” aspect of the art community.
–Shelving.com, supporting the industrial sound since 1960.
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
If you are a small business owner, you know the difficulty of marketing with a small budget. Well, Shelving.com is here to help you organize your business with three helpful tips on how to reconsider your marketing mix and try to make the most of the money you’ve got. It’s not enough just to advertise, you have to organize your store, get people in there, make sure they buy, and keep them coming back. 1) The Amnesia Experiment Nobody knows more about your business than you. It began as a startup in your garage and then you used your rockstar entreprenuer powers to expand to a storefront. After all that work, you’ve become biased against your store. Take a step back, forget about all the time and energy that you put into it, and walk through the store like a customer. Suffer from a brief bout of amnesia and look around with unbiased eyes. Question the structure of the shop from a customer perspective: Is it easy to navigate? Are sections clearly labeled to guide you through the buying process? Can you get all of the information you need to make a purchasing decision? Once you have walked through the front door as a stranger, you will be able to see how to improve the organization of your business. 2) Small is Smart You’ve got your store ready for the browsing, but nobody is walking through the front door. Rather than call on the mystic powers of Super Bowl advertising, turn local and get creative. Whether your company is online or brick and mortar, you have to live somewhere! One of the greatest things about your small business is that you started it in your town. Get involved in your community, sponsor an event, host a dinner, create a t-shirt to hand out at a parade, buy some chalk and pay a couple of high school art students to create a really unique mural. Start the conversation on a personal level; generate a buzz about your business by getting involved. 3) Show them the Goods Capitalize on the buzz about town by offering specific deals to your welcomed guests. Make special items and sales apparent to your customers by drawing attention to them in a separate display. Handwritten signs (or hand drawn jpegs) are a great way to hit all three tips: provide useful direction, keep it personal, and call out a special deal. Organize these displays on end caps or in larger areas with wire shelving racks. One of our local customers used our wire racks to create great display shelves and loved it. Since pulling the product off the shelves and putting it on a display, the store has seen an increase in sales volume for that style of lubricant.
Marketing for your small business doesn’t have to cost a ton of money. You can grow your business with a small budget by cleaning up the store navigation, getting personally involved with the community, and putting your products on display. The largest investment you can make in your business is your time. To convolute a few adages: if time is money, and it takes money to make money, then it takes time to make money. Spend your time making more money.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
While times may be tough for Detroit, there remains an elegance to the classic style of a major city. From the wonderful architecture to the bustle of life, our city enjoys vibrant outlets of hope even in the darkest corners. Novels have been written on this theme, where industrial gloom has given way to the shining beauty of one plant.
For this glimpse of poetry, we have a loyal customer to thank. The cold cityscape in the distance contrasts the vibrant green flora evenly spaced on our three shelf corner unit. Wire racking, while in itself not the most natural place for plants, is entirely transformed by the triangle shelf liners that add aesthetic depth to the plane. We have a wide variety of sizes, colors, and shapes to fit your space. Come see our selection of plastic inserts for chrome wire shelves, and instill your cityscape with a touch of stylish and functional decor.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Would you reinvent the wheel if you could? Maybe if you find a new way of looking at them. We are lucky enough to know one innovator who did exactly that: who invented a new use for his wheels. Rather than rely on a caster to transport his goods, he took another look at that wheel and asked, “How can I make this better?”  Trunk View By crossing his own set of wheels with our SI brand chrome wire shelving, one of our customers was able to create a mobile storage solution that effectively organized his means of transportation. Installing a wire rack in the back of his vehicle, this revolutionary businessman changed his company vehicle into a mobile service station for IT repair. Organization is king, and this shelf is the workhorse that carries the burden of his heavy rule.  Side View You can see the use of Wire Ledges, Shelf Dividers, and Plastic Bins all at work in changing this van into a great transport vehicle. By imagining the wheel as a simple caster, the idea to create a business on wheels was born. Simply by adding some storage racks into the back of his vehicle, this IT innovator could organize his equipment and expand his territory.
Think of what you can do if you use a little ingenuity and re-imagine an existing product. Creativity will get you far in this world, but a set of wheels will get you there faster. For anyone with a home business, consider detailing your car in chrome.  This, with shelving.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Shelving, Inc. is very proud to announce receiving a commendation for outstanding customer service as an online retailer. Unlike many awards in our social-media saturated society, this was not a prize based on popularity. We have earned this recognition after being evaluated on over 350 metrics from the ordering process to shipping products timely, all the while keeping our customers informed of their order status, answering questions and overcoming obstacles when necessary. For this, and many more reasons, we have been awarded the STELLA Service Seal of Excellence.
Not just a pun on stellar service, STELLA Service is a brand that is rapidly growing in an effort to create transparency for customers that shop online. It is an independent evaluating agency that researches how businesses operate from customer to customer. By posing as an anonymous customer, they experience the buying process online with an eye out for service that goes above and beyond. Looking at several factors including FAQ pages, means of contacting the business, and how quickly questions get answered, STELLA scores a business on their ability to provide to the customer. 
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