Material Handling Projects Blog
Midwest Material Handling completes material handling projects throughout Ohio for warehouses, manufacturers, and distribution facilities. This blog highlights recent projects, specialty applications, and equipment solutions delivered across the state.
From pallet racking and shelving to custom storage systems and specialty warehouse equipment, our team supports businesses with practical solutions designed to improve space utilization, safety, and operational efficiency. We also feature select projects that demonstrate unique applications and creative problem solving within real world warehouse environments.
DIY Mobile Workbench Built from Used Pallet Rack Components
Pallet rack systems are commonly used for warehouse storage, but the components are far more versatile than many people realize ...
Pallet Rack Wire Enclosures in Ohio: 10 Secure Rack Bays Installed in Johnstown
Pallet rack wire enclosures in Ohio provide a secure way to control access to high value inventory inside existing pallet ...
Pallet Rack End of Aisle Guard Installation for Major Ohio Retail Locations
Pallet Rack End of Aisle Guard Installation for Major Ohio Retail Locations In high volume retail warehouses, the most vulnerable ...
How Newark Catholic High School Used Pallet Rack as a Stage Prop
How Newark Catholic High School Used Pallet Rack as a Stage Prop When most people think of pallet rack, they ...
Outdoor Tire Racks in Ohio That Last | A Columbus Shop Example
Outdoor Tire Racks in Ohio That Last | A Columbus Shop Example Back in the early 2000s, we sold new ...
How Craft Breweries Use Pallet Rack for Keg Storage
How Craft Breweries Use Pallet Rack for Efficient Keg Storage Craft breweries across the ...
New vs Used Pallet Rack Comparison: What to Consider Before You Buy
When expanding warehouse storage, one of the most common questions is whether to purchase new or used pallet rack. At ...
Roll Out Shelf Racks That Can Be Installed On Existing Pallet Rack
Maximize access. Optimize space. Retrofit with ease. Midwest Material Handling, LLC offers versatile Roll-Out Rack Systems designed to retrofit seamlessly ...
Temporary Loading Dock Solution in Action During Dayton Flood Relief
When disaster strikes, logistics become a lifeline. After a historic flood swept through parts of the Midwest, a national nonprofit ...
Dismantling Cantilever Racks in Ohio
Every so often we run into a job that is significantly more complicated than it might seem! Dismantling, ...
The Dangers of Overloaded Warehouse Shelving
Warehouse shelving is designed to support significant weight, but every storage system has limits. When shelving is overloaded or when ...
Pallet Rack Upright-Beam Weight & Load Rating Capacity Chart
We frequently receive requests for weight and capacity charts for both NEW and USED Pallet Rack Uprights and Beams. Understanding ...
How do online retailers like ULINE and GLOBAL sell their items so cheap?
Ever wonder how large industrial suppliers like ULINE, Grainger and Global Equipment can list their products so cheaply online? It ...
Structural Galvanized Pallet Racking & Wire Decks
Dayton, Ohio- We recently completed a somewhat unique job... Galvanized Structural Pallet Racking. Galvanizing Pallet Rack is not something we ...
Shipping Container Ramp-How to unload Container on the ground?
Willoughby, Ohio- Occasionally, we get a call from a Customer who has a shipping container (or a few!) that need ...
How Steel Tariffs Affect Pallet Rack and Wire Deck Prices
Many customers ask why pallet rack prices sometimes increase even when demand seems steady. One major factor that can influence ...
Pallet Rack Steel Shim for Unlevel or Uneven Surfaces
Plain City, Ohio- Occasionally, though not often, we will get a call for Pallet ...
Large-Volume Self-Dumping Forklift Hopper Used in Western WV Mining Operation
Charleston, WV- We were contacted by a long time Customer in the Charleston, WV area inquiring about large volume Steel ...
Pallet Rack End-of-Column Protector for AGV, Handle-IT
WORTHINGTON, OHIO- We recently got a call from a large Ohio based Manufacturer of industrial products with a bit of ...
Dock Leveler Replacement Parts and Identification Help
We get pictures like this sent to us all the time... "Our Leveler is down and we need this part ...
Used Pallet Rack Storage for Vintage Boat Parts Warehouse
NORTHERN MICHIGAN- The uses for Storage and Pallet Racking systems are endless! We thought we would highlight a customer of ...
Harper Hand Truck (Aluminum Convertible)… Check This Out!
Pretty cool… Randomly ran into this UPS driver with an OLD Aluminum Convertible Hand Truck we sold them roughly 24 ...
Floor Scale- A Necessity In A Modern Warehouse
Cincinnati, Ohio- Floor Scales are an essential part of any modern commercial warehouse. When Customers are setting up a new ...
Custom Fixed Ladder for King’s Island Marquee!
MASON, OHIO- Today, we thought we would take a little walk down memory lane to one of the more unique ...
Pallet Truck Stop to Secure Pallet Jacks in Truck Beds
Keeping pallet jacks from rolling during transport can be a challenge in delivery trucks and trailers. When a pallet jack ...
Steel Rolling Ladder, 4-Step with Larger Top Step
Columbus, Ohio- We sell a full range of steel rolling ladders for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and industrial applications. Our most popular ...
Pallet Stop from Nashville Wire Ensures Fire Safety & Compliance
Pallet Stop We recently ran across a handy, simple and inexpensive device for preventing skids from falling off the back ...
Trash Hopper-Chip & Waste Truck for Inside Debris Removal
Plain City, Ohio-We often get calls from building, construction and renovation contractors doing demolition on interior structures and need an ...
Pallet Rack Beam Capacity-Is My Pallet Rack Overloaded?
So many customers spend too much time thinking about Pallet Rack Upright height, depth and Beam lengths. They often overlook ...
Interlake New Style vs Old Style Pallet Rack: How to Identify the Difference
Many warehouse managers eventually run into the question of Interlake “old style” versus “new style” pallet rack systems, especially when ...
Fork Entry Bar (Fork Clearance Bar) for Pallet Racking, What Are They Used For?
We were recently contacted by an existing Customer who we had recently sold a Pallet Rack system to and they ...
Are Diagonal-Horizontal Cross X-Brace Supports on my Pallet Rack replaceable?
Elyria, OH- We recently got a call from a Customer in Elyria, Ohio asking about Pallet Rack Repair and if ...
Freight Class-Pallet Rack & Wire Decks… how is freight determined?
Pallet Rack, Wire Decks & Freight Classifications, how is freight determined? Pallet Racking, including Beams, Uprights and Wire Decks can ...
Dock Plate vs Dock Board: What’s the Difference?
Dock Plate vs Dock Board: What’s the Difference? We regularly hear from customers who need to safely bridge the gap ...
Pallet Rack Storage for Garages and Basements
Millersburg, Ohio- We are often asked if we sell Pallet Rack components to individuals or homeowners for garage, basement, shed ...
Galvanized Pallet Rack vs. Powder Coated… is it worth it?
Pallet Rack-Galvanized vs. Standard Powder Coated... is it worth it? We are often asked for recommendations on Pallet Rack ...
Post Protectors-They Work!
We visited a Customer facility last week as they wanted to add additional Pallet Racking sections to their current layout ...
Canvas Laundry Cart, Fabric Baskets and Totes by Dandux
Contact the experts at Midwest Material Handling, LLC for information on a range of high-quality containers are used in laundries, ...
A Look Behind the Scenes: Our Multi-Stage Pallet Rack Project for BrewDog Brewing in Canal Winchester, Ohio
Every so often, a project comes along that’s not only rewarding, but also a lot of fun to be part ...
Pallet Racking-New vs. Used Advantages and Disadvantages
From a buyer’s perspective this has always been a difficult and often times confusing decision. Let’s first briefly discuss the advantages ...
How Storage Racking Systems Improve Warehouse Efficiency
Warehouse efficiency is often discussed in terms of automation, robotics, or complex software systems. While those technologies certainly play a ...
Pallet Rack Guarding in Cleveland, Ohio
Pallet Rack Guarding in Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland, Ohio-We recently completed a pallet rack guarding project in Cleveland, Ohio for a ...
Steel Pallet Rack Post Protectors
We are often asked what the most effective way is to protect pallet rack uprights from forklift damage. The answer ...
Pick Module Case Study | Rack Supported System with Wide Span Shelving
Midwest Material Handling developed the concept and layout for a large scale rack supported pick module system for a major ...
Military Lockers for Durable, Rugged Environments
We were contacted by the Department of Defense (U.S. Navy) to furnish and install rugged, durable wire lockers for their ...
Custom Loading Dock System for Dayton Ohio Community College
Midwest Material Handling was contacted by a local architect who was designing a new loading dock and mezzanine system for ...
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