About Company

COSENTINO is a global, family-owned Spanish company that designs, produces, and distributes innovative surface materials for architecture and interior design. Founded in 1979, the company is best known for its leading brands such as Silestone®, Dekton®, and Sensa®, which are widely used in kitchens, bathrooms, façades, and large-scale commercial projects. With a strong focus on sustainability, quality, and innovation, COSENTINO operates in over 80 countries, providing high-performance surfaces that combine durability, aesthetics, and advanced technology. Their commitment to responsible manufacturing and continuous product development has positioned them as a key player in the global building and design industry.

To support its growing presence in the United States, COSENTINO operates a strategic distribution center in Vacaville, California. This facility plays a key role in supplying products to customers across Northern California and surrounding regions, ensuring fast and reliable delivery of heavy, high-value materials. Given the weight and handling requirements of stone and engineered surfaces, the Vacaville operation relies on a robust storage and material handling system designed for both efficiency and safety. Located in a seismically active region, the distribution center must also meet strict structural and safety standards, making reinforced pallet racking and durable warehouse infrastructure essential to maintaining smooth, secure operations.

Cosentino Warehouse HUB California
Seismic Region

The Challenge

Vacaville, California is a well known seismically active region, where earthquakes are a constant consideration for industrial and warehouse facilities. For COSENTINO, this meant their storage system needed to go beyond standard performance. The racking had to be engineered to withstand lateral forces, minimize structural risk, and maintain stability during seismic events.

Additionally, COSENTINO required a system that could:

  • Safely support dense, heavy surface materials
  • Maximize vertical storage within the facility
  • Comply with local seismic building codes
  • Provide long-term durability without compromising accessibility

The Solution

Interlake Mecalux Seismic Pallet Racking System

Atlantic Rack assisted COSENTINO to design, supply, and install a high-strength seismic pallet racking system tailored specifically for the Vacaville environment.

The system included the following specifications:

  • 16-foot rack height to optimize vertical storage capacity.
  • 96-inch beams to support wide pallet loads.
  • Floor plus 3 storage levels for efficient space utilization.
  • 42” x 46” U-channel wire decking to enhance load support and safety.
  • Double bracing reinforcement to increase structural rigidity and seismic resistance.

This configuration was carefully engineered to meet seismic requirements, ensuring the system could absorb and distribute stress during potential earthquake conditions while maintaining load stability.

Seismic Racking
Seismic Racking

The Implementation

Atlantic Rack managed the full installation process, ensuring every component was properly anchored and reinforced according to California seismic standards. Special attention was given to anchoring systems and bracing connections, which play a critical role in maintaining rack integrity during ground movement.

Reinforced double bracing was a critical component in the design of the pallet racking systems used in this project, as it significantly enhanced the structural stability and resistance of the system against lateral forces. During an earthquake, ground motion creates dynamic stresses that can cause unreinforced or lightly braced racks to sway, deform, or even collapse. Double bracing strengthens the rack frames by distributing these forces more evenly throughout the structure, reducing the risk of failure and improving overall load integrity. This added reinforcement not only helps protect valuable inventory and equipment but also plays a vital role in safeguarding personnel and maintaining compliance with strict seismic safety regulations. In anti-seismic layouts, double bracing ensures that the racking system remains rigid, secure, and capable of withstanding repeated stress, making it an essential feature for long-term durability and operational safety.

The installation was completed efficiently, minimizing disruption to COSENTINO’s operations while delivering a robust and compliant storage solution.

The Results

The completed racking system provided COSENTINO with a durable and resilient storage infrastructure designed specifically for seismic conditions.

Key outcomes included:

  • Enhanced Safety: Double bracing and seismic design reduced risk of rack failure during earthquakes
  • Improved Storage Capacity: Vertical design increased pallet positions without expanding footprint
  • Operational Reliability: Strong, stable racking supports consistent day-to-day operations
  • Code Compliance: System meets California’s strict seismic safety standards
  • Long-Term Durability: Reinforced structure ensures longevity in demanding conditions
Double Bracing Pallet Racks

Conclusion

This project demonstrates Atlantic Rack’s ability to deliver specialized material handling solutions that address both operational needs and environmental challenges. By installing a seismic-resistant pallet racking system, COSENTINO now operates with greater confidence in a region where structural integrity is critical.

In earthquake-prone areas like Vacaville, investing in reinforced, expertly designed racking is not just a preference—it’s a necessity. Atlantic Rack delivered a solution that ensures safety, efficiency, and long-term performance for COSENTINO’s growing operations.