Maximizing Long-Load Storage

Millerworks needed a storage system capable of handling a wide range of oversized and irregularly shaped materials, including:

• Pipe and conduit
• Lumber and building materials
• Metal stock
• Long construction supplies
• Plumbing inventory

The company faced several key objectives:

• Maximize storage capacity within the new warehouse footprint
• Improve accessibility to inventory
• Reduce product damage caused by improper storage
• Create safer warehouse operations
• Improve organization and inventory visibility
• Support future growth and increased inventory levels

Without a properly engineered storage system, long materials can consume valuable floor space, create safety hazards, and slow down order fulfillment and material retrieval processes.

Atlantic Rack worked closely with the Millerworks team from the earliest stages of the warehouse setup process. The project included:

Warehouse Layout Consultation
Atlantic Rack conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the new facility and collaborated with Millerworks to develop an optimized warehouse layout. The design focused on maximizing storage density while maintaining efficient traffic flow and accessibility throughout the warehouse.

Custom Cantilever Racking Design
Based on Millerworks’ inventory requirements, Atlantic Rack recommended a cantilever racking system specifically designed to store long and bulky materials. The system was configured to accommodate various product lengths, weights, and inventory types while allowing for future expansion.

Professional Installation
Atlantic Rack managed the installation process, ensuring all racking components were properly assembled, anchored, and aligned according to industry standards and project specifications. The installation was completed efficiently, allowing Millerworks to quickly begin utilizing the new storage system.

Increased Storage Capacity
The cantilever racking system enabled Millerworks to take full advantage of the warehouse’s vertical storage space, significantly increasing storage capacity without expanding the facility footprint.

Improved Inventory Organization
Materials were organized by product type, size, and usage, making inventory easier to locate, manage, and replenish.

Faster Material Retrieval
The open-front cantilever design provides direct access to stored materials, reducing retrieval times and improving overall warehouse productivity.

Enhanced Safety
By eliminating floor-stacked inventory and creating designated storage locations, the new system reduced trip hazards and improved overall warehouse safety.

Reduced Product Damage
Properly supported storage helps prevent bending, warping, and damage to long materials, reducing waste and replacement costs.

Better Space Utilization
The optimized warehouse layout created clear aisles and improved traffic flow for forklifts and personnel, resulting in a more efficient operation.

Scalability for Future Growth
The modular cantilever racking system allows Millerworks to expand storage capacity as inventory and business demands increase.

Following the installation of the cantilever racking system, Millerworks successfully transformed its new Tallahassee warehouse into a highly organized and efficient storage environment.

The project delivered:

• Greater warehouse storage density
• Improved inventory accessibility
• Faster material handling and retrieval
• Enhanced workplace safety
• Reduced product damage
• Improved operational efficiency
• A scalable foundation for future business growth

By partnering with Atlantic Rack, Millerworks was able to maximize the value of its new warehouse investment while creating a storage solution tailored to the unique demands of the construction and plumbing industry.