How to Calculate Warehouse Storage Capacity
Understanding how to calculate warehouse storage capacity is one of the most important steps in running an efficient, profitable warehouse. Whether you manage a distribution center, oversee a manufacturing facility, or operate a growing storage operation, knowing your true storage capacity helps you maximize space, reduce costs, and plan for future growth. Many warehouses assume […]
Choosing the Best Pallet Type for Warehousing and Distribution
Pallets are one of the most fundamental — and most overlooked — components of material handling. Nearly every warehouse operation depends on pallets to move, store, and ship product, yet many facilities give little thought to how pallet selection impacts safety, storage density, equipment wear, and long-term operating cos Selecting the right pallet type isn’t […]
How to Plan an Efficient Warehouse Layout for Growth and Throughput
An efficient warehouse layout is the foundation of productive operations. Whether a facility is brand new or operating in an existing footprint, layout decisions directly impact labor efficiency, storage capacity, safety, and scalability. This guide walks through the core principles of warehouse layout planning, common mistakes to avoid, and how to design a layout that […]
Understanding Pallet Racking Sizes and Their Best Uses
Pallet racking is one of the most critical infrastructure investments in any warehouse or industrial facility. While pallet size and available floor space often drive early decisions, true efficiency and safety come from selecting the right racking sizes and capacities for your operation. This guide explores pallet racking dimensions, load capacities, vertical spacing, and real-world […]
How High-Density Slow-Mover Zones Unlock Massive Pallet Capacity (Almost No One Does This)
When most companies think about improving their warehouse, they focus on the big things: more pallet racking, more forklifts, more employees, or even more square footage. But the truth is this: Most warehouses don’t need more space — they need better micro-zone optimization and material flow mapping. This is where Matco Material Handling Solutions stands […]
Unlock Industrial Warehouse Value With Better Racking Plans for Brokers
Why warehouse drawings, racking layouts, and storage planning make your listings more attractive — and easier to close. In today’s industrial real estate market, commercial brokers need every advantage they can get. Buyers and tenants want more than empty square footage — they want a warehouse that’s functional, efficient, and ready for their operation on […]
The Best Options for Used Pallet Racking When Moving Into a New Facility
Maximizing Value, Safety, and Efficiency in Your New Facility Purchasing a commercial warehouse is a major investment—and for many buyers, the building comes with an added bonus (or challenge): used pallet racking left behind by the previous operation. Whether this equipment becomes an asset or a liability depends on what you do next. Used pallet […]
10 Proven Ways to Improve Warehouse Efficiency and Productivity
Introduction: Why Warehouse Efficiency Matters More Than Ever If you’re asking, “How do I increase efficiency in my warehouse?” — you’re not alone.Warehousing costs are rising, labor is harder to find, SKU counts are expanding, and customer expectations are faster than ever. Whether you operate a 3PL warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing plant, e-commerce facility, or […]
Prevent Warehouse Rack Collapse: What You Need to Know
A Matco Material Handling Solutions Deep Dive Introduction: Why Rack Failures Matter More Than Ever Warehouse rack failures aren’t just expensive — they’re dangerous. A single beam collapse or upright failure can damage product, injure employees, shut down operations, and cost businesses far more than the price of proper equipment. In today’s fast-moving logistics environment, […]
Why Cantilever Racking Is the Best Way to Store Lumber, Pipe, Steel, and Oversized Goods
When it comes to warehouse storage, not every product fits neatly on a pallet — and that’s where cantilever racking becomes one of the most valuable systems in modern material handling. For businesses storing long, bulky, wide, or irregularly sized items, cantilever rack systems create the strength, accessibility, and efficiency that traditional pallet racking simply […]