Manual Small Goods Storage
Low-investment, high-flexibility systems for picking zones, parts rooms and MRO stores.
Pallet racking, automated storage and robotics — designed, manufactured and installed by one accountable team.
of warehouses & distribution centers designed with our specialists every year
accountable from initial layout drawing to final installation
dedicated per project: Account, Project & Installation Manager
Smart Range delivery window for reseller racking orders
NEDCON Storage Racking Solutions B.V. develops and manufactures steel storage systems for small goods and pallet loads — from manual shelving to fully automated high-bay racking. Every year our specialists contribute to the design and layout of hundreds of warehouses and distribution centers worldwide.
For North American 3PLs, e-commerce fulfillment centers, cold-chain operators, manufacturers and retail distributors, that experience translates into layouts that maximize cubic capacity, protect your people and scale with your throughput.
From hand-picked spare parts to high-speed e-commerce order fulfillment: choose manual shelving, automated miniload racking or scalable robotics — engineered around your SKU profile and picking strategy.
Low-investment, high-flexibility systems for picking zones, parts rooms and MRO stores.
Racking structures for tote and carton AS/RS, built to the tight tolerances automation requires.
Racking purpose-built for robot-served fulfillment — start small and expand module by module.
Not sure whether manual picking or automation pays off at your volumes? Our engineers model both scenarios against your order profile.
View Small Goods SolutionsSelective, drive-in, shuttle, flow and automated high-bay racking — specified around the 48" × 40" GMA pallet common in North America, as well as CHEP, block and Euro pallets.
Forklift-operated systems for distribution centers, 3PLs and manufacturing plants.
High-bay structures for unit-load AS/RS that turn clear height into capacity — around the clock.
Gain floor space and protect your racking investment without moving to a bigger building.
Need help finding the right solution? Our team of professionals is here to assist you — from feasibility study to permit-ready drawings.
View Pallet Goods SolutionsA quick, engineer-written comparison to shortlist the right system before your first design meeting. Inventory rotation, SKU count and throughput matter more than rack price alone.
| System | Inventory flow | Storage density | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selective pallet racking | Direct access | Medium | High SKU counts, mixed pallet loads, general distribution |
| Drive-in racking | FILO / LIFO | High | Bulk storage of homogeneous SKUs, cold storage, seasonal stock |
| Pallet shuttle | FIFO or LIFO | Very high | Food & beverage, frozen goods, high-volume SKUs in deep lanes |
| Pallet flow racks | FIFO | High | Date-sensitive goods, high turnover, separate load and pick aisles |
| Automated pallet racking | System-controlled | Very high | 24/7 operations, tall clear heights, rising labor costs |
| Carton flow racks | FIFO | Medium | Each and case picking, e-commerce, assembly line feeding |
| Shelving system | Direct access | Low–medium | Spare parts, MRO, slow-moving small items |
| Open Face / Beamtype miniload | System-controlled | High | Tote and carton AS/RS, goods-to-person picking |
| ROBORACK | Robot-served | High | Scalable robotic fulfillment with fast deployment |
Engineer's tip: Share your dominant pallet type, maximum unit-load weight (lbs) and the building's clear height up front. Beam length, frame depth, flue spaces and anchoring all follow from these numbers — and getting them right early avoids costly re-engineering during permitting.
A racking system is a structure. We treat it that way — with calculations, documentation and installation practices that support permitting and long-term safety across the United States and Canada.
Rack designs for U.S. projects are prepared with reference to ANSI MH16.1, the Rack Manufacturers Institute specification for industrial steel storage racks.
Canadian projects reference the CSA A344 series for the design, construction and use of steel storage racks, with provincial requirements confirmed per site.
Load and seismic data, baseplate and anchoring details prepared to support IBC-based permit applications and review by the local authority having jurisdiction.
Layouts that respect NFPA 13 flue spaces and accommodate in-rack sprinkler requirements, coordinated with your fire protection engineer.
Drawings and capacities in inches and pounds, with beams and frames sized for 48" × 40" GMA, CHEP and block pallets used across North America.
Frame protectors, load signage and inspection guidance help operators meet OSHA workplace-safety expectations and extend rack service life.
Code references describe our engineering approach. Final compliance is always confirmed with the project's engineer of record and the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Every year our specialists contribute to the design and layout of hundreds of warehouses and distribution centers worldwide. We have the capacity, knowledge and experience to solve any storage challenge — including integration with the world's leading automation suppliers.
Smart & Safe Success StoriesTogether, we develop a storage system that fits your business processes seamlessly. You work with a dedicated NEDCON team — an Account Manager, Project Manager and Installation Manager — so responsibility never gets lost between suppliers.
Building drawings, clear height, floor slab, SKU data and throughput targets.
Layout options, structural calculations and documentation for permitting.
Steel components manufactured to tight tolerances, ready for manual or automated operation.
Coordinated on-site installation, final inspection and load signage.
Expansions, reconfigurations and protection upgrades as your operation grows.
Our resellers offer the complete range of NEDCON products and components for manual racking systems. When customers use standard pallets such as CHEP or block pallets, resellers can quickly configure a customized storage system from our Smart Range of standard sizes and colors.
With the CSA Tool, resellers configure warehouse racking from this standardized range — and the tool automatically designs the safest, most optimal configuration.
Straight answers from our storage engineers. Can't find what you need? Browse the full FAQ or write to us at [email protected].
View All FAQsYes. NEDCON Storage Racking Solutions B.V. supports projects across the United States, Canada and the wider North American market through its U.S. branch in Harrison, Ohio and a network of trained resellers and installation partners. Every engineered project is assigned a dedicated Account Manager, Project Manager and Installation Manager.
Drive-in racking and pallet shuttle systems deliver the highest density for forklift-operated pallet storage because they eliminate most aisles. Drive-in racking works on a First In, Last Out (FILO) basis, while a pallet shuttle can run FIFO or LIFO. In tall buildings with high throughput, automated pallet racking served by stacker cranes or shuttles achieves the greatest density per square foot.
FIFO (First In, First Out) ensures the oldest stock leaves first, which is essential for food, beverage, pharmaceutical and other date-sensitive goods. Pallet flow racks, carton flow racks and FIFO-configured pallet shuttles support this principle. LIFO or FILO storage suits homogeneous, non-perishable products stored in bulk, such as building materials or packaging.
Our engineers prepare designs for U.S. and Canadian projects with reference to the applicable rack standards, such as ANSI MH16.1 published by the Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) in the United States and CSA A344 in Canada, together with local seismic, building-permit and fire-protection requirements. Final code compliance is confirmed with the project's engineer of record and the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Yes. NEDCON automated pallet racking can be designed and built for any type of warehouse stacker crane and pallet shuttle, and our miniload and ROBORACK systems are engineered to work with leading automation integrators. Integrators such as Witron, Knapp and Vanderlande are among the companies that trust NEDCON.
Send your building layout (CAD or PDF), clear height, pallet or carton dimensions and weights, number of SKUs, expected throughput and any future expansion plans to [email protected]. Specifying the dominant pallet type, for example 48 x 40 inch GMA, CHEP or block pallets, helps size beams and frames correctly from day one.

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