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Pallet Rack Installation in Illinois — 23 Providers

Rack installation is the physical assembly and erection of pallet rack, shelving, mezzanines, and related structures in your warehouse. It sounds straightforward until you're staring at 40 pallets of disassembled steel and a set of engineering drawings. A professional installation crew turns that pile into a safe, code-compliant storage system. Chicago is the undisputed freight capital of North America. More rail freight passes through Chicago than any other city on the continent. The I-55, I-80, and I-88 corridors south and west of the city contain one of the densest concentrations of warehouses and distribution centers in the world.

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Rack Installation Providers in Illinois (23)

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Manufacturer·CHICAGO, IL·Est. 1923
Nationwide

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MezzanineCarton Flow RackRack ProtectionSelective Pallet RackMade in USA

Lindoo Installations

Installer·Sugar Grove, IL·Est. 1990

Material handling installation and dismantling contractor serving the greater Chicago area.

Complete Warehouse Supply

Supplier·Chicago, IL

Warehouse equipment distributor in Lake Saint Louis with nationwide distribution. Sells pallet rack, pallet flow, cantilever, shelving with factory-direct pricing and installation.

Selective Pallet RackCantilever RackShelvingPallet Flow Rack

Container Systems Inc

Supplier·Westmont, IL

Container Systems has over 50 years of experience providing material handling and storage solutions from their Westmont Illinois location.

Selective Pallet RackShelvingMezzanine

Trans Continental Installation

Installer·Crestwood, IL·Est. 1980

Material handling installation contractor serving the greater Chicago area.

Thornel Associates

Supplier·Lisle, IL·Est. 1955

Thornel Associates has been providing material handling and storage solutions in the Chicago area since 1955.

Selective Pallet RackShelvingMezzanine

West Suburban Innovative Storage

Supplier·Addison, IL

Warehouse shelving and storage rack supplier serving Minneapolis/St. Paul for 25+ years. Offers pallet racking, cantilever racks, wire shelving, mezzanines, and professional installation services.

Selective Pallet RackCantilever RackShelvingMezzanine

JC Edwards & Son

Supplier·Peoria, IL·Est. 1947

JC Edwards & Son has been a master material handling distributor since 1947 serving central Illinois from their Peoria facility.

Selective Pallet RackShelvingMezzanine

RMH Systems

Supplier·Elmhurst, IL

RMH Systems is the largest Midwest material handling distributor with 80+ years of experience and multiple locations across Iowa and Illinois.

Selective Pallet RackDrive-In RackCantilever RackMezzanineShelvingWire Decking

Damotech, Inc.

Manufacturer·Lockport, IL·Est. 1989

Damotech is North America's largest end-to-end warehouse safety partner specializing in pallet rack repair protection and inspection. They manufacture engineered rack repair kits and protection products with a manufacturing facility in Moberly MO.

Rack ProtectionRack Repair KitsMade in USA

United Rack Installers

Installer·Naperville, IL

United Rack is here to bring over 30 years of experience to your project and deliver the best service in the industry.

REB Storage Systems International

Supplier·Chicago, IL·Est. 1962

REB Storage Systems International has been a trusted name in rack and shelving system design and installation since 1962 with installers located throughout the country.

Selective Pallet RackDrive-In RackCantilever RackMezzanineShelvingPush Back Rack+2 more

Interlake Mecalux

Manufacturer·Melrose Park, IL

Interlake Mecalux is among the leading companies in the storage systems market specializing in the design manufacturing and sale of steel racking warehouse automation and warehouse management software.

Selective Pallet RackDrive-In RackCantilever RackMezzanineShelvingAS/RS+2 moreMade in USA

Mallard Manufacturing Corporation

Manufacturer·Sterling, IL

Mallard Manufacturing is a premier gravity flow rack systems manufacturer operating two state-of-the-art facilities. They specialize in pallet flow carton flow push-back rack and gravity conveyor systems with nationwide sales and support.

Pallet Flow RackCarton Flow RackPush Back RackMade in USA

Crown Lift Trucks

Supplier·Schaumburg, IL

Crown Lift Trucks is a multi-location material handling distributor serving the Midwest and Southeast with Steel King pallet rack and warehouse storage solutions.

Selective Pallet RackShelvingMezzanineWire Decking

Wolter Inc

Supplier·Bolingbrook, IL·Est. 1962

Wolter Inc formerly Wisconsin Lift Truck has been providing material handling solutions since 1962 with 7 locations across Wisconsin and Illinois.

Selective Pallet RackShelvingMezzanineWire Decking

Material Handling Installation Group

Installer·Elgin, IL

Professional network of material handling installers specializing in rack mezzanine conveyor and shelving installation with nationwide crews.

St. Louis Pallet Racking

Supplier·St. Louis, MO

Local specialist in new and used pallet racking in St. Louis. Offers installations, safety inspections, rack removal, and buys used racking.

Selective Pallet RackWire Decking

C & P Installations

Installer·Hodgkins, IL·Est. 1995

Material handling installation company with 27-plus years of experience known for professional workmanship and attention to detail.

Frazier Industrial Company

Manufacturer·Aurora, IL·Est. 1949

Frazier Industrial is the largest producer of 100% structural steel pallet rack systems in North America. With 10 fabrication facilities they serve industries including manufacturing automotive cold storage and e-commerce.

Selective Pallet RackDrive-In RackCantilever RackPush Back RackPallet Flow RackCarton Flow Rack+1 moreMade in USA

Total Warehouse Solutions

Used Equipment Dealer·St. Louis, MO

Buys, sells, installs, and relocates new and used pallet racking, cantilever racks, steel shelving, and mezzanines in the St. Louis metro area.

Selective Pallet RackCantilever RackShelvingMezzanine

Equipment Depot

Supplier·Itasca, IL

Equipment Depot has over 80 years of experience with multiple Illinois locations providing racking design, layout optimization, and installation.

Selective Pallet RackShelvingMezzanine

Associated Solutions

Supplier·Chicago, IL

Associated Solutions is a full-service material handling supplier and exclusive Raymond Forklifts dealer in Illinois offering pallet rack inspection, repair, and installation.

Selective Pallet RackShelving

When You Need Rack Installation in Illinois

  • You've purchased new or used rack and need it assembled and anchored
  • You're building out a new warehouse or expanding storage in an existing facility
  • Your supplier doesn't have in-house installation capability
  • You're reconfiguring an existing layout — adding bays, changing beam levels, or rearranging rows
  • You need the work done on nights or weekends to avoid disrupting operations

What to Expect

  1. 1Site survey or pre-installation meeting to review drawings and floor conditions
  2. 2Material staging — the crew will organize delivered rack by component type
  3. 3Upright frame assembly and placement (plumb and level checks at every column)
  4. 4Beam installation with safety clips at every connection
  5. 5Anchor bolt installation into the concrete slab (expansion or epoxy anchors)
  6. 6Wire deck placement and accessories (row spacers, wall ties, column protectors)
  7. 7Final walk-through and punch list with your team

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a typical rack installation take?
A two-person crew can install 80-150 pallet positions of standard selective rack per day. A 1,000-position project takes roughly 7-12 working days. Complex systems (drive-in, mezzanines, multi-level pick modules) take longer per position. Your installer should provide a timeline during the bidding process.
Can installation happen while the warehouse is operating?
Yes, but it requires careful coordination. The installation area should be barricaded from active forklift traffic. Many operations install in phases — completing a section, loading it, then moving to the next. Off-hours installation (nights, weekends) avoids the conflict entirely but costs more.
Do I need a permit for rack installation?
Most jurisdictions require a building permit for rack installations over 6-8 feet tall. The permit application typically requires stamped engineering drawings showing rack layout, load capacities, and anchorage details. Some jurisdictions also require a post-installation inspection before you can load the rack. Check with your local building department before the project starts.
How many rack installation providers are in Illinois?
We currently list 23 companies offering rack installation services in Illinois. Our directory grows as we verify and add providers.
Did you know?

Every day, approximately 500 freight trains pass through the Chicago metro area. That's more than any other city in the world. The rail yards around Joliet and Elwood are why there's a warehouse every quarter mile along I-55.

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