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Pallet Rack Layout & Design in North Carolina — 17 Providers

Warehouse layout and design is where your storage system goes from 'we need more rack' to a detailed plan that maximizes your space, fits your operation, and meets code. A good layout designer considers your product mix, throughput requirements, forklift equipment, building dimensions, and fire code — then figures out how to fit the most useful storage into the space you have. North Carolina's warehouse market has surged as the Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham metros have grown into major economic centers. The I-85 corridor between Charlotte and Greensboro is the primary warehouse belt. The state is also a growing player in cold chain logistics, food processing, and pharmaceutical distribution.

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Layout & Design Providers in North Carolina (17)

Stein Service and Supply

Supplier·Charlotte, NC

The largest material handling supplier of warehouse equipment in the Carolinas.

Selective Pallet RackShelving

Carolina Material Handling Inc

Supplier·Greensboro, NC

Greensboro-based material handling supplier selling new and used pallet rack systems conveyors and modular offices across the Southeast.

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Penco Products

Manufacturer·Greenville, NC·Est. 1869

Penco Products has been manufacturing metal storage products in America since 1869. They produce lockers shelving pallet racks and material handling equipment from two US facilities including a 375000 sq ft plant in Hamilton NC.

Selective Pallet RackShelvingMade in USA

Euroroll USA

Supplier·Atlanta, GA

Dynamic warehouse storage solutions since 1982. Specializes in pallet flow, carton flow, and custom racking systems.

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Warehouse Design

Supplier·Thomasville, NC

Full-service material handling solutions provider offering new and used storage systems with turnkey design installation and rack repair services.

Selective Pallet RackMezzanineShelvingPallet Flow RackRack ProtectionWarehouse Safety

Next Level Storage Solutions

Systems Integrator·Vero Beach, FL

Manufacturer of mezzanines and cantilever racking with in-house seismic engineering services. Computerized modeling, onsite inspections, and free online seismic analysis tool.

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Carolina Handling

Systems Integrator·Charlotte, NC·Est. 1966

Leading intralogistics partner in the Southeast, founded in 1966, providing forklift sales and service, warehouse automation, racking systems, and supply chain consulting. Over 900 associates across six locations.

Selective Pallet RackMezzanineShelving

Crown Lift Trucks

Supplier·Concord, NC

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

SSI Schaefer

Systems Integrator·Charlotte, NC·Est. 1937

SSI Schaefer is a global leader in warehouse and logistics systems providing racking shelving automated storage and retrieval systems and warehouse management software. Founded in Germany in 1937.

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Southern Handling Inc

Supplier·Atlanta, GA

Over 30 years in material handling. Sells and installs pallet rack, drive-in rack, push back rack, cantilever, mezzanines, and lift trucks.

Selective Pallet RackDrive-In RackPush Back RackCantilever RackMezzanine

Material Handling Solutions LLC

Supplier·Charlotte, NC

Material Handling Solutions provides pallet rack design sales and installation for warehouse and distribution facilities.

Selective Pallet RackDrive-In RackCantilever RackMezzaninePush Back Rack

Apex Warehouse Systems

Supplier·Charlotte, NC

Apex Warehouse Systems distributes pallet rack and warehouse storage solutions serving the Carolinas with locations in Greenville SC and Charlotte NC.

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AR Racking Inc.

Manufacturer·Charlotte, NC

International manufacturer of industrial racking and storage systems with US operations in Charlotte, NC. Part of the Arania Group. Designs, manufactures, and installs a full range of storage solutions with a 5-year quality warranty.

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WL Installers

Installer·Lexington, NC·Est. 1992

Full-service warehouse installation contractor specializing in pallet rack conveyor and mezzanine installation with electrical services division. Founded in Minneapolis in 1992 and relocated to South Florida.

Custom Equipment Company

Supplier·Charleston, SC·Est. 1978

Family-owned authorized distributor of industrial material handling, storage, and packaging equipment serving businesses across the US for over 40 years. Carries a wide range of warehouse racking, shelving, dock equipment, containers, and safety products from major manufacturers.

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TP Company

Supplier·Mt Airy, NC·Est. 1979

National distributor of industrial storage and material handling equipment selling new used and reconditioned pallet rack shelving and accessories since 1979.

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T.P. Supply Company, Inc.

Supplier·Mt Airy, NC

T.P. Supply Co. provides pallet rack systems and professional installation services across the entire United States with a team of installation pros.

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When You Need Layout & Design in North Carolina

  • You're building a new warehouse and need to plan the rack layout from scratch
  • Your current layout is inefficient — too much wasted aisle space, wrong rack types, poor flow
  • You're adding rack to an existing facility and need to work around obstacles (columns, drains, doors)
  • Your product mix or throughput has changed and the old layout doesn't serve you anymore
  • You need engineered drawings for a building permit application

What to Expect

  1. 1Facility survey — measuring the building, noting column locations, doors, docks, fire exits, and overhead obstructions
  2. 2Operational interview — understanding your product dimensions, weights, throughput, and workflow
  3. 3Preliminary layout options (usually 2-3 concepts with trade-offs explained)
  4. 4Detailed CAD drawings showing rack placement, aisle widths, beam levels, and pallet positions
  5. 5Load calculations and capacity specifications per beam level
  6. 6Fire code review — ensuring the layout meets sprinkler clearance and high-piled storage requirements
  7. 7Seismic engineering calcs if you're in a seismic zone

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a professional layout design, or can I plan it myself?
For a small project (a few bays in a stockroom), you can probably plan it yourself with the supplier's help. For anything over 50 bays or in a facility with building columns, fire code constraints, or permit requirements, professional layout design pays for itself. The cost of a bad layout — wasted space, code violations, operational inefficiency — far exceeds the design fee.
How much does warehouse layout design cost?
Standalone design services range from $1,000-$10,000+ depending on facility size and complexity. Many rack suppliers include layout design as part of the sales process — if you buy from them, the design is free or heavily discounted. For complex projects with seismic engineering, expect the engineering portion alone to run $3,000-$15,000.
What information do I need to provide for a layout design?
Building dimensions (or a floor plan drawing), clear height to the lowest obstruction, column locations and sizes, dock door positions, fire exit locations, sprinkler head locations and type, your pallet dimensions and weights, how many pallets you need to store, and your forklift type (determines aisle width requirements). The more info you provide upfront, the faster and more accurate the design.
How many layout & design providers are in North Carolina?
We currently list 17 companies offering layout & design services in North Carolina. Our directory grows as we verify and add providers.
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