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Pallet Rack Layout & Design in Washington — 8 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. Washington state's warehouse market is driven by the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma (combined, the 4th largest container port system in the US), Amazon's massive presence in the Puget Sound region, and the state's role as a Pacific Rim trade gateway. The I-5 corridor from Seattle to Tacoma is the primary warehouse zone.

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Layout & Design Providers in Washington (8)

Rack & Maintenance Source

Supplier·College Place, WA·Est. 2000

Manufacturer and distributor of barrel storage racking and warehouse pallet racking based in College Place, Washington. Produces new, refurbished, and custom wine/spirits barrel racks while also serving as a Nucor Warehouse Systems premier stocking distributor.

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Lenokers

Installer·Portland, OR

Specializes in designing, supplying, and installing pallet racking systems in the Portland area. Also buys used racks.

Mr. Racks

Used Equipment Dealer·Tacoma, WA

Family-owned dealer since 2008 of new and used pallet racking, light-duty racking, gondolas, and store fixtures in the Tacoma/Seattle area.

Selective Pallet RackShelving

Southwest Solutions Group

Supplier·Seattle, WA

In business since 1969 with 7 offices across TX, OK, KS, and CO. Provides industrial mobile storage, pallet racking, cantilever, and flow rack with design and installation.

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Structural Engineering & Design (SCED)

Systems Integrator·La Verne, CA

Full-service engineering firm led by Bob Sharifi specializing in seismic engineering for pallet racking. Over 20 years experience in initial design, testing, inspections, permitting submittals, and seismic compliance.

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Portland Racking

Supplier·Portland, OR

Full-service dealer of material handling equipment including shelving, lift trucks, mezzanine systems, and modular offices. Offers personalized CAD layouts and expert installation.

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DACO Corporation

Supplier·Kent, WA·Est. 1972

Pacific Northwest material handling, storage, and packaging solutions distributor founded in 1972. Specializes in pallet racking systems, industrial shelving, mezzanines, and turnkey warehouse solutions. Multi-year MHEDA MVP Award winner.

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Frazier Industrial Company

Manufacturer·Selah, WA·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.

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When You Need Layout & Design in Washington

  • ✓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
Seismic Zone

Washington requires seismic engineering for rack installations. This affects layout & design projects — make sure your provider is experienced with Washington's seismic requirements.

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 Washington?
We currently list 8 companies offering layout & design services in Washington. Our directory grows as we verify and add providers.
Does layout & design in Washington require seismic considerations?
Yes. Washington is in a seismic zone, which affects layout & design projects. Rack installations must be seismically engineered per ASCE 7 and local building code. Make sure your service provider is familiar with Washington's seismic requirements.
Did you know?

Washington state produces more apples than all other US states combined — roughly 10-12 billion apples per year. The cold storage infrastructure to keep those apples fresh from harvest in September through the following summer is one of the largest controlled-atmosphere storage networks in the world.

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