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Rack Relocation in Massachusetts

Rack relocation is the disassembly, transport, and reassembly of pallet rack from one location to another — either within the same facility or to a different building entirely. Moving existing rack is almost always cheaper than buying new, but it requires careful planning, experienced crews, and honest assessment of what's worth moving vs. replacing. Massachusetts has one of the most expensive industrial real estate markets in the country, which makes space optimization critical. Boston's metro area drives warehouse demand for retail, healthcare, biotech, and food distribution. The I-495 beltway corridor is the primary warehouse zone.

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Rack Relocation Providers in Massachusetts (1)

Abel Womack

Supplier·Lawrence, MA

Full-service material handling dealer serving the Northeast. Offers selective, double-deep, drive-in, push-back, cantilever, and mobile pallet rack plus forklift sales and rentals.

Selective Pallet RackDrive-In RackCantilever RackPush Back Rack

Nearby Rack Relocation Providers

These companies serve areas near Massachusetts.

A-Lined Handling Systems

Systems Integrator·East Hartford, CT

A-Lined Handling Systems is a turnkey material handling integrator and authorized Steel King distributor serving Connecticut and the Northeast.

Selective Pallet RackCantilever RackShelvingCarton Flow RackWire DeckingRack Protection

Abel Womack

Supplier·Lawrence, MA

Full-service material handling dealer serving the Northeast. Offers selective, double-deep, drive-in, push-back, cantilever, and mobile pallet rack plus forklift sales and rentals.

Selective Pallet RackDrive-In RackCantilever RackPush Back Rack

American Material Handling

Supplier·East Taunton, MA

Largest stocking distributor of Interlake Mecalux products in New England. Sells new and used pallet rack, shelving, mezzanines, and conveyors with installation services.

Selective Pallet RackShelvingMezzaninePallet Flow Rack

American Surplus

Used Equipment Dealer·Rumford, RI

American Surplus carries new and used pallet rack from 17+ brands including Ridg-U-Rak with nationwide delivery.

Selective Pallet RackDrive-In RackCantilever RackPush Back RackWire DeckingShelving

Automha Americas

Manufacturer·Buffalo, NY

Manufacturer of semi-automated and fully automated warehouse storage and retrieval systems including pallet shuttle systems and deep-lane automated storage solutions.

AS/RS

B&H Shelving

Supplier·Brooklyn, NY

Industrial shelving and pallet rack supplier serving Brooklyn and greater New York City.

Selective Pallet RackShelving

When You Need Rack Relocation in Massachusetts

  • ✓You're moving to a new warehouse and want to bring your rack with you
  • ✓You're reconfiguring your current layout and need to relocate rack within the building
  • ✓You've acquired a facility with rack that needs to move to your primary operation
  • ✓You're consolidating multiple locations into one and combining rack systems
  • ✓A lease is expiring and the rack is yours (not the landlord's)

What to Expect

  1. 1Pre-move assessment — inspecting existing rack to determine what's worth moving
  2. 2Disassembly — removing beams, wire decks, and accessories first, then uprights
  3. 3Labeling and organization — components tagged by bay/row for efficient reassembly
  4. 4Transport — rack loaded on flatbeds (uprights lay flat, beams bundle)
  5. 5Receiving and staging at the new site
  6. 6Reassembly per the new layout drawings
  7. 7Post-installation inspection and punch list

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to relocate rack or buy new?
Relocating typically costs 40-60% of buying new equivalent rack. The savings are in the material — you already own the steel. The costs are in labor (disassembly + reassembly = roughly double the installation labor) and transport. For rack in good condition moving a short distance, relocation is a clear win. For beat-up rack moving 1,000+ miles, the math gets closer.
Can all rack be relocated?
Most bolt-together rack (which is the vast majority) can be disassembled and reassembled. Welded rack systems are harder and sometimes not practical to move. Mezzanines can be relocated but require more labor. Rack that's been significantly modified (cut columns, welded brackets) may not be worth moving. An honest pre-move assessment saves surprises.
How long does a rack relocation take?
A full relocation (disassembly, transport, reassembly) takes roughly 2.5-3x as long as a new installation of the same size. A 1,000-position selective rack system might take 3-4 weeks total — 1 week to disassemble, a few days to transport, and 1.5-2 weeks to reassemble. Plan for overlap time if you need to keep the old facility operating during the transition.
How many rack relocation providers are in Massachusetts?
We currently list 1 companies offering rack relocation services in Massachusetts. Our directory grows as we verify and add providers.
Did you know?

Boston's Big Dig highway project cost $24 billion and took 16 years. For that money, you could have built roughly 80 million pallet positions of selective rack — enough to store the household belongings of every person in New England.

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