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Rack Relocation in Minnesota

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. Minneapolis-St. Paul is a major regional distribution hub for the Upper Midwest and Northern Plains. Target's headquarters (and its massive supply chain operation) is based here. The state's warehouse market serves a wide geographic area with limited alternatives — there's not another major hub until you reach Chicago or Denver.

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Rack Relocation Providers in Minnesota (2)

Dukor Installations

Installer·Prior Lake, MN

Full-service material handling installation company offering installation relocation safety surveys rack repair and preventative maintenance with over 20 years experience.

Material Handling Installation Group

Installer·Saint Paul, MN

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

Nearby Rack Relocation Providers

These companies serve areas near Minnesota.

AJ Enterprises

Installer·Milwaukee, WI

AJ Enterprises installs every size and style of pallet racking in Wisconsin Illinois and across the United States including warehouse shelving and storage systems.

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Arnold Machinery Company

Supplier·Phoenix, AZ·Est. 1929

A 95+ year-old heavy equipment distributor operating 23 locations across the Intermountain West, with a full material handling division offering forklifts, warehouse racking, shelving, and AutoCAD warehouse design.

Selective Pallet RackDrive-In RackCantilever RackPush Back RackPallet Flow RackShelving

Axiom Inc

Supplier·Waukesha, WI·Est. 1986

Operations improvement company selling pallet racking shelving and vertical lift modules with installation design and maintenance services.

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When You Need Rack Relocation in Minnesota

  • ✓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 Minnesota?
We currently list 2 companies offering rack relocation services in Minnesota. Our directory grows as we verify and add providers.
Did you know?

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