Why Buy Elite I. Site Survey & Design II. Industrial Material Handling Equipment III. Project & Site Management IV. Freight Coordination V. Permitting Services VI. Warehouse Management Systems VII. Seismic Calculations VIII. Fire Consultation IX. Business Management Record Storage X. System Integration XI. Installation Services XII. Equipment & Safety Audits I. Site Survey & Design Overview Elite Storage Solutions provides optimal solutions, whether we are designing a new storage system or auditing an existing one. Information gathered about our customer's business enables us to generate the best solutions for their requirements. The following customer's details are necessary for formulating safe, high quality storage solutions: Details about the Customer's Product/ Load Dimensions: Maximum/ Average (Height, Width, Depth, Weight) Pallet Information (wood/plastic/condition) Details about the Layout Warehouse location (city, state, country) Facility layout: CAD Drawing (if, available) Location/ condition of all aspects of the building Building columns Lights Fire sprinklers HVAC Dock Doors Clear Height Floor (level, psi spec., obstructions) Details about the Rotation of the Product Flow of product through the warehouse (duration of storage) This is a bulk material used in manufacturing or a finished product Number of pallet positions required Time sensitive First in, first out -or- first in, last out Static Selective Storage (Selective Pallet Rack, Cantilever Rack) Dynamic Storage (Pallet Flow, Push back, Carton Flow) Static Dense Storage (Drive in/Thru) Details about the Fork truck(s) Capabilities (lift height, lift capacity, turning radius) Aisle requirement(s) DESIGN & LAYOUT Storage product designs and layouts are often driven by the existing footprint of a facility. Utilizing the latest in AutoCAD technology, Elite Storage Solutions reviews buildings and determines how the storage layout will best integrate the product flow and the building layout. Computer Aided engineering software is utilized for designing systems to RMI (Rack Manufacturer's Institute) specifications. The software provides for quicker response time and guaranteed structural design for Selective rack, Drive-in/ Drive Thru rack, Push Back rack, Cantilever rack and Carton Flow rack systems. A computer generated bill of material (BOM) is created and compiled directly from the software which eliminates potential, costly errors. Layout drawings are provided to our customers to assist in the visual process. Our state of the art, high resolution, and color plotter provides the necessary drawings that are essential for our solutions. Preliminary drawings are developed with revisions in short order. Engineered stamped drawings are provided in regions where necessary. Additional drawings can be provided when required by local fire and building permit officials. Elite Storage Solutions prides itself on long term relationships with our customers. Electronic copies of the project drawings are archived by Elite Storage Solutions for future reference. When future projects arise, Elite Storage Solutions is able to respond quickly with information about the existing layout and capital equipment previously provided at the site. Our company believes in storage product standardization and the benefits that are provided. Benefits of Storage Product Standardization Flexibility: Ability to reconfigure existing product within a facility/organization. Safety: Remove the liability that surrounds the issue of mixing different manufactured products. Reduce Cost: Eliminate the need to scrap "unusable" product due to capacity/ lack of compatibility. Audits Elite Storage Solutions is often asked by our customers to audit older, existing storage products for re-use in new locations during times of consolidation. This service can be provided anywhere in North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Via a site audit, it provides us with a detailed understanding of what our customers have for existing storage products and the condition of that product. When necessary, Elite Storage Solutions can assist and facilitate the sale of the used/ existing storage products to maximize the return on investment. Our extensive industry knowledge provides our customers with a top level of information and an unparalleled comfort level. Site audits are also essential for customers that have facilities with damaged storage products. Damages to rack product cause by fork truck interaction are a major concern for employee safety. When assessing Rack Damage, Elite Storage Solutions uses the following guidelines: The rack Manufacturers Institute "specification for Design, Testing and Utilization of Industrial Steel Storage Racks- 1997 Edition" (RMI 97) is the code certified rack manufacturers use as a basis for rack design. In section 1.4.9 of the code, RMI has a simple directive regarding rack damage: "Upon any visible damage, the pertinent portions of the rack shall be unloaded immediately by the user and the damaged portion shall be adequately repaired or replaced." The policy of Elite Storage Solutions is to conform to this directive and to recommend the repair or replacement of damaged columns. back to top II. Industrial Material Handling Equipment Overview Maximize your company's success with the right industrial material handling equipment solutions. In today's business climate, the efficiency with which you store, move, and manage your products can literally make or break your bottom line. There's so much to think about and coordinate, and there is always an ever-present potential for costly warehouse disasters. It comes down to this: if you don't have the proper industrial material handling equipment and processes in place, there is a good chance that at some point, something big will go wrong, and it will be expensive. You can't afford those kinds of mistakes. We know! At Elite Storage Solutions, we have years of experience in the material handling sector. Led by one of the largest and finest collection of industrial material handling experts, we offer you the industry-specific experience and solutions you need. We'll work closely with you to understand the unique needs of your operation and draw on our fully-vetted industrial material handling equipment solutions to design and implement a system that's right for you. One of the biggest aspects of the value we offer is our ability to maximize your available space while keeping everything as safe as possibly for your employees. In the long run, space management combined with safety is what will turn your warehouse operations into your company's strength � No longer worry about having a costly, accident-prone money pit. In addition, we'll make sure you have the flexibility and resources needed for when sales pick up. With Elite Storage Solutions, your customers will finally experience the speed and service they expect. ...In other words, you can count on us. Get in touch now to learn about how Elite Storage Solutions can help your company meet its industrial material handling equipment needs Warehouse Storage Equipment Overview Warehouse Storage Equipment solutions designed to maximize efficiency and profitability. Sometimes, a warehouse can be more like madhouse than the highly-efficient, smoothly- running backbone of your business that it should be. This is a problem that the right warehouse storage equipment could fix, but your job is to keep things moving as best you can with the warehouse storage equipment you have. You simply don't have time to consider the big picture, even though you probably know you should. At Elite Storage Solutions, understanding the big picture of your warehouse storage equipment and offering the products and experience to make it better is what we are best at. Most successful companies in the world have warehouses equipped from floor to rafters with warehouse storage equipment systems specially designed for their unique business needs. With so many uncontrollable factors that can affect business, your warehouse is a place where you can exert a great deal of control to maximize your efficiency and reduce costs. The smartest companies do just that, and we're the ones that help many of them do it. When you work with us to improve your warehouse storage equipment, we will work with you from day #1. A big part of our job is to get to know your business as well as we can. We need to understand the intricacies about how you operate. We'll ask you about your known challenges and observe your operation in action to discover those you may be unaware of. We'll profile the skill of your work force and take that into account when we analyze your warehouse storage equipment needs. In short, we'll do the thinking and strategizing about your warehouse operations that you don't have the time or inclination to do. We'll take this information and translate it into a new warehouse storage equipment system that will maximize your efficiency and bolster your company's bottom line. Get in touch now to discuss your warehouse storage equipment needs and learn about how Elite Storage Solutions can help your warehouse improve the efficiency and profitability of your company. back to top III. Project & Site Management Overview Elite Storage Solutions offers complete project and site management to make sure jobs are done on time and to spec. Our installers take inventory of new product as it arrives at the project site and we commit an experienced supervisor to every project. Frequently, one of our senior management is present for large, complex installations. back to top IV. Freight Coordination Overview Elite Storage Solutions services customers throughout North America, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Because of this and the many shipping variables that are inclusive of the products we provide, we must quote each project individually for shipping. Elite Storage Solutions does leverage our volume of shipping with our freight carrier partners to provide the best pricing possible to our customers. Elite Storage Solutions owns several manufacturing facilities and has multiple strategic manufacturing partners throughout the Country to assist in reducing the shipping distances/cost. Shipping Cost Calculation Shipping Cost Confirmation Shipping information with estimated cost and lead time for your items will be emailed to you after you submit your order. No orders are processed prior to ship cost being sent and confirmed by you. How Shipping Cost is Calculated Freight Class Freight classes are a motor freight industry standard which classifies freight according to weight and volume of space taken in the truck. Shipping charges are determined by the freight class. Should you wish to get your own freight quotation, you will need to provide your carrier with the freight class to obtain a proper quotation. Please contact us for more information. FOB Point Each product has a typical FOB point. FOB points indicate where the product will typically ship from. At times, we may ship from alternate warehouses to get you the best possible freight rate. back to top V. Permitting Services Overview Elite Storage Solutions can assist in the permitting and approval of storage rack systems. We have extensive experience nationwide in obtaining approved permits for erecting storage rack systems. Designs storage rack systems to applicable seismic code compliance. Works as a liaison with our customers, local city permitting and fire officials pertaining to the facility. Insists that standard permitting requirements are adhered to, due to the potential of jobsite shutdown back to top VI. Warehouse Management Systems Overview Today's warehouse distribution-center operators face more challenges than ever before. To help customers meet these challenges, Elite Storage Solutions distributes the WMS Wizard™ warehouse management system. Based on extensive industry input, the WMS Wizard™ is a software and hardware solution for complete warehouse management, allowing: Automated Date Code tracking to facilitate the tracking and slotting of inventory in real-time. System-issued, automatic commands for replenishing and picking based on code dates recorded at receiving. Tracking and verification of incoming items as they are received in the warehouse in real time. Automated and manual order fulfillment processing, ensuring both the accuracy of picking as well as product availability. Path definition for picking operators, as well as multiple-pallet-at-once picking. Pick-by-voice and employee-management with additional modules. WMSI Benefits back to top VII. Seismic Calculations Overview Elite Storage Solutions has the capacity to perform detailed in-house seismic analyses and designs for all types of structural and roll-formed rack systems. Reviews can be done for both new and existing structures. Reviews for existing structures are typically done to determine remaining system seismic strength, the ability of the system to withstand modifications, or the remaining capacity when analyzed in light of new code requirements. For new structures this in- house capability allows us to avoid potentially costly issues related to code changes and permitting reviews. back to top VIII. Fire Consultation Overview We believe fire and life safety are extremely important issues to understand upfront in the design of any storage system. Elite Storage Solutions works with the leading fire consulting firms to ensure our customers have availability to professional fire consulting if they do not already work with a fire and life safety expert. The fire and life safety consultants give you an unbiased, independent evaluation of your needs based on code requirements and sound industry practices. They also offer cost effective solutions without influence from contractors or other sources. Items reviewed by the fire and life safety consultants: Facility operations and commodity classifications for product being stored. Racking arrangements and use International Building Code, International Fire Code and NFPA Standards Fire protection systems and requirements Overhead sprinkler systems and in-rack sprinkler design Longitudinal and transverse flue requirements Hose stations, fire extinguishers, fire pumps, standpipes, hydrants Smoke and heat vents, draft curtains, bulkheads Fire department connections and FD access Fire alarms systems, smoke detection systems, smoke and heat venting systems Exiting review and travel distances, exit locations, exit signage requirements Stairway locations for multilevel pick modules and catwalk systems. Aisle widths, egress path illumination, Accessibility to physically disabled Lighting system review Services include: Meeting with building and fire department officials Meeting with project team Development of bid documents for sprinkler systems, alarms Development of fire protection plan and reports Professional drawings Elite Storage Solutions will assist you in coordinating and managing all necessary details. back to top IX. Business Management Record Storage Overview The business record management and storage systems you need�when you need them. Business creates a lot of things: careers, wealth, relationships, progress, and innovation. When a business is operating at a nice pace, it also creates huge amount of paper-based records. Properly archiving that huge amount of paper probably isn't one of your top priorities. Nevertheless, you have to do it. But what's the best way? Business record management and storage is a core expertise of Elite Storage Solutions. Since the 1990's, our team of dedicated Archive Specialists has been supplying business record management and storage systems to companies around the world, ranging in size from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations. No matter how big or small you are, we have storage density solutions to maximize your available space. Our business record management and storage solutions include: New and pre-owned systems Ready-made rack and shelving systems Expert consultation and system design services Nationwide project management and installation Regional manufacturing plants for quick deliveries and freight savings We'll conduct site surveys, create AutoCAD design and layout concepts, provide structural and seismic engineering services, and provide expertise in the permitting process�all at a competitive price. Our custom-designed solutions include: medical and x-ray shelving, steel shelving, rivet shelving, shelving mezzanines, mobile aisle shelving, warehouse accessory equipment and every type of pallet racking you'd ever need. Get in touch now to learn how Elite Storage Solutions can improve company's business record management and storage systems. back to top X. System Integration Overview The knowledge and experience you need to equip yourself with the racking system you need Right now, you could pick up a catalog or log on to a website of a distributor, and, within minutes, have racking gear on its way to your location. But what about when it gets there? Will it be what you really needed? Was there a better choice available? Instead of picking up the phone and hoping for the best, you should call Elite Storage Solutions and request the services of one of our highly skilled Systems Integrators. We'll come out to your location, assess your situation, and design and implement a system to perfectly fit your needs. Our large staff of Systems Integrators represents a comprehensive cross-section of industry experience. From understanding the local rules and regulations of your area to having a deep knowledge of the compliance regulations and proven practices of your industry, you can be sure that one of us has the expertise you need. Our job is to maximize your operational efficiency by designing a racking solution that best fits your unique situation. When we arrive onsite, you'll quickly realize that our only agenda is to gain a complete understanding of your needs. Our network of suppliers is another major benefit of working with a Elite Storage Solutions Systems Integrator. Over the years, we've been able to establish strong relationships with every racking equipment supplier you'll ever want to deal with. What's that mean for you? That you're guaranteed the lowest prices available on the highest quality equipment. Can you really afford to take the gamble of blindly ordering a rack system? You don't have to. Get in touch now to learn more about working with one of Elite Storage Solution's Systems Integrators. back to top XI. Installation Services Overview Elite Storage Solutions utilizes both in-house installers and partners with the most experienced nationwide and regional installation crews in the industry. Many of our installation contractors have been in business for over 20 years installing storage and material handling equipment of every type. We are working with 20 companies with over 100 five man crews. We only work with experienced, insured, professional, courteous, efficient, clean, safety minded installers. back to top XII. Equipment & Safety Audits Overview Elite Storage Solutions has in-house and nationally recognized experts that conduct safety audits on a regular basis. These audits are done for warehouse equipment such as fork-lift trucks, battery chargers and changers, etc. as well as structural racking audits. The results of these audits can help in determining whether or not investment in new mechanical or structural equipment is needed, identify abuse and quantify remaining life. Structural audits can also be done to investigate the effects of rack re-profiling, damage and code changes. back to top