by Dan Furman | Jun 10, 2021 | Business, Company News, Pallet Rack, Shipping & Freight, Steel, Warehousing & Distribution
Here we are, almost summer 2021, and it seems like everyone everywhere is having trouble getting anything done. Delivery of select materials has slowed due to COVID-19, and many companies don’t know what to do. So let me tell you what we’re doing at Next Level. We’re...
by Dan Furman | May 12, 2021 | Design, Material Handling, Pallet Rack, Warehouse Design
Let’s discuss warehouse racks and permits a little, because it can be an overlooked part of certain jobs. First of all, do you even need a permit? It will depend on your town or city’s laws, and also the type of project it is. And if you do need a permit...
by Dan Furman | Feb 18, 2021 | Business, Warehouse Design, Warehouse Storage Systems
On a recent mezzanine order, we asked if the customer wanted stairs. They were a little surprised… one guy even said “why don’t you just ask me if I want tires with my car?” To a degree, I understand, because on the surface you’d think...
by Dan Furman | Jan 25, 2021 | Blog Posts, Design, Pallet Rack, Uncategorized
Ok, let’s talk about mezzanine pricing for a bit. Because there are a few things to go into getting the best price for a mezzanine. The first thing you have to decide is whether you want to go for a new or used mezzanine. The used might save you a few dollars at...
by Dan Furman | Nov 20, 2020 | Business, Design, Logistics, Pallet Rack Design, Warehouse Design, Warehouse Safety
A very early job of mine (we’re going back to the 80’s here) was as a “selector” in a supermarket-chain warehouse. Basically, my job was to get a list from an unpleasant dude behind a glass partition, hop on my motorized pallet jack, and go...
by Dan Furman | Oct 8, 2020 | Business, Industrial Shelving, Material Handling, Pallet Rack, Uncategorized, Warehouse Design
We get asked all the time “Do warehouse shelving systems qualify for Section 179?” Or what about pallet racks, cantilever racks, and/or mezzanines? The answer is an emphatic YES – warehouse racks and similar ARE Section 179 eligible. And it can make...
by Dan Furman | Sep 7, 2020 | Blog Posts, Industrial Shelving, Material Handling, Warehouse Design, Warehouse Safety
Your Warehouse and Seismic Activity (you know, Earthquakes!) Unless you live in Southern California, it isn’t likely you’ve thought much about earthquakes. But if you are in the warehouse industry or utilize any type of new or used pallet racking system, then yes, you...
by Dan Furman | Aug 11, 2020 | Blog Posts, Business, Design, Material Handling, Pallet Rack, Pallet Rack Design, Uncategorized, Warehouse Design, Warehouse Safety, Warehouse Storage Systems
Warehouse Rack Manufacturers vs. Distributors The internet has really been a boon to both rack manufacturers and rack buyers, because it allows buyers to peruse many different companies to get exactly what they need. That stated, there is one drawback to the internet...
by Dan Furman | Jul 22, 2020 | Blog Posts, Business, Design, Industrial Shelving, Musings, Warehouse Storage Systems
Is buying used warehouse racks better? Not really. There’s a particular phrase that makes me instantly suspicious. It’s a phrase I heard a lot growing up in a household where “disposable income” was a pipe dream. And that phrase is “just as good”. I heard this phrase...
by Next Level | Jul 6, 2018 | Blog Posts, Green Warehousing
As more and more end users are insisting upon a sustainable supply chain, distributors are increasingly looking for ways to make their facilities greener. And for many large end customers, sustainability in their entire supply chain is not just a preference, it is a...
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