Posted by AJ Fritsche on Thu, Jul 22, 2010 @ 02:41 PM
Storage Solutions has a new employee! I would like to take a few minutes this week to introduce her to everyone. Let's get to know a little about Jill.
Where are you from?
Born and raised in Carmel, Indiana.
What brought you to SSI?
The marketing opportunities for a company like Storage Solutions were very enticing. Storage Solutions has been in my family since its inception in 1978 and I wanted to have a chance to work alongside my father and be a part of this company’s success.
What do you do for SSI?
Assistant Director of Marketing and Business Development.
What has been your most interesting experience so far?
The most interesting thing I have realized so far is how fascinating this industry can be. My previous experience dealt more with marketing for a large non-profit, and it has been fun to adjust those marketing tactics to cater to the material handling industry in as creative a way as possible.
Tell us something interesting about yourself?
My number one bucket list item is to publish a novel.
On behalf of everyone here at Storage Solutions, welcome to the team!
On a side note, we will be adding more material handling equipment to the clearance section of our website every week. Make sure to take a few minutes to see if there is anything on there that catches your eye!
Thanks for joining us this week. I hope you all check back again next Thursday.
Posted by Dan Storey on Thu, Jul 15, 2010 @ 03:58 PM
Hello again. In this week's blog, we are going to cover a few basic terms and definitions as they apply to the material handling industry. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding material handling equipment.
Dedicated Aisles- An aisle in a warehouse serving only one 
function. This aisle can be for order selection, product storage, or both.
Buffer Storage- The part of a warehouse in which back-up or reserve stock is stored awaiting transfer into active storage.
Belt Conveyor- A continuous fabric, rubber, plastic, leather or metal belt operated over a suitable drive and tail end, and over belt idlers or slider bed for handling materials, packages or objects placed directly upon the belt.
Pallet Rack Shelving- Standard pallet rack can be equipped with shelf panel inserts so that pallet rack can be used for storing binnable, rackable or palletized materials as needs change.
Pallet Loader- An automatic or semiautomatic machine consisting of synchronized conveyors and mechanisms to receive objects from a conveyor(s) and place them onto pallets according to a prearranged pattern.
On behalf of all of us here at Storage Solutions, thanks for stopping by. Don't forget to join us again next week!
Posted by Dan Storey on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 @ 09:18 AM
Storage Solutions has a new used equipment package available! This package includes 6 carousel shelving systems and 2 aisle saver moveable shelving systems. All of these systems are manufactured by White.
Carousel Shelving
Model Number: 530 RS232
- This system is 8 years old, and is 54' x 6'
- There are 30 sections, each of which are 8'H x 31"W x 21"D
- These sections hold 2 types of Akro-Mills 1800 totes: 8"W x 7"H x 21"D, and 11"W x 7"H x 21"D
- Each control panel runs two machines with controls and foot pedals
Aisle Saver Shelving
- 57' x 25' x 105" overall height
- Shelving is 201"H x 36"W x 21"D with 10 Shelves
- 14 double sided carriers with 16 sections of shelves in each
- Floor is diamond plate with welds every 18"
- TBS is on the clips
Contact us with any questions, and one of our industry professionals will be happy to help you out. Also, don't forget to check out all of the great deals on the
clearance section of our website!
Posted by Jill McElheny on Wed, Jun 23, 2010 @ 07:17 AM
Today marks the final day of the 8th annual third-party logistics summit in Atlanta, GA. This tradeshow is the world's largest event for third-party logistics providers and is focusing on how to drive business and online sales during an economic rebound. Kevin and Chastity have been working hard to make Storage Solutions a known presence this year. Our booth highlights the three most important aspects of what we do: buying used products, selling products and installing the best available.
We have also chosen this event to present our new Storage Solutions Certified Pre-Owned Rack Program. Our team is committed to providing our customers with reliable, quality products... which is why we've created this Certified Program. The Storage Solutions Certified seal is only awarded to products that pass our rigorous five-point inspection to ensure that our customers are getting the best product available.
While not all of the pre-owned products we sell are required to bear the certified seal, our five-point inspection process helps to ensure that when you buy certified, you are getting the best quality rack.
As we wrap up this year's 3PL summit, be sure to stop by our booth for more information or visit our website at www.storage-solutions.com.
Posted by Dan Storey on Thu, Jun 17, 2010 @ 10:13 AM
Hello again. This week I would like to take a minute to tell you about our newest Clearance item. We are featuring used Equipto steel shelving units this week. Let's take a look at the product.
15'H Equipto Steel Shelving Unit
- 36"W x 180"H Steel Shelving Units
- Available in both 18"D and 24"D
- All units are gray
- Includes 10 Steel Shelves
- Starter Unit: $140.00
- Add-On Unit: $115.00
86"H Equipto Steel Shelving Unit- 36"W x 86"H Steel Shelving Units
- Available in both 18"D and 24"D
- All units are gray
- Includes 6 Steel Shelves
- Starter Unit: $90.00
- Add-On Unit: $75.00
We also have Equipto shelf bins that fit perfectly into these units, and are great for storing nuts, bolts, and other hardware. Make sure to ask your sales rep about them. Don't have an established sales person?
Contact us and we will be happy to help. 866.474.2001
Don't forget to visit the
clearance section on our website for additional deals!
Posted by Michelle Coleman on Thu, Jun 10, 2010 @ 12:54 PM
These are exciting times for Storage Solutions! We recently expanded our warehouse which provides us with an additional 100,000 sq ft of inside storage space! When we first moved into our new facility on April 10th, 2009 we were incredibly excited to have the capacity to house 250,000 sq ft of warehouse equipment. However, in the last few weeks we have acquired an additional 100,000 sq ft, bringing us to a grand total of over 
350,000 sq ft of inside storage! We plan on utilizing this new space immediately by purchasing as much quality new and used equipment as possible.
Storage Solutions is constantly striving to be your number one resource for new and used material handling equipment. In an effort to become the sole destination for all of your new and used material handling needs, we are in the process of unveiling an incentive program that will pay a finders fee to anyone who helps us find quality used equipment to purchase. The incentive will depend on the quality and quantity of the equipment. We are still finalizing the parameters for the program, so be sure to visit our blog over the next few weeks for additional details!
Don't forget to check out the clearance warehouse equipment on our website!
Posted by Dan Storey on Mon, Jun 07, 2010 @ 12:20 PM
Hello all. We have a new 
clearance special to announce! This week we are featuring a 3M Automatic Case Sealer, model 800R/3. These retail new at $11,804.47, but we are only asking $5,000.00 for these very lightly used units. Here are the details:
Random case sealer automatically adjusts for case size. Self-centering side belt drive for consistent flow of 
narrow-width cases at up to 15 per minute. Includes 3M AccuGlide II Taping Heads for low-impact application of tapes up to 72 mm wide.
As previously mentioned, these are very lightly used--see pics. Please call 866-474-2001 for more details. Or click contact us to send us an email.
Posted by Dan Storey on Thu, May 27, 2010 @ 02:30 PM
We would like to devote this week's blog to our partnership with Unex. Established in 1964, Unex has long been a leader in the carton flow process. Dedicated to developing and manufacturing products that help improve the order selection and picking process, Unex redefined the carton flow industry with the introduction of Span-Track in 1994. Their carton flow products help decrease both labor and space costs while providing better organization and potential for order fulfillment. Unex continues to be the industry leader in carton flow systems and other solutions that require dynamic and live storage.
Introduced in 1994, Span-Track
quickly became the industry standard and established Unex as a leader in carton flow. The full width rollers provide 100% to 300% more surface area compared to other carton flow options. With 7 different models, Span-Track can be the solution for any of your carton flow needs.
Flow Cells and RollerRacks are custom engineered gravity flow racks that improve work flow within the manufacturing process and line-side assembly picking systems that feed it. The custom engineering allows your process to benefit from their use through the combined expertise provided by Unex and Storage Solutions. Flow Cell can be used for light duty applications and is mobile while RollerRack can support higher capacities.
Gravity Conveyor from Unex provides all of the advantages of Span-Track, including drop-in installations, but offers higher capacities, the ability to span longer unsupported lengths, and can aid in adding the benefits of live storage to difficult to convey items. The steel rollers in Gravity Conveyor can withstand abusive conditions that Span-Track or other carton flow may not while being as easy replacement.
For more information on Unex, or any other questions about material handling equipment, give us a call at 866.464.2001 and one of our experts will be happy to help.
Posted by Dan Storey on Thu, May 20, 2010 @ 03:26 PM
We here at Storage Solutions would like to devote this week's blog to our newest clearance package. Be sure to check out the clearance section of our website to see if there are any additional clearance packages still available! This week, we put together a package of used pallet rack that will provide an incredibly cost efficient solution for your small to mid-size storage needs. Let's take a look at the equipment.
Used Pallet Rack Package
Starter Units Include:
(2) 42"D x 96"H Teardrop Pallet Rack Uprights 
- Color: Light Green
- Column Size: 3" x 3"
- Column Style: Open Tube
- List Price: $40.00 ea
(6) 98"L x 4-5/8"H Teardrop Pallet Rack Beams
- Color: Orange
- Capacity: 5,500 lbs per Beam Level
- Step: 1-5/8"
- List Price: $13.00 ea
(6) 42"D x 46"W Pallet Rack Wire Decks
- Color: Gray
- 2 Channels
- Channel Height: 1-5/8"
- List Price: $13.00 ea
This package of equipment will make one bay of rack with 3 shelf levels for only $210.00! Add-on units can be purchased for only $170.00!
We understand that everyone has their own unique storage needs. Contact us and we will be happy to create a custom solution to meet your personal needs.
Posted by Dan Storey on Thu, May 13, 2010 @ 01:36 PM
Storage Solutions has a new intern! I would like to take a few minutes this week to introduce him to everyone. Let's get to know a little about James.
Where are you from? "I am from Elkhart, and I went to high school at Concord High. I am currently attending Ball State University where I study Marketing." 
What brought you to Storage Solutions? "I first came into contact with Storage Solutions at a BSU Career Fair. After coming in for an interview, I noticed that Storage Solutions is a great company, and is a market leader in the material handling industry. I decided to accept an internship position because I believe this experience will assist my own personal and professional development."
What has been your most interesting experience so far? "My most interesting moment so far has been going down to the jobsite in Greenwood, IN to see a new distribution center that we are outfitting with used pallet rack. I really enjoyed seeing how we turn a big empty warehouse into a fully equipped, fully functional distribution center."
Tell us something interesting about yourself. "I have an identical twin brother."
On behalf of everyone here at Storage Solutions, welcome to the team!
On a side note, we will be adding more material handling equipment to the clearance section of our website every week. Make sure to take a few minutes to see if there is anything on there that catches your eye!
Thanks for joining us this week. I hope you all check back again next Thursday.