Solve Your Storage Problems with Bulk Containers – Part 1

Use bulk containers for your storage needs. Whether you’re an individual or a business, you will always encounter storage problems. Individuals will want to keep their homes well-kept and organized. Businesses need to properly store their stocks and supplies. The best way to solve storage issues is to use bulk containers. Almost anything can be … Read more

Growth of an Industrial Supply Company in a Shrinking Economy – Part 4

A successful industrial supply company does not neglect its long time local customer base, either. These customers are the foundation of its business. At the same time, it seeks out new customers and offers them the same service that it gives its loyal long-time customers. At the same time that the industrial supply company takes … Read more

How a Materials Handling Company Streamlines Ordering – Part 1

Finding the right industrial supply company is vital to a materials handling company of any description. Warehouses, factories, manufacturers and other industries all require regular stocks of warehouse supplies and equipment. If they have to get smaller supplies like packaging materials from one company, spare parts from another and heavy equipment from yet another, it … Read more

Akro-Mils AkroBins: Organised Shelving with System Bins.

Getting your parts room in order can be absolutely draining. What goes where on what shelf or what drawer. Forget all that. No more drawers. Drawers are just another thing to slam your finger in while in a hurry with an order or quick fix. If you haven’t been there, don’t worry. Sooner or later … Read more

Akro-Mils AkroBins: Don’t Let Your Inventory Fall Between The Cracks.

How many times have you heard this blurted out during the year? Where’s all the parts inventory going? I know business has been good, but nothing like this! Annually or bi annualy it doesn’t matter. It means something is not right and needs to be fixed. Whether it’s the assembly line, parts center, or shop, … Read more

Simplifying the Complex Job of Buying Warehouse Supplies – Part II

There is another similar type of racking system designed for boxes. The Carton Flow system allows cartons to slide smoothly, replacing the last carton removed, assuring proper inventory rotation. Yet another system, the push back system, is made up of a series of nested carts on strong steel rails. This is an ideal solution for … Read more

Simplifying the Complex Job of Buying Warehouse Supplies – Part 1

To the untrained eye, a warehouse is a marvel of simplicity. Everything is stacked up neatly and ready to go. It’s only when you look more closely that you realize just how much complexity is involved in the warehouse supplies business. Even the most essential supplies, the pallet racks, require careful consideration. There a many … Read more

Storage Solutions To Keep Your Business Organized

It is essential to keep a workplace clean and organized to insure efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, one of the solutions that many companies don’t think of until it is too late is storage. “A place for everything and everything in its place” is a mantra that can help prevent you from stepping over piles and … Read more

Use Hallowell Lockers For Your Employees’ Personal Storage.

Because lockers are for so much more than high school, Bahrns offers a full line of Hallowell lockers. There are hundreds of different uses for the many different types of lockers available. You’ll find yourself incredibly grateful that you have them and so will your employees. The Hallowell 16-person locker is a giant that keeps … Read more

Material handling 101 – Putting Together a Rack

Racks are an essential part of your warehouse space, so putting together a rack safely and effectively will allow you to gain a great deal of usable space. Like any material handling, this should be approached carefully and methodically to ensure safety and stability. Different manufacturers of the various rack systems will give you step-by-step … Read more