The Automotive Challenge: Hazardous Stacks and Wasted Space
A long-standing automotive repair and maintenance supply shop with 12 locations across Southern Texas faced a common problem in the tire industry: inefficient and hazardous Tire Storage. Relying on stacking tire supplies in large piles created multiple issues:
- Safety Risks: Large stacks of tires created hazardous work conditions for employees.
- Slow Service: The cumbersome process of retrieving tires from piles greatly slowed down service and inventory access.
- Wasted Space: Stacking wastes valuable vertical space and is highly inefficient in terms of square footage used.
The customer needed a durable, secure, and space-maximizing solution that could improve safety and streamline operations across their commercial auto shops.
The WPSS Solution: RiveTier Multilevel Tire Rack
Western Pacific Storage Solutions (WPSS) designed a custom, heavy-duty Multilevel Systems solution utilizing the versatile RiveTier Boltless Shelving line, specifically engineered for tire storage applications.
- Custom Tire Rack Bays: The system featured RiveTier Tire Rack bays equipped with specialized angled beams that securely hold tires in place without the need for additional locking devices. This flexible design allows for the safe storage of various tire weights and sizes.
- Two-Level Multilevel Systems: The system was engineered as a two-level structure, equipped with two-level tire rack bays and general shelving units. This efficiently uses the facility’s height to store more tires in less square footage.
- Enhanced Safety and Access: To ensure employees could safely and efficiently access products on the top level, the Multilevel System included IBC-compliant stairways and an integrated conveyor belt for moving heavy tires and supplies.
- Durable and Aesthetic: RiveTier’s high-strength steel construction is durable enough for high load-bearing applications, while the sleek finish provides an attractive, organized appearance suitable even for customer-facing areas.
Results: Increased Efficiency and Long-Term Value
The implementation of the RiveTier Multilevel Tire Storage System provided the Texas automotive shop with immediate improvements in safety, efficiency, and aesthetics.
| Outcome | RiveTier Feature |
| Optimized Storage | Eliminated hazardous stacking, allowing the shop to store more tires in less square footage. |
| Enhanced Safety | Integrated IBC-compliant stairs and conveyor belt ensure safe and efficient product retrieval from the upper level. |
| Quick Installation | As a Boltless Assembly system, RiveTier ensures fast and easy installation with minimal disruption to operations. |
| Improved Appeal | Durable, high-strength construction and a clean aesthetic enhance the professional look of the commercial space. |
The end result is a highly satisfied client operating a durable, safe, and efficient Automotive Storage solution built to last. Ready to work on your next project? Big or small, WPSS has experts ready to assist! We provide layout guidance, spec sheets, and recommend best-practice clearances to ensure an efficient and space saving design. Contact us today for a quote.