Scaling Up: WPSS Engineers One of the First 4-Level Pick Module Structures in the U.S.
📦 Case Study: Record-Breaking 4-Level Pick Module
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When a major East Coast automotive manufacturer maxed out their floor space, they turned to Western Pacific Storage Solutions (WPSS) for a groundbreaking solution. Utilizing Deluxe Industrial Shelving, WPSS engineered a massive four-level pick module structure – one of the first of its kind in the U.S. – transforming 50 feet of Vertical Space into a high-throughput distribution powerhouse.
The Challenge: High Demand, Limited Footprint
A large automotive manufacturer on the East Coast was facing a critical logistics bottleneck. Orders and inventory were increasing rapidly, but their distribution center had run out of horizontal floor space.
Key Constraints:
- Maxed Out Footprint: The facility could not expand outward.
- Vertical Potential: The building offered a soaring 50 feet of overhead clearance that was currently underutilized.
- Throughput Demands: A simple storage mezzanine would not suffice; the client needed a dynamic system to handle active inventory flow.
- Budget: A traditional structural mezzanine platform would have been cost-prohibitive (estimated at nearly double the cost of a shelving-supported system).
The WPSS Solution: A pioneering 4-Level Pick Module
While three-level systems were the industry standard at the time, the available vertical space demanded more. The integrator partnered with WPSS to engineer a custom four-level pick module utilizing Deluxe Industrial Shelving as the structural backbone.
System Specs:
- Height: A soaring 40-foot high structure that maximizes the building’s vertical cube.
- Capacity: The system incorporates 1,086 shelving units and over 35,390 individual shelves.
- Engineering: Built with proprietary heavy-duty steel box posts to handle the immense weight loads of a four-story structure.
- Flow: An integrated gravity-flow design ensures materials move seamlessly between levels without creating bottlenecks.
Results: Breaking New Ground in Distribution
By pushing the boundaries of what was considered standard, WPSS delivered a cost-effective, high-performance solution that set a new benchmark for Multilevel Systems.
| Outcome | Benefit to Client |
| Record-Breaking Design | Successfully engineered one of the first 4-level pick modules in the U.S., proving WPSS engineering capabilities. |
| Cost Efficiency | Provided a solution at roughly half the cost of a traditional structural mezzanine platform. |
| Maximum Density | Transformed empty air into 35,000+ storage locations, significantly boosting inventory capacity. |
| Seamless Throughput | The integrated design prevents bottlenecks, allowing for efficient product movement across all four levels. |
This project exemplifies how Deluxe Industrial Shelving can be engineered to solve complex, high-capacity distribution challenges when horizontal space is simply not an option. 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.