To support the rapid expansion a major southwest distributor partnered with WPSS. By implementing a custom-engineered RiveTier Pick Module, they transformed the client’s facility with a brand-matched, efficient storage solution featuring boltless assembly, reducing installation costs by up to 40%.
The Challenge: Rapid Growth Demands a Bigger Vision
A regional distributor of parts and maintenance supplies in the Southwest U.S., managing thousands of products, was experiencing explosive growth. While they had previously relied on smaller storage projects to get by, the CEO realized their trajectory required a more comprehensive solution.
He needed a partner who could look beyond quick fixes and engineer a facility capable of handling a massive increase in volume. The goal was to build a new facility three times larger than their current one, optimized for speed and future scalability.
The Solution: Custom-Engineered RiveTier Pick Module
Phoenix-based integrator Storage Equipment Systems (SES) stepped in with a bold vision. Instead of standard shelving, SES proposed a high-efficiency pick module engineered with RiveTier Boltless Shelving that would have the space for a future 2-level module.
Visualizing Efficiency
SES secured the project by taking the client on a tour of a similar high-performance facility they had designed. They demonstrated critical efficiency concepts the client lacked, such as:
- Optimized Spacing: Precise engineering of shelf levels above and below pick zones.
- Flow Management: Strategic placement of high-velocity products near conveyors to minimize travel time.
Custom Branding and Engineering
Working side-by-side with Western Pacific Storage Solutions (WPSS) engineers, SES delivered a solution that was functional and aesthetically distinct:
- Brand Matching: Unlike competitors offering standard gray, WPSS manufactured the system in a custom color that matched the client’s brand. The CEO now proudly uses the facility as a showpiece for his own customers.
- RiveTier Boltless Assembly: The system utilized RiveTier’s original boltless design. With no small parts or hardware to misplace, assembly was faster and easier, reducing installation costs by 30-40% compared to bolted alternatives.
Results: A Facility Built for Profit
The collaboration between SES and WPSS resulted in a highly efficient distribution center that met the client’s aggressive growth goals.
| Outcome | Benefit to Client |
| Rapid ROI | Boltless Assembly reduced installation costs by 30-40%, allowing for a faster return on investment. |
| Operational Efficiency | The pick module optimized product flow, directly contributing to profit margins by reducing handling costs. |
| Brand Pride | Custom colors transformed a standard warehouse into a branded environment the client is proud to showcase. |
| Scalability | The design provided the robust infrastructure needed to support the company’s move into a facility three times the size of their previous home. |
By choosing RiveTier, the distributor gained a premier storage solution that is responsive, cost-effective, and engineered to drive profit through efficiency. 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.