A public utility company in West Texas optimized its warehouse space by installing a shelf-supported Deckover System from WPSS. This custom-engineered solution, featuring IBC-compliant stairs and Deluxe Industrial Shelving, consolidated heavy equipment and sensitive documents into a single, organized vertical structure.
The Challenge: Expanding Storage Without Expanding Footprint
A public utility company in Western Texas needed to optimize its warehouse operations. The goal was to expand and organize the usable square footage within the existing facility to better support the city’s power infrastructure.
Key Requirements:
- Versatile Storage: The system needed to house a diverse mix of inventory, ranging from heavy electrical equipment to sensitive hard-copy records and office machinery like printers and copy machines.
- Durability: The structure had to be robust enough to support heavy loads on an upper level while maintaining stability.
- Space Efficiency: The client wanted to maximize their vertical space to avoid the cost of expanding the building’s footprint.
The Solution: Shelf-Supported Deckover System
Working with a local material handling dealer, Western Pacific Storage Solutions (WPSS) engineered a 40’ x 50’ shelf-supported Deckover System tailored to the utility’s specific needs.
Engineered for Heavy Loads and Organization
- Rigid Deckover Design: Instead of a standard free-standing mezzanine, this project utilized a Deckover design where the shelving units themselves support the upper platform. This provided a rigid, high-strength framework capable of sustaining the heavy loads of electrical equipment stored on the upper level.
- Dual-Purpose Storage: The bottom floor was reserved for Deluxe Industrial Shelving units, creating a secure and organized environment for important documents and smaller components.
- Safe Accessibility: To ensure safe and easy access to the upper deck, the system was equipped with IBC-compliant stairs and a lift gate, facilitating the movement of personnel and heavy materials.
Results: Optimized Organization and Space
The project was a success, delivering a highly functional storage solution that met all the end-user’s specifications.
| Outcome | Benefit to Client |
| Doubled Usable Space | The deckover design effectively created a second floor within the warehouse, maximizing the available square footage. |
| Diverse Storage | The system successfully accommodated both heavy equipment (upper level) and organized document storage (lower level). |
| Rapid Installation | The easy-bolt connections and lightweight materials allowed the dealer to install the system expediently, minimizing disruption to utility operations. |
| Repeat Partnership | The success of this installation led the dealer to solicit WPSS for future projects with the same utility company. |
By implementing a robust Deckover System, the public utility company transformed its warehouse into a multi-functional storage hub, proving that smart engineering can solve even the most diverse storage challenges. 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.