A major national retailer needed to maximize their stockroom’s vertical space while meeting strict seismic codes. Partnering with WPSS, they installed a custom Deluxe Industrial Storage system featuring custom engineered wire framing. This solution optimized airflow and organization for apparel storage while seamlessly integrating with existing pallet racks.
The Challenge: Optimizing Stockroom Space for Apparel
One of the nation’s largest retail corporations faced a specific challenge in their supply rooms: efficiently storing large volumes of apparel in display-ready condition. They wanted to transform underutilized vertical space into an organized system where clothing could be easily pulled, sorted, and stocked.
Key Constraints:
- Integration: The system needed to integrate seamlessly with existing pallet rack platforms.
- Wire Framing Requirement: The retailer specifically requested wire shelving frames—unusual for heavy-duty industrial applications—to improve visibility, save energy (lighting), and enhance ventilation for fabric preservation.
- Seismic Safety: Located in a highly volatile earthquake zone, the structure had to meet rigorous impact resistance and seismic codes, a standard typically requiring solid steel frames.
The Solution: Custom Deluxe Wire Frame System
Western Pacific Storage Solutions (WPSS) accepted the challenge, engineering a hybrid solution that combined the benefits of wire framing with the structural integrity of Deluxe Industrial Storage.
Engineered for Safety and Apparel
- Seismic-Ready Hybrid Design: WPSS created two multi-level heavy-duty systems using retail wire framing for the upper sections and solid steel shelves at the bottom of the bays for essential structural buttressing.
- Reinforced Stability: By utilizing seismic-sensitive Angle and Beaded posts, the system met strict seismic codes despite the use of wire components.
- Apparel-Focused Storage: The system included specialized hanger on garment (HoG) units, optimizing the space for hanging clothes while maintaining the airflow and dust control benefits of wire shelving.
- Pre-Welded Efficiency: To reduce installation costs, WPSS pre-welded engineered panels to the posts before shipment, eliminating the need for time-consuming bolting on-site.
Results: Optimized, Safe, and Efficient
The project successfully delivered the retailer’s vision without compromising on safety or durability.
| Outcome | Benefit to Client |
| Enhanced Visibility | The open wire design improved item location speeds and reduced the need for artificial lighting by allowing light penetration. |
| Apparel Preservation | Superior air circulation reduced moisture and dust buildup, protecting garment quality. |
| Seismic Compliance | The custom-engineered hybrid design met all safety standards for the earthquake-prone region. |
| Cost & Time Savings | Pre-welded components significantly reduced installation time and labor costs. |
By innovating with a custom Deluxe Industrial Storage wire frame solution, WPSS provided the retailer with a safe, efficient, and apparel-friendly Stock Room environment. 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.