Making the Most of Pallet Racks

Increase efficiency in your business by making the most of pallet racks
By D. Johnston Warehouse storage racks and pallets are like any other business asset: the more use you can get out of them, the more efficient your company will be. By reusing, recycling or selling your used or surplus pallet racking, you can save money, eliminate waste and otherwise benefit your business. Avoid buying new supplies, generate a better reputation for your company and even make money by checking out the steps below.

You have several options for making the most of pallet racks and pallets. Depending on your needs and the supplies you currently possess, decide which of the following ideas will make sense for your business:

1. Recycling your warehouse rack and pallet products

2. Reusing your existing warehouse racking systems or buying used pallet racks

3. Locating companies that will buy your pallets and pallet rack shelving

Recycle warehouse racking systems and supplies and benefit the environment and your business

With the current state of the world, there's a lot of emphasis on recycling, and you can benefit your company by contributing. Recycling your used pallet racking and pallets will help conserve resources in your area and cut down on waste. Your business will be looked on as a more world-conscious company, and you can check into dispensations and tax deductions for the donation of materials.
Try:  Locate recycling center companies for your pallet racking system products such as Recycler's World, IFCO and North American. Recycler's provides you with a listing of several centers, and you can fill out a form at IFCO to request pick-up of your used pallet racks. North American has a feature that lets you select a recycler near your business for convenience.

Consider the advantages of used pallet racks from a buying, selling or reusing perspective

Any time a commodity is reused, money is saved; either you avoid buying new products, spend less on brand-new materials or make extra money by reselling. These options are all open to your business and its used pallet rack systems. Instead of buying new products and then throwing them away, consider one or more of these scenarios and make your company more cost-effective.
Try:  Get your warehouse racking systems to go the extra mile by checking out options suggested by companies like Reusable Transport Packing (RTP), Rehrig Pacific and ANE Rack & Shelving. RTP and Rehrig supply plastic pallets for reuse or restructuring. ANE buys and sells used warehouse pallet racking; save money on supplies or contact them to sell your old equipment.

Save money in your business by looking into options for selling your used pallet rack systems

Much like used warehouse pallet racking, you can sell the pallets and shelving you bought brand-new and recoup some of the money you spent. There are many businesses accessible to you that will buy your surplus products for redistribution. By selling your unneeded equipment, you make money and avoid storing or wasting usable materials.
Try:  Make the most of your used warehouse racks and pallets by considering Wholesale Pallets, RIM Junkyard and Material Handling Exchange. Wholesale buys plastic pallets for reuse, and RIM provides a listing of companies that purchase wooden pallets. Look at Handling Exchange to see about selling your used or surplus pallet rack shelving.

• Analyze your used pallet racking assets and see exactly how much material you have available for reuse. Some companies will want figures before they accept your products, and if you're looking to sell, your buyers will need to know that as well.