UNARCO RACKING — We Know Pallet Rack
As the oldest and most established pallet rack manufacturer in the United States, UNARCO RACKING has driven the material handling industry forward for nearly seven decades. From the historic development of Sturdi-Bilt racking systems to automated engineering environments today, we stand as the single source for heavy-duty, code-compliant storage systems.
UNARCO RACKING engineers, fabricates, and implements complete warehouse storage platforms customized to exact operational profiles, seismic zones, and throughput demands. With deep expertise across selective pallet rack, gravity flow channels, dynamic high-density systems, and multi-tier pick modules, our specialized project engineers collaborate directly with supply chain leaders, warehouse designers, and international procurement specialists.
Our manufacturing portfolio spans cold-formed roll-formed steel, rugged hot-rolled structural steel channel, and specialized automation interfaces. Whether equipping Greenfield e-commerce fulfillment centers or retrofitting high-density cold storage facilities, UNARCO RACKING provides unmatched structural integrity, lifecycle durability, and regulatory compliance.
Years of continuous racking innovation and fabrication experience
High-capacity production plants located across strategic hubs
U.S. States with registered Professional Engineers (PE) on staff
Rigorous compliance with ANSI MH16.1 & RMI design standards
Mission, Vision, and Quality Commitment
Our operational values ensure that enterprise distribution facilities, system integrators, and logistics managers achieve maximum storage efficiency with absolute structural safety.
Enduring Customer Partnerships
To supply the most versatile array of precision-engineered racking systems and responsive, one-on-one technical service that ensures enterprise operators and systems integrators choose UNARCO RACKING for every critical distribution expansion.
Engineering Benchmark
To continually advance the global industry benchmark for warehouse rack safety, structural efficiency, and automated integration — delivering robust physical storage architectures that other fabricators strive to replicate.
Maximum Storage Density
To optimize every square foot of vertical and horizontal facility volume with purpose-built selective rack and dynamic gravity flow systems that accelerate throughput and maximize product velocity.
Tennessee • Texas • Ohio
UNARCO RACKING operates three extensive, highly modern production facilities utilizing automated roll-forming lines, computer-controlled punching, robotic welding stations, and state-of-the-art automated powder-coat lines.
Strategically positioned in central freight hubs, our plants offer rapid transport routes across North America and direct access to export transit corridors. This distribution footprint provides our enterprise clients with freight economies, consistent lead times, and flexible production scheduling for phased multi-site rollouts.
Springfield, Tennessee — Corporate Headquarters & Plant
Dedicated central engineering complex, high-volume automated paint lines, and roll-formed upright manufacturing facilities.
Lewisville, Texas — Southwestern Manufacturing Facility
Specialized fabrication for heavy-duty structural channels, push-back carts, dynamic flow systems, and custom seismic components.
Pandora, Ohio — Midwestern Manufacturing Facility
Advanced roll-forming mills, automated welding cells, custom retail rack fixtures, and regional quick-ship distribution staging.
Strict Regulatory Compliance & Engineering Certifications
UNARCO RACKING products and facilities adhere to the highest engineering standards and stringent international building codes.
RMI Charter Member
Active charter member of the Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI). Every component is engineered in strict compliance with ANSI MH16.1 specifications.
LADBS Certified Fabricator
Certified by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety — recognized as one of the world's most rigorous seismic structural standards.
CWB Certified Welding
Certified by the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) ensuring all robotic and structural hand welds meet strict international structural integrity thresholds.
Our in-house structural engineering department maintains licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) across all 50 U.S. states to deliver stamped layout drawings, slab capacity verification, baseplate calculations, and site-specific seismic analyses required by local authorities and municipal building departments.
Responsible Manufacturing & Daily Recycling
UNARCO RACKING is committed to sustainable industrial practices that minimize environmental impact while delivering high-grade storage systems.
- Comprehensive Scrap Steel Recycling: 100% of steel coil trimmings, structural off-cuts, and punching slugs are segregated and recycled into standard production cycles.
- Reclaim-Enabled Powder Coating: Closed-loop powder paint systems capture and reuse overspray, significantly reducing hazardous waste and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
- Paperless Operations: Enterprise digital document workflows keep blueprints, engineering change orders, and plant production manifests completely screen-based.
- Recycled Shipping Platforms: Timber dunages, steel banding, and plastic wrapping components are methodically sorted and channeled into certified recycling facilities.
Why Overseas Buyers & Enterprise DCs Choose UNARCO RACKING
Decades of execution across thousands of commercial warehouses, retail distribution networks, and industrial centers have positioned us as a reliable partner for global supply chains.
Tailored Seismic & Load Design
Our engineers calculate high-density loads, concrete slab embedment, seismic shear forces, and local building code demands to design the most cost-efficient and structurally dependable bay profiles.
Single Point of Accountability
Dedicated project engineers supervise each order from concept layout and bill of materials generation through fabrication scheduling, container loading, and site installation oversight.
Trusted Industry Experience
From nationwide big-box retail centers and cold storage third-party logistics (3PLs) to automated high-bay facilities, our customer roster features leading brands who demand consistent excellence.
Ready to Discuss Your Warehouse Storage Requirements?
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