INDUSTRY Trends By David Koenig
PORTABLE stacking racks are the hottest trend in material handling. They can be used to store, stage and ship materials, particularly doors and windows. (Photo by Krauter Auto-Stak)
Dealers clamor for portable stacking racks ortable stacking racks for millwork and other building materials are not new, but over the last two years—and particularly the last two months—demand for the storage devices among dealers has gone through the roof. “These are a growing trend, but not a new idea,” noted Travis Darnell, of CT Darnell/Sunbelt Rack. “We first developed this rack for GeorgiaPacific back in the late ’90s and have been successfully selling it ever since. We have many thousands out in the field that successfully improve millwork operations throughout North America.” Over the last 10 years, Krauter Auto-Stak has increased its portable stacking rack sales tenfold, to the point it has been maintaining an inventory and turning two truckloads a month, holding 2,000 racks apiece. In April, it had to order four truckloads. In May, it ordered eight truckloads
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ALTHOUGH designed for windows, doors and other millwork items, the racks accommodate a wide range of products including bagged goods, engineered lumber products, cabinetry, pailed goods, and much more. (Photo by Krauter Auto-Stak)
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