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Industries We Serve

Automotive

Storage Solutions for Automotive

Automotive dealerships and warehouses handle an unusually wide range of parts, from bulky windshields to delicate electronics, each with its own handling and storage demands. As a leading provider of pallet racking and industrial storage, we build customized systems that keep these varied inventories organized, accessible, and fully compliant with fire safety regulations for flammable items.

Our racking and shelving solutions are engineered to optimize warehouse space and support the balance between stocking ample inventory and keeping it lean, helping automotive businesses control costs without slowing down the supply chain. Cantilever Racking handles long, awkward parts like bumpers and exhaust pipes, while Selective Racking keeps palletized stock organized and easy to reach. With scalable designs built for growth, along with expert consultation and support from design through installation, we help your storage infrastructure keep pace with your operations.

Industry-Specific Challenges

  • Diverse item sizes and handling needs, from bulky windshields to delicate electronics.
  • Balancing Just-In-Case stock against Just-In-Time efficiency.
  • Fire safety compliance for flammable items.
  • Limited warehouse space restricting optimal storage.
  • Reducing costs without slowing supply chain speed.
  • Coordinating planning across complex inventory operations.

Why Choose Us

Decades of Experience

50+ years of experience designing and installing industrial storage systems across Canada, backed by a team that understands the demands of modern warehousing.

Canadian-Made

Our racking systems are proudly manufactured in Canada, ensuring strict quality control, faster lead times, and support for local industry and jobs.

End-to-End Service

From initial consultation to engineering and design, manufacturing, installation, and ongoing support, we manage every step so you don't have to coordinate multiple vendors.

Compliance You Can Trust

All our systems meet Canadian safety standards and codes, giving you confidence that your storage infrastructure is safe and compliant from day one.

Storage Solutions, Installed Across Canada

With teams based in Whitby, Ontario, and Calgary, Alberta, NAS Group designs, manufactures, and installs storage solutions for facilities nationwide. Find the service area nearest your facility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes storage for the automotive industry different from other sectors?
Automotive storage requires racking that adapts to an unusually wide range of item sizes and fragility levels, from bulky windshields and body panels to delicate electronics, all within the same warehouse. This variety means a single storage system rarely works for every part type, so flexible, mixed-use racking is essential.
How can automotive warehouses balance Just-In-Case and Just-In-Time inventory?
NAS Group designs customizable racking systems, such as Selective Racking and Pallet Flow Racking, that let automotive warehouses stock ample inventory for reliability while still keeping fast, organized access for lean operations. Its in-house design and engineering team tailors each layout to match your specific inventory strategy.
Which racking systems work best for large or bulky automotive parts?
Cantilever Racking is the best fit for long, bulky items like exhaust pipes and bumpers, thanks to its column-free design and adjustable arms. For heavier components, North American Racking is built to support the weight while adapting to varying sizes and shapes.
How is fire safety compliance maintained for flammable automotive parts?
Fire safety compliance is maintained by designing storage layouts around the specific characteristics of each product, particularly flammable items common in automotive inventories. This product-specific approach ensures systems consistently meet fire safety standards without limiting storage efficiency.
What's the best storage solution for fast-moving or time-sensitive parts like batteries?
Pallet Flow Racking is the best solution for time-sensitive parts like batteries, using a first-in, first-out (FIFO) method that ensures older stock is used before newer stock. Pick Towers and Carton Flow Racking complement this by supporting high-turnover, smaller-parts distribution with quick replenishment.

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