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Industries We Serve

Building Products & Lumber

Storage Solutions for Building Products & Lumber

NAS Group offers customized racking solutions for the building products and lumber industry, including versatile Selective Racking and specialized Cantilever Racking built for durability and resilience. For outdoor and non-climate-controlled settings, our systems feature corrosion-resistant galvanized steel, while structural steel options are available for heavy-duty loads to ensure system integrity.

Our experience spans Retail Fixture systems for hardware and home improvement stores to expansive lumber rack storage systems for wholesale distributors, helping clients maximize storage space, minimize material damage, and boost productivity through easy retrieval. In one recent lumber manufacturer project, custom Cantilever Racking helped achieve exactly that. With systems in wide aisle and narrow aisle configurations and rack relocation services to adapt to evolving needs, we deliver solutions as diverse as the products they hold.

Industry-Specific Challenges

  • Handling everything from small components to oversized lumber and pipes.
  • Protecting materials from damage during storage and transport.
  • Accommodating heavy, bulky items while keeping retrieval easy.
  • Adapting storage to varied dimensions and SKU counts.
  • Making the most of limited yard and warehouse space.
  • Meeting fire safety requirements for combustible lumber products.

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's the best racking system for storing long lumber and pipes?
Cantilever Racking is the go-to solution. It supports any length of product without front columns getting in the way, and it creates clear, safe zones for forklift operation. NAS Group supplies Cantilever Racking for lumber yards and building supply businesses.
What racking works for both bulky building materials and small hardware items?
A combination of Selective Racking and Carton Flow Racking. Selective Racking covers everything from heavy cement to delicate fixtures, while Carton Flow Racking is built for smaller hardware items, making picking and stock rotation easier in retail and home improvement settings.
What racking is best for storing large quantities of a limited number of SKUs?
Drive In Racking is designed for exactly that: high-density storage for manufacturers with fewer SKUs but bulk quantities, letting forklifts enter the bays directly to maximize space.
How does racking design account for fire safety when storing lumber?
Lumber and many building materials are combustible, so racking layouts need to account for fire code requirements such as flue spaces between loads, clearance below sprinklers, and aisle widths that allow emergency access. NAS Group designs each layout around the materials being stored and the applicable codes, helping keep systems compliant without sacrificing storage capacity.
Can racking be relocated as a business's storage needs change?
Yes. NAS Group's rack relocation services cover the full move, from dismantling and inspecting existing components to reinstalling the system in a new layout or facility. Reusing existing racking can reduce costs compared to buying new, while making sure the reconfigured system is safe and suited to your current operation.