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Industries We Serve

Petrochemicals

Storage Solutions for Petrochemicals

The petrochemical industry faces unique storage challenges due to the heavy and often unusually sized equipment it handles, from pipes and dies to tooling and special components. NAS Group designs storage systems built for these demands, like Pushback Racking for high-density storage of multiple pallets per lane and Cantilever Racking for long pipes and bulky components loaded by crane or hoist.

Rack safety is a top priority in every petrochemical storage solution we design. The heavy and sometimes hazardous materials in this sector demand systems that are strong, stable, and secure, protecting both your equipment and your team while maximizing space in your facility.

Industry-Specific Challenges

  • Supporting heavy equipment beyond standard rack capacities.
  • Storing long, bulky, and irregular items like pipes, dies, and tooling.
  • Enabling safe loading and retrieval by crane or hoist.
  • Providing easy access to frequently moved inventory.
  • Securing heavy and hazardous materials.
  • Maximizing floor space with oversized inventory.

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 is the best type of racking for storing pipes in a petrochemical facility?
Cantilever Racking is the best choice for storing pipes and other long, bulky, or irregularly shaped items in petrochemical facilities. Its open-front design has no vertical uprights blocking the load face, so pipes and heavy components can be loaded and retrieved with cranes or hoists. NAS Group designs and manufactures Cantilever Racking systems sized for the heavy loads common in the petrochemical sector.
How do you store heavy, oversized equipment in a petrochemical warehouse?
Heavy, oversized petrochemical equipment is best stored in racking engineered for the specific weights and dimensions of the items, rather than standard off-the-shelf shelving. NAS Group starts by assessing what you need to store, such as pipes, dies, tooling, and special components, then designs a system with the capacity, spacing, and access your equipment and handling methods require. The result is storage that carries the load safely while making the most of available floor space.
What storage systems work best for the oil and gas industry?
The most common storage systems for oil and gas and petrochemical operations are Cantilever Racking, Pushback Racking, and Selective Racking. Cantilever Racking handles long and irregular items, Pushback Racking provides high-density pallet storage, and Selective Racking gives direct access to every pallet. NAS Group recommends the right mix based on your equipment, inventory, and facility layout.
Is Pushback Racking a good option for petrochemical storage?
Yes, Pushback Racking is a good option for petrochemical storage when you need to hold multiple pallets of the same product in a compact footprint. Pallets sit on nested carts on inclined rails, so you can store several pallets deep in each lane, with the most recently loaded pallet retrieved first. It works well for high-volume products with fewer SKUs.
How do I make sure my petrochemical storage racking is safe?
Petrochemical storage racking is safest when it is engineered for your actual load weights, installed correctly, and inspected regularly. Heavy and sometimes hazardous materials demand racking that is strong, stable, and secure, not just high-capacity. NAS Group builds R-Mark certified racking and offers engineering and rack design, rack installation, and safety services to keep equipment and teams protected.