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Industries We Serve

Wholesale & DC Racking

Storage Solutions for Wholesale & Distribution Centers

Wholesale distribution centers connect manufacturers and suppliers with retail outlets, receiving, storing, and distributing products based on orders. With high product volumes and large order quantities, these operations depend on storage that keeps bulk inventory organized and accessible. NAS Group, a leader in pallet racking and industrial storage solutions, provides tailored systems that optimize every step from storage to order fulfillment.

Whether pickers travel to storage bays or pallets move to a central picking area, the right storage system streamlines how products are retrieved and shipped. Our scalable solutions maximize space utilization, reduce order processing times, and adapt as your operation grows, helping you stay ahead in a competitive market.

Industry-Specific Challenges

  • Managing high volumes of bulk inventory for timely distribution.
  • Keeping large inventories organized and easy to retrieve.
  • Minimizing picker travel time across large facilities.
  • Reducing order processing times to protect customer satisfaction.
  • Maximizing space utilization within the existing facility.
  • Scaling storage as market demands and order volumes change.

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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 type of racking is best for a wholesale distribution center?
It depends on your SKU count, order volume, and how your pickers move through the building. High-SKU operations that need access to every pallet usually do well with Selective Racking, while high-volume operations moving large quantities of the same product benefit from Pallet Flow Racking. Most distribution centers use a combination of systems, which is why NAS Group designs each layout around your specific inventory and workflow.
How can I increase storage capacity in my distribution center without expanding the building?
Narrowing your aisles is one of the most effective ways to add capacity within your existing footprint. Narrow Aisle and Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) Selective Racking reduce the space lost to forklift aisles and let you build higher, fitting more pallet positions into the same square footage. NAS Group can assess your current layout and equipment to find the right balance of density and accessibility.
What's the difference between Pallet Flow Racking and Carton Flow Racking for order picking?
Pallet Flow Racking stores full pallets on gravity-fed rollers that move loads toward the pick face, making it ideal for bulk wholesale inventory and fast-moving products. Carton Flow Racking works the same way at a smaller scale, feeding individual cases or totes to pickers for split-case and each-picking. Both systems use first-in, first-out (FIFO) rotation and reduce picker travel time.
How do I speed up order picking in a wholesale warehouse?
Faster picking starts with reducing how far pickers travel and how long it takes to find and reach each item. Placing fast-moving products in Pallet Flow Racking or Carton Flow Racking near a central pick area, organizing bulk reserve storage above or behind pick locations, and using a layout matched to your order profile can all cut processing times. NAS Group designs storage systems that support your picking method, whether pickers travel to storage bays or pallets are moved to a central picking zone.
Who manufactures distribution center racking in Canada?
NAS Group manufactures pallet racking and industrial storage systems for wholesale and distribution centers across Canada. It operates through North American Steel, headquartered in Whitby, Ontario, and North American Storage, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, and handles engineering, rack design, manufacturing, and installation.

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