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Open Shelving

Open Shelving Systems for Canadian Warehouses

Open Shelving is a steel industrial shelving system with no side or back panels, giving full visibility and easy access to hand-stackable items. Built with adjustable shelves and wedge lock beam supports, it pairs the clean look of office shelving with the strength of industrial steel. NAS Group supplies and installs Open Shelving for warehouses, retail backrooms, and offices across Canada.

Panels
Open (No Sides / Back)
Shelf Options
Steel / Board / Wire
Beam Supports
Wedge Lock
Best For
Hand-Stackable Items
Rows of light grey Open Shelving with wood decks installed in a clean warehouse space.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Allows better sprinkler penetration than closed systems for improved fire safety.
  • Full visibility and easy access to stored items, simplifying inventory management and picking.
  • Customizable configurations to fit your inventory, workflow, and available space.
  • Expands or reconfigures easily as your storage requirements change.
  • Economical alternative to Closed Shelving.
Warehouse staff member picking automotive liquids and parts from an Open Shelving system.

Common Applications

Open Shelving is ideal for retail backroom overstock, small bin picking applications, and office supply storage. Full visibility makes it easy for staff to spot low stock and pick items quickly.
Symmetrical view down a central walkway of a multi-level blue Open Shelving structure with wire mesh decking.

Adaptable Design

Open Shelving uses a modular design with adjustable shelf heights, so you can add units or reposition shelves as your inventory changes. Choose from steel shelves, wire mesh decking, or particle board depending on what you're storing, with easy-to-clean surfaces that keep your storage area tidy.

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 difference between Open Shelving and Closed Shelving for a warehouse?
Open Shelving uses exposed steel shelves with no side or back panels, giving you full visibility and easy access to stock. Closed Shelving encloses items for extra protection or dust control. Open Shelving also allows better sprinkler penetration for fire safety and is typically the more economical choice.
Can Open Shelving be reconfigured or expanded later if my storage needs change?
Yes. Open Shelving systems use a modular, adjustable design with wedge lock beam supports, so shelves can be repositioned, expanded, or reconfigured as your inventory or space requirements evolve.
What shelf material options are available for Open Shelving units?
NAS Group offers steel shelves, wire mesh decking, and particle board options, so you can choose the surface that best fits what you're storing.
Is Open Shelving good for small parts or bin picking in a warehouse?
Yes, it's well suited to that. Open Shelving is commonly used for retail backroom overstock, small bin picking applications, and office supply storage because it gives easy visual access for fast item retrieval.
Where can I buy or get a quote for industrial Open Shelving in Canada?
You can request a quote for Open Shelving directly from NAS Group. NAS Group supplies and installs Open Shelving for businesses across Canada from its main locations in Whitby, Ontario, and Calgary, Alberta.