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Multi-level shelf-supported storage platform featuring lower-level pick shelving filled with cardboard bins, an integrated access staircase, and upper safety guardrails in orange and blue.

Shelf / Rack Supported Storage Platforms

Shelf / Rack Supported Storage Platforms for Canadian Warehouses

Shelf / Rack Supported Storage Platforms by the NAS Group are innovative solutions that expand space utilization and storage versatility. These systems use shelving or pallet racking to support an additional overhead floor, effectively doubling the usable space. Whether used for bulk floor storage or as integrated pick locations, these platforms are designed to meet diverse storage needs while complying with local building codes.

High-bay multi-tier catwalk system integrated with blue racking frames and yellow structural access stair towers.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Shelf and Rack Supported Storage Platforms use shelving or pallet racking to support an overhead floor, maximizing space usage.
  • Accessories like handrails, stairs, loading gates, and landings enhance functionality and safety.
  • Top floors can be used for bulk storage or integrated with shelving for economical pick locations.
  • Compatible with lifts, conveyors, and other material handling equipment for a comprehensive system.
  • Flooring options include roof deck and plywood, open steel planking, bar grating, or roof deck and checker plate.
  • Ideal for businesses with numerous small item SKUs, such as e-commerce and parts distribution.
High-angle view of a shelf-supported mezzanine platform built directly above rows of steel industrial shelving units.

Flexible Storage Design

Shelf and rack supported storage platforms offer the flexibility to keep top floors open for bulk storage or allow shelving to pass through, creating economical pick locations integrated within the structure. This versatility, combined with efficient handling of small item SKUs, makes them a strong fit for e-commerce and parts distribution operations where space optimization and accessibility are key. Flooring can be tailored to specific loading requirements, including roof deck and plywood, open steel planking, bar grating, or roof deck and checker plate.

Integrated conveyor system running along an elevated mezzanine level supported by blue pallet racking frames.

Safety & System Integration

Platforms can be equipped with handrails, multiple stairs, loading gates, and landings to ensure safety and ease of access. They also integrate seamlessly with lifts, conveyors, and other material handling equipment, with the option to add security cages and drawings for a cross-functional system that enhances overall operational efficiency.

Shelf / Rack Supported Storage Platforms, Installed Across Canada

From Ontario to Alberta and beyond, NAS Group designs, manufactures, and installs Shelf / Rack Supported Storage Platforms built for the demands of Canadian warehouses. Our in-house engineering and installation teams work directly with your operation to build a structure suited to your space, load, and layout needs, backed by coast-to-coast service and support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Shelf / Rack Supported Storage Platform?
A Shelf / Rack Supported Storage Platform uses shelving or pallet racking to support an additional overhead floor, effectively doubling usable warehouse space. The top floor can be left open for bulk storage or integrated with shelving to create economical pick locations, all while complying with local building codes.
How does flooring work with a Shelf / Rack Supported Storage Platform?
Because the platform floor sits directly on the shelving or racking below rather than a separate structural frame, flooring is chosen to match the load path of that support structure. Options include roof deck and plywood, open steel planking, bar grating, or roof deck and checker plate, selected based on the racking layout and what's stored on each level.
Can I access lower-level racking or shelving while the platform is in use?
Yes. Since the platform is built on top of the shelving or racking itself, staircases, loading gates, and landings are positioned to allow access to both levels, so picking or restocking below doesn't have to stop while the upper floor is active.
Can a Shelf / Rack Supported Storage Platform connect to conveyors for multilevel picking?
Yes. Because the platform's support structure already integrates with the racking or shelving system, it can be connected to lifts and conveyors to move product between levels, turning the Shelf / Rack Supported Storage Platform into a multilevel picking system rather than just added storage space.
Which industries benefit most from Shelf / Rack Supported Storage Platforms?
Businesses handling a high volume of small item SKUs see the biggest advantage, particularly in e-commerce and parts distribution, where maximizing pick efficiency and space optimization within an existing footprint is a priority.