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Shelf / Rack Supported Storage Platforms

Shelf / Rack Supported Storage Platforms for Canadian Warehouses

Shelf / Rack Supported Storage Platforms use existing shelving or pallet racking to support one or more overhead floors, multiplying usable warehouse space without a separate structural frame. Upper levels can stay open for bulk storage or be integrated with shelving to create economical pick locations, all while complying with local building codes. Part of NAS Group's full range of storage platforms, they help Canadian warehouses expand by building on equipment they already have.

Support Type
Shelf or Rack Supported
Tiers
Single or Multiple
Flooring Options
Steel / Wood / Grating
Footprint
Multiplies Usable Space
High-bay multi-tier catwalk system integrated with blue racking frames and yellow structural access stair towers.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Builds on existing shelving or racking, so there's no separate structural frame to add.
  • Handrails, stairs, loading gates, and landings provide safe access to every level.
  • Top floors can be used for bulk storage or integrated with shelving for economical pick locations.
  • Connects to lifts and conveyors to move product between levels.
  • 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 / Rack Supported Storage Platform built directly above rows of steel industrial shelving units.

Flexible Storage Design

Top floors can stay open for bulk storage or let shelving pass through, creating economical pick locations built into the structure. That makes Shelf / Rack Supported Storage Platforms a strong fit for e-commerce and parts distribution operations handling large numbers of small item SKUs. See how one platform improved parts retrieval for a hand pick operation.
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 provide safe, easy access to every level, backed by NAS Group's rack safety services. They can also connect to lifts, conveyors, and other material handling equipment, with optional security cages, turning added storage space into a multilevel picking system.

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 a Shelf / Rack Supported Storage Platform?
NAS Group's Shelf / Rack Supported Storage Platforms use shelving or pallet racking to support one or more overhead floors, multiplying usable warehouse space. Upper levels 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. NAS Group can help you select the right flooring based on your racking layout and what's stored on each level.
Can I access lower-level racking or shelving while a Shelf / Rack Supported Storage Platform is in use?
Yes. Since a Shelf / Rack Supported Storage Platform is built on top of the shelving or racking itself, staircases, loading gates, and landings are positioned to allow access to every level, so picking or restocking below doesn't have to stop while the upper levels are 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.