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Westbow Blog
Our way of sharing the latest news, some tips and tricks, explain our products and services, and showcase some of our proudest storage projects.
How to Organize a Warehouse: A Practical Guide to Storage and Layout
Organize your warehouse around your inventory, storage needs, and workflow with guidance from Westbow Systems.
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Oct 153 min read
What Should You Do About Bent or Damaged Pallet Racking? A Western Canadian Warehouse Safety Guide
Bent or damaged pallet racking? Westbow Systems helps you assess the damage and plan the right repair approach
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Oct 143 min read
What’s the Best Way to Store Long, Bulky or Irregular Materials in a Warehouse?
Long and irregular materials can be difficult to store. See what factors matter when planning the right racking setup.
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Sep 283 min read
Can You Move Your Existing Pallet Racking and Shelving to a New Location?
See how existing racking and shelving can be moved, reused, and planned for new facility with Westbow Systems.
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Sep 283 min read
Pallet Racking vs. Industrial Shelving: What’s the Difference?
Learn how pallet racking and industrial shelving differ, and which storage option may fit your facility best.
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Aug 174 min read
What Are the Different Types of Pallet Racking Systems?
Learn the main types of pallet racking and how each can support different warehouse storage needs and layouts.
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Aug 174 min read
Pallet Racking in Calgary: Are You Buying Steel, or Building a System?
Before you buy pallet racking in Calgary, see how poor planning leads to wasted space, higher costs, and inefficient operations.
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Apr 283 min read
How to Create More Space in a Retail Backroom
Improve backroom storage efficiency with better layouts, systems, and workflows designed for modern retail demands.
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Apr 234 min read
How to Reduce Picking Time in a Warehouse?
Warehouse picking delays slow fulfillment. Learn the causes and how Westbow Systems helps optimize warehouse performance.
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Mar 174 min read
How Much Does a Driver Cage Cost in Western Canada?
Driver cage pricing in Western Canada explained. Get a custom quote from Westbow Systems.
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Feb 174 min read
How to Calculate Warehouse Storage Capacity?
A practical guide to calculating warehouse storage capacity and improving efficiency.
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Feb 174 min read
How Can You Prevent Paper Degradation in Archives?
Discover how specialized archival storage from Westbow Systems helps prevent paper degradation and protect valuable collections.
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Jan 153 min read
Best Way to Organize High-Volume Library Records
Discover the top shelving systems for high-volume libraries and how Westbow Systems helps you find the right fit.
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Jan 144 min read
What Kind of Lockers Don’t Dent Easily?
Durable lockers that hold up under daily use. Learn why Westbow Systems all-welded steel lockers are a smart long-term solution.
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Dec 12, 20253 min read
How to Fit More Pallets in an Existing Warehouse?
Maximize pallet space without expanding your warehouse using smart racking and inventory strategies that work.
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Dec 12, 20253 min read
How Can You Maximize Your Building Instead of Relocating?
Outgrowing your space? Mezzanines help Western Canadian businesses add room, cut costs, and stay productive, no move needed.
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Nov 18, 20254 min read
What Type of Shelving is Best for Large Amounts of Paperwork?
Learn which mobile shelving system works best for managing high volumes of paperwork in offices and institutions.
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Nov 18, 20253 min read
Protecting Your Business: Why Pallet Racking Needs Permits and Engineering
Improper racking installs can expose you to fines, lawsuits, even criminal charges. Here's how to stay compliant.
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Oct 10, 20254 min read
Can I Order Racking Off-the-Shelf and Make It Work — Or Do I Need Expert Planning?
Racking doesn't need to be custom. Planning should be. Here's why it's smart to have Westbow review your setup, even if it looks simple.
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Oct 10, 20253 min read
How to Improve Energy Efficiency in Frozen Warehouses?
Westbow Systems improves cold storage efficiency with smarter racking, airflow, and layout strategies.
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Sep 10, 20253 min read
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