Automotive & Industrial Parts Storage Fitout

When a leading company in the automotive and industrial parts sector relocated to a new, modern facility, they needed more than just standard racking – they needed a long-term, scalable storage solution tailored to their operations.

The brief was clear: design a system that could meet their current needs while accommodating strategic future growth.

Project Overview

Moving from a low-level racking setup into a high-clearance warehouse with racking heights up to 9 metres, the new facility offered the opportunity to optimise every cubic metre of space. Safer Storage Systems was brought in to deliver this transformation.

The Solution

Safer Storage Systems collaborated closely with the client’s consultant to deliver a fit-for-purpose design that included:

• Selective Racking for bulk pallet storage
• P90 Pick Shelving with mesh decks to house small parts across varying pick levels, tailored to different product dimensions
• Fire Engineering Integration across the entire facility – every racking run was built with fire classification compliance in mind.
• Traffic Management, Egress Paths, and Signage for safe and efficient warehouse operations

Every aspect of the design was considered with flexibility and compliance in mind, helping the customer align their warehouse investment with long-term strategic goals.

Sustainable, Locally Made Silverline Racking

One of the standout aspects of this project was the clear preference for locally manufactured solutions – both for the speed of delivery and a clear alignment with the organisation’s broader sustainability goals.

By manufacturing locally, we were able to deliver high-quality product to site within just weeks, ensuring critical project milestones were met without compromising on structural integrity or performance.

Our Silverline® Pallet Racking, produced in-house at our own manufacturing facility, also offers significant CO2 savings – reducing emissions by 85% (compared to overseas sources) through local refined manufacturing processes and avoiding overseas shipping.

Built-In Protection for Long-Term Performance

Safer Storage Systems incorporated heavy-duty upright protection, installed independent to the racking system to divert impact away from uprights—an investment that delivers lasting value by significantly reducing operational risk and minimising costly damage over time.

Our upright protectors are manufactured from 6mm high-tensile steel and feature an angled front design engineered to absorb and deflect impact. This is paired with a 6mm steel baseplate, providing a combined 12mm of solid steel defence at every upright.

Each protector is securely bolted to a heavy-duty baseplate, including an additional front-mounted screw bolt for extra reinforcement. This innovative configuration ensures that the energy from any impact is transferred directly to the floor—not the racking upright—safeguarding structural integrity.

This system has proven to be a game changer for facilities across Australia, helping businesses avoid costly repairs, reduce downtime, and maintain safer working environments.

There has been no need for upright replacements at this site thanks to the unmatched strength and performance of Safer Storage System’s Heavy Duty Upright Protection solution.

Tailored For Long Term Success

From intelligent design integration and fire-compliant infrastructure to durable, Australian-made Silverline® Racking, every decision in this project was driven by long-term value. The result is a high-performance warehouse that enables efficient operations, supports safer workflows, and demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental responsibility.

This project stands as a strong example of how smart design, local manufacturing, and strategic collaboration can come together to deliver lasting, future-ready solutions.

For more about this project or our storage solutions and capabilities, please contact Cameron below.