Warehouse
Reconfiguration &
Relocation Services

Warehouse reconfiguration is the physical rearrangement or modification of storage systems — pallet rack, shelving, conveyors, pick modules — within the same building. The facility does not change; the equipment configuration does. Reconfiguration is triggered by capacity problems, layout inefficiency, new automation, SKU mix changes, or a need for higher density without moving buildings. Warehouse relocation is the physical move of storage systems and material handling equipment from one facility to a new one — including teardown, palletizing, transport coordination, and reinstallation at the destination. The two services share technical execution methods — both require trained installation crews, RMI/ANSI MH16.1-compliant teardown and reinstallation, and post-project recommissioning — but they serve different triggering events and buyer contexts. MWS handles both as a single-source integrator, which is particularly valuable when a relocation requires a full reconfiguration of the new space, or when a reconfiguration surfaces a need for new equipment or facility upgrades. Call 515-635-1555 to discuss which service fits your current situation.

Yes, in most cases. MWS designs reconfiguration and partial relocation projects in phases so your operation continues in unaffected aisles and zones while work proceeds in designated work areas. For a full-facility reconfiguration, a zone-by-zone approach with temporary rack staging maintains at least 60–70% of pick capacity throughout the project — your operations team agrees to the sequencing plan before work begins. For facility-to-facility relocations, a phased approach moves equipment zone by zone over multiple weekends while the balance of the facility operates normally from the origin site. The critical requirement for a live-operation reconfiguration is that the rack being worked must be completely cleared of inventory before MWS touches it — we coordinate with your operations team on the buffer stock and alternate storage plan that makes the sequencing possible.

Yes. MWS routinely schedules pallet rack teardown, relocation, and reinstallation during off-peak windows — including overnight shifts, Saturday execution, and full Friday-to-Sunday weekend cutovers — particularly for active warehouses with five- or six-day operational schedules. A weekend cutover plan consolidates the most disruptive work into a single window so Monday morning operations are unaffected. This is available for both in-place reconfiguration projects and for full-facility relocation projects where distance between buildings makes a phased approach practical. Weekend and after-hours execution may carry a labor premium; MWS provides a clear cost comparison between standard and off-hours scheduling so you can make the right call for your operation. Call 515-635-1555 to ask about current weekend scheduling availability.

Equipment you choose not to relocate has multiple disposition paths, and MWS can manage each of them. During the Phase 1 site assessment, we grade your surplus rack components by condition: reusable-as-is, reusable-with-repair, or scrap. Reusable pallet rack — particularly from manufacturers like Unarco (Steel King), Ridg-U-Rak, and Interlake Mecalux — can be sold through MWS's used equipment program. We inventory the components, photograph them, and list them through our channels; proceeds are applied against your project costs. Cantilever arms, wire decking, conveyors, and shelving in good condition also have active resale markets. For components that cannot be sold, MWS coordinates responsible scrap pickup and processing. The combination of asset recovery and scrap coordination often offsets 15–30% of total decommissioning costs — turning what feels like a pure expense into a partial capital recovery event. Contact us a 515-635-1555 or sales@warehousesolutionsinc.com to start the assessment.

General moving companies handle furniture and commercial freight — they do not design, engineer, or execute rack reinstallation. A freight broker coordinates transport but has no installation crew. MWS is a warehouse systems integrator: we assess, design, disassemble, transport-coordinate, reinstall, and recommission — everything under one contract, one project manager, and 50+ years of Midwest execution history. Practically, this means: we can confirm the destination layout fits before teardown begins; we inspect every component during disassembly and flag what must be replaced before reinstallation; we handle the permitting and compliance obligations so you don't receive a violation notice 60 days after move-in; and we produce the documentation — anchor torque records, load plaque updates, recommissioning report — that protects you in any OSHA inspection or insurance audit. The cost of hiring MWS versus patching together a mover + a rack installer + an inspector is almost always lower when you account for coordination failures, compliance gaps, and the cost of correcting a non-compliant reinstallation after the fact. Call 515-635-1555 to discuss your project.