Drive-In Racking vs Pallet Shuttle Systems

‍ Spacemaker systems are trusted across North America: delivering performance, reliability, and ROI for industry leaders coast to coast. In a competitive logistics landscape where every second and square foot matters, trust is earned through performance. With over 80 installations worldwide, Spacemaker has become the automation partner of choice for some of the most respected...

Installing a Spacemaker system is more than a hardware deployment — it’s a fully coordinated transformation of how a facility stores, moves, and manages pallets. While the complexity varies by site, every installation follows a set of defined phases to ensure precision, safety, and long-term success. Here’s what that journey looks like: Phase 1: Site...

In modern warehousing, static storage solutions like drive-in racks, push-back systems, and pallet flow lanes are increasingly being replaced by intelligent, automated alternatives. Leading the charge are pallet shuttle systems—like those developed by Spacemaker—that bring flexibility, speed, and visibility to storage operations once limited by manual processes. This article compares traditional racking with Spacemaker’s warehouse...

In today’s warehouse landscape, vertical space is often the most underutilized asset. Spacemaker’s latest project with H&D Distributors, Inc. in Dallas, Texas, proves what’s possible when smart automation meets vertical ingenuity. The project features a QuadAxis Pro® system supporting just over 500 pallet positions—but what makes it truly special is where it’s going: on a...

Spacemaker’s expansion into the UK wasn’t just about opening an office—it was about creating a centre of excellence that brings automation to life. That’s exactly what the company has achieved with its Innovation Centre, located at Unit 2D, Eden Business Park, Dunns Close, Nuneaton, CV11 4NE. This facility is led by Chris Hopkirk and his...

Spacemaker’s international footprint continues to grow—this time reaching the Southern Hemisphere. A newly sold project in New Zealand, delivered via partner Capital Racking, brings the company’s proven 2D shuttle technology into a cold storage environment for a local logistics customer. But that’s just the start of Spacemaker’s momentum in the APAC region. Cold Storage Automation...