A Pallet Rack Solution For Those In Need Food banks are feeling the crush. In this time of need, many Americans in need are turning to their local food shelves, food banks, and shelters,
AK Material Handling Systems Announces New Ownership
Published On: February 3rd, 2020
AK Material Handling Systems (AKMHS) officially is under the direction of new ownership. President Joshua E. Smith has taken over as sole owner of AK Material Handling Systems and its subsidiaries, purchasing the company
For the 10th straight year, AK Material Handling Systems (AK) has been awarded the prestigious MHEDA MVP Award for 2020, based on their accomplishments in 2019. AK President, Josh Smith, credited the staff’s “exemplary
AK, Give Back Crew, Give Back on Give to the Max Day
Published On: November 14th, 2019
On one of the largest days of giving in the state of Minnesota, the AK team rolled up its sleeves and got to work in the wee hours of the morning. Several
AK Partners With U.S. Bank Stadium On Pallet Racking Needs
Published On: September 23rd, 2019
The NFL season is in its early stages, with our local Minnesota Vikings off to a 2-1 start this season. While many football fans across the country enjoy the games from the comfort of
We have had a busy spring and summer here at AK Material Handling Systems! We have welcomed several new faces to our teams in Pennsylvania and Minnesota. Learn a little bit more about our
Like many industries, increasing efficiency is on the minds of leaders across the material handling industry. In applications with high volume SKU’s, increasing such efficiency can be a challenge. In this post, we will
AK Helps Medical Device Company Relocate to Minnesota
Published On: March 24th, 2019
At AK, one of our areas of expertise is the relocation of warehouse operations. This was the case for a prominent medical device company previously headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Pallet flow rack, also known as “gravity flow,” “gravity flow pallet rack,” “flow through rack,” or simply “flow rack,” is a FIFO (first in, first out) warehouse storage system. The basic concept behind pallet flow
