A Winning Solution: AKMHS Teams Up with Minnesota Twins for Pallet Rack System Overhaul

As cheers echoed through Target Field on April 4th, signaling the start of the Minnesota Twins’ 2024 baseball season, the real MVPs were already hard at work, ensuring the field and stadium were pristine and ready for action. The MN Twins’ grounds crew cares meticulously for the field, pitch, and stadium, treating and trimming the grass, maintaining the infield, and keeping the grounds clear of late-season ice and snow. 

As home opener approached, the crew recognized a need for custom storage to streamline their work. They contacted AK Material Handling Systems in February for a selective pallet rack system to accommodate their essential operations. 

Jarad Alley, Grounds Crew Supervisor at the Twins Stadium, took me on a tour through Target Field’s maintenance and concessions floor. This high-security lower level is designated primarily for concessions storage, groundskeeping equipment, the exclusive Champion’s Club entrance, and private event space.

As we drove around beneath the perimeter of Target Field in a compact utility vehicle, it became evident why custom storage was long overdue. Heavy equipment, tarps, ice melt, pallets, and hoses lined the narrow corridors of the maintenance floor, making it challenging to navigate with a utility vehicle and even harder to keep organized during the busy weeks leading up to game one.

Recognizing the need for a solution, the Minnesota Twins’ grounds crew turned to a familiar partner, AK Material Handling Systems. Having collaborated previously during the stadium’s inception in 2010, AK understood the unique needs of the organization and the importance of efficiency in their operations.

Decision-makers at Target Field proactively support local businesses for outsourced projects like this one. 

With Brian’s help, the Twins implemented a state-of-the-art custom storage system utilizing selective pallet racking. The pallet rack system not only decluttered the workspace but also optimized accessibility and organization. Now, instead of searching through piles of equipment, the grounds crew can efficiently locate and retrieve the necessary items, saving valuable time and effort.

Indeed, the impact of the pallet rack system extends beyond mere storage—it enhances productivity and enables the grounds crew to deliver quality care consistently. As the season unfolds, the Minnesota Twins can rest assured knowing that their grounds crew has the tools and organization needed to maintain the field’s lush green grass and sandy pitch.

We take pride in our partnerships at AK Material Handling Systems, especially with local organizations like the Minnesota Twins. Together, we’re not just designing pallet rack systems; we’re facilitating success and fostering a winning culture, both on and off the field.

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