Storage Design and Installation Services in Cheney, Kansas

Custom shelving is engineered for your exact space, weight loads, workflow, and future growth. Off-the-shelf options often fail to account for building constraints, safety regulations, or long-term operational needs. Midwest Shelving's custom designs optimize usable space, improve employee efficiency, and reduce future retrofit costs. Our team doesn’t just install shelves—we build scalable infrastructure that grows with your business and reduces long-term overhead. Poor DIY or pre-fab installations often lead to stability issues, wasted space, or costly upgrades. Custom solutions offer safety, longevity, and ROI from day one.

Strategic shelving layouts can dramatically improve how your team moves, accesses, and processes inventory or tools. For example, placing high-turnover items at ergonomic levels or close to production areas can shave hours off labor each week. Midwest Shelving’s designs are workflow-informed, meaning we observe your operations and tailor shelf placement to reduce unnecessary steps, avoid bottlenecks, and support faster, safer tasks. It’s not just storage—it’s an efficiency upgrade that impacts productivity and team satisfaction.

Before starting, assess your inventory types, space limitations, future growth plans, and compliance requirements (fire safety, ADA access, etc.). You’ll also want to think about weight capacity, loading equipment, temperature or moisture sensitivity, and how frequently stock rotates. At Midwest Shelving, we help walk you through all of these factors in the consultation phase. Many clients underestimate the importance of adaptability—designing with flexibility from the start ensures your shelving system can evolve with your business.

Yes—many assume that “shelving is shelving,” or that one-size-fits-all solutions will suffice. In reality, improper shelving choices can lead to serious safety issues, frequent replacements, or workflow inefficiencies. Another myth is that all shelving must be stationary. We often install modular or mobile shelving systems that save space and adapt to seasonal or product changes. Midwest Shelving educates clients about these options and debunks assumptions that could cost them in the long run.

We incorporate OSHA, ADA, local building, and fire codes into every project from the design phase forward. Safety isn't an afterthought—it's a foundation. Our team uses engineered anchoring, seismic bracing (where needed), aisle-width compliance, and weight-load testing. We also account for sprinkler clearance and emergency access. These proactive measures help you avoid failed inspections, fines, or accidents, and ensure a safe, compliant facility that protects both people and products.

We prioritize low-disruption installs by working around your business hours or completing projects in phases. Our installers are efficient, tidy, and experienced working in active warehouses, shops, or offices. We handle everything from delivery logistics to debris removal. Most importantly, we communicate clearly before, during, and after installation so you can plan staff schedules or workflow changes. Midwest Shelving works as a partner—not just a contractor—to ensure smooth, safe, and seamless installs.

Absolutely. We can design shelving layouts that align with conveyor belts, robotics, barcode scanners, or RFID systems. Even if you’re not automating today, we can future-proof your space for when you do. We collaborate with your tech vendors or recommend solutions that fit your shelving system. This integration supports streamlined workflows, faster picking/packing, and better inventory control, helping your business stay competitive in increasingly automated industries.

Midwest Shelving has worked with manufacturers, schools, agricultural businesses, distribution centers, and more. Each industry has different storage needs: schools may need secure, adjustable shelving for supplies; ag businesses often require rust-resistant systems for barns; while manufacturers need load-tested industrial racking. Our consultative process allows us to understand your operations deeply and tailor designs accordingly. No two projects are the same—and that’s exactly why custom design matters.

Beyond better storage, a well-designed system can reduce employee strain, lower damage to goods, decrease insurance liability, and delay the need for facility expansion. Many clients find they’re able to reclaim up to 30% more usable space with our solutions. Others report fewer workplace injuries and faster turnaround times on daily tasks. These downstream benefits often outweigh the initial investment, giving you compounding operational savings over time.

Yes—many of our systems are modular and designed for future flexibility. We plan for possible expansions, layout changes, or storage shifts so that reconfiguration doesn’t require starting from scratch. Whether you’re scaling operations, moving facilities, or adapting to new products, Midwest Shelving provides systems that evolve with your business—saving you from costly redesigns or full replacements later.