Pallet rack upright frame with beams and pallets
Service · No. 01 · Supply & Design

Supply & design, engineered to your floor.

Stamped where required. CSA A344-17 aligned. We design the racking layout, source the steel, and quote the install — one accountable team across the GTA.

CSA A344-17 aligned Engineer-stamped drawings where required 3–5 day standard lead times In-house since 2011
What this service is

A complete racking system, specified end-to-end.

Most racking projects fail at the design phase — capacity math doesn't match the SKU profile, beam levels don't match the pallets, aisle widths don't match the equipment. We catch this before steel ships.

We start with your throughput targets and your SKU profile, then design backwards. The output is a stamped CAD layout with frame sizing, beam capacities, aisle widths, and footplate placements that match your slab. Every drawing is reviewed against CSA A344-17 and the manufacturer spec sheets.

For projects requiring an engineering stamp — usually anything over 25 ft tall or load-rated above 5,000 lb per beam pair — we engage our P.Eng of record under signed engagement. You get one quote, one timeline, one accountable team.

New steel beams staged for install — 416 Industrial supply and design, GTA
Process

Four steps. No surprises.

1

Discovery

Send your floor plan + SKU profile + throughput target. We walk the site within 5 business days and confirm scope.

2

Design

Stamped CAD layout with frame heights, beam levels, aisle widths, footplate placements. CSA A344-17 cross-referenced.

3

Quote

Full BOM with steel + install + freight + permits. Itemized so you can compare line-by-line. Valid 30 days.

4

Order

Steel ordered the day the quote is accepted. Install scheduled on a date you confirm. 3-5 day standard lead times.

Scope

What you get, in your hands.

i.

Stamped CAD Layout

Frame heights, beam levels, aisle widths, footplate placements. Cross-referenced against CSA A344-17 and the manufacturer spec sheet.

ii.

Itemized BOM & Quote

Every frame, every beam, every accessory broken out. No surprise upcharges — what you see is what you pay.

iii.

Permit Package

Where the municipality requires permits or engineering review, we assemble the application package and shepherd it through approval.

iv.

Install Schedule

Date-confirmed installation timeline with crew size, lift equipment, and any after-hours coordination already arranged.

Compliance

Aligned with Ontario's current standards.

Canadian Standard

CSA A344-17

User guide for steel storage racks. Every design we produce is cross-referenced against the relevant clauses for frame sizing, beam capacities, and footplate placement.

US Standard

ANSI MH16.1 (RMI)

Rack Manufacturers Institute specification. Our designs source steel from RMI-member mills, ensuring spec interchangeability with North American manufacturers.

Ontario Regulation

Bill 41 (Working for Workers)

Working for Workers Four Act 2024. Documented design reviews are part of the due-diligence chain employers rely on when proving compliance.

CSA A344-17 ANSI MH16.1 / RMI WSIB INSURED MLITSD-READY BILL 41 COMPLIANT IN-HOUSE SINCE 2011
Frequently asked

Questions we hear most.

How long does the design phase take?

Typical timeline from kickoff to stamped CAD is 5-10 business days for a standard selective-rack layout, longer for VNA or push-back where engineering stamps are required. Same-day turnaround on simple re-quotes.

Do I need a P.Eng stamp on my drawings?

It depends. Ontario Building Code requires engineering review for racking over 8 ft when used to support pedestrian areas, and most municipalities require stamped drawings for permits on systems over 25 ft tall or with seismic considerations. Our P.Eng of record reviews and stamps these projects under our scope.

Can you work from my existing CAD layout?

Yes — we'll work from your existing layout or trace a fresh one if you don't have one. Either way, the final stamped drawings come back to you as native DWG files you can keep on file.

What if my SKU profile changes after install?

Standard selective racking is field-adjustable in 2" beam-level increments. Most layout changes are a half-day reconfiguration. We document the as-built drawings so future changes have an accurate baseline.

Watch

The warehouse, from above.

Stock warehouse footage — real 416 install footage lands with the photoshoot.

STOCK FOOTAGE · illustrative — not a 416 job or crew

Send your floor plan. We'll send a quote in 5 business days.

Stamped where required, CSA A344-17 aligned, itemized line-by-line — no obligation. One team designs the layout, sources the steel, and quotes the install.

60 seconds · no obligation · across the GTA · (647) 692-4416