Gravity Flow Rack Keeps T. Marzetti Production Moving

When the T. Marzetti Company built a new production facility in Horse Cave, Kentucky, every aspect of the $50 million plant was designed to improve operational efficiency. From recessed kitchens to a streamlined liquid-ingredient piping system, cost effectiveness was a primary design characteristic, and the storage-rack requirements were held to the same demanding measure.

The facility required efficient use of space and ready access to materials to keep production moving.

T. Marzetti Company Requirements

• Large variety of raw materials
• Quick access to a continuous flow of material
• High-density storage of similar material
• Maximum use of storage space

RIDG-U-RAK Solution

• Six-deep flow rack
• 660 lanes
• 4,000 available pallet positions

“RIDG-U-RAK installed a highly efficient, organized storage rack system that keeps our production floor moving at top speed.”
Rick Brownstead, Maintenance Materials Manager, T. Marzetti Company

First-In, First-Out Pallet Flow

Gravity flow rack is ideal for supplying pallet loads of common SKUs. Pallet loads are placed at the charge end and flow down an incline to be picked at the opposite end, creating an economical first-in, first-out storage solution.

When pallets other than GMA pallets are used, RIDG-U-RAK conducts tests using the customer’s actual pallet to ensure the flow system functions properly.

Standard Load: 3,000 lbs.

Features & Benefits

• Deeper systems
• Multiple roller options
• Available entry guides
• First-in, first-out operation per lane

Applications

• Pick modules and staging areas
• Large volume per SKU
• High-throughput operations