The new vs. used decision isn't ideological, it's about the right material for the application. When your project calls for exact dimensional control, documented engineering certifications, or volume the used market can't supply, new rack is the practical answer.
Capital projects over $5 million are difficult to execute entirely with used material, the inventory pool simply may not exist at the required volume and configuration. New rack, specified and ordered in quantity, is the practical answer.
When ceiling heights, column spacing, or product dimensions require exact configurations that aren't standard in the used market, new material with controlled fabrication is the better fit.
Multi-site portfolios where visual consistency matters, or facilities where appearance is part of the brand experience, may require new material with consistent color and finish.
Some jurisdictions and insurers require rack systems to carry specific engineering documentation that's easier to obtain with new material through a manufacturer's certified program.
We're approved with all major domestic rack manufacturers and maintain an agnostic approach to brand, sourcing the best fit for each project based on availability, lead time, and specification requirements. A dealer locked into one brand will push you toward that brand regardless of whether it's optimal for your project.
Protect the investment from day one: every rack purchase can include the Rack Safety Maintenance Plan sign at time of purchase and your first 6-month inspection is free.
Ask About the Plan →AMH did everything for us. They equipped us for growth and we didn't miss a beat. And on top of all that, we paid half the price of new rack.Shawn McGhee, President and Founder, Hollywood Feed
On projects with tight lead times and specific configuration requirements, a hybrid approach often delivers the best outcome: new uprights ordered to spec, with used beams and wire deck sourced from inventory. The uprights set the structural envelope; the beams and deck are commodity components where used material performs identically. We run both new and used capability under one roof, so you don't have to manage two separate vendors to get there.
See How Hybrid Works →Want the full decision framework? Our free Pallet Rack Guide covers it, no email required.
Download the Guide →New rack projects typically run 10 to 14 weeks from quote to installed, due to manufacturing lead time. If your go-live date can't absorb that, ask about a hybrid approach or in-stock used inventory for the portions of your project that don't require exact new specifications.
Yes, it's often the best outcome on projects between $2M and $5M in racking spend. New uprights to exact spec, paired with inspected used beams and decking, balances cost against documentation requirements. See our hybrid racking page for details.
No, we're approved with all major domestic manufacturers and stay brand-agnostic, so we can source based on your project's availability, lead time, and spec requirements rather than steering you toward one catalog.