LBM Storage Solutions - Zuern Building Products & Design Center
When Zuern Building Products acquired a 60,000 sq. ft. warehouse, they saw an opportunity to streamline storage and improve efficiency for their windows, doors, millwork, and cabinetry. To bring their vision to life, they turned to their trusted partners at CT Darnell and Sunbelt Rack.
The Challenge:
✔ Storing sensitive materials like doors, windows, and cabinetry in a climate-controlled space
✔ Managing over 600 SKUs of varying shapes and sizes
✔ Consolidating multiple storage locations into one centralized distribution hub
The Solution:
CT Darnell and Sunbelt Rack designed a custom racking system that maximized storage capacity, accessibility, and efficiency while working around the building’s existing structure.
✔ Comprehensive CAD planning ensured an optimized layout
✔ Custom and standard steel racks created organized, easy-access storage
✔ Seamless execution—the project was completed in just six weeks
The Results:
✔ Trim orders picked 50% faster
✔ Improved product identification for quicker, easier access
✔ Optimized truck loading—$8M in additional product deliveries with just two extra trips
✔ Reduced truck fleet from seven to five
✔ PowerBin system increased inventory efficiency, boosting SKU count by 15%
With this high-efficiency storage transformation, Zuern has improved workflow, customer experience, and profitability—proving that the right storage solutions make all the difference.
CT Darnell and Sunbelt Rack have been supporting LBM businesses with innovative storage systems and buildings for over 30 years. We have provided more rack systems and pre-engineered steel buildings in more lumberyards across the nation than any other supplier. Call us at 1-800-353-0892 and find out what we can do to support your business. For more success stories, visit us online at ct-darnell.com.