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Warehouse Layout & AutoCAD Design—Space That Works Harder

Get clear, practical plans that turn your footprint into safe, efficient storage. We model your SKUs, forklifts and workflows in AutoCAD, then optimise for capacity, access and compliance—so install day is predictable, not guesswork.

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What You Get From Design

  • Options, not opinions: 2–3 layout scenarios with capacity tables

  • Fit to your operation: aisle widths and turning circles set to your MHE

  • Compliance path: drawings prepared to support building consent applications

  • Costs planned early: staged phasing and service clashes called out before site work

  • Visual clarity: 2D plans and 3D views for fast stakeholder buy-in

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Design Inputs We Capture

  • Pallet sizes, weights, SKUs and rotation (FIFO/LIFO)

  • Existing building constraints: columns, doors, sprinklers, egress

  • Forklift specs: reach heights, attachments, turning radii

  • Operational flows: receiving, staging, pick/pack, dispatch

  • Safety requirements: flue spaces, pedestrian routes, exclusion zones

When Design Pays For Itself

  • You’re out of space but moving isn’t viable

  • Multiple SKUs fight for access and pick speed has dipped

  • You need a consent-ready package and a clear install plan

  • You’re weighing selective vs double-deep vs drive-in/shuttle

  • Mezzanine integration or long-load areas need careful planning

Typical Deliverables

  • AutoCAD layout set with dimensions and notes

  • Capacity summary by option (pallet positions, pick faces)

  • Aisle plan and equipment routes

  • Compliance notes for consent (PS1-ready documentation where required)

  • Staging concept for phased installs

Our Simple Process

  1. Free site consultation and measure up

  2. Agree a racking plan that works for your business, prepared by our professional AutoCAD designers

  3. Quote for new racking or good quality secondhand.

  4. Install • stay open and operational if required.

  5. Personal, onsite handover to ensure customer satisfaction.

How We Find Your Capacity

  • Complimentary site visit with expert advice from our experienced consultants.

  • Complimentary AutoCAD designs prepared by our professional designers

  • We can then confirm your pallet capacities and numbers of SQU locations

Why Choose Elite Racking

  • Create extra space without moving

  • AutoCAD designs showing pallet and pick location capacities

  • Install around live operations • zone isolation, nights and weekends when needed

  • Clear accountability • direct access to the owners

  • New or good quality second-hand • meet budget and lead times while staying compliant

Assurances

  • Owner led and operated

  • We can manage the entire compliance process for you

  • Phased installations, after hours or full closure

  • Auckland based, and operating NZ wide

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Our latest projects

TSS Sensitive Freight

Elite Racking transformed TSS Sensitive Freight warehouse with a custom narrow aisle pallet racking system. Our turnkey solution included design, supply, delivery, and installation, maximizing storage capacity while ensuring safety and compliance.

Semi-Automated Shuttle Racking

Semi-automate pallet shuttle system installed into a commercial freezer and running at negative 18 degrees Celsius. The system achieves an 80% storage utlisation.

Ecolab

Elite Racking recently completed a full-service pallet racking project for Ecolab, delivering a custom-designed system with complete supply, delivery, and installation.
We handled everything — from layout design to full compliance management — ensuring a seamless, stress-free experience for the client. The result: a safe, efficient storage solution delivered on time and to spec.

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What our customers say about us

  • We were thrilled with the pallet racking Elite Racking provided for our warehouse in Botany. Their team was incredibly helpful from start to finish, understanding our specific storage needs and recommending the perfect system. The installation was efficient and professional. We couldn't be happier with the results and would highly recommend Elite Racking.

    Robbie Beilby
    Managing Director
    Target Furniture

  • We were in the market for a vertical storage rack. After contacting and discussing our needs, Elite Racking made a site visit to ensure their solution would meet our needs. After viewing the location and needs a couple of additional suggestions were made, which we adopted. Order placed, and delivery was earlier than expected which was great allowing us to complete the workshop setup. Very pleased with solution and delivery. Will be using Elite Racking again.

    Jason Clarke
    Managing Director
    Teltherm

  • Elite Racking recently completed the design, supply and install of pallet racking into our brand new warehouse in Wiri and we couldn’t be happier. From the offset, they listened to our needs, designed a solution tailored to our specific freight profile, and managed the whole installation process, allowing us to remain focused on our day to day business. The quality of the racking is excellent, the installation laser perfect and the project came in on budget – I highly recommend Gavin, Zach and the team at Elite Racking.

    Jason Tredgett
    General Manager
    TSS Sensitive Freight

  • We recently used Elite Racking for a complete pallet racking solution, and I'm impressed. Elite provided a full turnkey service – from consulting and design through to supply, delivery, and installation. The entire project was completed on time and on budget. Their team was friendly and professional throughout. Their solution is working well for us.

    Max Divers
    Managing Director
    Divers Group

  • Very impressed with professionalism, good advice, great speed of service, came in on time and to budget. Well worth dealing with Elite, highly recommend

    Chris Barnes
    Site Operations Manager
    Nutrimetics

  • We had a fantastic experience with Elite Racking. Their team was incredibly supportive, professional, helpful, and accommodating from start to finish. They took the time to understand exactly what we needed and provided expert advice tailored to our requirements. Communication was clear and efficient throughout, and they delivered everything on time and with great attention to detail. On top of their excellent service, their pricing was very competitive—great value for the quality and support they provide. It's clear they genuinely care about their clients and take pride in their work. Highly recommended!

    May Visethsinh
    Customer Services & Warehouse Supervisor
    Bonson Packaging

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. We verify critical dimensions on site before finalising the layout.

  • Where consent is required, we prepare PS1-ready documentation as part of the compliance path.

  • Yes. Mixed solutions (selective, double-deep, cantilever, long span, mezzanine) are modelled where they add value.

  • Yes. We outline staging so you understand operational impact before approval.

  • An AutoCAD layout set with dimensions, capacity summary, aisle plan and routes, compliance notes (PS1-ready where required) and a staging concept.

  • Yes. We set aisle widths and turning circles to your MHE specs so capacity and access are balanced.