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Less forklift movements, quickly get the right plate. With our plate storage racks, you can reduce handling times by as much as 80%. And save hundreds of square metres of space.
Storage systems for efficient storage and logistics
Aalbers|farina offers advanced storage systems specially designed for the storage of heavy goods such as plate material, pipes, bar material and profiles. Our systems offer the ideal solution for companies looking to optimise their storage and logistics. They ensure efficient space utilisation, increased safety and shorter handling times.
Space savings and efficiency with storage systems
Storage of heavy goods often brings challenges, such as:
- Lack of space in production areas.
- Longer handling times due to inefficient storage.
- Hard-to-find materials and residual pieces.
With aalbers|farina’s storage systems, these problems are a thing of the past. Thanks to our plate and bar stock storage racks, companies can create up to 64% more storage space, save 80% on handling times and significantly improve their logistics processes.
Our systems are born from our own experience and practical needs. What started as a solution for our own production site grew into innovative storage systems that are now used worldwide.

Main advantages of storage systems
- Maximum space utilisation: Up to 64% more storage space.
- Handling efficiency: 80% reduced handling times thanks to automated processes.
- Safety: Fewer forklift and crane movements, reducing risks to staff and materials.
- Flexibility: Suitable for various sizes and types of heavy goods.

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Plate storage racks: optimal storage for plate materials
Our plate storage racks are designed to store plate material conveniently and provide quick access. The system accommodates plates of various sizes and can be customised to your specific requirements.
Key features of bar stock storage racks
- Storage capacity of 46 drawers with a load capacity of 2,500 kg per drawer.
- Suitable for plate sizes up to 4,000 x 2,000 mm.
- Includes residual piece registration and inventory management via an intuitive control system.

Four models of automatic sheet storage systems
aalbers|farina has four different models of sheet storage systems
Bar stock storage racks: efficient storage of pipes and profiles
For storing bar stock such as pipes, bars and profiles, our bar stock storage racks offer an efficient solution. They reduce clumsy stockpiles on the work floor and make residual material easy to retrieve. Key features of bar stock storage racks
- Storage length up to 13 metres.
- 7 drawers with a load capacity of up to 7,500 kg per drawer.
- Perfect for orderly storage of residual material.

Five models of storage systems
aalbers|farina has five different models of storage systems
Turnkey delivery and smart integration
Our storage systems are delivered turnkey, complete with a user-friendly control system. Thanks to the possibility of linking with ERP systems, inventory management and residual piece registration, your logistics processes are further optimised.
Advantages of our control system
- Intuitive operation via touchscreen.
- Quick search function for inventory management.
- Compatible with your own ERP system.
- Remote service for maximum support.


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The DNA of aalbers|farina
At aalbers|farina, quality comes first. As a 100% family business, it produces all-Dutch products that are known worldwide for their efficiency and durability. Every new development is tested in aalbers|farina’s own factory, ensuring that only the best storage systems reach the market.
The motto “Do it well or don’t do it at all” emphasises the commitment to quality. The team always helps the customer to ensure that each storage system perfectly suits the user’s specific needs. Moreover, aalbers|farina has its own service team, always ready to provide support.
In short, aalbers|farina’s pipe storage racks combine innovation, safety and efficiency in one solution. All of them are reliable systems that allow companies to cut costs and optimise their work processes.
