BITO offers everything you need for multi-tier storage
BITO Multi-tier systems are perfect for making full use of available storage space in your company and greatly increasing your pick rate through simultaneous picking on several levels.
Multi-tier shelving
Multi-level systems are the ideal solution if you want to use storage space as efficiently as possible and reduce pick times without automating your processes,. Especially in taller buildings, multi-tier systems multiply floor space in a given area. A major advantage of multi-tier systems is that order pickers can work simultaneously on several levels, which greatly increases picking performance. This means that almost any company that wants to make optimum use of cost-intensive and valuable storage space will benefit from a multi-tier system.
Where are multi-tier systems used?
Multi-tier systems are frequently used in e-commerce, where complex automation solutions are less practicable. They are particularly suitable for companies with a wide and constantly growing product range. Multi-tier systems can be enhanced with additional features such as stairs, lifts, spiral chutes, pallet transfer points, sprinkler and lighting systems, grating, etc. Companies that process orders involving small items such as pharmaceuticals, spare parts or documents, often opt for a multi-tier solution.
Shelving supported multi-tier systems
BITO Multi-tier shelving installations are built with top-quality boltless shelving manufactured in our own factory. BITO Boltless shelving meets most demanding quality standards. It is versatile, adaptable and can be extended as required. The shelving components are supplied with a galvanised finish or are powder coated in RAL colours to prevent corrosion. Goods are in direct access and are stored in FIFO (First In – First Out) order. Boltless shelving from BITO is easy to assemble, cost-efficient and offers a wide range of accessories to cater for every requirement. Not only do we manufacture our own shelving, but also our own bins and containers. For heavy loads, BITO offers heavy-duty shelving with high load carrying capacities. BITO is one of the few manufacturers in the material storage and handling sector to offer shelving and racking as well as bins and containers from a single source.
BITO bins and containers are perfect for use in multi-tier facilities
Product organisation in BITO multi-tier shelving and on mezzanine floors can be enhanced with a variety of large-volume and heavy-duty totes from BITO. With BITOBOXes, shelf level space as well as vertical space in your warehouse can be used efficiently. All shelving and racking systems are available in different length, height and depth options. The number of shelf levels per bay can be determined as required. Our product range includes solutions for almost any application in a wide variety of sizes and colours. From storage bins for small items to European size stacking containers and heavy-duty boxes. For a minimum order quantity, we can also accommodate customer-specific requests. XL Euro stacking containers, KLT small parts containers, EQ folding boxes, MB attached lid containers, open-fronted storage and handling bins as well as C-item containers are frequently used with boltless shelving.
KLT containers have been designed for efficient material storage and transport they can be safely stacked and handled, making them an ideal asset for any storage or logistics scenario. The standardised boxes are designed for efficient use in shelving and racking systems, on conveyor belts and in automated warehouses.
Thanks to their optimum stacking stability, Euro stacking containers help to make full use of vertical space. They are supplied in many different sizes and are great for small parts, medium-sized items or small packaging units. Euro stacking containers BN are open-fronted storage bins in Euro dimensions with a view and pick opening on the long or on the short side. They fit perfectly and stack safely on Euro pallets and ISO pallets. Optional acrylic/plexiglass viewing panels provide product visibility and protection from dust. EMB Modular size containers are ideal for Kanban processes in production and assembly areas as well as for in-house transportation. The modular dimensions allow mixed stacking. Wider containers can be stacked on top of narrower ones, making restacking unnecessary.
BITO multi-tier shelving can be designed in a variety of ways
Companies which have to handle a wide and growing range of products and small order sizes tend to favour manually serviced multi-tier shelving.
Multi-tier installations are particularly popular with e-commerce businesses
Multi-tier systems are commonly used in e-commerce, where fully automated solutions are not practical. They enable efficient handling of a large number of items and a constantly growing product range. Thanks to the multi-tier design, goods can be picked on several levels at the same time and transferred quickly to the dispatch area on spiral chutes. Industries such as the pharmaceutical industry, spare parts suppliers and document archives, which process orders with small items, also appreciate the advantages of this system. Due to the large number of storage locations in multi-tier facilities, pick-by-voice or pick-to-light systems are often integrated. Order pickers receive their instructions from the warehouse management system and are guided efficiently through the warehouse using headsets, hand-held scanners or displays. Using forklifts in the aisles is not possible due to the design. However, aisles must be designed wide enough for using platform trucks or order picking trolleys.
BITO designs customised multi-tier installations
A wide range of layout options are available to meet customer preferences and requirements. Multi-tier facilities can be supplied as a single-deck construction with a mezzanine floor supported by columns or as a multi-level structure. Compared to a single-tier version, a two-tier structure increases the usable floor space by up to 100 per cent and reduces storage costs. Space utilisation and storage capacity of multi-tier systems depend on the position of the stairs. The design of the facility can be enhanced with spiral chutes, lifts, multiple pallet transfer points, lighting and sprinkler systems. Our specialist consultants will be happy to select the optimum solution with you, tailored to your specific workflow and the conditions on-site. Together, we will look at the benefits of the selected system and how it can be optimally integrated into your warehouse layout.
What are the benefits of a BITO multi-tier solution?
Multi-tier storage solutions from your single-source supplier
As an allrounder in material storage and handling equipment, BITO offers a wide range of solutions – from shelving and racking, bins and containers manufactured in our own plants through to accessories and complex storage solutions integrating several storage systems. We also build multi-tier installations complete with additional features such as mezzanine floors, lifts, spiral chutes and we provide bins and containers for product storage. Benefit from quality products and single source purchasing from your material storage and handling specialist.
Customers appreciate the advantages of BITO multi-tier systems
BITO has many years of experience in the field of multi-tier systems for use in almost any industry. Customers such as Delaval (manufacturer of milk processing technology) and Jumbo (manufacturer of technical textiles) appreciate the many advantages of BITO multi-tier systems, such as excellent space utilisation, fast order picking, integrated work areas, scalability, high levels of customer satisfaction and improved workplace ergonomics.
On-site planning and consultation from BITO experts
BITO experts will analyse your storage processes on site, make suggestions for improvement and design your multi-tier storage installation. Our customers can rely on many years of experience in implementing multi-tier systems and providing integrated system solutions. We are also your single source supplier of additional high quality components to enhance your multi-tier system.
Optimum solutions through active listening and transparent communication
At BITO, we value effective communication and comprehensive advice. Whether you need to plan and build a logistics centre or require a multi-tier solution for your warehouse – you can count on comprehensive advice and project support from concept to completion. We are thoroughly convinced that the best solutions come about through constructive dialogue with our customers.
Multi-tier installations provide a high degree of floor space and cube utilisation
Multi-tier systems maximise space utilisation by up to 100% by making optimum use of the available floor area and of the ceiling height.
Scalability and adaptability
Multi-tier installations and shelving-supported mezzanines are extremely flexible and easily scalable, provided that the required space is available. It is possible to add an additional tier or extend the length and width of the shelving system. Shelving systems can be extended easily as no bolts or tools are needed for assembly. In the case of varying order volumes, for example due to seasonal peaks, multi-tier systems can be extended or reconfigured in order to be able to react flexibly to changing requirements.
Multi-tier installations can improve efficiency and help to cut costs
Multi-tier systems are not only a cost-efficient alternative to automated systems, but also convince with lower investment costs. The introduction of a consolidated storage concept, as opposed to complex decentralised storage, offers considerable cost benefits. Multi-tier systems are known for saving time in order picking, as operators can work simultaneously on several levels. This attractive warehouse solution harmoniously combines cost-effectiveness, efficiency and time savings.
Premium products from our own factories
At BITO, we manufacture premium shelving and racking systems as well as plastic bins, trays and containers in our own state-of-the-art production facilities. Our steel products are manufactured at our company headquarters in Meisenheim, BITO bins and containers are produced in Lauterecken. Both production sites work in compliance with the latest technological standards and use modern, energy-efficient machines. This not only guarantees the outstanding quality of our products, but also ensures that production is resource-efficient and meets the highest standards of technology and environmental compatibility.
BITO Warranty
We offer our customers a comprehensive BITO warranty for all products and services. As a renowned manufacturer of material handling and storage equipment, we are fully committed to delivering premium products and services. The BITO brand name is synonymous with outstanding quality and reliability.
Broad range of accessories
We offer a wide range of components and accessories for multi-tier installations in our BITO Online Shop.