Engineered to optimize thermal efficiency and spatial footprint in Helsinki, Tampere, and Oulu distribution hubs.
The logistics landscape of Finland is shaped by unique geographic, economic, and climatic parameters. As a key Northern European trade conduit bordering the Baltic Sea, Finland requires storage infrastructure that is both physically resilient and energy efficient. Cold winters and high domestic energy rates place strict operating constraints on logistics hubs. Cold-chain storage facilities, pharmaceutical warehouses, and food processing plants throughout the Helsinki-Vantaa region, Tampere, and Turku must manage structural volume to reduce refrigeration costs.
This economic challenge has made high-density Drive-in Pallet Racking systems a core industry solution. Traditional selective pallet racking, while offering direct accessibility, leaves up to 60% of warehouse floor space dedicated to forklift aisles. In contrast, Drive-in racking operates on the Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) inventory principle, eliminating multiple transit aisles and achieving up to 85% spatial utilization. By condensing the footprint of refrigerated air volume, Finnish operators can lower their facility cooling costs while increasing overall storage capacity.
Finland's target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 influences structural design and manufacturing processes in the material handling sector. Sustainable supply chains require raw materials that are responsibly sourced, efficiently manufactured, and built to last. Our production line uses high-tensile, structural carbon steel (primarily Q235B and Q355B grade profiles) that complies with global standards, including the European EN 15512 structural design codes.
Additionally, high labor costs in the Nordic region have driven interest in automated systems. Simple manual drive-in installations are increasingly upgraded to semi-automated Radio Shuttle Racking Systems or integrated with AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles). By combining structural racking with smart machinery, companies can maintain continuous material flow with minimal human intervention in challenging cold-chain settings.
A global manufacturer of high-performance heavy-duty industrial racking and smart storage systems.
Established in 2015, Shenzhen Sunli Intelligent Logistics Equipment Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer specializing in heavy-duty industrial racking and smart warehouse storage solutions. Operating from a modern production facility spanning 38,000 m², we leverage over 12 years of industry experience and 8 years of international trade expertise to serve global logistics and industrial sectors. Our high-performance storage solutions generate an annual export revenue ranging between $18 million and $25 million, with core markets spanning North America, Western Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
Quality and precision are central to our operations. Our dynamic team of 35 dedicated QC professionals implements rigorous product inspection methods, including full raw material load-bearing analysis, high-precision weld seam testing, and comprehensive anti-corrosion powder-coating thickness checks. Driven by strong R&D capabilities, our team of 28 skilled R&D engineers continuously innovates to meet evolving supply chain requirements, introducing over 120 new products and structural improvements annually.
We offer extensive OEM/ODM custom options, including tailored load capacities, custom rack dimensions, color powder coatings, and fully integrated automated shuttle systems (AS/RS). Backed by a strong network of over 800 supply chain partners, we primarily partner with large-scale 3PL providers, industrial distributors, ecommerce logistics hubs, and global retail enterprises to deliver reliable, efficient, and scalable storage infrastructure worldwide.
Our manufacturing facility features automated production and finishing lines to ensure structural consistency across our entire product range. Raw steel coils are formed, cut, and welded under automated temperature and speed controls, resulting in straight, stress-free profiles that are key for high-density, multi-tier racking systems.
We test all structural materials to confirm their capacity and finish durability. This testing ensures that our installations remain stable and safe under cold operating conditions and load-bearing cycles.
Customizing drive-in and shuttle infrastructure for Finland's primary industry sectors.
By reducing open aisles, our drive-in systems minimize the air volume that needs refrigeration. We use hot-dip galvanized finishes and low-temperature powder coatings to protect the steel profiles from corrosion and condensation down to -30°C.
Finland's paper and wood industries manage uniform, high-weight goods. Our heavy-duty drive-in configurations support pallet loads exceeding 1,500 kg per position, utilizing reinforced cantilevers and floor guide rails for safe forklift entry.
For fast-moving consumer goods in high-labor markets, we combine structural steel lanes with autonomous radio shuttles. This design minimizes forklift entry into the racking, reducing physical impact risk and accelerating pallet cycle rates.
Drive-in systems require careful installation tolerances because forklifts operate inside the structure. Our engineering designs include guide rails, entrance-eye protectors, and high-contrast paint coatings. These additions help forklift operator navigation and reduce accidental impact risks in dense storage lanes.
Modern logistics facilities are transitioning from manual drive-in racking to semi-automated systems. At Sunli, we support this shift by offering modular upgrade paths. Our drive-in structures can be converted to support Radio Shuttle operations by mounting specialized support rails. This allows shuttle carts to handle pallet transport within the racking lanes.
This modular upgrade enables warehouse operators to start with a traditional drive-in configuration and step up to semi-automated storage as processing demands grow. By keeping structural modifications to a minimum, companies can manage initial capital expenses while maintaining a path toward automation.
Additionally, integrating laser-guided forklift trucks (AGVs) with high-density racking creates a fully automated, lights-out storage environment. Our R&D department collaborates with regional automation integrators to verify that structural tolerances, rails, and pallet positioning systems align with autonomous forklift specifications.
Exporting heavy-duty steel structures to the Nordic countries requires compliance with local structural codes and quality regulations. Our products are engineered and tested in accordance with EN 15512 (Steel static storage systems - Adjustable pallet racking systems - Principles for structural design) and EN 15635 (Application and maintenance of storage equipment).
Our project management process for Finnish buyers includes:
Answering common technical questions about high-density storage systems.
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