Optimize Warehouse Capacity with RDC’s New Specialists

Mike Smith

Mike Smith

October, 2025

The last several years have taught us a lot about capacity. As a global community, we’ve learned more about our emotional, pshycological, physical, and even spatial limits. Our industry specificaly has learned how quickly global supply chain can change and how reliant our businesses are on everything running smoothly. We also learned, and are still learning today, just how expensive it can be to build new spaces and expand. That takes us back to that word “capacity” again. As you look around the facility you currently occupy, you might be asking yourself questions like, “How can I store more raw material to support our manufacturing efforts longer and rely a little less on global supply chain?” You might also be thinking, “We need to grow and expand, but can’t afford to build something new for a while… how do I find the space to accomodate a new production line and have more storage?”

If you’re asking these questions, you’re dealing with a capacity issue. Let our new Warehouse Solutions Specialist and Industrial Design Specialist come show you how to make more out of the current space you’re occupying! Not only can we make recommendations on how to make your current space more efficient, we can also show you concept drawings to visualize what these new solutions might look like. Contact your RDC Representative today to begin exploring how to get more capacity out of your current space!

  • Racking Solutions: Condense, go higher, increase efficiency, boost your capacity.
  • Mezzanines & Freight Lifts: Go up instead of out. Use the space above that you already own.
  • Modular Buildings: Office space that is cheaper, quicker, and can change with you.
  • Storage Products: Stay organized and make more out of the space you have.
  • Building Layouts & Design Services: We’ll help you conceptualize your vision before making any changes.
Reifel, Phil

Phil Reifel: Warehouse Solutions Specialist

Phil has over 20 years of experience working in the material handling industry. As well as working for several service providers here in the Midwest, he also has recent experience at Interlake Mecalux, the largest racking manufacturer in North America. He specializes in racking systems, storage, and warehouse layout and design. Phil is here to help with any of your storage pain points or needs.

Shouse, Tim

Tim Shouse: Industrial Design Specialist

After putting his formal training to use in graphic design, Tim transitioned into the steel and fabrication industry in 2007. Tim specializes in custom fabrication and complex builds. He is also skilled in Auto CAD, supporting us in the Warehouse Solutions space. Tim can help you envision what your space might look like with a totally new racking layout or an addition on to your current space. If you’re considering a mezzanine, modular building, guarding layout, etc., Tim can draw the project out to scale so you can visualize exactly what it will look like. He can even come in and do a building drawing for you!

Reach out to Phil and Tim today for help optimizing your warehouse capacity!

Phil Reifel

Warehouse Solutions Specialist

Phone: 317.601.0324

Email: philip.reifel@rd-co.com

Tim Shouse

Industrial Design Specialist

Phone: 317.670.8817

Email: tim.shouse@rd-co.com

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