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<p>This past Veteran’s Day, Spacesaver acknowledged our employees who have served our country, in addition to providing a token of our appreciation for the sacrifice they made. On December 14, one of these valued employees had the opportunity to return the favor to both the company and their respective supervisor. </p>

<h2>How It Started</h2>

<p>Spacesaver’s team of storage experts comprises individuals of all walks of life. For some it is their first job and for others it may be their last, but for one particular employee it most certainly is not their only job, and the other is one to be proud of.</p>

<p>
Just over a year ago, Captain Britta Pokornowski – a member of the Michigan Army National Guard assigned to the Headquarters Company, 107th Engineer Battalion, Ishpeming, MI – joined Spacesaver’s Product Engineering department, led by Brent Rusch, Product Engineering Manager at Spacesaver.</p>

<h3>Answering the Call</h3>
<p>Fully honoring the Guard’s motto of being “Always Ready, Always There”, Pokornowski was required to take leave from her day-to-day at Spacesaver to train and serve with her unit; a fact that Rusch and the rest of her team understood and appreciated. So, when the time came for her to answer the call, she knew she could leave with the confidence that her team at Spacesaver headquarters would hold down the Fort until her return.</p>

<p>“Brent (Rusch) and my teammates have been great about being flexible and covering my duties while I am out for training,” Captain Pokornowski stated. “They have been especially helpful during the additional training requirements this year.”</p>

<h3>An Awarding Reward</h3>
<p>Taking into consideration Rusch’s willingness to help encourage her ability to make an impact both in the office and with her unit, Pokornowski wanted to find a way to honor his efforts. Knowing there were several programs in place through the military to do just that, she <a href="https://www.esgr.mil/Employer-Awards/Patriot-Award" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nominated Rusch for the Patriot Award</a>, which recognizes efforts made to support citizen warriors through a wide range of measures including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence if needed. Upon learning her nomination was accepted, Pokornowski organized an award ceremony, which took place at Spacesaver’s headquarters in Fort Atkinson, WI.</p>

<p>Paired with Pokornowski in presenting the award to Rusch, was Retired Colonel Michael Williams, State Chair Emeritus of the <a href="https://www.esgr.mil/About-ESGR/Contact/Local-State-Pages/Wisconsin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wisconsin Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee (ESGR)</a>. According to Williams, the Patriot Award is only presented to employers who not only hire National Guard and Reserve members but demonstrate superior support to the military employee and their family.</p>

<p>Congratulations to Brent Rusch for this award! His efforts are a prime example of the team spirit that Spacesaver and its employees embody.</p>

<h3>Valuing Your Strengths</h3>
<p>At Spacesaver, it is our mission to hire and partner with dedicated professionals. We appreciate the value veterans deliver in the form of subject matter expertise, years of on-the-job training, and advanced skills in many areas that can help raise our organization to the next level. Reach out to our human resources experts to learn more about the opportunities available at Spacesaver!</p>

Doing Our Part While They Do Theirs

Spacesaver recognized for giving employees the freedom to defend ours.

<h2>This year’s <a href="https://www.adsinc.com/warrior" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Warrior East and Warrior West shows</a> have come and gone. And, although the shows took place 2700 miles apart, attendees and exhibiters shared several common themes and focuses for the future. </h2>

<p>Spacesaver’s team of experts were on hand for both shows and are happy to share what we heard, saw, and presented while in attendance. </p>

<h3>Storage for Gears and Gadgets</h3>
<p>Throughout the exhibit halls of both tradeshows, attendees expressed the same need: better storage for their gear. From weapons to drones, stored indoors and outdoors, there is a clear desire for storage solutions that are as accessible as they are secure. At the East show, we featured our <a href="/products/weapons-storage/tricon-weapons-storage/">weapons Tricon</a>, which offers an ideal solution for securely storing and shipping modern weapons, collateral gear, and repair parts.</p>

<h3>Staying Ready for Deployment</h3>
<p>One specific storage use type we heard showgoers say they’d like to see more of was temporary, deployable storage solutions. Interior space is costly both from a maintenance and best use case, so by offering solutions that can be located outside of the building and easily accessed when needed, military personnel can allocate time and money to other causes. On display for showgoers at the West show, was our <a href="/products/military-metal-transport-crate/#rapidreadinessbox">Rapid Readiness Box</a> – a durable, efficient, and secure deployable storage solution designed as an alternative to wooden shipping crates making it easier to pack, ship, and store tools and gear. </p>

<h3>Speed and Operational Reach</h3>
<p>While at Warrior East, our team had the opportunity to present to attendees about utilizing storage solutions to increase readiness, reduce their footprint, create more usable space, and prevent property loss/damage.</p>

<p>Encompassing solutions for all branches of the military, the presentation provided real-world applications of efficient and adaptable solutions including weapons racks, gear lockers, mobile storage solutions, a plethora of <a href="/blog/store-deployable-military-gear/">deployable storage options</a>. Reach out to our experienced team of military storage experts for a walkthrough of the presentation. </p>

<h3>Equipping Operational Efficiency</h3>
<p>The end of the year is drawing close for many in the military market. Reach out to our team of experts to learn how you can boost your base’s efficiency and stay mission-ready!</p>

Advancing Military Operations from Coast to Coast

 What Spacesaver’s team learned at the 2022 Warrior shows.

<h2>If you need more storage space, you don’t necessarily have to expand into another warehouse or storeroom on base. </h2>
	<p>Spacesaver can help you recover underutilized space in your existing facility and put it to good use!</p>
<p><strong>Here are 5 warehouses and storage areas on military bases around the US that we’ve optimized by helping our clients store more in the space they already have.</strong></p>


	<p>How do we do it? With <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/">High-Density Mobile Storage</a> systems. Here’s how it works.</p>
<h3>Save space with high-density storage</h3>
<p>Eliminate wasted aisle space by mounting shelving or racking on “carriages” that move along rails.</p>

	
	<h3>Military Warehouse Storage</h3>
<p>This warehouse on a large military base stores parts and equipment for vehicle maintenance. A mobilized ActivRAC® Mobilized Storage System keeps inventory of all sizes organized and accessible. </p>



	
	<h3>Save Space in Your Armory</h3>
<p>This Marine Corps base keeps weapons secure in <a href="/products/weapons-storage/universal-weapon-rack/">Universal™ Weapons Racks</a> (UWR®) mounted on Spacesaver mobile storage systems. Promote quick, convenient access to frequently accessed items with shelving mounted on the ends of a mobile system.</p>



	
	<h3>Tool Room Storage</h3>
<p>Save space and keep expensive tools organized and secure. This tool room in an aircraft maintenance facility uses a <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/heavy-duty-mobile-racking/">light-duty ActivRAC system</a> to eliminate wasted space in the aisles. </p>



	
	<h3>Aircraft MRO Crate Storage</h3>
<p>An aircraft MRO storage area at a Texas Air Force base has reduced labor hours by 97 percent and saved $40,000 per year by storing crates on the ActivRAC system instead of on the floor. </p>



	
	<h3>Parachute Storage Areas with High-Density Mobile Systems</h3>
<p>We help keep parachutes clean and organized. Choose from stackable parachute containers on ActivRAC or cantilever ‘arms’ on a high-density storage system.</p>


	
	<h3>Store More in the Space You Have</h3>
<p>Spacesaver’s military storage solutions save time and make the most of your space. That means more space for essential items, more time for training and working, and less time looking for stored items.</p>









Military Storage on Base

Save space and promote readiness with high-density storage options.

<p>Need a better way to store and deploy military gear? Use your End-of-Year funds to save time, save space, and take control. Spacesaver helps you:</p>
<ul>
<li>Get Organized</li>
<li>Increase Readiness</li>
<li>Reduce Footprint</li>
<li>Prevent Property Loss</li>
<li>Save Time</li>
</ul>
<h2>Rapid Readiness Box</h2>
<p>Wooden shipping crates waste time and effort. Rapid Readiness Box is the best alternative to wooden crates for storing and shipping deployable military gear. Use Rapid Readiness Box to store and ship expeditionary shelters, tools, communications equipment, and other military supply. This product can also help you compartmentalize gear in your ISU90, TriCons, and connex boxes.</p>
<h2>Mobility Crate</h2>
<p>The Mobility Crate is a deployable UTV storage rack that provides secure and ready access to utility terrain vehicles. This mission-ready UTV rack protects equipment while reducing footprint in storage and during deployment. Although this product is designed for UTVs, we can modify the product to store other bulk, preposition items for deployment like snowmobiles, lighting equipment, GENSETS (generator sets), fuel bladders, shelters, and more!</p>
<h2>Universal™ Expeditionary Weapons Storage System (UEWSS)</h2>
<p>The Universal™ Expeditionary Weapons Storage System is the first custom, integrated Type 1 TriCON container that can store, ship, and support modern small arms and crew-served weapons, repair parts, and collateral gear.</p>
<h2>Universal™ Weapons Rack (UWR®)</h2>
Securely store and deploy weapons and accessories in the time-tested, transportable unit that fits into shipping containers.</p>
<h2>Need Better Storage on Base, too? We’ve Got You Covered
<h4>High-Density Mobile Storage</h4>
<p>From the smallest tools to the largest crates, Spacesaver High-Density Mobile Storage systems consolidate and compactly store anything you need to store in the smallest possible footprint.</p>
<h4>4-Post Steel Shelving</h4>
<p>Spacesaver’s 4-Post shelving keeps items organized and secure. Fit shelving with steel doors or roll-down doors for enhanced security, and mount shelving units on High-Density Mobile Systems to save space.</p>
<h4>Tactical Readiness Lockers</h4>
<p>Choose the size that’s right for your gear, and then add or move units as your needs change.</p>
<h4>Personal Storage Lockers</h4>
<p>Keep gear organized and at the ready with sturdy, right-sized lockers. Design the perfect FreeStyle® Personal Storage Locker to accommodate your unit’s.</p>

Best Ways to Store Deployable Military Gear

Use fiscal year-end funds to promote readiness.

<h3>Packing for deployment can take up valuable time that could be better spent training and preparing for a successful mission.</h3>
<p> That’s why Spacesaver makes it easy to organize storage space in garrison and safely transport your gear into the field, often without the need for pallets or repacking.</p>

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<h3>See our Deployment Solutions in action! <a href="#" target="_self">Get the Details</a></h3>

<h3>All Spacesaver products are made in the USA and supported by your nearby Spacesaver distributorship.</h3>

<h3>Rapid Readiness Box</h3>
<p>A durable, efficient, and secure alternative to wooden shipping crates. Originally designed to store and transport expeditionary shelters, the <a href="/products/military-metal-transport-crate/#rapidreadinessbox">Rapid Readiness Box</a> can also be used for tools, communications gear, and other military supply.</p>

<h3>Universal™ Expeditonary Weapons Storage System (UEWSS)</h3>
<p>The <a href="/products/weapons-storage/tricon-weapons-storage/">Universal™ Expeditionary Weapons Storage System</a> is the first custom, integrated Type 1 TriCON container that can store, ship, and support modern small arms and crew-served weapons, repair parts, and collateral gear.</p>

<h3>Universal™ Weapons Rack (UWR®)</h3>
<p>The UWR stores weapons and <a href="/products/weapons-storage/universal-weapon-rack/">weapon accessories</a> in a compact, transportable unit that fits easily into a shipping container.</p>

<h3>Mobility Crate</h3>
<p>The <a href="/products/military-metal-transport-crate/#mobilitycrate">Mobility Crate</a> is a custom transportable storage rack that provides secure and ready access to utility terrain vehicles (UTV). This mission-ready storage system protects equipment while reducing storage footprint.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



Store It How You Ship It

Modular metal transport crates streamline deployment by air, land, or sea.

<p>Military warehouses need to store a variety of items to keep operations running smoothly. This warehouse on a large military base stores parts and equipment for vehicle maintenance, and its inventory includes large and bulky items like tires and radiators as well as smaller parts like oil filters.</p>


<h3><small>The Challenge</small><br>A 20-Year-Old Mobilized Racking System</h3>
<p>To keep inventory organized while also providing convenient access to stored items, a <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/">Spacesaver mobile racking system</a> was installed in this military warehouse about 20 years ago. The system functioned well over the years, but, similar to the warehouse’s original thermostats and security systems, the mobile racking’s electronic components eventually needed an update. Spacesaver gave advance notice to warehouse staff that the electronics manufacturer would no longer make or support the components. </p>

	<h3><small>The Solution</small><br>Re-Investing in a Valuable Asset</h3>
<p>Staff use the Spacesaver system continually every day, so decision-makers at the base decided to proactively update its electronics system rather than face unplanned downtime. They opted for <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/mobile-shelving-modes-of-operation/#powered">Touch Technology™ Control</a>, which provides an intuitive user interface and allows staff to use a touch screen or remote control to open and close aisles. They also chose the patented <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/high-density-mobile-storage-safety-options/">Zero Force Sensor® safety control</a>, which uses beams of light to detect the presence of a person or an object in an aisle.</p>

<p>The nearby Spacesaver distributorship sent a crew of factory-certified technicians to replace the electronic components. The crew minimized disruption by leaving stored items on the racking and working around staff’s schedules.</p>

		<h3><small>The Result</small><br>Refurbished Electronics</h3>
<p>Now the system works like new. The military saved money by refreshing and reinvesting in a proven asset, and the new control and safety options make the system safer and even more convenient to use.</p>

Updating Mobilized Pallet Racking in a Military Warehouse

Re-investing in a valuable 20-year-old asset.

<p>When the US military needs custom steel storage products, they know they can count on Spacesaver to design solutions that save lives, save time, and save money. Our engineers, manufacturing professionals, and local sales reps have been collaborating with the military for decades, creating products like the original <a href="/products/weapons-storage/universal-weapon-rack/">Universal™ Weapons Rack</a>, <a href="/fighter-pilot-gear-lockers/">custom lockers</a>, and a variety of other steel storage solutions, all made with pride in the USA.</p>

<p>Spacesaver’s most recent client-driven solution is the <a href="/stackable-utv-rack-military-storage/">Mobility Crate</a>. A Spacesaver consultant was working with the US Air Force Security Forces on another project when they mentioned they were expecting delivery of nearly 200 Polaris UTVs and they weren’t sure how to store them. They didn’t want to risk exposing the UTVs to the elements by parking them outdoors, but they only had limited space in the warehouse. They wondered if Spacesaver could create stackable crates to take advantage of the vertical space provided by the warehouse’s tall ceiling.</p>

<h3>The <a href="/stackable-utv-rack-military-storage/">Mobility Crate</a> is a modular storage solution that provides secure and ready storage for UTVs, snowmobiles, and other vehicles and equipment.</h3>

<p>The Spacesaver consultant relayed the request to Spacesaver’s engineering team, and they agreed to design and manufacture a custom solution. The clients traveled to Spacesaver’s headquarters in Wisconsin to meet the team, tour the factory, and provide input on the design.</p>
<p>After several months of development and testing, the Mobility Crate was ready for action. This is just one example of a tried and true product development process that keeps troops and their gear ready and secure.</p>

Custom Steel Manufacturer for the US Military

Working with military personnel to keep gear ready and secure.

<p>The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the need to keep ample supplies of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on hand for future emergencies. With ongoing rationing of respirators, masks, and other protective gear, the military is seeking ways to responsibly stockpile supplies to ensure that PPE is more available and accessible in the future.</p>

<h3>PPE Storage Challenges</h3>
<p>Although long-term storage of bulk PPE is essential, it does present challenges.</p>


Long-Term PPE Storage for the Military

Increase capacity in existing facilities.

<p>Keeping track of government property that’s used by hundreds of soldiers
    can be a challenge, especially when soldiers have to store their gear at
    home. That was the case for the North Carolina National Guard. With no
    central storage space for large mobility bags and other gear, soldiers
    had to take items home or store them in their vehicles, which led to missing
    gear and the resulting paperwork and lost time.</p>
<p>A study found that over 90% of Organizational Clothing and Individual
    Equipment (OCIE) military property losses were occurring in ranks E1 through
    E5. To keep soldiers’ valuable equipment secure and accounted for, leadership
    concluded that the most effective solution would be to create a locker
    room in each National Guard readiness center in the state.</p>
<p>Durable steel lockers help save time, streamline inventory processes,
    and prevent property loss.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Lockers were designed to hold large gear bags and other equipment.</p>
<p></p>
<p>A variety of accessories are available, including shelves, hooks, and
    lock options.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Perforated doors allow ventilation while securing property.</p>
<p>The next step was to select the lockers. The project planning team had
    previously seen sample metal lockers and wire cages, but those products
    didn’t offer the features they were looking for. The local Spacesaver consultant
    worked with Spacesaver’s engineering team to design custom <a href="/products/locker-storage/freestyle-personal-storage-locker/">FreeStyle® Personal Storage Lockers</a> to
    accommodate the soldiers’ large mobility bags and other equipment. The
    lockers are 78” tall by 32” wide by 24” deep, with two shelves, two coat
    hooks, and a hasp lock. Each sturdy steel locker has a perforated mesh
    door to provide airflow while also obscuring the view of expensive equipment
    kept inside.</p>
<p>The custom Spacesaver lockers were a perfect fit, and they have now been
    installed in centers throughout the state. The new locker rooms have the
    potential to save the North Carolina National Guard millions of dollars
    and thousands of hours by preventing property loss and the associated paperwork.</p>
	<h2>Other Ways to Prevent Military Property Loss</h2>

<p><a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/">High-Density Storage with Audit Trail</a>
Eliminate
    wasted space and prevent unauthorized access.</p>
<p></p>
<p><a href="/products/weapons-storage/universal-weapon-rack/">Weapons Racks</a>
Streamline
    inventory and keep weapons secure with versatile, fully configurable weapons
    racks.</p>
<p></p>
<p>ControLoc® Technology PIN-code or badge swipe records who accessed every
    locker, and when they accessed it.</p>
<p></p>