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Just one automated vertical storage system can fit 9,050 square feet worth of traditional shelving into 150 square feet. 

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VERTICAL LIFT MODULES

Vertical Storage Carousels That Maximize Every Square Foot And Do More Than Just Store

For operations challenged to handle more SKUs and higher volume in the same footprint, automated vertical storage carousels improve both capacity and throughput. Not only do they reclaim space, they also retrieve and deliver product. Carolina Handling installs automated carousel storage systems that deliver inventory directly to operators, reducing travel time while improving throughput.

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90%

potential floor space savings vs. traditional shelving

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99%

pick accuracy with automated, guided retrieval

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85%

productivity gains in high-SKU picking environments

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How a Vertical Storage Carousel
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A vertical lift module (VLM) stores inventory on trays stacked vertically inside an enclosed unit. When a pick is initiated, the correct tray is delivered straight to the operator at an ergonomic access point.

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What Are The Bottom-Line Benefits of VLMs?

As the price to purchase and rent warehouse space continues to escalate, companies large and small are leveraging automated vertical storage to scale in the same footprint.

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VLMs Cut Down Labor & Help Warehouses Thrive  

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“The Modula VLMs have been a great add for us. They allow us to be so much more efficient in picking. They’re automated, so one person can pick from the vertical lift modules that used to take us two to three people throughout the day, so we’re better able to keep up.” 

Bob Clemment, Manager of Production and Inventory Control
T&S Brass and Bronze Works

Frequently Asked Questions

The terms are often used interchangeably. Both may describe automated vertical storage systems that bring product to the operator. A Modula VLM specifically uses an automated extractor to locate and deliver the correct tray to an ergonomic access point, eliminating wait time and reducing travel.

Carolina Handling sells and installs Modula VLMs and can help determine the right fit for a given operation.

No. A Modula VLM is designed to deliver measurable returns through space savings and labor efficiency without requiring a full facility redesign or large-scale system integration. 

A VLM delivers meaningful value even when it handles only part of an inventory.

As Carolina Handling Intralogistics Solutions Manager Nick Romyns explains: "If 80 percent of SKUs fit well in the vertical lift module, those items can be stored, picked, and consolidated much more effectively, while the remaining items are staged nearby where operators can still pick from the VLM and then batch together with those larger parts."

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Modula VLMs integrate with ERP, WMS, and DMS platforms for real-time inventory visibility and traceability across every pick.

For operations managing high SKU counts, fragmented bin storage, or manual parts rooms, the system consolidates and controls inventory that was previously difficult to track.

Carolina Handling manages the process from consulting through installation and ongoing support as a single accountable partner. We ensure our customers' systems integrate with existing workflows.

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Carolina Handling is the local, collaborative equipment dealer and intralogistics partner for thousands of companies across the Southeast. From Raymond forklifts to automated storage or full warehouse system design, connect with us today for a purpose-built solution.