APPLICATION

Pharmaceutical & Chemical

Classification:

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Release time:

2020-10-22


The pharmaceutical and chemical sectors operate under some of the strictest storage, safety, and traceability requirements in the world. With growing regulatory pressure, rising SKU volumes, temperature-controlled logistics, and the need for precise batch management, traditional warehousing models are struggling to keep pace.

HEGERLS delivers high-efficiency, compliant, and intelligent warehouse storage solutions tailored to the specific needs of pharmaceutical and chemical companies—from raw-material storage to finished-goods distribution.

Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industry Warehouse Storage Solutions

Industry Challenges

1. Strict Compliance and Safety Standards

Pharmaceuticals and chemicals must be stored according to regulations such as GMP, FDA, GDP, and hazardous-materials guidelines. Warehouses must ensure:

  • Clean and contamination-free environments
  • Secure storage of hazardous or sensitive materials
  • Full traceability for every batch and SKU

HEGERLS solutions support compliant layouts, safe load-bearing structures, and integration with WMS for complete tracking.

2. High SKU Diversity and Batch Complexity

Pharma and chemical warehouses often manage:

  • Thousands of SKUs
  • Batch numbers
  • Expiry dates
  • Different temperature or hazard categories

This complexity increases the need for intelligent inventory management and fast, error-free picking processes.

3. Temperature-Sensitive and Hazardous Goods Handling

Many products—active ingredients, vaccines, solvents, liquids—require:

  • Cold storage
  • Fire-resistant storage
  • Secure containment

HEGERLS racking systems are engineered for safety, ventilation, corrosion resistance, and compatibility with cold-chain environments.

4. Rising Operational Costs and Labor Challenges

As skilled labor becomes more expensive and harder to retain, automation is key to maintaining productivity and accuracy. HEGERLS offers scalable automated systems that improve efficiency while reducing labor dependency.

HEGERLS Warehouse Storage Solutions

1. High-Density Shuttle Racking Systems

Perfect for pallets of chemical raw materials, pharmaceutical packaging, or finished products.

Benefits:

  • Up to 60% more storage density
  • Automated pallet handling reduces human contact
  • Ideal for cold storage and temperature-controlled environments
  • Efficient FIFO/FILO management

2. Selective Pallet Racking

Best for diverse SKUs, fast-moving items, and batch-managed pharmaceutical products.

Advantages:

  • 100% accessibility to each pallet
  • Supports batch, expiry, and lot tracking
  • Suitable for cold rooms or hazardous storage zones
  • Compatible with AGVs and AMRs

3. Drive-In and Drive-Through Racking

Ideal for high-volume but fewer SKUs in the chemical sector.

Features:

  • Maximizes cubic utilization
  • Reduces operational cost
  • Excellent for storing large batches or production lots

4. Cantilever Racking for Drums, Barrels, and Long Materials

Designed for unusual loads such as:

  • Chemical drums
  • Pipes
  • Tubing
  • Packaging materials

Built with reinforced arms to handle heavy or hazardous materials safely.

Chemical industry safe storage racks with corrosion-resistant design

5. Rack-Supported Warehouse Structures

HEGERLS provides integrated rack-supported buildings, combining the warehouse structure and racking into a single system.

Benefits:

  • Lower construction cost
  • Faster project delivery
  • Ideal for automated systems and high-bay storage

6. MEZZANINE & Multi-Level Picking Systems

Suitable for lightweight pharmaceuticals, cartons, or packaging items.

Highlights:

  • Maximizes vertical height
  • Improves picking efficiency
  • Supports fast order fulfillment

7. HEGERLS WMS/WCS for Full Digital Control

A smart warehouse is essential for pharmaceutical and chemical operations.

Our digital systems provide:

  • Batch tracking & expiry alerts
  • Real-time inventory visibility
  • Automated replenishment
  • Picking guidance
  • Integration with ERP, MES, and production systems

This ensures complete traceability, accuracy, and compliance with global regulatory standards.

WMS warehouse management system

Key Benefits for Pharma & Chemical Companies

Regulatory Compliance

HEGERLS systems support the structural and operational requirements needed for GMP, FDA, and safe-chemical storage.

Increased Storage Density

High-density and shuttle systems maximize warehouse capacity while minimizing land and construction cost.

Enhanced Picking Accuracy

Automation and intelligent software reduce human error—critical for batch-controlled products.

Safety & Hazard Management

Racking is engineered for corrosion resistance, chemical compatibility, ventilation, and fire safety.

Integration with Automation

Seamlessly supports shuttle systems, stacker cranes, AGVs, AMRs, and automated sorting lines.

Scalability for Future Growth

As product lines expand or regulations evolve, HEGERLS solutions can be re-configured without major disruption.

Applications

HEGERLS solutions are widely used in:

  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing warehouses
  • Chemical raw-material storage
  • Medical device or healthcare product logistics
  • Cold-chain pharmaceutical distribution
  • Specialty chemical plants
  • Hazardous goods storage facilities

Stored product types include:

  • API materials
  • Vaccines and biologics
  • Chemical powders and liquids
  • Finished medicines
  • Drums, IBC tanks, and solvents
  • Packaging materials

Why Choose HEGERLS?

  • 30 years of industry experience
  • Thousands of global warehouse projects
  • Strong engineering and R&D capability
  • Compliance-oriented design
  • Reliable after-sales and maintenance support
  • Customized solutions tailored to SKU characteristics and facility layout

HEGERLS delivers secure, efficient, and compliant storage systems that meet the complex demands of pharmaceutical and chemical operations.

Contact us for a free warehouse consultation and system design.
Our engineering team will provide layout planning, ROI analysis, and customized solutions.

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