Warehouse Automation for Distribution Centers & Fulfillment Operations in Ohio

Top Shelf Integrated Solutions helps distribution centers, fulfillment operations, and e-commerce facilities across Ohio work smarter through customized warehouse automation solutions.

As an RMH Systems company, we combine our local expertise with expanded resources to deliver complete systems designed around your operation.

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One Partner for What’s Next

Top Shelf Integrated Solutions combines expertise in distribution, fulfillment, and 3PL with RMH Systems’ expanded automation capabilities to deliver more complete solutions. Watch the video to see how we’re better equipped to support your operations today and as your business grows.

Why Top Shelf & RMH?

  • Experienced local Ohio team
  • Expanded packaging automation and robotics capabilities

  • One trusted partner for complete warehouse automation solutions

Industries We Support

E-commerce
Order Fulfillment
Distribution & Warehouses
3PL
Manufacturing

Warehouse Automation Solutions

distribution center and warehouse automation

Integrated material handling systems that improve productivity across distribution, fulfillment, and manufacturing operations.

warehouse conveyor

Keep products moving efficiently from receiving to shipping.

vertical lift module

Increase picking speed and accuracy with automated systems designed to reduce travel and streamline order fulfillment.

Improve packing, labeling, and shipping for reliable order fulfillment.

palletizing robot

Automate repetitive palletizing tasks to improve throughput and reduce manual labor.

Maximize storage capacity with pallet racking and other custom warehouse storage solutions.

forklifts

Forklifts, Fleet & Mobile Equipment

Complete forklift solutions, including new and used equipment, rentals, operator training, and certification.

warehouse controls

Controls & Programming

Connect and coordinate automated equipment with PLC programming, HMI development, system controls, and controls integration.

warehouse control system

Warehouse Software

Coordinate warehouse automation and workflows with WCS/WES software that connects equipment, operational data, and existing WMS/ERP systems.

See Our Warehouse Automation Solutions in Action

See real-world warehouse automation solutions designed to improve throughput, reduce manual handling, and make better use of available space.

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Supporting Warehouse Equipment & Services

warehouse lighting

Warehouse Lighting

Energy-efficient LED lighting that improves visibility and reduces operating costs.

multilevel mezzanine

Expand usable space without the cost of expanding your building.

Reduce strain and improve productivity with lift tables and positioning equipment.

warehouse guardrails

Warehouse Guardrails

Protect people, equipment, and facilities from forklift impacts.

warehouse rack protection

Warehouse Rack Protection

Protect warehouse racking from forklift impacts and costly damage.

k3 sprinkler guard

Prevent costly water damage from forklift impacts.

wire mesh partitions

Wire Mesh Partitions

Create secure work and storage areas without permanent construction.

wire mesh storage lockers

Wire Mesh Storage Lockers

Protect valuable equipment while maintaining visibility and airflow.

forklift batteries and chargers

Forklift Batteries & Chargers

Keep your forklift fleet powered with reliable batteries and chargers.

Service That Keeps Your Operation Moving

Downtime isn’t an option. With fully stocked service vans, mobile equipment, and experienced technicians based in Columbus, we deliver fast, reliable support for your material handling and automation systems. Our team strives for a 2-hour response time and focuses on quality repairs done right the first time—so your warehouse stays productive.

Equipment Service & Repair

Our technicians provide preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, emergency repairs, and ongoing service for a wide range of material handling and automation equipment to keep your systems running efficiently.

Conveyors & Automation Systems

Belt Roller Chain Sortation Accumulation Controls & Sensors Integration Support

Warehouse Automation Equipment

Wire-Guided Vehicles AGVs Lift Tables

Other Equipment

Forklifts & Lift Trucks Dock Equipment Yard Dogs & Spotters Hoists & Cranes Batteries, Chargers & Power Systems Hydraulic, Electrical & Drivetrain Components Tires, Wheels & Forks Fuel & LP Systems

Parts Support

We stock and source replacement parts for major forklift and lift truck brands, including:

Heli Toyota Crown Hyster Yale Raymond UniCarriers Caterpillar Mitsubishi Clark Linde

We also support common conveyor and automation components to help minimize downtime.

Warehouse Automation Success Stories

Footwear & Apparel

Order Fulfillment

Automated System

Top Shelf's expertise and project management helped us double our packing capacity while meeting aggressive timelines without disrupting customer fulfillment.
Distribution Services Director

Scaling Footwear & Apparel Fulfillment

This customer specializes in work, outdoor, and western footwear and apparel. They needed to expand fulfillment capacity and support continued growth.

Challenges

Following acquisitions and increased sales, the customer had outgrown the capacity of its existing conveyor system. The limitations made it difficult to meet delivery expectations and scale fulfillment operations profitably.

Solutions

  • Conveyor and recirculation systems
  • Two automated sorters
  • Put-to-light order consolidation
  • 17 put-to-light sortation bays
  • In-line shrink tunnels
  • In-line labeling systems
  • Dimensional scanners
  • In-line weighing systems
  • WMS/ERP integration
  • Warehouse lighting improvements
  • SKU and inventory storage optimization

Outcomes

Increased fulfillment capacity by more than 50%
Reduced headcount by 20%
More than tripled the number of sortation stations
More than doubled packing-station capacity
Improved employee productivity
Reduced corrugated packaging waste
Significantly lowered shipping costs
Added capacity designed to support growth for at least the next 10 years

Improving Animal Health Distribution Efficiency

A leading distributor of animal health products and services needed to modernize its distribution center with an integrated material handling system to improve throughput, increase shipping capacity, and support future growth.

Challenges

As order volumes continued to grow, the customer needed a more efficient fulfillment operation without expanding its workforce. The existing processes limited throughput and made it difficult to keep pace with increasing customer demand.

Solutions

  • Automated conveyor system
  • Carton flow picking
  • Bulk pallet storage
  • Custom electrical controls
  • PLC programming
  • WMS/ERP integration

Outcomes

Increased shipping capacity
Improved order processing efficiency
Maintained staffing levels while handling higher volumes
Lower cost per item shipped
Scalable distribution system to support future growth

Animal Health

Distribution

Automated System

Top Shelf's partnership, expertise and ongoing support continue to deliver operational efficiencies and meaningful cost savings.
Company Consultant

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steel processor case study
Steel

Manufacturing

Automated System

Top Shelf’s integrated conveyor system improved safety and efficiency while saving valuable time and money throughout our operation.
Plant Engineer

Replacing Forklift Dependency for Pressure Cylinder Manufacturer

This customer is a leading manufacturer of pressure cylinders for industrial gas, propane, and specialty applications. They needed to replace forklift-dependent material handling with an automated conveyor system.

Challenges

Increased sales volume and continued growth placed greater demands on the existing operation. Heavy forklift traffic and manual part handling created safety concerns, limited efficiency, and made it more difficult to move products through production on schedule.

Solutions

  • Direct-feed conveyor system
  • Hinged-belt conveyors
  • Stacked-belt discharge conveyors
  • Six accumulation and destination zones
  • Overhead hoist system
  • Accumulation and sortation conveyors
  • Specialized split conveyors at welding stations
  • Mezzanine with energy-efficient lighting
  • Custom controls design
  • Ongoing parts and preventive maintenance support

Outcomes

Reduced forklift traffic and manual handling
Improved employee safety
Increased production efficiency
Faster movement of parts between processes
Lower operating costs

Modernizing Shipping Operations for Shelving Manufacturer

This customer manufactures shelving products for the foodservice, healthcare, and scientific industries. They needed to improve shipping efficiency by replacing manual pallet staging with a custom conveyor solution.

Challenges

The customer’s shipping process relied on manual pallet staging, creating bottlenecks between packing stations and carrier loading areas. The company needed a more efficient, scalable solution to improve material flow, reduce manual handling, and support increasing shipping demands.

Solutions

  • Designed and installed a custom powered conveyor system
  • Created dedicated conveyor lanes for UPS and FedEx shipping operations
  • Integrated controls and PLC programming to automate material flow
  • Optimized the facility layout to improve shipping efficiency

Outcomes

Increased shipping productivity by 38%
Streamlined parcel handling and carrier workflows
Reduced manual handling and pallet staging
Improved throughput with a scalable shipping solution

Shelving & Storage

Distribution

Automated System

Top Shelf Integrated Solutions is now an RMH Systems company, combining the same trusted Ohio team with end-to-end system integration expertise.

While we’re based in Columbus, we support customers across the state.

  • Central Ohio – Columbus
  • Southwest Ohio – Dayton
  • Northern Ohio – Middleburg Heights