Warehouse Automation for Distribution Centers & Fulfillment Operations in Ohio
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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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?
Warehouse Automation Solutions

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

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

Forklifts, Fleet & Mobile Equipment
Complete forklift solutions, including new and used equipment, rentals, operator training, and certification.

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

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.
Supporting Warehouse Equipment & Services

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

Warehouse Guardrails
Protect people, equipment, and facilities from forklift impacts.

Warehouse Rack Protection
Protect warehouse racking from forklift impacts and costly damage.

Wire Mesh Partitions
Create secure work and storage areas without permanent construction.

Wire Mesh Storage Lockers
Protect valuable equipment while maintaining visibility and airflow.

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
Warehouse Automation Equipment
Other Equipment
Parts Support
We stock and source replacement parts for major forklift and lift truck brands, including:
We also support common conveyor and automation components to help minimize downtime.

Warehouse Automation Success Stories

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


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


Top Shelf Integrated Solutions is now an RMH Systems company, combining the same trusted Ohio team with end-to-end system integration expertise.
- Address: 4449 Easton Way, Columbus, OH 43219
- Phone: 614-934-1755
While we’re based in Columbus, we support customers across the state.
- Central Ohio – Columbus
- Southwest Ohio – Dayton
- Northern Ohio – Middleburg Heights








