Storage, Containers & Shelving Resource Hub

Storage, Containers & Shelving Resource Hub

Efficient parts storage and workspace organization are foundational to lean manufacturing, contamination control, and ESD compliance. Whether you're organizing a cleanroom, electronics assembly line, or general industrial workspace, the right bins, shelving, and containers reduce errors, protect components, and keep your operation running smoothly. This hub compiles MTE Solutions' complete guidance on storage systems, material handling, and workspace organization.

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Choosing the Right Storage System

Matching your storage solution to your workspace and workflow:

  • Bins vs. shelf bins vs. dividable grid containers — when to use each
  • Louvered panels and wall-mount systems for vertical space utilization
  • Mobile shelving and floor racks for flexible layouts
  • Wire vs. steel shelving for load capacity and environment
  • 5S and lean manufacturing storage principles

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Cleanroom & Controlled Environment Storage

Proper storage of consumables, chemicals, and components in ISO-classified environments:

  • Shelf life and storage conditions for cleanroom consumables
  • Kitting, trays, and containers for cleanroom material handling
  • Chemical storage requirements and compatibility
  • Preventing contamination from improper storage

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Akro-Mils Storage Solutions

Akro-Mils offers one of the most comprehensive lines of industrial storage products for electronics assembly and manufacturing environments:

  • AkroBins — stackable open-front bins in multiple sizes for parts and components
  • Shelf Bins — closed-front bins for shelving units and workbenches
  • Plastic Storage Cabinets — 16 to 64-drawer configurations for small parts
  • Louvered Wall Panels & Bench Racks — vertical storage for high-density workspaces
  • Pick Racks & Floor Racks — mobile and stationary solutions for production floors
  • Wire & Steel Shelving Kits — configurable shelving for storage rooms and warehouses

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Quantum Storage Solutions

Quantum Storage Systems provides heavy-duty bins, panels, and containers built for demanding industrial environments:

  • Louvered Panels (QLP Series) — wall-mount and freestanding panel systems with bins
  • Dividable Grid Containers (DG Series) — customizable compartment bins for small parts
  • Stack & Nest Tote Cartons — space-saving transport and storage containers
  • Magnum Bins (QMS Series) — heavy-duty bulk storage bins
  • Economy Shelf Bins (QSB Series) — cost-effective open-front bins for shelving
  • Heavy Duty Attached Top Containers (QDC Series) — secure lidded containers for parts in transit

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ESD-Safe & Cleanroom-Compatible Storage

For electronics assembly and cleanroom environments, storage must meet additional requirements:

  • ESD-safe bins and containers to protect sensitive components
  • Cleanroom-compatible materials that minimize particulate generation
  • Moisture barrier and desiccant storage for humidity-sensitive parts
  • Proper labeling and traceability for ISO 13485 and ANSI/ESD S20.20 compliance

For ESD-specific storage guidance, see our ESD Program Essentials hub. For cleanroom material handling, see our Cleanroom Consumables Resource Hub.

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Need help selecting the right storage system for your workspace? Browse our complete resource library or contact our team for personalized recommendations.

Quality

MTE Solutions is committed to providing quality products, services, customer satisfaction and loyalty by continuously improving to provide a positive customer experience that meets or exceeds our customer's requirements. Which is why we are proud to announce we are officially ISO 13485:2016 & 9001:2015 certified. The Quality Management System is applicable to: Distribution, warehousing and value-add services of consumable products for electronic contract manufacturing and medical device manufacturing.

 ISO 9001 is the world’s most widely recognized quality management standard and helps organizations to meet the expectations and needs of their customers.  ISO 13485 sets the quality expectations of the medical device industry and is the critical quality standard required to support our global customers.  As part of the certification process, MTE Solutions engaged in a rigorous audit of our business processes as well as our product quality environments.

As an industry Leader, MTE Solutions strives to be different and better than the competition. Very few Distributors will take the time or investment to make sure they have a quality system in place to make sure they are meeting the customers with exceptional service.

“At MTE Solutions, we are deeply committed to maintaining and improving the effectiveness of our Quality Management System. Quality is embedded in our company’s culture – at every level of our organization, MTE Solutions expects, demands, and delivers exceptional quality,”

CEO Derek Roth

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