The Rack Manufacturers Institute, Inc. (RMI) members are the Industry’s leading suppliers of Industrial Steel Storage Racks and Related Structural Systems. They supply industrial rack solutions worldwide and in virtually every major manufacturing and distribution sector. RMI was formed in 1958.
Mission: To promote the safe and effective use of industrial steel storage racks and related storage and handling systems.
Vision: Every rack system is designed, manufactured, and installed to meet the RMI Standards. Through guidance and education, help to ensure that rack systems are operated and maintained safely.
A rack is a single or multi-level structural storage system that is utilized to support high stacking of single items or palletized loads. Racking systems are a fundamental component of any distribution, storage, or material handling operation. The right racks allow rapid access to stored or mounted materials, as well as a dependable, ergonomic product storage solution. Racking systems maximize facility space while simplifying inventory requirements.
Pallet racks are among the most widely used type of storage solutions in heavy industry, shipping and manufacturing. Rack decking is manufactured in a variety of styles, from wire mesh to channel-reinforced steel decking.
RMI Programs Include:
RMI believes that it is important to you that your supplier be committed to the principles of continuous improvement in both product design/application and in the highest Professional and Ethical Standards of Performance as embodied in the mission and work conducted within RMI.
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RMI Seismic Instrumentation Candidate Form
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Kelsey Kempes, Bradley University
Daniel Clapp Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by RMI has been awarded to Kelsey Kempes. Kelsey is a junior Industrial Engineering student at Bradley University.
She is actively involved in the Bradley APICS group and the Society of Women Engineers.
Maya Schrof, University of Alabama
RMI Honor Scholarship Sponsored by ASG has been awarded to Maya Schrof. Maya is a junior mechanical engineering student at The University of Alabama.
She serves as the Secretary for the campus Society of Women Engineers.
Katelyn Supra, Auburn University
RMI Honor Scholarship Sponsored by ASG has been awarded to Katelyn Supra. Katelyn is a junior Industrial Engineering student at Auburn University. She is minoring in Information Management Systems.
Marina Ackerman, Michigan State University
RMI Honor Scholarship has been awarded to Marina Ackerman. Marina is a senior Supply Chain Management student at Michigan State University.
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Executive Members manufacture and control the structural design and manufacture of industrial steel storage rack. Executive Members can participate in all RMI membership activities. |
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General Members manufacture and control the structural design and manufacture of industrial steel storage rack. General Members have limited participation in RMI membership activities. |
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Associate Members include manufacturers of structures or structural components of the following types: Portable Racks designed to stack, Pallet Stacking Frames, or Structural Rack Decking. Associate Members also include manufacturers of rack repair and safety components for industrial steel storage rack. Associate Members have limited participation in RMI membership activities. |
Anna Harreveld
aharreveld[at]mhi[dot]org
704-676-1190
President
Paul Neal
UNARCO Material Handling, Inc.
Vice President
Tommy Sinclair
Engineered Products
Secretary
John Schmidt
Rack Builders, Inc.
Treasurer
Anna Harreveld
MHI