RETA Mühendislik manages the design, production, and installation of industrial rack systems for production facilities, food warehouses, and port-back warehouses in Balıkesir under a single responsibility. Founded in 1979, the company manufactures its systems in its own production facility in Manisa Muradiye OIZ and provides services to the Marmara and Aegean lines through shipping and assembly organizations.

Geographical Distribution Determining Storage Needs in Balıkesir

Balıkesir is a vast province where different sectors are concentrated in distant districts, and the storage need arises from this dispersed structure.

Food processing, dairy products, olive and olive oil facilities, and agricultural machinery manufacturers are located around the Balıkesir Organized Industrial Zone. On the food side, raw material input depends on the harvest period, and finished product output is spread throughout the year; this causes warehouse occupancy to show significant differences during the year. Humidity, temperature, and hygiene conditions directly affect material selection and rack layout.

The Bandırma line has a different profile. In this region, where port, fertilizer, chemical, and boric acid production coexist, bag and big bag storage is common, and fire regulations determine corridor and height limits for chemical loads. In the port-back warehouses, operations run depending on the shipping schedule.

The food, leather, and mineral processing facilities on the Susurluk, Gönen, and Bigadiç line, along with the olive and olive oil producers in the Edremit gulf, form the third leg of the province. Most of these facilities are medium-scale, and the storage area must be resolved without taking space from the production area.

Year-Round Utilization in Seasonally Filled Food Warehouses

In food and agricultural processing facilities in Balıkesir, the warehouse is completely filled during certain months of the year and largely emptied during the remaining months. If the layout is established only according to the peak occupancy moment, the facility carries unused space for the rest of the year.

For this reason, gradual utilization is considered in the design. Sections are planned that can reach full capacity during high-demand periods and transform into order picking and consolidation areas during low-demand periods. Bays close to the dispatch gate are reserved for fast-moving finished goods year-round, while seasonal raw materials are moved to the rear axis.

Air circulation is also integrated into the design for food storage. The rack layout is established in a way that does not block ventilation and cooling flows, and floor access is kept open for cleaning. Balıkesir is located in a region with high spectral acceleration values according to earthquake regulations; anchoring and diagonal layouts are calculated based on these parameters. Static calculations are made separately for each project, and quotes are not provided based on catalog capacities.

Prominent Systems in Balıkesir OIZ and Bandırma Line

In the warehouses of food, olive, dairy product, and chemical facilities, pallet racking systems are designed based on pallet dimensions, forklift types, and free height clearance. Euro pallets of 800x1200 mm and industrial pallets of 1000x1200 mm require different bay depths and beam spans; for non-standard loads such as sacks, big bags, and drums, bay dimensions are custom-designed according to the product.

In order-picking intensive distribution warehouses and spare parts stores, box carton handling racking systems are used. Shelf heights are adjusted according to the operator's reach level, and high-turnover references are placed at waist-height levels.

In medium-scale facilities where ceiling height cannot be fully utilized, mezzanine racking systems double or triple the existing floor area. This is often the solution that expands warehouse volume without narrowing down the production area.

In agricultural machinery and metal processing facilities, long materials such as profiles, pipes, and sheets are managed with cantilever systems, mold management with mold racking systems, and warehouses with high stock turnover speeds are managed with automated AS/RS storage solutions. All system types are available on our racking systems page.

Balıkesir Warehouse Racking Systems Discovery and Quoting Process

To get a layout plan and a price quote for your facility in Balıkesir, reach out via our contact page. Completed projects across various sectors can be found on our projects page.

Discovery, Production, and Site Installation

During discovery, floor condition and flatness, column axes, free ceiling height, sprinkler and lighting layout, forklift type used, as well as pallet and load dimensions are recorded. In food and agricultural processing facilities, the harvest schedule, cooling and ventilation layout, and cleaning requirements are also obtained at this stage.

After capacity calculations, static calculations, and technical drawings are approved, production is carried out at the facility in Muradiye OIZ. Since the province is spread over a wide area, the installation schedule is planned according to the district where the facility is located, and shipping and team routing are unified under a single schedule. Installation is performed by our own teams, and the warehouse can be worked on by dividing it into phases. Load capacity labels and user instructions are provided upon delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Balıkesir Racking Systems

How can a warehouse that fills up during the harvest season be used efficiently year-round?

The layout is planned not only according to the peak occupancy moment but according to the usage range throughout the year. Sections are allocated that reach full capacity during busy periods and can turn into consolidation and order-picking areas during low periods.

What conditions are integrated into the design for food and cold chain warehouses?

Humidity, temperature, and hygiene requirements affect material and surface selection. The rack layout is established so as not to block air circulation, floor access is left open for cleaning, and if product groups need to be kept separate, this is reflected in the bay layout.

What should be considered in big bag and sack storage?

Since the center of gravity can shift in these loads, the supporting surface and beam span are calculated accordingly. In big bag usage, crane or forklift reach height is included in the design, and fire regulation limits are observed for chemical loads.

Are services provided to facilities in districts far from the provincial center?

Yes, they are. Facilities in districts such as Bandırma, Gönen, Susurluk, Bigadiç, and Edremit are evaluated within the same scope. The installation program is planned according to the location of the facility, and shipping and team routing are unified under a single schedule.

What information do we need to provide for a quote?

The warehouse area and free ceiling height, the type and unit weight of the load to be stored, the targeted number of storage bays, the forklift type used, the cooling and ventilation layout (if any), and the existing layout plan are sufficient. The final quote is formulated after discovery and static calculations.