When it comes to Material Handling
We Know Long Loads.
Design Storage & Handling
Advancing The Way Companies Move And Store Long Or Bulky Loads
With over 30 years in the industry, no one has more experience than Design Storage. We provide the material handling equipment that meets your specific industry, facility and application requirements.
When it comes to product support and service, we set the industry standard. Design Storage maintains an inventory of over 3 million parts. With full-service technicians throughout North America, we take pride in our ability to keep you up and running.
From concept and installation to after-sales support, we consistently go above and beyond to deliver on the promise of our company slogan – The Reliable Partner.
HUBTEX MaxX
A New Electric Multidirection Sideloader
With a variety of widths and lift heights, the MaxX offers an economical solution for handling long materials in the range of 6,600 to 9,900 lbs. Well suited for narrow aisles within a warehouse or for loading and unloading trucks outdoors. It is the ideal alternative to diesel vehicles.
Up to
4.5tload capacity |
Up to
295″lift height |
Available in
48v/80vconfigurations |
Finding The Right Lift Truck
Our team of experts can tailor any of our side loader models to your specific industry application and warehouse needs. We walk the floors of your facility and analyze every factor. Taking into consideration your warehouse size, aisle width and load type, as well as your external terrain and climate conditions.
Handling Long Loads for Over 30 Years
Applications in a Range of Industries and Sectors
Design Storage & Handling offers the world’s largest and most comprehensive range of long and oversized load handling equipment. Our lift trucks are ideal for any industry application where long and bulky materials need to be moved through tight spaces safely and efficiently. These industrial trucks with lift capacities to 110,000 lbs are engineered to meet the most difficult challenges. Indoors or out, Hubtex and Cavaion Baumann side loaders can handle just about anything.
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Warehouse Optimization at Every Level
With over a quarter-century of experience in warehouse design, we have a proven track record for optimizing space by as much as 75% to 100%.
We can design a new warehouse system from the floor up or find solutions that maximize the efficiency and productivity of your current system. We strive to ensure you benefit from the very latest technology.
Our comprehensive selection of world-class, customizable multi-directional forklift trucks are paired with the best heavy-duty warehouse racking systems available.
The result – a narrow aisle system design that creates more storage in less space while minimizing product damage and maximizing productivity.

DESIGN STORAGE & HANDLING
The Best Side Loaders for Long and Heavy Loads
Building your business is our priority. We are dedicated to helping you achieve increased safety, productivity, and a measurable return on your investment.
Intralogistics Solutions
No matter what the industry, an ongoing challenge is optimizing and integrating the logistical flow of materials within the walls of a warehouse center. This is a discipline in which we excel. Our team of specialists has the expertise to engineer intralogistics solutions that deliver smarter, faster material handling to take your business into the future.
Rapid Response Support Network
Comprehensive after-sale support sets us apart from our competitors. With a network of skilled response technicians strategically located throughout North America, our problem-solving skills are truly unparalleled. In addition, our massive parts inventory can ship what you need overnight to any location in the United States.
Heavy Duty Warehouse Racking Systems
We offer cantilever, pallet racks and stanchion racking systems. Your specific material handling needs can be fulfilled by tailoring the ideal racking system with a narrow aisle forklift. Combined with our expertise in superior warehouse design, minimizing costs and product damage we can significantly increase your efficiency and productivity.