Design. Engineer. Execute.

At Abel Womack, we specialize in full-service material handling and warehouse optimization solutions that help businesses run smarter and more efficiently. From warehouse design and layout planning to system integration, automation, and full project execution, we provide the expertise and tools to streamline operations, increase throughput, and reduce operating costs across your facility.

For over 100 years, companies throughout the Northeast have trusted Abel Womack to design, engineer, and manage scalable material handling systems tailored to their unique needs. Whether you’re building a new facility or improving an existing one, we deliver solutions that produce measurable results—on time and on budget.

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Warehouse Design & Engineering Services

Watch how we transformed a customer’s warehouse

Optimize Space. Improve Efficiency. Enhance Productivity.

Our expert engineering team provides tailored warehouse design services that align with your operational goals and industry demands. By evaluating your facility layout, inventory flow, SKU profiles, and storage requirements, we develop data-driven designs that maximize space, streamline processes, and improve labor efficiency. The result is a smarter, more flexible operation that delivers long-term ROI and supports future growth.

  • Custom warehouse layout and facility design
  • Material flow analysis and throughput capacity evaluation
  • Slotting optimization and Golden Zone planning
  • Order picking strategy and simulation modeling
  • OSHA-compliant warehouse design consulting

Facility Engineering, Planning & Integration

Smart Solutions for Complex Warehouse Operations

No two facilities are the same, which is why we take a flexible, strategic approach to warehouse planning and systems integration. Every project starts with understanding your unique operation, evaluating layout options, and exploring the right mix of equipment and technologies to meet your goals.

For projects that require broader business or supply chain considerations, we’re able to bring in additional resources when needed, ensuring you get the right level of insight and support throughout the process. The result is a solution that’s practical, scalable, and built to work for the long haul.

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Our Capabilities Include:

Storage Solutions

Smart storage starts with smart planning. We look at how your space is used and where it’s falling short. Whether you’re dealing with limited capacity, growing inventory, or inefficiencies, we help design better ways to store and move product—so you get more out of the space you already have.

From high-density racking and shelving to mobile racking and mezzanines, we offer flexible storage solutions that boost capacity, improve access, and support long-term growth.

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Automation Solutions

Automation only works when it’s designed with purpose. We help you cut through the noise and focus on where automation delivers real results, like addressing labor, improving accuracy, and increasing throughput. It’s not about having the newest technology. It’s about having the right system for your operation.

From mobile robots and conveyors to ASRS and pallet-handling systems, we offer flexible automation solutions that streamline workflows, scale with your needs, and make every part of your warehouse run more efficiently.

Automated conveyor and sortation system

Case Study Spotlight: Learn how Abel Womack helped a customer design and outfit a 225,000 sq. ft. warehouse with custom racking, Raymond lift trucks, and integrated automation systems.

Warehouse, Project Management Services

Deliver Projects On Time and On Budget

A well-designed system is only as good as its implementation. That’s why our experienced warehouse project managers take charge of every stage of your project, from procurement and scheduling to installation and final handoff. We coordinate with vendors, installers, and internal teams to keep everything aligned, on time, and on budget.

Our hands-on approach minimizes disruption, avoids delays, and ensures every detail is covered. With clear communication and deep knowledge of warehouse systems, we help you execute with confidence and keep the process running smoothly.

Why clients choose us:

  • Dedicated project manager assigned from day one
  • Real-time communication with full transparency
  • Coordination across engineers, vendors, and installers
  • Proactive issue resolution to keep everything on track


We manage warehouse automation rollouts, system installations, racking builds, and full-facility transformations—always with your goals front and center.

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Conveyor layout

Data-Driven Tools That Power Smarter Design

We apply advanced tools and proven strategies to validate and enhance warehouse designs, ensuring they perform under real-world conditions.

Capabilities include:

  • Simulation modeling to test throughput and material flow under peak conditions
  • Slotting optimization based on SKU velocity, volume, seasonality, and product groupings
  • Data-backed design strategies that improve space utilization and picking accuracy

By combining industry expertise with specialized resources, we deliver warehouse systems that are efficient, scalable, and tailored to your operation.

Let’s Build Smarter—Together

Whether you’re launching a new facility or modernizing an outdated one, Abel Womack brings the strategy, tools, and experience to transform your operation. We align solutions with your goals and workflows to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and support long-term growth, from planning through execution

Contact us today for a warehouse consultation and discover how our design, engineering, and project management services can transform your material handling operation.

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FAQ: Warehouse Engineering Services

Maximizing warehouse space starts with smart layout design, high-density storage systems, and efficient material flow. Solutions like vertical racking, VNA aisles, and slotting strategies can dramatically increase usable space.

Automation reduces or eliminates manual tasks, minimizes errors, and improves throughput—leading to lower labor requirements and higher productivity per worker.

Warehouse design is the layout planning of your storage, equipment, and workflows. A good design improves efficiency, maximizes space, and reduces operating costs.

You can delay the need for expansion by optimizing storage, improving picking paths, and integrating automation. A well-designed system makes better use of every square foot.

To get the most from your warehouse, focus on layout efficiency, optimized storage systems, and technology that supports faster, smarter workflows. Even small design changes can unlock major performance gains.

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