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OUR STORY
OUR STORY
Ismail Anderson owned and operated a granite fabrication shop for 25 years. He loved the craft and the industry, but one recurring issue always frustrated him—remnant pieces. No matter how efficiently he managed production, leftover materials were an unavoidable and costly challenge.
He faced two main problems. First, when customers came in searching for small pieces—perhaps for a vanity top or a fireplace surround—they often asked to see the remnants. Unfortunately, every remnant rack on the market was designed horizontally, which made it nearly impossible to display the pieces properly. As a result, many slabs sat unsold and unnoticed.
The second problem was even more expensive. To save on costs, Ismail often imported full containers of slabs from overseas, typically receiving seven to ten slabs of the same color, batch, and serial number. When a job only required one and a half slabs, the cutting person would use two full slabs and then place the leftover half somewhere among thousands of other remnants. Later, when another customer requested that same color, no one could locate the matching piece. The team would end up cutting two more full slabs, wasting perfectly usable material.
Determined to find a better solution, Ismail reached out to a childhood friend who was a mechanical engineer. Together, they spent a week brainstorming and experimenting in the workshop. Out of that collaboration, Anderson’s Racks were born—a vertical remnant rack system designed to organize, display, and protect granite remnants. He quickly applied for a patent for the design.
Today, Ismail has fully transitioned into the metal fabrication business, focusing on designing and manufacturing Anderson’s Racks. His former competitors have now become his customers, and his innovative rack systems are being used by fabricators across the country. Anderson’s Racks represent more than just a practical solution—they stand for respecting the material, reducing waste, and supporting the hardworking fabricators who keep the industry moving forward.
10 Reasons
We Should Be Your Vendor
- Our focus is to serve you as an advisor first with expert guidance on the best product to achieve your goals.
- Attention to detail is at the forefront of all projects—listening, gathering info, and proposing the best solution.
- We respond quickly—typically within 4 hours—because we know time is critical.
- We honor every commitment; our reputation is on the line with every project.
- We use the latest CAD tools to engineer compliant layouts for your local code and fire requirements.
- From evaluation to install and final inspection, our pros partner with you to finish on time and on budget.
- We’ve earned trust through turnaround time, pricing, consistency, and experience.
- We partner with leading brands to bring decades of know-how into your operation.
- Extensive product line with ROI-driven systems, often in 5 years or less.
- New and used options to match any budget.
OUR MISSION
The world of material handling and warehouse storage is changing all around us. Because of the huge needs in the distribution vertical for highly productive and efficient storage, vendors must look ahead to what the future will demand of its current infrastructure. Why Us – Our mission at Barlas LLC is to ensure that we are staying on top of helping our customers shape their businesses to be the best they can be when it comes to storage and fulfillment in the future. We support our customers’ vision in expanding their facilities by being ready for tomorrow or today.
OUR VISION
To be the most trusted partner for smart, scalable warehouse storage solutions—delivering safer workflows, higher throughput, and greater space efficiency for every customer we serve. Design storage that grows with your business Engineer for safety, reliability, and uptime Reduce waste through optimized layouts Deliver measurable ROI with every install