January 2026

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Adams Named 2025 WPRP Dealer Award Recipient

Adams Named 2025 WPRP Dealer Award Recipient

Fargo, North Dakota — January 28, 2026

Adams has been named a 2025 Dealer Award Recipient by WPRP, recognizing Adams’ performance and partnership within WPRP’s dealer network.

The WPRP Dealer Award is presented annually to select dealers who demonstrate strong customer support, product knowledge, and consistent performance in delivering WPRP solutions to customers. The 2025 recognition reflects Adams’ continued focus on providing practical, reliable facility and storage solutions across a range of industries.

“WPRP has been a strong partner for Adams, and this recognition reflects the value of that relationship,” said Tim Hager, President of Adams. “Our team works hard to support customers with dependable solutions, and we appreciate being acknowledged by Josh and Linda Smith and the WPRP organization.”

Adams supports customers with facility needs including storage systems, safety products, and custom solutions designed to improve efficiency, safety, and operational performance. The company’s approach emphasizes understanding customer requirements and delivering solutions aligned with real-world applications.

Adams would like to thank Josh and Linda at WPRP for the recognition and for their continued partnership. WPRP has been a long-standing partner, and the collaboration plays an important role in supporting customer projects.

This recognition highlights the role of strong partnerships and consistent execution in delivering value to customers. Adams looks forward to continuing its work with WPRP and its customers throughout 2025.

About Adams

Adams provides facility and storage solutions for industrial and commercial customers, including storage systems, safety products, and custom facility solutions. The company works with customers across a variety of industries to support safe, efficient, and well-organized operations.

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By Kelly Kamlager, ago
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Adams Winter-Ready Facility Solutions: Keeping Manufacturing and Warehouse Operations Moving

Adams Winter-Ready Facility Solutions: Keeping Manufacturing and Warehouse Operations Moving

Cold weather doesn’t just make life uncomfortable. It tests the strength, efficiency, and safety of your entire facility. Manufacturing plants and warehouses cannot afford slowdowns when temperatures drop. Materials still move, shifts still change, and production targets still matter. Preparing your facility for winter is not just about comfort, it is about operational continuity, energy efficiency, and employee safety.

Adams helps facility leaders plan and implement solutions that keep operations running smoothly, even when winter hits hard. Learn more about Adams facility solutions and how we support manufacturing and warehouse operations year-round.

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Why Cold Weather Exposes Facility Weaknesses

Extreme cold highlights weaknesses in facility design and workflow management. Poorly insulated or inefficient access points, unprotected loading zones, and inadequate material flow can lead to:

  • Energy loss and higher heating costs
  • Workflow bottlenecks and delayed shipments
  • Safety hazards from ice, condensation, or frost
  • Equipment strain and potential downtime

In high-traffic manufacturing and warehouse environments, these challenges compound quickly. Every opening, every unsealed zone, every delayed process can affect the bottom line. Learn how Adams can help with warehouse safety and efficiency solutions.

Critical Cold Weather Facility Solutions

1. Industrial Doors and Facility Access

Doors are the first line of defense against winter conditions. They regulate temperature, control material flow, and affect safety and efficiency.

  • Insulated doors to reduce heat loss
  • High-speed roll-up doors for high-traffic areas
  • Automated doors for forklifts and material handling
  • Sealed access points to prevent drafts and condensation

Explore our industrial door solutions to protect operations during extreme weather.

2. Dock and Loading Bay Protection

Loading docks are a major source of cold air intrusion and operational disruption.

  • Dock shelters and seals to prevent energy loss
  • Heated dock plates and floor transitions to reduce slip hazards
  • Efficient dock levelers to maintain workflow during extreme weather

Learn more about Adams dock and loading solutions.

3. Temperature-Controlled Zones

Maintaining proper zones protects products, equipment, and staff.

  • Modular partitions and cold walls for sensitive storage areas
  • Strip curtains for high-traffic entryways
  • Climate-controlled zones for materials or equipment sensitive to cold

Check out our temperature control solutions.

4. Energy Efficiency Enhancements

Energy use spikes in winter, but smart solutions can mitigate cost and inefficiency.

  • Insulated panels and walls to minimize heat loss
  • Automated and timed door systems to reduce open-door time
  • Optimized HVAC and airflow management for production floors

Learn how Adams helps facilities optimize energy efficiency.

5. Safety and Ergonomics

Cold weather increases risks for employees. Proper facility design keeps people safe.

  • Anti-slip flooring or mats at entrances and high-traffic areas
  • Heated workstations or handrails in cold zones
  • Enhanced lighting and visibility to combat frost and condensation hazards

Discover our safety and ergonomics solutions.

6. Material Flow and Automation Considerations

Winter impacts every movement of materials, especially in busy warehouses.

  • Automated doors and gates to keep forklifts moving efficiently
  • Racking and aisle design that reduces winter-related slowdowns
  • Enclosures for conveyors, robotics, and automation affected by cold

See our material handling and automation solutions.

7. Preventative Maintenance and Winter Readiness

Preparation prevents downtime and costly emergencies.

  • Seasonal inspections of doors, seals, and loading equipment
  • Preventative maintenance for dock, access, and material handling systems
  • Winterization checklists to ensure the facility operates at peak efficiency

Learn more about Adams maintenance and winter readiness solutions.

Leadership Perspective: Planning for Winter is Planning for Success

Strong operations are built to perform under challenging conditions. Cold weather is one of the most predictable stress tests for any facility.

Leaders who review and invest in comprehensive winter-ready solutions can:

  • Maintain workflow and production efficiency
  • Protect employees, equipment, and inventory
  • Reduce energy costs and prevent unexpected downtime
  • Keep teams focused on delivering results

Winter does not pause operations, and neither should your facility. Preparing for extreme conditions is not an optional task, it is a leadership responsibility.

Adams: Your Partner in Winter-Ready Facility Solutions

At Adams, we help manufacturing plants and warehouses design facilities that work in real-world conditions. From industrial door selection to dock solutions, climate-controlled zones, energy optimization, and safety upgrades, our approach is practical, tested, and focused on operational performance.

The question is not whether cold weather will impact your facility. The question is whether your facility is ready for it. Adams ensures that your operations keep moving, no matter the temperature outside.

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By Kelly Kamlager, ago
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Adams Successful Space Planning: The Adams Approach to Smarter Facilities

Adams Successful Space Planning: The Adams Approach to Smarter Facilities

Successful space planning is a critical part of effective facility management. It directly impacts workflow efficiency, safety, storage capacity, and long-term flexibility. When facility space planning is done well, organizations can optimize square footage, improve productivity, and reduce operational friction.

At Adams, space planning is a deliberate, structured process. By combining practical experience with proven facility storage solutions and material handling systems, Adams helps organizations create smarter, more efficient spaces that support daily operations and future needs.

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Evaluate How Your Space Is Used

Every successful space planning project starts with understanding how a facility actually functions. Adams begins by evaluating real-world usage rather than relying solely on drawings or assumptions.

This phase of facility planning focuses on:

  • Movement patterns and traffic flow
  • How frequently tools, materials, and equipment are accessed
  • Storage inefficiencies and space constraints
  • Safety risks caused by poor layout or overcrowding

This assessment allows Adams to identify opportunities for space optimization and improved workplace efficiency.

Improve Layout and Workflow Efficiency

Once current conditions are understood, Adams designs layouts that support efficient movement and logical organization. Effective facility layout planning reduces wasted motion and ensures that storage and work areas support how tasks are performed.

Key considerations include:

  • Placement of storage systems near points of use
  • Clear pathways for people and equipment
  • Layouts that reduce congestion and bottlenecks

This approach helps facilities operate more smoothly while making better use of available space.

Integrate the Correct Storage and Material Handling Solutions

Storage systems play a central role in successful space planning. Adams provides facility storage solutions and material handling equipment designed to increase capacity, improve organization, and support safe access.

Common solutions include:

  • Shelving and racking systems
  • High-density storage for space-constrained facilities
  • Modular workstations and support equipment
  • Vertical space utilization, including mezzanines

Selecting the right storage infrastructure helps facilities maximize square footage while improving visibility and accessibility.

Supporting Safety and Long-Term Performance

Safety is a foundational element of effective space planning. Adams incorporates safety and durability into every facility planning decision to help reduce risk and support long-term use.

This includes:

  • Organized storage that improves visibility
  • Proper load ratings and spacing for storage systems
  • Durable materials designed for daily operation

Thoughtful space planning protects people, equipment, and the facility itself.

Design for Flexibility and Future Growth

Facilities are rarely static. Successful space planning accounts for change by incorporating flexible, scalable solutions. Adams helps organizations plan spaces that can adapt as storage needs, workflows, or equipment requirements evolve.

Flexible facility planning supports:

  • Easy reconfiguration of layouts
  • Expansion of storage capacity without major renovation
  • Long-term space optimization

This forward-looking approach helps organizations avoid costly redesigns and extend the value of their facility investments.

Adams Space Planning Process Delivers Results

Adams brings structure and expertise to facility space planning. By focusing on how spaces are used, selecting the right storage and material handling systems, and planning for flexibility, Adams helps organizations improve efficiency, safety, and space utilization.

If you’re planning a facility improvement, evaluating storage systems, or looking to optimize your existing space, the Adams team is ready to help you plan smarter and work more efficiently.

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By Kelly Kamlager, ago
Adams Home Garage

Adams Facility Storage, Material Handling, and Smarter Spaces

Adams Facility Storage, Material Handling, and Smarter Spaces

Smarter spaces don’t happen by accident. They are the result of thoughtful planning, durable infrastructure, and a deep understanding of how people work within a facility. Across industries, management faces many of the same challenges: limited space, safety requirements, operational efficiency, and the need to support the people doing the work every day.

At Adams, we work with a wide range of industries and professionals to design and supply facility storage solutions, material handling systems, and workspace infrastructure that help spaces perform better, today and into the future.

Whether you manage a manufacturing plant, oversee a school facility, or maintain a municipal building, your space plays a critical role in productivity, safety, and long-term success.

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Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities

Manufacturing environments demand efficiency, organization, and safety. Plant managers, production supervisors, and operations teams rely on industrial storage systems and material handling solutions that keep workflows moving and minimize downtime.

We support industrial and manufacturing facilities with:

  • Heavy-duty shelving and pallet racking
  • Ergonomic workstations
  • Mezzanines and vertical storage solutions
  • Space optimization for plant floors and warehouses

By improving layout and storage efficiency, these solutions help reduce congestion, improve safety, and maximize available square footage – without expanding the facility footprint.

Automotive Dealerships and Service Centers

In automotive dealerships and service centers, organization directly impacts throughput and customer satisfaction. Service managers, parts professionals, and technicians need clean, efficient storage systems that support fast-paced operations.

Adams helps dealerships improve service operations with:

  • Tool storage and bay organization
  • Parts shelving and inventory systems
  • Employee lockers and back-of-house storage
  • Durable infrastructure designed for daily use

Well-designed service departments lead to faster repairs, better inventory control, and a safer work environment for technicians.

Healthcare and Laboratory Environments

Healthcare facilities and laboratories require precision, cleanliness, and reliability. In these environments, workspace design affects safety, compliance, and efficiency.

We provide healthcare and laboratory storage solutions including:

  • Medical carts and mobile storage
  • Cabinets and high-density storage systems
  • Adaptable workstations for clinical and lab use

These solutions support organized workflows, protect sensitive materials, and help staff focus on patient care and research rather than workspace limitations.

Educational Institutions

Schools and educational facilities are continually asked to do more with limited space and tight budgets. From K–12 schools to colleges and universities, facilities teams need durable, flexible storage and infrastructure that can adapt over time.

Adams works with administrators and facilities managers to support:

  • Science classrooms and labs
  • Athletic locker rooms
  • Maintenance and storage rooms
  • General facility organization

Well-planned educational spaces improve functionality, safety, and long-term value while supporting students, staff, and faculty.

Government and Municipal Buildings

Public sector facilities must balance durability, security, and long-term planning. City planners, public works departments, and building managers rely on reliable infrastructure solutions that can withstand years of use.

We support government and municipal facilities with:

● Secure storage systems
● Operational and maintenance infrastructure
● Space-efficient solutions designed for future growth

These systems help public organizations serve their communities effectively while maintaining responsible stewardship of public resources.

Contractors and Facilities Managers

Contractors, architects, and facilities managers are responsible for delivering spaces that work – on time and on budget. We collaborate closely with these professionals to provide facility storage and infrastructure solutions that integrate seamlessly into new construction and retrofit projects.

Our focus includes:

● Practical, code-compliant solutions
● Materials built for longevity
● Designs that support maintenance and daily operations

The result is infrastructure that performs well long after the project is complete.

Why Smarter Spaces Matter

While these industries may appear different, they share one common thread: people depend on their spaces to work efficiently and safely. Whether you’re manufacturing products, servicing vehicles, treating patients, educating students, or supporting your community, your facility directly impacts outcomes.

Adams is proud to support the professionals behind these spaces by providing smart material handling solutions, storage systems, and facility infrastructure that help organizations operate better every day.

If you’re facing a facility challenge or exploring ways to improve space utilization and efficiency, the Adams team is here to help.

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By Kelly Kamlager, ago
Wildeck

Adams New Year, New Goals, Start the Year Strong with Smarter Facility Planning

Adams New Year, New Goals, Start the Year Strong with Smarter Facility Planning

A new year brings a natural opportunity to step back and evaluate what’s working—and what isn’t. For many organizations, facility challenges don’t appear overnight. They build slowly through crowded storage, inefficient layouts, and workspaces that no longer support how people operate today.

The start of a new year is the ideal time to reset priorities and align facility goals with operational needs. At Adams, we help teams turn those goals into practical improvements that make a real impact throughout the year.

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Turning Goals into Actionable Facility Improvements

New year goals often include improving efficiency, reducing safety risks, or making better use of existing space. The challenge is moving from intention to execution.

Adams works with organizations to translate high-level goals into clear facility solutions, helping teams:

  • Identify quick wins and long-term improvements
  • Prioritize space planning and storage upgrades
  • Align facility changes with operational objectives

This approach ensures facility investments support measurable progress, not just short-term fixes.

Making the Most of Existing Space

New goals don’t always require new buildings. In many cases, smarter use of existing space delivers the biggest return. Adams helps organizations uncover underutilized areas and opportunities for improved organization.

By focusing on space efficiency, teams can:

  • Increase storage capacity
  • Improve access and visibility
  • Reduce clutter and inefficiency

These improvements create immediate benefits that carry through the entire year.

A Practical Partner for the Year Ahead

Achieving facility goals requires more than products – it requires experience, coordination, and follow-through. Adams serves as a trusted partner, helping organizations plan, equip, and implement solutions that support daily operations.

From early conversations through execution, Adams helps keep projects focused, realistic, and aligned with long-term goals.

Start the Year with a Smarter Plan

The beginning of the year is the right time to ask important questions about your space. Is it supporting your team? Is it efficient? Is it ready for what’s next?

If you’re setting goals for the year ahead, Adams is ready to help you plan smarter, work more efficiently, and make meaningful improvements to your facility, starting now.

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By Kelly Kamlager, ago