At Damotech, our commitment to warehouse safety extends beyond our products and services. We actively participate in leading industry associations that set the standards for pallet rack safety, engineering, and industrial innovation.
Being part of these organizations ensures that our clients benefit from the highest levels of compliance, expertise, and innovation in the material handling industry. When you partner with a company that contributes to the development of these standards, you can trust that every solution we provide is engineered, tested, and aligned with industry best practices.
MHI is the largest material handling, logistics, and supply chain association in North America. Its members include the leading manufacturers, integrators, consultants, and solution providers in the warehousing and distribution space.
Damotech’s MHI membership connects us with cutting-edge research, industry events such as ProMat and MODEX, and emerging technologies in logistics and warehousing. Our customers benefit from a company that’s continuously exposed to the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of warehouse safety and productivity.
RMI is an MHI Industry Group that sets the engineering and safety standards for industrial steel storage racks in North America (ANSI MH16.1).
As an associate member of RMI, Damotech contributes to shaping those very standards that define safe rack design, inspection, and repair. Working with Damotech means your pallet rack systems meet or exceed RMI’s ANSI-approved guidelines, ensuring structural safety and regulatory compliance.
ProGMA promotes the importance of protective guarding solutions used in warehouses and industrial facilities—everything from rack guards to column protectors.
Damotech aligns closely with ProGMA’s mission by offering engineered protection products designed to prevent costly warehouse accidents. Our products not only comply with but help advance the protective standards endorsed by the industry’s most respected authorities.
RETA is a U.S.-based professional association dedicated to the development and certification of industrial refrigeration technicians and engineers.
Many of Damotech’s clients operate in cold storage and food distribution—sectors that rely on racking systems built for low-temperature performance. Our RETA membership helps us stay informed about the unique challenges of cold storage environments, allowing us to engineer solutions that maintain performance and safety even in sub-zero conditions.
At Damotech, membership isn’t symbolic—it’s strategic. Our engineering and product development teams actively participate in committees and working groups, influencing future rack safety and design standards across North America.
MODEX takes place every other year in Atlanta and serves as the material handling industry’s most forward-looking trade show. Hosted by MHI, MODEX gathers leading manufacturers, engineers, and supply chain professionals from across the globe.
At this event, Damotech presents the latest advancements in pallet rack safety, structural engineering, and compliance management. Our participation reinforces a strong commitment to education, innovation, and collaboration—including the delivery of 3–4 educational seminars each edition, where Damotech experts share actionable insights on rack safety standards and best practices.
Held every two years in Chicago, ProMat is one of the most influential events in the material handling and supply chain industry. Organized by MHI, it brings together thousands of professionals seeking to discover the latest innovations in warehouse safety, automation, and logistics.
Damotech proudly participates in ProMat to showcase its engineered pallet rack repair and protection solutions, alongside its cutting-edge inspection and compliance technologies. Through live demonstrations and educational seminars, Damotech shares practical expertise that helps companies create safer and more efficient warehouse environments.
Damotech is CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) compliant, reflecting our strong commitment to supply chain security and operational integrity. This U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program partners with companies to strengthen international supply chains and improve border security. By adhering to CTPAT guidelines, Damotech ensures that every aspect of its operations—from manufacturing and shipping to cross-border logistics—is conducted under rigorous safety and security standards.
For our customers and partners, this compliance provides greater confidence in the reliability, traceability, and protection of goods moving across North American borders.
At Damotech we are proud to hold certification under the Standard CSA W47.1, “Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of Steel,” which sets rigorous requirements for companies engaged in steel-fusion welding operations—including documentation, qualified welding personnel, approved procedures and quality control systems. This certification assures our clients that we maintain the organization, expertise, and procedural discipline required to produce consistent, high-quality welded steel components, and that our welding operations are subject to independent audits to ensure ongoing compliance. In practical terms, this means you can count on Damotech’s welded elements and structural repairs to meet the standards of strength, safety and traceability that today’s demanding industrial facilities require.
Partnering with a company that belongs to industry associations like MHI (Material Handling Industry), RMI (Rack Manufacturers Institute), and ProGMA (Protective Guarding Manufacturers Association) means you’re working with a trusted leader that follows recognized safety and engineering standards.
Damotech’s membership in these organizations ensures that:
The Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) is the organization that develops and maintains the ANSI MH16.1 standard, which governs the safe design and use of industrial steel storage racks.
Working with an RMI member like Damotech means your systems are:
When a product or system is RMI-compliant, it adheres to the engineering criteria established in ANSI MH16.1. For warehouse operators, this means:
Damotech’s engineered rack repair kits and inspection services are all aligned with these compliance principles.
MHI serves as the umbrella organization for many industry groups that shape warehouse operations — from material handling to automation. ProGMA, one of its industry groups, focuses specifically on protective guarding systems like column guards, safety barriers, and pedestrian protection.
By being active members, Damotech:
Clients benefit through:
The Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA) focuses on safety and training within industrial refrigeration environments, such as food storage and cold chain logistics.
Cold environments put unique stress on steel structures, welds, and anchor bolts — factors that can affect rack performance.
Through RETA, Damotech ensures that its clients in cold storage facilities receive engineered, environment-specific solutions.
While RMI and ANSI do not “certify” individual products, Damotech’s repair kits and protective solutions are engineered in full compliance with RMI’s ANSI MH16.1 standards.
Each product undergoes structural analysis and validation by licensed professional engineers (P.Eng.), ensuring performance equal to or better than the original rack design.
By being part of these organizations, Damotech gains access to early insights into new safety challenges and evolving standards.
This knowledge directly informs:
Yes. OSHA (in the U.S.) and provincial OHS authorities (in Canada) often refer to RMI and ANSI standards when assessing warehouse safety.
By choosing Damotech — a member of the organizations that create those standards — you are effectively choosing a partner whose solutions already meet the expectations of regulatory bodies.
Associations like MHI, RMI and ProGMA, maintain public directories of member companies. Damotech appears in these directories as an active contributing member.
To confirm Damotech's MHI, RMI, and ProGMA memberships, you can visit the Damotech member page.
Being CTPAT compliant means that Damotech meets the rigorous security standards set by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to ensure the integrity of the supply chain. This certification confirms that our manufacturing, shipping, and logistics processes follow best practices to prevent tampering, smuggling, and terrorism-related risks. It reflects Damotech’s ongoing commitment to safety, reliability, and secure cross-border operations for our customers.
The CWB certification recognizes that Damotech’s welding procedures, materials, and personnel meet the CSA W47.1 standard for the Fusion Welding of Steel. This certification ensures that every welded repair and protection product we manufacture is produced under strict quality controls by certified welders. It reinforces Damotech’s dedication to engineering excellence, product safety, and long-term structural reliability.
