What Cisco-Eagle does

Cisco-Eagle is a U.S. material handling systems integrator and equipment distributor founded in 1970 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with additional operations in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Birmingham, Alabama. The company designs, integrates, and services conveyor systems, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), vertical lift modules and carousels, pick modules, pallet rack and shelving systems, ergonomic workstations (including BOSTONtec cantilever models), industrial doors and curtain walls, and a proprietary AisleCop forklift-pedestrian safety product line. Hardware is largely sourced from manufacturer partners including Hytrol (conveyors), Hanel (carousels), Fanuc (robotic palletizers), Orion (stretch wrapping), Lightning Pick (pick-to-light), and Pflow (VRCs); controls engineering was brought in-house through the 2024 acquisition of Trinity Controls, which formed the Systems Technology Group producing UL-certified PLCs, HMI systems, WMS, and WES software.

Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) hardware and equipment sales via a 15,000+ page e-commerce catalog with real-time pricing and shipping calculation, (2) custom systems design and integration projects sold through field sales representatives and inside phone sales, (3) UL-certified controls and software through the Systems Technology Group, and (4) recurring field service, preventive maintenance, and reconfiguration work. Customer segments span distribution and fulfillment operations, manufacturing facilities, government and military agencies (under GSA Contract GS-07F-0447X), and industrial safety buyers. Pricing on catalog items ranges from roughly $300 for individual curtain panels to over $5,000 for preconfigured ergonomic workstations, while integrated systems are quoted on a project basis.

The company has been 100% employee-owned under an ESOP since 2020 (transitioning from external ownership in 2000), employs 101–250 people, claims 25,000+ delivered projects, and holds a 4.6 verified customer Trust Score. No public revenue, funding, or valuation disclosures are available.

Name

Cisco-Eagle

Legal name

Cisco-Eagle, Inc.

Website

https://cisco-eagle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cisco-Eagle is a U.S. material handling systems integrator founded in 1970, designing and servicing conveyor systems, AS/RS, carousels, racks, safety automation, and controls software for distribution, manufacturing, and government facilities. The 100% employee-owned ESOP sells through e-commerce, inside/field sales, and GSA contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Handling Equipment & Systems Integration

NAICS

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)

Keywords

• Material handling equipment
• Conveyor systems integration
• Warehouse automation solutions
• Industrial storage systems
• Forklift safety automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment and Product Sales: Direct sale of material handling equipment including conveyors, racks, storage systems, safety equipment, workstations, and industrial supplies through e-commerce catalog and sales team.
2. Systems Design and Integration: Custom engineering and integration of complete material handling systems including conveyor systems, AS/RS, carousels, and pick modules for distribution and manufacturing facilities.
3. Field Service and Maintenance: Preventive maintenance, repairs, and reconfiguration services for material handling equipment to prevent downtime and keep systems operational.
4. Controls and Software: UL-certified PLC controls, HMI systems, WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), and WES (Warehouse Execution Systems) through the Systems Technology Group.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Cisco-Eagle designs, integrates, and services material handling systems for industrial, distribution, and manufacturing facilities. The company sells conveyor systems, AS/RS, carousels, pallet rack, shelving, safety systems (AisleCop), ergonomic workstations, and a broad catalog of material handling equipment via an e-commerce storefront and direct sales force. It also delivers systems integration, field service and maintenance, and controls engineering (PLCs, HMI, WMS, WES) through its Systems Technology Group.

Product overview

Cisco-Eagle is a material handling systems integrator and equipment distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for industrial facilities. The company operates a single integrated business model combining: (1) Systems & Automation services including conveyor systems, AS/RS systems, carousels, and pick modules; (2) Controls and Software through the Systems Technology Group providing UL-Certified PLCs, HMI systems, WMS, and WES; (3) Safety Automation including AisleCop© forklift-pedestrian safety systems and proximity detection; (4) over 20 product categories spanning storage equipment (pallet racks, cantilever racks, shelving, gravity/carton flow), industrial doors (high-speed doors, vinyl strip curtains, thermal climate curtains, acoustic curtains), ergonomic workstations (BOSTONtec cantilever workstations), and material handling equipment (carts, containers, casters, lifts); and (5) field service and maintenance. Products are sourced from manufacturer partners including Hytrol, Hanel, Fanuc, Orion, Lightning Pick, and Pflow. Founded in 1970, the company became 100% employee-owned and operates offices across the United States from Alabama to Wisconsin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conveyor Systems Complete conveyor system design, integration, and installation including belt, gravity, live roller, and power roller conveyors for material handling operations in warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities.
• Systems & Automation Integration Comprehensive engineering and integration of conveyor systems, carousels, AS/RS, and pick modules to optimize industrial warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing operations.
• Controls and Software (Systems Technology Group) UL-certified PLC controls, HMI systems, WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), and WES (Warehouse Execution Systems) that power industrial automation, programmed and fabricated by the Systems Technology Group.
• Safety Automation (AisleCop Forklift Safety) AisleCop forklift-pedestrian safety automation system combining sensors, safety gates, and proximity detection to prevent forklift-pedestrian accidents in industrial facilities.
• AS/RS Systems Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems for high-density warehouse storage solutions, including unit-load and mini-load AS/RS configurations.
• Carousels & Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) Vertical lift modules (VLMs) and industrial carousels, including Hanel automated vertical carousels, for optimized item retrieval and storage in manufacturing and distribution facilities.
• Pallet Rack Systems
• Cantilever Racks
• Industrial Shelving
• Gravity & Carton Flow Rack
• Guard Rail Systems
• Safety Sensors
• Proximity Detection Systems (ZoneSafe)
• Dock Equipment
• High-Speed Industrial Doors
• Vinyl Strip Doors & Curtains
• Thermal Climate Curtains
• Sound Dampening Acoustic Curtains
• BOSTONtec Cantilever Workstations
• Workbenches & Stations
• Containers, Totes & Bins
• Carts, Trucks & Vehicles
• Casters & Wheels
• Lifts, Cranes & Hoists
• Mezzanines & Platforms
• Modular Buildings & Offices
• Packaging Equipment
• Drum & Barrel Equipment
• Pallet Handling Equipment
• Security & Partitions
• Automation & Robotics
• Service & Maintenance
• Government & Military Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• Help customers grow without increasing labor or facility footprint
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hytrol ConveyorscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner manufacturer for conveyor systems. Cisco-Eagle serves as systems integrator for Hytrol conveyor products as part of their conveyor systems offerings.
• HanelcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for vertical carousels. Cisco-Eagle integrates Hanel automated vertical carousel systems for industrial storage applications.
• FanuccoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for robotic palletizing systems. Cisco-Eagle offers Fanuc robotic palletizers as part of their automation solutions.
• CEMA (Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEMA Technical Member since the association's founding in 1933. Cisco-Eagle participates in developing conveyor industry standards, safety information, and technical publications. Committed to CEMA's mission for the material handling industry.
• MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive MHEDA member, connecting with industry peers and staying current on material handling trends and best practices.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bastian Solutions: Material handling systems integrator offering conveyor, AS/RS, robotics, and software solutions across distribution and manufacturing. Closest direct competitor to Cisco-Eagle in terms of integrator business model, customer base, and solution portfolio.
• TGW Systems: Austrian-headquartered material handling systems integrator with North American operations offering conveyor, AS/RS, and order fulfillment solutions. Directly comparable in integrator business model and customer profile, competing in the same North American project market.

Broad incumbents

• Dematic: Global material handling automation provider (KION Group subsidiary) offering conveyor, AS/RS, WMS, and integrated supply chain solutions. Competes with Cisco-Eagle on large integrated system projects but at significantly larger scale and global footprint.
• Swisslog: Warehouse automation integrator (KUKA subsidiary) specializing in AS/RS, conveyors, robotics, and WMS/WCS software. Overlaps with Cisco-Eagle's systems integration work, especially in distribution and fulfillment, with broader international presence.
• Honeywell Intelligrated: Honeywell-owned material handling automation business providing conveyor, sortation, AS/RS, robotics, and WMS solutions. Operates as a much larger incumbent with comparable systems integration capabilities and broader software/controls reach.
• Daifuku: Global leader in material handling systems including conveyors, AS/RS, sortation, and cleanroom automation. Competes with Cisco-Eagle primarily on large distribution and manufacturing projects but operates at multinational scale.

Others

• Hytrol Conveyor: Major conveyor OEM and Cisco-Eagle's primary conveyor technology partner. While a partner rather than direct competitor on integrated projects, Hytrol's integrator network includes many of the same regional and national players, and the company itself serves as a reference for the underlying conveyor products Cisco-Eagle integrates.
• MH Logix (Material Handling Logistics): Material handling distributor and integrator serving distribution, manufacturing, and warehouse customers with conveyors, racks, and storage equipment. Comparable in business model as a regional distributor/integrator and fellow MHEDA member.

Emerging players

• Kardex: Specializes in vertical lift modules, carousels, and automated storage solutions — directly overlapping Cisco-Eagle's Carousels & VLMs and AS/RS product lines. Smaller and more specialized, but a credible niche competitor in storage automation.
• Murata Machinery (Muratec): Provides automated storage, conveyors, and cleanroom material handling systems under the Muratec brand. Overlaps with Cisco-Eagle's AS/RS, carousels, and VLM product categories with comparable mid-market project focus.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ciscoeagle
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CiscoEagle
• Facebookfacebook.com/cisco-eagle-inc-156996384336881
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cisco-eagle

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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