What Interlake Mecalux does

Interlake Mecalux, Inc. is the US operating subsidiary of Mecalux Group (Mecalux, S.A.), a Spanish intralogistics company founded in 1966. Headquartered in Melrose Park, Illinois, it designs, manufactures, and sells storage rack systems (selective pallet racking, drive-in/drive-through, cantilever, wide-span shelving, pallet flow, push-back, carton flow), automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) such as pallet shuttles, 3D automated pallet shuttles, stacker cranes, mini-load systems, conveyors, and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) using SLAM navigation. Its proprietary software suite centers on Easy WMS (Warehouse Management System), supplemented by Easy WES (Warehouse Execution System), Easy WCS (Warehouse Control System), Easy DOM (Distributed Order Management), Supply Chain Analytics, and Easy AI (generative AI tools), with cloud/SaaS deployment options. The hardware stack is paired with digital twin simulation and AMR fleet management software developed jointly with MIT's Center for Transportation & Logistics through the Mecalux Lab.

The company serves enterprise customers across food and beverage, pharmaceutical and medical devices, e-commerce and retail, industrial manufacturing, cold storage, and logistics verticals, with named reference accounts including Walmart, PepsiCo, Gerresheimer, Dufry, Rent the Runway, Yamazen, Producers Dairy, Productos Carey, Panabad, and Lil' Drug Store Products. Its commercial model is enterprise field sales with direct sales offices across the US (Melrose Park, Pontiac, San Diego, Farmers Branch, Sumter, Denton), Canada (Toronto), and Mexico (Tijuana, Matamoros), with global reach of 70+ countries via the parent's network of 23 country offices, 12 production centers, and 7 R&D centers.

Revenue is generated through one-time capital equipment sales for racks and AS/RS, software licensing (perpetual and subscription/SaaS), installation professional services, and recurring lifecycle services (technical support, spare parts, training, and modernization consulting). Distribution is primarily direct with regional implementation partners (e.g., Andersen Material Handling) for installation-heavy projects. The company has been recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems for five consecutive years through 2026, and launched a Robot as a Service (RaaS) subscription offering in December 2025 to widen access beyond traditional capex buyers.

Name

Interlake Mecalux

Legal name

Interlake Mecalux, Inc.

Website

https://interlakemecalux.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Interlake Mecalux designs, manufactures, and sells warehouse storage racks, automated storage and retrieval systems, autonomous mobile robots, and Easy WMS/WES/WCS software for enterprise customers across retail, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and logistics verticals in the US and the Americas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Warehouse Storage Solutions

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Warehouse Storage & Racking Systems (Pallet Racking, Shelving, Mezzanines) (IMAHABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Warehouse Automation Systems (AS/RS, Shuttle Systems, Vertical Lift Modules) (IMAHABAK), Warehouse & Intralogistics Automation Systems (AS/RS, Sortation, Conveyance Controls) (IMAHAHAN)

Keywords

• Warehouse storage racks
• Warehouse management software
• Automated storage retrieval
• Warehouse automation systems
• Intralogistics material handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices63 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Storage Rack Systems: Sale of metal pallet racking systems including selective pallet racking, drive-in/drive-through, wide span shelving, cantilever racking, gravity flow racks (pallet flow, push-back, carton flow). One-time capital purchase with installation services available. Revenue from equipment manufacturing, sales, and installation.
2. Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS): Sale of automated systems including pallet shuttles, stacker cranes, AMRs, conveyors, mini-load systems. Capital equipment sales with potential for service contracts. Includes both equipment and integrated control software.
3. Warehouse Management Software (Easy WMS): Software licensing for warehouse management. Available via traditional deployment or SaaS/cloud model. Subscription or perpetual license options depending on customer preference. Includes modules, tools, and integration capabilities.
4. Warehouse Execution/Control Software (WES/WCS): Software for orchestrating automated equipment and task management. Typically bundled with AS/RS systems or sold separately to existing customers seeking automation upgrades.
5. Professional Services & Installation: Installation services for racks, conveyors, stacker cranes and other equipment. Includes site preparation guidance, commissioning, testing, and customer training. Governed by separate Additional Terms and Conditions for Installation.
6. Lifecycle Services: Ongoing services including lifecycle management, technical support, spare parts, training, and warehouse modernization consulting. Provides recurring revenue from installed customer base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Interlake Mecalux manufactures and sells warehouse storage solutions including steel pallet racking systems (selective, drive-in/drive-through, wide span, cantilever, and gravity flow racks), automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS stacker cranes, pallet shuttles, 3D automated pallet shuttles, mini-load systems, conveyors, and autonomous mobile robots with SLAM navigation), and the proprietary Easy software suite for warehouse management, execution, and control. The company delivers these integrated hardware-software solutions to enterprise manufacturers, distributors, and retailers through direct sales, project engineering, installation services, and ongoing lifecycle support.

Product overview

Interlake Mecalux, part of Mecalux Group with 60 years of experience, is a comprehensive warehouse storage solutions provider offering both physical products and software. The portfolio consists of: (1) Storage racks including selective pallet racking, drive-in/drive-through, cantilever, wide span shelving, and structural racking; (2) Gravity flow systems including pallet flow, push-back, and carton flow racks; (3) Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) including stacker cranes, pallet shuttles, 3D automated pallet shuttles, shuttle systems, mini-load systems, picking robots, AMRs, and conveyors; (4) Software products centered on Easy WMS (warehouse management system with 99% error elimination and 60% productivity improvement claims) as the core platform, supplemented by Easy DOM (distributed order management), Easy WES (warehouse execution system), Easy WCS (warehouse control system), Easy AI (generative AI tools), Supply Chain Analytics, and SaaS Solutions. The software suite integrates with the physical storage and automation systems to provide end-to-end warehouse management. The company operates across 70+ countries with 12 production centers and 7 R&D centers, and was named to the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems for the fifth consecutive time.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Easy WMS: Warehouse Management System software that controls and optimizes warehouse operations
• Easy WES
• Easy WCS
• Easy AI
• Mecalux Lab
• Pallet Shuttle
• 3D Automated Pallet Shuttle
• Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)

Products and services

• Pallet Racking (Selective System) Selective pallet racking system that provides direct access to individual pallets without the need to move other inventory, used by enterprises requiring flexible storage of varied SKUs in distribution centers and warehouses.
• Drive-In/Drive-Through Pallet Racking High-density storage system that allows forklifts to drive into the rack structure for the bulk storage of homogeneous products, suitable for high-volume operations with lower SKU diversity.
• Wide Span Shelving Industrial shelving system designed for storing bulky or heavy items, with wider spans than standard shelving for oversized or non-palletized goods.
• Cantilever Racking Storage system featuring arms extending from columns, ideal for storing long, bulky, or irregular-shaped items such as lumber, pipes, or furniture.
• Pallet Flow Racks Gravity flow rack system for pallets that uses rollers to automatically advance products from the loading lane to the picking lane, supporting FIFO inventory rotation.
• Push-Back Pallet Racking High-density storage system where pallets are pushed back on nested carts, allowing Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) operation for high-density storage of similar SKUs.
• Carton Flow Racks Gravity flow system for boxes, cartons, and containers that automatically advances product to the picking face, supporting split-case picking in distribution operations.
• Easy WMS (Warehouse Management System) Proprietary warehouse management system software that controls and optimizes all warehouse operations, maximizing performance and cost-effectiveness. Includes modules, tools, and integration capabilities, and is available via traditional deployment or SaaS/cloud model with claimed 99% error elimination and 60% productivity improvement.
• Easy DOM (Distributed Order Management) Software product that selects optimal shipping locations within a network of warehouses and distribution centers, enabling efficient and cost-effective distributed order fulfillment for multi-site retailers and distributors.
• Easy WES (Warehouse Execution System) Software product that orchestrates tasks and resources to boost productivity within automated warehouse ecosystems, integrating with Easy WMS to coordinate automated equipment execution.
• Easy WCS (Warehouse Control System) Software product that integrates automatic equipment such as conveyors, shuttles, and cranes for synchronized material flow control within automated warehouse environments.
• Pallet Shuttle Semi-automated storage system using a motorized shuttle that quickly inserts and extracts pallets from storage lanes, exemplified by doubling storage capacity at Producers Dairy's cold store.
• Automated Pallet Shuttle Fully automated version of the pallet shuttle system designed for high-throughput pallet storage and retrieval without operator-driven shuttle movement.
• 3D Automated Pallet Shuttle Multidirectional shuttle system that travels throughout the racking block without requiring forklift access, enabling full automation of pallet storage and retrieval, with digital twin technology jointly developed with MIT's Center for Transportation and Logistics.
• Stacker Cranes (AS/RS for Pallets) Automated storage and retrieval machines for high-rise warehouse operations that handle palletized loads, enabling high-density vertical storage.
• AS/RS Trilateral Stacker Cranes Three-sided access automated storage and retrieval system that provides enhanced flexibility for handling palletized loads in automated warehouses.
• Mobile Racking Systems Compacted high-density storage system with racks mounted on movable bases that travel along rails to open aisles only where access is needed, dramatically increasing storage capacity.
• Pallet Conveyor Systems Automated conveyor systems for transporting pallets within warehouses, integrated with AS/RS and picking operations for continuous material flow.
• Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) Intelligent vehicles designed to operate independently, automating internal material flows and expediting intralogistics operations using SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) navigation with sensors that detect obstacles and dynamically adjust routes.
• Shuttle System Automated shuttle system for handling containers and totes within racking structures, supporting high-density bin storage applications.
• Mini-Load Systems (AS/RS for Boxes) Automated storage and retrieval system specifically designed for boxes, totes, and containers, enabling high-density storage and retrieval of small items.
• High-Performance Pick Station Ergonomic workstation designed for high-speed order picking operations in automated warehouses, integrating with AS/RS and WMS systems for assisted picking.
• Picking Robot Automated robotic system for picking items from warehouse locations in support of order fulfillment operations.
• Roller Conveyors for Boxes, Totes and Bins Roller conveyor systems for the automated transport of boxes, totes, and bins within distribution centers, integrating with mini-load AS/RS and pick stations.
• Lifecycle Services Comprehensive lifecycle management services including lifecycle management, technical support, spare parts, training, and warehouse modernization consulting for the installed customer base of racks, AS/RS, and software systems.
• Robot as a Service (RaaS) Subscription-based automation offering announced in December 2025 that allows organizations to access robotic warehouse solutions (including Autonomous Mobile Robots and Pallet Shuttle systems) without large upfront capital expenditure, covering operational analysis, pilot testing, KPI monitoring, and formal subscription rollout for enterprise customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% error elimination
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature15 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Andersen Material HandlingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional implementation partner assisting with large-scale warehouse automation installations. Partnered with Interlake Mecalux on the Dufry Miami airport retail warehouse project (150,000 ft² facility with 9,200 pallet capacity). Andersen Material Handling handles installation while Interlake Mecalux provides the equipment and system design.
• MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMecalux Lab collaboration with MIT's Center for Transportation & Logistics focused on AI and robotics research for warehousing. Jointly developed digital twin technology for the 3D Automated Pallet Shuttle. Published 'State of AI in Warehousing' global report with over 2,000 supply chain professionals surveyed. Collaboration showcases AI advancements and next-generation intralogistics solutions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dematic: Dematic (KION Group subsidiary) is one of the world's largest intralogistics vendors, offering the same combination of pallet racking, AS/RS, AMRs, and WMS software to enterprise customers — directly competing with Interlake Mecalux across virtually every product line and geography.
• Swisslog: Swisslog (KUKA/Augusta) provides warehouse automation including AS/RS, conveyors, AMRs and its SynQ WMS, serving the same pharma/F&B/retail enterprise customers as Interlake Mecalux with comparable integrated hardware-plus-software solutions.
• Knapp AG: Knapp is an Austrian-based direct competitor offering shuttle-based AS/RS (OSR), pocket-tote systems, and its KiSoft WMS/WCS, targeting many of the same apparel, retail, and pharmaceutical customers Interlake Mecalux lists.
• TGW Logistics Group: TGW designs and supplies integrated warehousing systems — including tote/box stacker cranes, conveyors, pallet AS/RS, and its TGWsoftware suite — competing head-to-head with Interlake Mecalux in EMEA and North America.
• Daifuku: Daifuku (parent of Daifuku Intralogistics) is a leading global materials handling integrator with AS/RS, conveyors, AGVs, and warehouse control software, serving automotive, retail, and distribution customers comparable to Interlake Mecalux's target verticals.
• Honeywell Intelligrated: Honeywell Intelligrated designs, manufactures and integrates pallet AS/RS, conveyor systems, sortation, robotics, and warehouse execution software for distribution and fulfillment customers — directly comparable to Interlake Mecalux's full-stack intralogistics offering.
• Bastian Solutions: Bastian Solutions (Toyota Advanced Logistics) supplies rack systems, conveyors, AS/RS and order fulfillment automation to North American distribution customers, overlapping substantially with Interlake Mecalux's US enterprise racking and automation business.
• Murata Machinery (Muratec): Murata Machinery provides unit-load AS/RS stacker cranes, mini-load systems, automated warehousing and material handling solutions with similar product scope to Interlake Mecalux's AS/RS portfolio.
• AutoStore: AutoStore specializes in cube-based AS/RS storage and robotic picking for e-commerce and retail, increasingly competing with Interlake Mecalux's mini-load and shuttle systems for high-density totes/boxes.
• Symbotic: Symbotic provides AI-enabled robotic warehouse automation for pallets and cases (including Walmart deployments), competing with Interlake Mecalux's 3D Automated Pallet Shuttle and AMR-based automation in large-enterprise retail and grocery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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