What Aurora Storage Products does

Aurora Storage Products, Inc. is a privately held, Aurora, Illinois-based manufacturer of commercial and institutional storage and shelving systems, founded in 1880 at its current 600 S. Lake Street headquarters and manufacturing facility. The company designs and produces a portfolio of physical storage products including QUIK-LOK® no-tool shelving, Times-2™ rotary cabinets, high-density mobile shelving on carriage-and-rail systems, MJ Library Shelving, Mobile-RAK™ industrial systems, Museum Cabinets, Wood-Tek™ wood-clad shelving, Wide-lok™ wide-span shelving, Aurora Modular Lockers, Wire Rack Shelving, and the InterActivwall™ educational storage system, plus newer offerings like Plug & Move electronic retrofit kits and patent-pending Vertical Growing Racks for the cannabis industry. Its products are built around proprietary mechanical and electromechanical engineering, with claims of 50% space savings on mobile systems, load capacities up to 60,000 lbs per rack section, 40% recycled steel content, no-VOC powder coatings, and Limited Lifetime Warranties on most lines.

The company's revenue model combines manufactured hardware sales with bundled custom design consultation and installation services, priced on a quote basis for projects and via a small e-commerce storefront for individual components. Its go-to-market is a multi-channel enterprise sales motion: direct sales through manufacturer representatives organized by US state, an authorized dealer network with a dedicated dealer portal, GSA Advantage and state contract vehicles for government procurement, and specification tools (CSI specs, Revit/BIM objects, continuing education courses) targeting architects and designers. The largest customer is the United States Federal Government under GSA contract 47QSMA21D08R9, complemented by state governments, universities (Harvard Law Library, University of Wisconsin, West Point, US Air Force Academy), healthcare systems (Mayo Clinic, Walter Reed, Bethesda Naval), museums (Carnegie Museum of Natural History), and commercial enterprises (McDonald's, Toyota, Duane Morris, Austin FC). Aurora serves thirteen documented vertical markets including athletic, business, education, government, healthcare, industrial, law enforcement, legal, libraries, military, museums/archives, service industries, and vertical growing/cannabis.

Name

Aurora Storage Products

Legal name

Aurora Storage Products, Inc.

Website

https://aurorastorage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aurora Storage Products is a privately held Illinois manufacturer founded in 1880 that designs and builds commercial shelving, high-density mobile storage, and specialty cabinets for federal/state government, education, healthcare, libraries, military, museums, and industrial customers, primarily via GSA and state contract vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Storage and Shelving

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro primary industry

Storage Systems Planning & Installation (Non-Construction) (HSAFAAAH)

Keywords

• Commercial storage shelving
• High-density mobile shelving
• Library shelving systems
• Industrial storage solutions
• Museum storage cabinets

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Commercial Storage Shelving Products: Sale of manufactured shelving and storage products including mobile shelving, Quik-Lok shelving, library shelving, museum cabinets, wire shelving, modular lockers, and specialty storage solutions. Products are sold through direct sales, dealers, and government contract vehicles.
2. Custom Design and Consultation Services: Expert design team provides custom storage solutions consultation, space planning, and system configuration services to create tailored solutions for specific customer needs.
3. Project Installation Services: Delivery and installation services for complex storage systems including high-density mobile shelving installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Aurora Storage Products is a privately owned U.S. manufacturer of commercial storage and shelving systems, including high-density mobile shelving, tool-free Quik-Lok shelving, library shelving, rotary Times-2 cabinets, museum cabinets, industrial Mobile-RAK systems, modular lockers, and patent-pending vertical growing racks. The company provides custom design consultation, space planning, and installation services alongside its manufactured products, and holds a 20-year GSA contract for federal government supply.

Product overview

Aurora Storage Products is a privately owned manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of commercial storage and shelving solutions designed to maximize space, increase productivity, and reduce risk. The product lineup centers on several core product lines: QUIK-LOK® Shelving (tool-free assembly shelving), Times-2™ Rotary Storage Cabinets (compact rotating cabinets), High Density Mobile Shelving Systems, and MJ Library Shelving. These are complemented by specialized solutions including Museum Cabinets, Wood-Tek™ (steel-and-wood hybrid shelving), Wire Rack Shelving, Wide-lok™ Wide Span Shelving, Aurora Modular Lockers, and InterActivwall™ (educational storage). The company also offers industrial-focused Mobile-RAK™ systems and Plug & Move electronic conversion kits for existing installations. Vertical Growing Racks extend the portfolio into the cannabis industry. Products serve diverse markets including education, healthcare, government, libraries, law enforcement, museums, industrial, legal, and military sectors. The company holds GSA contract 47QSMA21D08R9 and emphasizes eco-friendly manufacturing with 40% recycled steel content and no-VOC powder coatings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quik-Lok® Shelving: Aurora's signature shelving system that assembles with no tools, braces, or hardware; available in more standard sizes, colors, and styles than any other brand
• Times-2™ Rotary Cabinet
• InterActivwall™
• Mobile-RAK™
• Wood-Tek™
• Wide-lok™ Wide Span Shelving
• MJ Library Shelving
• Plug & Move
• Vertical Growing Racks

Quantifiable outcome

• High-density mobile storage reduces floor space requirements by 50%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments13 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Spacesaver Corporation: Spacesaver is the closest direct peer, manufacturing high-density mobile shelving systems, museum/archives cabinets, library shelving, and evidence lockers on carriage-and-rail technology — Aurora's flagship Mobile-RAK and Museum Cabinets compete head-to-head with Spacesaver's product line across government, healthcare, education, and museum segments.
• Montel Inc. Montel manufactures high-density mobile storage systems (Mobile Aisles, Smart Space, Quadra) for libraries, museums, healthcare, and industrial customers — directly comparable to Aurora's Mobile Shelving, Mobile-RAK, and library shelving offerings on product, target market, and channel.
• Lista International: Lista makes modular drawer storage cabinets, industrial shelving, and workstations for industrial, government, and aerospace customers — overlapping with Aurora's Mobile-RAK industrial line, Modular Lockers, and Wide-lok wide-span shelving in target verticals and specification-driven sales motion.
• Henges Interiors: Henges manufactures high-density mobile shelving and storage systems for healthcare, government, education, and corporate customers — a direct competitor to Aurora's High Density Mobile Shelving and GSA-served federal customer base, with similar custom-design sales process.
• Penco Products: Penco manufactures lockers, shelving, and storage products for schools, workplaces, military, and government — directly competing with Aurora's Modular Lockers, Quik-Lok, and Wide-lok lines across education and government channels.
• Lyon LLC: Lyon manufactures industrial shelving, lockers, and workspace products for industrial, government, and education customers — comparable to Aurora's industrial storage and locker offerings with similar Made-in-USA positioning and dealer channel.
• Hallowell: Hallowell makes lockers, shelving, and storage products for schools, healthcare, sports, and industrial customers — overlapping with Aurora's Modular Lockers and education/athletic storage verticals with similar dealer-distribution model.
• Metro (interMetro Industries): Metro manufactures wire shelving, polymer shelving, and storage solutions for healthcare, foodservice, and commercial markets — directly comparable to Aurora's NSF-approved Wire Rack Shelving in healthcare and service-industry verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Kardex Group: Kardex is a larger, publicly listed incumbent offering automated storage and retrieval, vertical lift modules, and carousels across industrial, healthcare, and government — broader portfolio than Aurora but overlapping with high-density storage and Plug & Move electronic upgrade category.
• Stanley Black & Decker (Vidmar): Stanley Black & Decker's Vidmar brand makes modular industrial storage cabinets and workstations for industrial, government, and military customers — broader industrial conglomerate with a storage sub-brand directly competing in Aurora's industrial and government verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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