What SPG International, LLC does

SPG International, LLC is a US-based manufacturer of engineered storage and material handling solutions, organized as a privately held LLC headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company produces heavy-duty shelving systems, material handling carts, workstations and tables, and industrial storage equipment under six purpose-built sub-brands — Kelmax (aluminum), Universal (stainless steel), AMCO (wire shelving), ISS (heavy-gauge wire and stainless), Freestyle (cantilever and beer-cave shelving), and Gillis-Jarke (industrial racks and dunnage). Manufacturing spans five core materials (Wire, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Plastic, Steel) and is executed across three US plants in Covington, Georgia; Freeport, Illinois; and Aurora, Colorado (totaling 1M+ sq ft), supplemented by 20+ year strategic manufacturing partnerships in Kunshan, China and Changhua, Taiwan, with an international office in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The firm holds 70+ patents covering proprietary systems such as the EZ-Glide full-extension roll-out shelving, Freestyle cantilever shelving, ISS New Era antimicrobial plastic shelving, and QUIKtier boltless beam connectors, with NSF certification supporting foodservice and healthcare deployments.

The company's commercial model is B2B and quote-based, combining enterprise field sales for large multi-location accounts (with named deployments including McDonald's Global) with an e-commerce site (spgusa.com) carrying 162+ SKUs for mid-market inquiries. Customers span healthcare, foodservice (restaurants, commercial kitchens, bakeries), industrial (manufacturing, warehousing, distribution), retail and grocery, convenience stores, military and government, education, and cannabis. SPG pursues an intermix-compatible component strategy — posts, brackets and accessories work across brands — that increases share-of-wallet within installed accounts. The firm was formed in 2010 when Steve Darnell led a management buyout unifying five heritage brands (Universal, AMCO, ISS, Kelmax, Gillis-Jarke); SPG states it has manufactured in the USA since 1970 and today operates with 251-500 employees under President Kimberly Withka and a leadership team including VPs of Sales & Marketing, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Finance.

Name

SPG International, LLC

Legal name

SPG International, LLC

Website

https://spgusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

SPG International is a US manufacturer of engineered storage and material handling solutions — shelving, carts, workstations and industrial racks — sold under six sub-brands to healthcare, foodservice, industrial, retail and government customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware (5072)

akta.pro primary industry

Restaurant Technology Supplies (POS Hardware, Kiosks) Wholesale (AFAIALAM)

Keywords

• Material handling solutions
• Industrial shelving systems
• Storage and shelving
• Warehouse storage equipment
• Commercial kitchen storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Material Handling Equipment Sales: Primary revenue from direct sale of engineered shelving, carts, and storage products. Products are sold through B2B sales channels with quote-based pricing for custom configurations and volume orders. The company offers 162+ SKUs across six brands targeting healthcare, foodservice, industrial, retail, and military sectors.
2. Custom Solutions & Professional Services: Revenue generated from customized solutions including operation analysis, system design, and integration services. The company analyzes customer operations and designs customized storage systems tailored to unique facility needs, helping uncover hidden opportunities and integrate systems that speed workflow, increase storage capacity, and improve productivity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SPG International, LLC is a U.S. manufacturer of engineered storage and material handling solutions—including shelving systems, carts, workstations, and industrial racks—offered across five core materials (wire, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, and steel) and unified under eight brands serving healthcare, foodservice, industrial, retail, and government customers. The company sells 162+ products primarily through B2B direct sales and quote-based ordering, complemented by custom configuration and storage design services.

Product overview

SPG International, LLC is a manufacturer of storage and material handling solutions organized under six purpose-built sub-brands: Kelmax® (aluminum carts, racks, and storage), Universal® (stainless steel tables, sinks, and worksurfaces), AMCO® (wire shelving systems), ISS™ (heavy-gauge wire and stainless shelving), Freestyle® (cantilever and beer-cave shelving), and Gillis-Jarke® (industrial racks and dunnage). The company offers products across four main categories: Shelving Systems (heavy-duty adjustable shelving), Material Handling Carts (mobile transport equipment), Workstations & Tables (stainless steel work surfaces), and Industrial Storage (secure containment). Notable products include the ISS New Era® Plastic Shelving System (corrosion-free antimicrobial shelving with up to 1,000 lbs capacity), Gillis Jarke® EZ-Glide™ Full Extension Roll-Out Shelving (100% extension industrial racks), Freestyle® Cantilever Shelving (modular cantilever system), and Gillis Jarke® 3-Sided Backroom Cart (750 lb. capacity portable storage). The company operates as a unified portfolio where products share compatible components (posts, brackets, add-ons) across brands while targeting specific materials and use cases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kelmax®: Aluminum workhorse - Lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminum carts, racks, and storage built for the toughest back-of-house environments.
• Universal®
• AMCO®
• ISS™
• Freestyle®
• Gillis-Jarke®

Products and services

• Shelving Systems Heavy-duty adjustable shelving solutions for warehouses, commercial kitchens, and industrial facilities, with NSF certified options for foodservice and healthcare environments.
• Material Handling Carts Mobile transport and organization equipment featuring smooth-rolling casters, ergonomic design, and customizable options for backroom, warehouse, and foodservice operations.
• Workstations & Tables Professional stainless steel work surfaces and modular tables engineered for productivity and easy cleaning in foodservice, healthcare, and industrial settings.
• Industrial Storage Secure containment solutions for equipment, materials, and inventory, featuring reinforced construction, lockable options, and space optimization for industrial facilities.
• ISS New Era® Plastic Shelving System Corrosion-free, antimicrobial shelving with epoxy-coated steel sub-frame and removable dishwasher-safe polypropylene plastic panels, fully compatible with ISS wire shelving and rated up to 1,000 lbs per shelf.
• Gillis Jarke® EZ-Glide™ Full Extension Roll-Out Shelving High-density industrial storage solution with 100% shelf extension for efficient loading/unloading of bulky items, supporting both horizontal forklift and vertical crane access with 2,000 lbs. load capacity per shelf.
• Freestyle® Cantilever Shelving Modular cantilever shelving system for commercial foodservice and retail with no front uprights, adjustable shelf heights on 2-inch increments, and antimicrobial epoxy powder coat finish.
• Gillis Jarke® 3-Sided Backroom Cart Portable storage solution for organized transport of backroom materials with 750 lb. load capacity, non-marking casters, and 3-sided containment.
• Gillis Jarke® Steeltree Cantilever Racks Industrial-grade cantilever storage systems for efficient organization of long, flat, and heavy materials, available in Medium Duty (08 Series) and Heavy Duty (25 Series) with unobstructed forklift access.
• Kelmax® Brand Aluminum Storage Products Aluminum carts, racks, and storage built for back-of-house environments, featuring lightweight, corrosion-resistant construction for foodservice and industrial customers.
• Universal® Brand Stainless Steel Tables and Sinks Hygienic 16/18-gauge stainless steel tables, sinks, and worksurfaces engineered for foodservice and healthcare facilities requiring NSF compliance.
• AMCO® Wire Shelving Systems Original American-made wire shelving system with interchangeable shelves, posts, and accessories, including intermix-friendly stainless options for foodservice and industrial storage.
• ISS™ Engineered Wire Systems Heavy-gauge wire and stainless shelving systems with compatible cross-brand accessories across posts, brackets, and add-ons.
• Custom Solutions & Storage System Design Services Professional services that analyze customer operations and design customized storage systems, integrating shelving, carts, and accessories to speed workflow, increase storage capacity, and improve productivity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Storage capacity increase up to 30% with Mod-A-Flex cantilever shelving systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Strategic Manufacturing Partners in AsiacoreOthers20+ year strategic manufacturing partnerships with facilities in Kunshan, Jiangsu, China and Changhua, Taiwan. These partnerships complement US manufacturing operations and enable global supply chain support for multinational customers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• InterMetro Industries: InterMetro (an Ali Group subsidiary) is the leading global manufacturer of wire shelving, polymer shelving, and material handling/storage solutions for foodservice, healthcare, and commercial applications—directly competing with SPG's ISS, AMCO, Freestyle, and Kelmax lines across identical customer verticals.
• Cambro Manufacturing: Cambro is a US-based manufacturer of foodservice storage, shelving, carts, and work tables—closely comparable to SPG's Universal stainless, AMCO wire, and Kelmax aluminum product lines, with overlapping distribution in commercial kitchens and healthcare.
• Eagle Group: Eagle Group is a US manufacturer of stainless steel work tables, sinks, shelving, and material handling equipment for foodservice and healthcare—directly comparable to SPG's Universal and ISS stainless product families and similar B2B foodservice/medical channels.
• Winholt Equipment Group: Winholt manufactures commercial foodservice equipment including shelving, racks, work tables, and material handling—closely comparable to SPG's Gillis-Jarke and AMCO lines for restaurants, convenience stores, and retail backroom storage applications.
• Lista International: Lista International manufactures heavy-duty industrial storage cabinets, workbenches, and shelving for industrial, aerospace, and manufacturing customers—directly comparable to SPG's Gillis-Jarke industrial rack and dunnage offerings for warehouse and plant environments.
• John Boos & Co. John Boos is a US manufacturer of commercial-grade stainless steel work tables, sinks, and foodservice storage products—directly comparable to SPG's Universal stainless steel workstations and NSF-certified healthcare/foodservice offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Global Industrial Company: Global Industrial is a publicly traded broadline MRO and material handling distributor offering shelving, racks, carts, and storage across industrial, foodservice, and retail—competing with SPG on price, breadth, and ecommerce convenience rather than on engineered differentiation.
• Newell Brands: Newell Brands owns multiple storage and organization brands (e.g., Rubbermaid Commercial, IRIS, Graco) serving foodservice, healthcare, industrial, and consumer channels—a broader incumbent whose commercial storage portfolio overlaps with SPG's shelving and material handling lines.
• Middleby Corporation: Middleby is a global foodservice equipment conglomerate (ovens, refrigeration, storage, material handling) whose commercial storage and shelving product lines overlap with SPG's foodservice and convenience-store categories as part of a much wider portfolio.
• Ali Group: Ali Group is a privately held global foodservice equipment holding company whose InterMetro subsidiary directly competes with SPG; Ali's multi-brand portfolio of commercial kitchen, storage, and material handling companies makes it a relevant strategic benchmark for SPG's own multi-brand roll-up strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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