Zone 4

What Zone 4 does

Zone 4 is a US-based turnkey installation services provider for warehouse automation systems, founded in 2006 by Steve Martinez and Doug Dragovich and headquartered in Orange, California with regional offices in Cincinnati, Ohio and Charlotte, North Carolina. The company delivers comprehensive mechanical and electrical installation services for robotics, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), conveyor systems, Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) racking, control panel infrastructure, and IO checkouts, operating through a 400+ field professional workforce that supports nationwide project mobilization. Zone 4 serves as the execution partner of choice for systems integrators (SIs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and its end customers are blue-chip enterprise operators across retail, grocery, e-commerce, third-party logistics, pharmaceutical, industrial, and parcel sectors.

The company's core offering combines mechanical installation (robotic equipment placement, racking, multi-level pick modules), electrical installation (control panels, automation connectivity, commissioning support), and project execution services (pre-job preparation, trade coordination, QA/QC, safety oversight) under a single turnkey delivery model. Zone 4 emphasizes fast mobilization, zero-incident safety execution (supported by an Avetta Premier Member certification and an Injury and Illness Prevention Program), and millimetric precision in complex environments such as sub-zero freezers, multi-temperature zones, and active operational facilities. Pricing is custom and project-based, determined by scope, complexity, labor, and timeline, with engagements structured as multi-year contracts rather than transactional work.

Zone 4 distributes exclusively through direct enterprise relationships and channel partnerships with SIs and OEMs including Kardex, Swisslog, Exotec, and Plug Power, several of which have formally requested Zone 4 for all future projects following successful deliveries. Revenue mechanics are entirely project-based professional services, with no software, SaaS, or recurring subscription component. The company is privately held, founder-influenced (co-founder Steve Martinez transitioned to Chief Growth Officer in early 2026), and led by CEO Mitch Hayes, who joined from Kardex Solutions North America in January 2026 alongside a refreshed executive bench including COO Adi Hadziahmetovic and CRO Drew Forte.

Name

Zone 4

Legal name

Zone 4

Website

https://zone4mhs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zone 4 provides turnkey mechanical and electrical installation services for warehouse automation systems including robotics, ASRS, conveyor, and racking. The firm partners with systems integrators and OEMs to serve enterprise retail, grocery, e-commerce, logistics, and industrial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Warehouse Installation Services

NAICS

Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53249), General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Warehouse Automation Systems (AS/RS, Shuttle Systems, Vertical Lift Modules) (IMAHABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial & Cleanroom Fit-Out (Factories, Warehouses, Controlled Environments) (IMAFANAF)

Keywords

• Warehouse installation services
• Material handling systems
• Automation robotics integration
• Turnkey installation solutions
• Warehouse racking systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Installation Services: Project-based professional services revenue generated from turnkey mechanical and electrical installation of warehouse automation systems. Services include robotics integration, ASRS deployment, conveyor installation, racking systems, and electrical infrastructure work. Revenue is earned through discrete project engagements with systems integrators, OEMs, and facility operators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Zone 4 provides turnkey mechanical and electrical installation services for warehouse automation systems, including automation robotics, IO checkouts, and VNA and ASRS racking systems. The company partners with systems integrators and OEMs to deliver complex, high-stakes installations across retail, grocery, e-commerce, logistics, pharmaceutical, industrial, and parcel sectors, mobilizing crews nationwide to execute installations from project planning through commissioning.

Product overview

Zone 4 offers a unified suite of turnkey installation services for warehouse automation and material handling systems, not a modular software platform. The offering combines Mechanical Installation Solutions (robotic equipment, racking systems, material flow systems), Electrical Installation Services (control panels, automation connectivity, commissioning support), Automation & Robotics Support (conveyors, ASRS, robotic cells, goods-to-person), and Project Execution & Site Coordination. All services integrate under a single turnkey delivery model where Zone 4 manages mechanical and electrical installation together from mobilization through commissioning, including IO checkouts and VNA/ASRS racking systems. The company partners with systems integrators and OEMs rather than selling standalone products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mechanical Installation Solutions Comprehensive mechanical installation services for warehouse automation environments, covering robotic and automated equipment placement, racking and storage systems installation (pallet racking, shelving, mezzanines, rack-supported structures), and material flow systems including multi-level pick modules. Designed for systems integrators, OEMs, and end-user facility operators executing large-scale distribution center deployments.
• Electrical Installation Services Full electrical installation for automation and material-handling environments, including control panel installation and distribution, robot arm automation connectivity (power and signal wiring), and commissioning team support with changes, retests, and adjustments. Targeted at automation integrators and OEMs requiring turnkey electrical scope alongside mechanical work.
• Automation & Robotics Support Installation and support services for conveyor systems (high-speed sorters, tilt trays, cross-belt systems), ASRS systems (mini-load, tote-based, pallet), robotic cells, and goods-to-person systems, with availability during commissioning for adjustments and retests. Built for OEMs and end users deploying high-throughput fulfillment automation.
• Project Execution & Site Coordination End-to-end project management including pre-job preparation (plan review, site condition assessment), trade coordination with general contractors and vendors, and quality and safety oversight from walk-through to final sign-off. Delivered as a turnkey engagement for systems integrators, OEMs, and enterprise end users.
• IO Checkouts Input/output validation and checkout services for automation systems, ensuring proper integration and functionality before commissioning. Performed as part of turnkey installation engagements across conveyor, ASRS, and robotic deployments.
• VNA and ASRS Racking Systems Specialized installation of Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) and Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) racking, including structural modifications and preconditioning protocols. Supports cold storage, high-density storage, and automated fulfillment environments for retail, grocery, e-commerce, and logistics clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed projects exceeding $1 billion across major distribution and logistics networks
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and major.

• KardexcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2026Kardex, a leading AutoStore integrator and automation provider, partners with Zone 4 for turnkey installation services. Zone 4 has been formally requested for all future Kardex projects following successful delivery. The partnership combines Kardex's world-class automation expertise with Zone 4's project execution capabilities, working as one team from early project planning to on-site implementation.
• DimalantasupportingOthers · 12 March 2026Dimalanta, a Cincinnati-based brand marketing consulting firm, partnered with Zone 4 to execute a comprehensive brand relaunch including a modernized visual identity and new tagline 'Challenge Accepted.' Dimalanta led the brand development work to reflect Zone 4's expanded capabilities and growing presence in warehouse automation.
• Plug PowermajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 19 January 2026Zone 4 partnered with Plug Power and a Fortune 500 partner to decommission hydrogen storage systems across six active facilities. The successful multi-site decommissioning—completed ahead of schedule with zero operational disruptions and zero incidents—led to an expanded partnership and future mission-critical work.
• SwisslogcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 December 2025Swisslog partnered with Zone 4 for a dual-zone AutoStore fulfillment center installation in Pittsburgh for a Fortune 500 regional supermarket chain. Swisslog's confidence in Zone 4's work marked the start of a long-term partnership, unlocking future opportunities for collaboration on complex, high-impact installations.
• ExoteccoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 3 December 2025Exotec, a warehouse automation solutions company, partnered with Zone 4 for their North America Demo Center installation in Atlanta. Zone 4 mobilized in just two weeks and completed the high-visibility demo center installation one day early. This first U.S. install for Exotec opened the door to even bigger opportunities and a growing partnership built on precision, communication, and results.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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