Name

InterMetro Industries

Legal name

InterMetro Industries Corporation

Website

https://metro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilkes Barre

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Shelving & Storage: Primary revenue from sale of wire shelving, polymer shelving, storage cabinets, and related storage products for commercial, industrial, and institutional applications.
2. Medical Carts & Specialty Products: Sale of medical carts including anesthesia, crash, medication, procedure, and treatment carts for healthcare facilities.
3. Food Holding & Transport Equipment: Heated cabinets, insulated food carriers, holding cabinets, and transport equipment for foodservice operators.
4. Industrial Wire Shelving: Heavy-duty industrial shelving, ESD-safe shelving, and wire shelving for manufacturing, electronics, and cleanroom environments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

InterMetro Industries designs, manufactures, and sells more than 30,000 modular storage and productivity products under the Metro brand, including wire and polymer shelving systems, medical carts, utility carts, food holding and transport equipment, ESD-safe storage, and prep workstations. Its products serve foodservice operators, healthcare facilities, and science/industrial customers worldwide through direct e-commerce, a dealer network, and field sales representatives.

Product overview

InterMetro Industries (Metro) is a B2B manufacturer offering over 30,000 storage and productivity products primarily for foodservice, healthcare, and commercial/industrial sectors. The product portfolio centers on modular shelving systems (Super Erecta wire shelving, MetroMax Q polymer shelving, Erecta Shelf, SmartWall wall shelving) supplemented by specialized carts (medical carts, utility carts, ESD-safe carts), food holding and transport equipment (Mightylite insulated carriers, heated holding cabinets), and prep stations (PrepMate MultiStation). The company recently launched new products including CaseVue surgical case carts, Starsys storage solutions, Metroseal Gray finishes, TableWorx work tables, and TableWorx with SmartWall integration. Product distribution occurs through a dealer network rather than direct API access, and the company provides 3D design tools for customer configuration. The company holds ISO certification and incorporates Microban antimicrobial technology into select product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Metro: Primary commercial brand for shelving and storage solutions
• Super Erecta
• MetroMax
• Mightylite
• PrepMate
• SmartWall
• Starsys
• CaseVue
• Metroseal
• Erecta Shelf
• SmartLever

Products and services

• Super Erecta Wire Shelving The original industry-standard wire shelving system with adjustable shelves, chrome-plated finish, and modular design for commercial foodservice, healthcare, and industrial applications.
• MetroMax Q Polymer Shelving Advanced polymer shelving with removable grid mats and built-in Microban antimicrobial protection designed for clean environments such as healthcare, foodservice, and laboratories.
• PrepMate MultiStation Multi-level prep station with a patent-pending design offering five adjustable work surface heights for ergonomic food preparation in commercial kitchens.
• ESD Safe Super Erecta Wire Shelving Electrostatic discharge-protected shelving and carts using conductive split sleeves, drag chains, and conductive casters, designed for electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly, semiconductor facilities, and cleanroom environments.
• Mightylite Insulated Food Carriers Insulated food transport carriers in ML180, ML180XL, ML300, and ML400 series that maintain food temperature for 5+ hours while weighing approximately 80% less than traditional foam carriers.
• Medical Carts Comprehensive line of medical carts including anesthesia, crash, medication, procedure, isolation, treatment, pediatric crash, and specialty cart configurations for hospitals and clinics.
• CaseVue Surgical Case Carts Specialized medical carts designed for surgical case management and sterile processing workflows in hospital surgical services.
• SmartWall Wall Shelving System Modular wall-mounted shelving system with wire grids and accessories that mount without tools, with Microban antimicrobial protection available in select finishes.
• SmartWall Life Stainless Steel Type 304 stainless steel wall-mounted shelving system designed for harsh environments requiring rust and corrosion-proof performance, such as commercial kitchens and labs.
• Super Erecta Hot Heated Shelving Heated wire shelving workstations with adjustable thermostats for food warming applications in drive-thru stations, prep areas, and other foodservice holding zones.
• Food Holding and Transport Cabinets Heated holding cabinets, combination holding and proofing cabinets, proofing cabinets, refrigerated cabinets, banquet cabinets, and transport cabinets for foodservice operators.
• C5 3 Series Undercounter Cabinets Undercounter storage cabinets with mobile storage capabilities designed for healthcare and commercial applications.
• Starsys Undercounter Storage Carts Mobile undercounter storage cart system for healthcare supply management and workflow optimization.
• Starsys XD Extended-duty storage cart system for healthcare and laboratory applications.
• WavDri Drying Trays Drying trays designed to provide efficient air circulation for drying medical instruments and supplies.
• TableWorx Work Tables Work table system with productivity risers and integrated SmartWall grid for enhanced workspace efficiency in commercial and healthcare environments.
• Metro2Go Hot Stations Mobile heated holding stations designed for food transport and temperature maintenance in delivery, pickup, and curbside foodservice operations.
• EZ-Add Shelving Accessory System Shelving accessory system that enables easy addition and reconfiguration of shelves on existing Metro shelving units.
• myCart Plus Enhanced mobile cart solution for healthcare and commercial applications.
• Application-Based Pre-Configured Units Pre-configured product combinations for specific applications including drive-thru stations, to-go and curbside order pickup, PPE check-in stations, food prep areas, and front counter organization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Load capacity up to 2,000 lbs per 4-shelf unit
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lakeside Manufacturing: US manufacturer of stainless steel carts, shelving, and material handling equipment for foodservice, healthcare, and industrial customers — a direct competitor in Metro's core wire shelving and utility cart lines.
• Eagle Group: Manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment including wire shelving, work tables, and storage systems; directly competitive with Metro's Super Erecta and worktable offerings in restaurants, schools, and healthcare.
• NewAge Products: Manufacturer of modular storage, shelving, and organization systems for garage, commercial, and foodservice applications — competing with Metro's wire shelving and SmartWall product lines.
• Cambro Manufacturing: Leading foodservice equipment manufacturer known for insulated transport, food holding, and storage solutions that directly overlap with Metro's Mightylite, heated cabinet, and shelving portfolio.
• The Vollrath Company: Diversified foodservice equipment manufacturer producing holding cabinets, prep stations, and serving equipment; comparable to Metro across prepared-food holding, transport, and prep-surface categories.
• Hatco Corporation: Specialized manufacturer of food warming, holding, and toasting equipment — directly competitive with Metro's Super Erecta Hot heated shelving, holding cabinets, and food warming transport lines.
• Carter-Hoffmann: Manufacturer of heated holding cabinets, transport cabinets, and food warming equipment targeting the same foodservice operators Metro serves with its food holding and transport product family.
• Lista International: Manufacturer of modular storage, workbenches, and high-density industrial cabinet systems for industrial and laboratory customers — a peer in Metro's Science & Industrial vertical, especially ESD/cleanroom adjacent offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Ali Group: Global foodservice equipment conglomerate parent of multiple brands (including refrigeration, cooking, and storage categories); an incumbent with overlapping capabilities across Metro's foodservice portfolio.
• Rubbermaid Commercial Products: Broad-line commercial products manufacturer with material handling, utility carts, and shelving offerings that compete with Metro in healthcare and foodservice storage adjacencies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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