What Worldwide Material Handling does

Worldwide Material Handling is a US-based manufacturer and distributor of warehouse pallet racking accessories, parts, and storage solutions, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Romeoville, Illinois. The company's product portfolio spans four core branded families — WorldDeck wire mesh decking, WorldTainer collapsible wire mesh containers, WorldPro pallet rack protection products (including WorldGuard frame protectors, WorldRAM column guards, and WorldRail industrial guard rails), and WorldRev rack repair solutions — supplemented by ProDeck50 punched steel decking, WorldStop flue space dividers, wire mesh pallets, industrial rolling carts, and wire basket accessories. Underlying technology centers on robotic welding, galvanized-after-weld finishing, and stamped steel fabrication, with multiple US patents covering differentiated designs such as the hybrid rubber-and-steel WorldRAM column protector and the single-piece ProDeck50 smooth decking.

The company operates a two-channel go-to-market: a primary dealer/distributor network serving warehouses and distribution centers across North America and internationally, complemented by direct sales for rack repair services and Grainger catalog distribution for SMB reach. Worldwide Material Handling maintains over 500,000 pieces in stock across 8 US distribution centers and ships to 50+ countries, with 24-48 hour delivery positioning as a core value proposition. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer segments are horizontally distributed across warehouse and distribution centers (primary), manufacturing facilities, and retail/commercial sites, with forklift-impact damage mitigation and NFPA 13/IBC fire code compliance as primary pain points addressed.

The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds or institutional investors, and leadership is anchored by founder/owner Vic Kedaitis (President & CEO). Recognition includes 9 consecutive years of the MHEDA Most Valuable Supplier Award (2016-2023), awarded to less than 5% of member companies. Recent strategic moves have emphasized distribution network expansion (5 new DCs in 2021), patented product launches (WorldRAM and ProDeck50 in 2017), and category extension into adjacent warehouse equipment such as conveyor rollers (2025).

Name

Worldwide Material Handling

Legal name

Worldwide Material Handling

Website

https://wwmh.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Worldwide Material Handling is a privately held US manufacturer and distributor of warehouse pallet racking accessories and storage solutions, including patented wire mesh decking, rack protection, and repair products, sold through a national dealer network serving warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturers across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4238), Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42384)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Warehouse pallet racking accessories
• Wire mesh decking
• Pallet rack protection
• Material handling equipment
• Pallet rack repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Romeoville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pallet Rack Accessories and Parts Sales: Sale of warehouse pallet racking parts and accessories including wire mesh decking, wire containers, pallet rack protection products, and pallet support bars. Products are sold through dealer network and direct sales.
2. Pallet Rack Repair Services: Nationwide pallet rack repair services including survey, quote, and professional installation by trained crews. The company offers pre-engineered and custom-designed repair kits.
3. Wire Basket Accessories: Accessories for wire mesh containers including feet, lids, casters, dividers, and label placards available in various finishes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Worldwide Material Handling manufactures and distributes warehouse pallet racking accessories and parts, including wire mesh decking, wire mesh containers, pallet rack protection products (column guards, frame protectors, guard rails), pallet rack repair kits, flue space dividers, and steel conveyor roller replacements. The company operates five US distribution centers with over 500,000 pieces in stock and ships to more than 50 countries through a dealer network and direct sales.

Product overview

Worldwide Material Handling offers a comprehensive portfolio of warehouse pallet racking accessories and storage solutions, positioned as the world's largest manufacturer of industrial pallet rack accessories. The product line centers around four core branded families: WorldDeck™ wire mesh decking solutions, WorldTainer™ wire mesh containers, WorldPro® pallet rack protection products (including WorldGuard™ frame protectors, WorldRAM® column guards, and WorldRail® industrial guard rails), and WorldRev™ pallet rack repair solutions. Supporting these core offerings are ProDeck50® punched steel decking for fire-code compliant applications, WorldStop® flue space control dividers for fire safety compliance, wire mesh dividers, industrial rolling carts, wire mesh pallets, and comprehensive wire basket accessories. The company operates as a physical goods manufacturer and distributor with seven strategically located distribution centers across the United States, maintaining over 500,000 pieces in stock and shipping to over 50 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WorldDeck™: Wire Mesh Decking Solutions for pallet rack applications
• WorldTainer™
• World XBar™
• WorldPro®
• WorldRev™
• WorldStop®
• WorldRAM®
• WorldRail®
• WorldGuard®
• ProDeck50®

Products and services

• WorldDeck Wire Mesh Decking Welded wire mesh decking for pallet rack applications that increases safety and efficiency in warehouse storage, with no tools necessary for installation. Sold to warehouses and distribution centers via dealer network and direct sales.
• ProDeck50 Punched Deck Patented punched steel decking stronger and flatter than wire decking, ideal for heavy parts and small stacked items, with 50% open surface area meeting NFPA 13 fire codes. Sold to warehouses and distribution centers.
• WorldStop Flue Space Divider Patented longitudinal flue space dividers for pallet racks that control pallet placement and keep flue spaces clear for fire code compliance. Designed for warehouses and distribution centers.
• WorldTainer Wire Mesh Containers Collapsible wire mesh containers providing strength, quality and durability for warehouse storage, manufacturing, and distribution applications. The #1-selling wire basket used in manufacturing and distribution worldwide. Sold to industrial and warehousing customers.
• WorldGuard Frame Protectors Pallet rack frame protectors that are the only frame protector allowing reinforcement and protection simultaneously. 24-inch tall with 3/16-inch thick pre-punched steel for installation on most brands of pallet rack. Designed for warehouses.
• WorldRAM Column Protection Guard Patented hybrid column protection guard combining rubber elastomers and steel that absorbs more force than any other column guard, reducing peak stress in a column by 72%. Sold to warehouses for rack impact protection.
• V-Nose Pallet Rack Post Protectors Heavy-duty rack protectors shielding rack uprights from forklift impacts and everyday wear, with 5/16-inch thick steel construction and 4-inch high V-nose design for warehouse safety.
• Column Guards Floor-mounted column protection guards preventing outrigger damage by protecting the bottom portion of pallet rack frames, available in 12, 18 or 24 inch heights with 3/16-inch thick steel. Sold to warehouses.
• End-of-Aisle Protectors Heavy-duty rack protectors for end of each pallet rack aisle or intersecting aisles, protecting the entire depth of the frame from forklift impact with 5/16-inch thick construction and 5 x 3 x 7/16-inch angle base. Designed for warehouses.
• Bollard Protection Safety yellow bollards that absorb and deflect impacts from forklifts, pallet jacks and other machinery, 42 inches tall with 4.5-inch diameter pipe, powder-coated for high visibility. Sold to warehouses and industrial facilities.
• WorldRail Industrial Guard Rails Industrial safety guard rails with 4-way setup featuring posts with holes punched on all sides, 12,000 lbs impact rating at 4 mph, powder coated safety yellow for maximum visibility. Sold to warehouses and industrial facilities.
• WorldRev Pallet Rack Repair Kits Pallet rack repair kits for all types of rack damage with nationwide installation services. Includes column repair kits (S, SPro, XS, Structural models) and frame repair options. Sold to warehouses and distribution centers.
• Pallet Rack Repair Services Nationwide pallet rack repair services including survey, quote, and professional installation by trained crews, with pre-engineered and custom-designed repair kits. Serves warehouses and distribution centers across the United States.
• Steel Conveyor Roller Replacements Ultra-durable steel conveyor roller replacements engineered to withstand heavy loads and frequent use in fast-paced warehouses. Sold to warehouses and distribution centers.
• World XBar Pallet Support Bars Pallet support crossbar solutions for selective pallet rack systems. Sold to warehouses and distribution centers as part of the storage accessories portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ships within 24-48 hours for in-stock orders
• +5 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association)coreOthersWorldwide Material Handling is an active member of MHEDA, the only national trade association dedicated solely to improving the proficiency of the independent material handling distributor. The company has received MHEDA's Most Valuable Supplier (MVS) Award for multiple consecutive years.
• MHI (Material Handling Industry)coreOthersWorldwide Material Handling is a member of MHI, the nation's largest association representing the material handling, supply chain and logistics industry, founded in 1945 with over 800 member companies.
• RMI (Rack Manufacturers Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorldwide Material Handling joined RMI in 2014, an industry group of MHI representing the leading suppliers of industrial steel storage racks and related storage systems. RMI was formed in 1958 and has over 100 members. The company participates with leading producers to create specifications, standards and safety guidelines.
• GraingerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorldwide Material Handling products including wire mesh decks and industrial wire baskets are available for purchase through Grainger's industrial catalog. Grainger is the world's largest supplier of maintenance, repair and industrial products in North America.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WireCrafters: WireCrafters manufactures wire mesh partitions, security cages, and industrial wire mesh storage products including rack decking and wire containers. Directly comparable as a wire-based storage and rack-accessory manufacturer serving warehouses and distribution centers.
• AWP Industries: AWP Industries is a wire decking manufacturer that was a petitioner in the 2010 USITC case against Chinese wire decking imports, indicating direct competition with WMH in pallet rack wire decking.
• ITC Manufacturing: ITC Manufacturing is a wire decking producer named as a petitioner in the 2010 USITC investigation, confirming it as a direct competitor to WMH in wire mesh decking for pallet rack.
• Husky Rack & Wire (Wireway Husky): Husky Rack & Wire (formerly Wireway Husky) is a wire mesh decking and rack accessory manufacturer named in the same 2010 USITC antidumping case as WMH. Directly competes in wire decking for pallet rack applications.
• Nashville Wire Products: Nashville Wire Products manufactures wire mesh decking, containers, and OEM wire-formed products for material handling and storage. Closest direct competitor in wire decking and pallet rack accessories, sharing the same customer base of distributors and rack integrators.

Broad incumbents

• Penco Products: Penco Products manufactures storage products including shelving, lockers, and rack accessories. Broader incumbent in the industrial storage space with partial product overlap in metal storage accessories for warehouse environments.
• Ridg-U-Rak: Ridg-U-Rak is a North American manufacturer of selective pallet rack, drive-in rack, and rack-related accessories. Broader incumbent that competes with WMH indirectly via bundled accessory offerings on rack sales.
• Interlake Mecalux: Interlake Mecalux is a global manufacturer of pallet racks, shelving, and warehouse storage solutions. Broad incumbent with overlapping accessory categories and significant dealer overlap in the North American market.
• Frazier Industrial Company: Frazier Industrial Company produces a full line of steel storage rack systems and accessories for warehouses and distribution centers. Broader incumbent overlapping on rack protection and accessory products.
• Steel King Industries: Steel King Industries manufactures complete pallet rack systems plus rack accessories and protection products. A broader incumbent serving the same end-user warehouses with a wider product portfolio that bundles accessory purchases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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