Western Storage & Handling

What Western Storage & Handling does

Western Storage & Handling (WSH), founded in 2008 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is a regional designer, distributor, and installer of industrial material handling and warehouse storage equipment serving the Rocky Mountain Region — specifically Colorado, Eastern Wyoming, and Western Nebraska. The company sells, custom-designs, and professionally installs a full portfolio that includes industrial shelving systems, pallet racks (selective, double-deep, drive-in, cantilever, structural), steel mezzanine floor systems, wire mesh enclosures, modular drawer systems, conveyor systems, drum handling equipment, dock equipment, heavy-duty industrial lockers, ergonomic workstations, and warehouse modular offices. Since acquiring a steel fabrication company in 2016, WSH operates an in-house fabrication department at its Denver facility staffed by certified welders, enabling custom railings, lockers, bollards, guardrails, and equipment modifications that national catalog competitors do not offer. The product line is supplied and supported through multi-vendor partnerships with manufacturers including WireCrafters, Interlake Mecalux, MiTek, Autoquip, Lista, Vidir, Republic, Equipto, Borroughs, Morse, Vestil, Heartland Steel, Ideal Shield, and Vidmar.

WSH runs an enterprise field-sales go-to-market with on-site evaluations, custom proposal generation, single-point-of-contact project management, and on-time/on-budget installation commitments. Revenue is project-based and quote-driven, sourced from one-time equipment sales, professional installation/project-management services, and ongoing maintenance and support engagements. Customer base is diversified across food distribution (Shamrock Foods, Frontiere Natural Meats, QCD), mining (Peabody Energy, PB Mining), healthcare/pharmaceutical (McKesson), government/transit, education, construction, and apparel/automotive sectors, served through two physical offices (Denver HQ with fabrication and Colorado Springs). The company is privately held, founder-owned, and bootstrapped, with 1-10 employees. Marketing relies on a website with proposal-request functionality, a content/blog presence for top-of-funnel SEO, a 4.8-star Google rating across 25 reviews, and LinkedIn. The firm also operates an equipment buy-back and resale program for used mezzanines and pallet racks, enabling lower-capex recycled-rack deployments.

Name

Western Storage & Handling

Legal name

Western Storage and Handling

Website

https://westernstorageandhandling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Western Storage & Handling is a Denver-based designer, distributor, and installer of industrial storage and material handling equipment, serving warehouses, manufacturers, and food/mining/automotive operators across Colorado, Eastern Wyoming, and Western Nebraska with custom in-house fabrication and project-based installation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Storage and Material Handling Solutions

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial storage systems
• Material handling equipment
• Warehouse storage solutions
• Pallet rack systems
• Mezzanine floor systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Storage Solutions Sales: Project-based sales of industrial storage equipment including pallet racks, shelving systems, mezzanines, wire mesh enclosures, lockers, and conveyor systems. Solutions are custom-designed, installed, and maintained for each facility.
2. Installation and Project Management Services: Professional installation services for all storage solutions with single point of contact project management. Includes site evaluation, custom design, permitting coordination, and complete project execution.
3. Maintenance and Support Services: Ongoing maintenance and support services for installed storage systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Western Storage & Handling designs, distributes, installs, and maintains industrial storage and material handling solutions for warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, and industrial operations. Its offering spans pallet rack systems, mezzanines, industrial shelving, wire mesh enclosures, modular drawer systems, automated vertical storage, conveyor systems, drum handling equipment, loading dock equipment, lockers, ergonomic workstations, and modular offices, supported by in-house custom steel fabrication and end-to-end project management with a single point of contact.

Product overview

Western Storage & Handling is a material handling and warehouse storage solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial storage and handling products. The core offering includes industrial shelving systems, pallet rack systems (in selective, double-deep, drive-in, and cantilever configurations), and steel mezzanine floor systems for adding vertical storage capacity. The product line extends to automated storage systems (vertical carousels, vertical lifts), wire mesh security enclosures, industrial modular drawer systems, conveyor systems, drum handling equipment, dock equipment, heavy-duty lockers, ergonomic workstations, and modular offices. The company also distributes and installs branded products from manufacturers including WireCrafters (security cages), Autoquip (VRCs and lifts), Interlake Mecalux (structural pallet racks), MiTek (mezzanines), Lista/Vidmar (modular drawers), Republic (drawer units), Vidir (vertical carousels), Equipto (bulk shelving), Morse/Vestil (drum handling), Borroughs (drawer systems), and others. The company provides custom design, installation, and project management services, and operates an in-house steel fabrication department for custom solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Storage Shelving Systems Industrial shelving systems including record and archive storage, automotive parts shelving, industrial steel shelving, and aisle saver storage solutions for warehouses and industrial facilities.
• Pallet Rack Systems Structural and selective pallet rack systems including double-deep, drive-in, and cantilever configurations for high-density warehouse storage.
• Mezzanine Floor Systems Steel mezzanine floor systems and storage platforms that add usable square footage within existing facility footprints.
• Wire Mesh Enclosures and Security Cages Wire mesh security cages, partitions, and enclosures for secure storage, inventory protection, and controlled access areas, including WireCrafters-based systems with badge scan entry.
• Industrial Modular Drawer Systems Heavy-duty modular drawer units with compartmentalized storage for small parts, tools, and components in industrial and manufacturing settings, including Lista, Republic, and Borroughs product lines.
• Automated Storage Systems Automated vertical storage solutions including vertical storage carousels, vertical lift modules, and vertical reciprocating conveyors (VRCs) for high-density inventory storage and retrieval, featuring Vidir and Autoquip equipment.
• Conveyor Systems Material handling conveyor systems for efficient movement and transport of goods within warehouses and industrial facilities.
• Drum Handling Equipment Equipment for safe handling, lifting, and transport of 55-gallon drums and barrels, including fork-mounted drum lifters and drum tie-down rings from Morse and Vestil.
• Truck Loading Dock Equipment Loading dock equipment including dock stairs, handrails, guardrails, and safety barriers for warehouse access points.
• Heavy Duty Industrial Lockers Industrial-grade lockers for employee uniform storage, personal belongings, and secure facility storage, including tenant storage lockers for apartment complexes.
• Ergonomic Workstations and Workbenches Ergonomically designed workstations and workbenches that improve employee comfort, productivity, and workplace safety in industrial environments.
• Warehouse Modular Offices Modular office structures built within warehouse environments for administrative, supervisory, or operational workspace needs.
• Design, Installation, and Project Management Services End-to-end project services including site evaluation, custom design, permitting coordination, professional installation, single point of contact project management, and ongoing maintenance and support for storage and material handling installations.
• Custom Steel Fabrication Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 125% increase in storage capacity for Colorado Academy sports equipment storage
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WireCrafterscoreTechnology or IntegrationWire mesh security cage systems supplier. WSH designs and installs WireCrafters Series 400 wire mesh panels and security enclosures for warehouses, receiving docks, and high-security inventory areas.
• Interlake MecaluxcoreTechnology or IntegrationStructural pallet rack systems supplier. Provides double-deep, drive-in, and selective pallet rack configurations for high-density storage applications.
• MiTekcoreTechnology or IntegrationMezzanine system manufacturer. Provides storage platform and mezzanine floor systems for vertical space utilization in warehouses.
• AutoquipcoreTechnology or IntegrationVertical lift and VRC (Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor) manufacturer. Provides free-standing mechanical freight lifts and material handling equipment.
• Lista StoragecoreTechnology or IntegrationModular drawer unit supplier. Provides high-density compartmentalized drawer systems for tool and parts storage in manufacturing and industrial settings.
• VidircoreTechnology or IntegrationAutomated vertical storage carousel manufacturer. Provides high-density tire and parts storage solutions with push-button automated retrieval.
• Morse ManufacturingcoreTechnology or IntegrationDrum handling equipment supplier. Provides fork-mounted hooks and vertical drum lifters for safe 55-gallon drum handling and transport.
• VestilcoreTechnology or IntegrationMaterial handling equipment supplier. Provides drum tie-down rings and other equipment for safe material handling and transport.
• Republic Storage SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationHeavy-duty modular drawer unit manufacturer. Provides customizable compartmentalized drawer systems for automotive parts and high-density storage.
• EquiptocoreTechnology or IntegrationMedium-duty bulk shelving manufacturer. Provides industrial shelving with high load capacity for heavy and small inventory storage.
• BorroughscoreTechnology or IntegrationModular drawer unit partner along with Lista Storage for industrial modular drawer systems.
• Heartland SteelcoreTechnology or IntegrationGuardrail system supplier. Provides industrial steel guardrails for warehouse safety and traffic control.
• Ideal ShieldcoreTechnology or IntegrationSafety product supplier providing guardrails and protective barriers for warehouse safety applications.
• Stanley Black & Decker (Vidmar)coreTechnology or IntegrationModular drawer units supplier through Lista brand for manufacturing workstation configurations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Abel Womack: Regional New England material handling distributor and systems integrator offering pallet rack, shelving, mezzanines, and design-install services. Closely comparable business model to WSH with similar customer profile of warehouses, manufacturers, and distributors.
• McCormick Systems: Regional material handling solutions provider in the Western US distributing racking, shelving, conveyors, and industrial storage with installation services. Comparable mix of distribution + design + install and serves similar end markets like WSH.
• Conveyor Handling Company: Mid-Atlantic material handling distributor/integrator offering conveyors, racking, workstations, and turnkey warehouse solutions with engineering and installation services. Comparable systems-integration business model operating in a different geography.
• Hardenberg Industrial Group: Mid-Atlantic industrial storage and material handling distributor offering pallet rack, shelving, mezzanines, and ergonomic workstations with installation. Overlapping product portfolio and project-based service model similar to WSH.
• North American Material Handling: Regional US material handling distributor providing racking, shelving, conveyors, cranes, and hoists with design and installation. Comparable small-to-mid sized regional distributor model.
• Engineered Products Group: US regional material handling solutions provider offering storage, dock equipment, conveyors, and ergonomic/material handling products. Comparable product breadth and design-install service offering.

Broad incumbents

• Steel King Industries: National manufacturer of pallet racks, mezzanines, and protective guarding. Competes upstream with WSH's product portfolio and could bypass distributors by selling direct to large accounts.
• Interlake Mecalux: Global pallet rack and warehouse automation OEM that is also one of WSH's primary product suppliers. Represents both a partnership channel and a competitive threat if it pushes direct sales or captive integrator models in the Rocky Mountain Region.
• Kardex Group: Global manufacturer of automated vertical storage carousels, vertical lift modules, and dynamic storage systems. Competes with WSH's automated storage product line and serves the same enterprise and 3PL customer base.
• Ridg-U-Rak: US manufacturer of structural and roll-formed pallet rack and warehouse storage systems. Upstream competitor-supplier in the same category as WSH's primary product.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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