What Madix does

Madix is a U.S.-based manufacturer of retail store fixtures and displays serving national retailers, regional chains, and SMB resellers. Formed in 1982 through the merger of Dixie Craft Manufacturing (Alabama, 1956) and Maytex Store Fixtures (Texas, 1962), and expanded by the 2003 acquisition of Spencer Products, Madix operates from Terrell, Texas and a manufacturing base in Alabama totaling over 2.3 million square feet of production space. The company is privately held, third-generation family-owned, and self-describes as one of the largest store fixture manufacturers in the world, with a headcount in the 1,001-5,000 range.

The product portfolio centers on gondola and wall shelving systems (Maxi Line, Tube Line), heavy-duty storage (Pallet Rack, Wide Span, Storage Shelving, Maxi Rack), specialty fixtures (Luxe, VESTA, Fitting Rooms, Queuing Systems), integrated LED lighting (LEDge Light Gen 4, Versa, Light Box, BEAM canopy), signage, gravity-feed roller systems (@Front), pharmacy shelving, and NEXGEN refrigerated cooler systems. Underlying technology combines stamped/formed sheet metal and wire manufacturing with CNC-controlled auto welders, robotic centers, multiple laser centers for rapid prototyping, and proprietary powder coating, supported by SAP management tools, Just-In-Time production, and patented fixtures (notably LEDge Light Versa, US Patent 8,979,311 B2, and the only NSF-listed roller shelf system).

Madix makes money by designing, manufacturing, and selling fixtures and lighting under a quote-based project pricing model through a direct global sales force, an affiliated installation subsidiary (National Installers), and a network of Madix Stocking Distributors serving SMB and low-volume buyers. The customer base spans apparel and fashion retail (primary), grocery and supermarket, pharmacy, automotive and hardware, discount stores and supercenters, plus warehouse/backroom storage — a diversified vertical mix that reduces dependence on any single end market.

Name

Madix

Legal name

Madix, Inc.

Website

https://madixinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Madix is a third-generation, family-owned U.S. manufacturer of retail store fixtures, shelving, integrated LED lighting, and displays serving apparel, grocery, pharmacy, automotive, and discount retailers via direct sales, stocking distributors, and an affiliated installation subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Terrell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Store Fixture Manufacturing and Sales: Madix manufactures and sells store fixtures, displays, and accessories directly to retailers. Products include gondola shelving, wall displays, storage systems, lighting, signage, and specialty fixtures. Revenue is generated through product sales with both catalog products and custom product development capabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Madix manufactures and sells retail store fixtures, displays, and accessories directly to retailers. Its product lines include gondola and wall shelving (Maxi Line, Tube Line), freestanding displays, counters and showcases, heavy-duty storage racking (Pallet Rack, Wide Span, Maxi Rack), pharmacy and cooler fixtures, LED shelf lighting (LEDge Light), signage, and custom-engineered specialty fixtures. Revenue is generated through catalog product sales and custom product development using Lean manufacturing and Just-In-Time production across more than 2.3 million square feet of manufacturing capacity.

Product overview

Madix is a manufacturer of store fixtures and displays offering a comprehensive portfolio of complementary product lines. The core offerings include Maxi Line (gondola/wall displays) and Tube Line (alternative shelving) as primary display systems, supplemented by Freestanding Displays, Counters, and Specialty Fixtures (Luxe, VESTA, Queuing Systems, Fitting Rooms). Storage solutions include Pallet Rack, Wide Span, Storage Shelving, Maxi Rack, and Pharmacy Shelving. Lighting products feature LEDge Light Gen 4, LEDge Light Versa, LEDge Light Box, and BEAM LED Canopy Light. Signage products include digital and print solutions. Specialty offerings include @Front Roller Shelf gravity-feed systems and NEXGEN Cooler Systems. Products are available as catalog items or through custom development, with supporting services including CAD/Revit models, installation videos, and Madix Stocking Distributors for smaller projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• National Installers: An affiliated company that provides installation services for Madix store fixtures and displays.

Products and services

• Maxi Line Madix's flagship gondola and wall display product line with thousands of shelves, merchandising accessories, and back panel options for aisle and perimeter wall fixtures, with snap-together parts and built-in levelers for apparel, fashion, and general retail applications.
• Tube Line Catalog alternative to Maxi for aisle and perimeter wall shelving with fewer snap-together parts for faster assembly, including T-Rack Fashion and Shoe models for apparel and shoe retail applications.
• Freestanding Displays Freestanding fixture line including four-way merchandisers, platforms, display tables, rolling displayers, cubes, pedestals, and dump bins that retailers use to create focal points and temporary merchandising displays.
• Counters and Showcases Catalog line of wooden checkouts, service counters, register stands, corner fills, and framed and slab end showcases in various finishes and sizes for retail point-of-sale and merchandising.
• Pallet Rack Heavy-duty racking solution for substantial loads with various deck and beam options, available in standard and custom colors for backroom and warehouse storage.
• Wide Span Heavy-gauge steel storage rack that serves as an attractive bulk merchandiser or warehouse storage solution for hand-stacked inventory.
• Storage Shelving Sturdy, economical shelving for hanging and packaged garments, shoes, general merchandise, auto parts, and industrial goods with 1-inch shelf adjustment.
• Pharmacy Shelving Modular pharmacy shelving for sales floor display and Rx fulfillment in work areas, including rolling RX units and tubular pharmacy shelving for retail pharmacies.
• Maxi Rack Combines the high load capacity of traditional racking with a sleek, flush-front look for sales floor display, featuring a 1-inch slot pattern for adjustability and hardware-free assembly.
• @Front Roller Shelf Gravity-feed, roller-shelf system for auto facing, fronting, and filling displays, available in Gen5 and pull-out versions for standard, refrigeration, and heavy-duty applications.
• LEDge Light Gen 4 First LED lighting product designed specifically for display shelves, available in 3' and 4' lengths with 50,000+ hour life, 4200K color temperature, and 85 CRI.
• LEDge Light Versa LED lighting system with spring-loaded connectors that allow quick shelf spacing modifications without rewiring power cables, covered by US Patent 8,979,311 B2.
• LEDge Light Box Illuminated signage product providing over 400 lumens per square foot while consuming less than 4 watts, with the ability to change graphics in seconds.
• BEAM LED Canopy Light LED alternative to fluorescent canopy lighting that produces T8-equivalent light intensity at a fraction of the energy, with a 50,000+ hour life.
• Signage Products Digital and print signage including Lift and Drop Graphics Header, Lumiback Panels, Lumicanopy, and Oversized-Signage Track System for retail display environments.
• Luxe Upscale display alternative featuring patented round uprights for flexible four-direction configuration, compatible with Maxi Line accessories for premium retail concepts.
• VESTA Illuminated aisle and wall fixture with custom appearance and sleek design, optimized for LEDge Light integration as a specialty display solution.
• Queuing Systems Customer queuing fixture system that organizes checkout lines while encouraging impulse buys, including the Luxe Queuing Solution.
• Fitting Rooms Modular fitting rooms with flexible size configurations, ADA compliance, and simple dismantling for relocation without contractor required.
• NEXGEN Cooler Systems Refrigerated display cooler systems including NEXGEN 4 & 5 Door and NEXGEN Mobile options designed for walk-in coolers in grocery and food retail.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced lead times through Just-In-Time manufacturing
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• National InstallerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAn affiliated company of Madix that provides professional installation services for store fixtures nationwide. Links from Madix website to National Installers for customers requiring installation support.
• ATSCo (Advanced Total Solutions Companies)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMadix Stocking Distributor located in Elgin, IL. Stocks standard Madix store fixtures for faster turnaround on low-volume orders including gondola starters and add-ons, end caps, wall units, storage shelving, and accessories.
• Florida Store Fixtures (Division of Barr Display)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMadix Stocking Distributor in Tampa, FL. Provides faster fulfillment of low-volume orders with contact Chris Robinson handling customer relationships.
• Handling Equipment CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMadix Stocking Distributor in Shreveport, LA. Stocks gondola shelving and rack products for faster turnaround on smaller projects.
• JF Fixtures & Design LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMadix Stocking Distributor in Long Beach, CA. Provides retail display and fixture products for smaller projects with Brian Summers as sales contact.
• M. Fried Store Fixtures Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMadix Stocking Distributor in Brooklyn, NY. Stocks standard store fixtures and accessories for faster fulfillment of low-volume retail fixture orders.
• Shopco U.S.A., Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMadix Stocking Distributor in Houston, TX. Provides stocking fixture products for faster turnaround with Mark Carter as contact.
• Store Display Fixtures InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMadix Stocking Distributor in Dallas, TX. Stocks standard Madix fixtures for more cost-effective fulfillment of low-volume orders with Mickey Hussain as contact.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lozier Corporation: Lozier is one of the largest US manufacturers of store fixtures and shelving, serving grocery, convenience, and general merchandise retailers with gondola, wall, and specialty systems. It is the closest direct peer to Madix in scale, product breadth, and customer base.
• Hussmann Corporation: Hussmann, a Panasonic company, manufactures refrigerated display cases and merchandising solutions for food retail. Comparable to Madix's NEXGEN Cooler Systems and supermarket vertical, with significant overlap in grocery customer relationships.
• Southern Imperial: Southern Imperial manufactures retail merchandising displays and fixtures, with strong presence in apparel and accessories retail. Comparable to Madix's apparel-facing Tube Line, Maxi Line, and freestanding display product categories.
• Nashville Wire Products: Nashville Wire manufactures wire shelving, racks, and material handling products for retail, food service, and industrial markets. Comparable to Madix's wire-based gondola shelving, storage shelving, and backroom racking offerings.
• Trion Industries: Trion Industries produces scan-plate price channel, sign holders, shelving accessories, and small-format retail display components. Comparable to Madix's Maxi Line accessories and freestanding display merchandising components.
• InterMetro Industries: InterMetro (Metro) manufactures storage, shelving, and material handling solutions for commercial and retail backroom applications. Comparable to Madix's heavy-duty Pallet Rack, Wide Span, and Storage Shelving lines serving the warehouse/backroom vertical.
• Penco Products: Penco manufactures steel shelving, lockers, and storage products for commercial, retail backroom, and industrial customers. Comparable to Madix's storage and racking product family serving similar institutional and retail buyers.
• Steel King Industries: Steel King designs and manufactures pallet rack, storage rack, and protective guard systems for warehouses and retail backrooms. Comparable to Madix's heavy-duty Pallet Rack and Maxi Rack product lines for backroom and bulk merchandising.

Emerging players

• Ridg-U-Rak: Ridg-U-Rak manufactures pallet racking and structural storage systems for warehouse and retail storage applications. Comparable to Madix's heavy-duty Pallet Rack and Wide Span storage product lines, though with a narrower focus on rack-only solutions.
• UNEX Manufacturing: UNEX Manufacturing produces order picking, storage, and material handling solutions including SpanTrack and Flow Cell systems. Comparable to Madix's gravity-feed @Front Roller Shelf and backroom storage solutions for retail order fulfillment environments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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