What McMurray Stern does

McMurray Stern is a specialty storage and workspace solutions provider founded in 1980 and headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California, serving customers across the Western United States. The company designs, supplies, and installs custom storage systems — ranging from high-density mobile shelving, 4-post and cantilever shelving, lockers, museum cabinets, and weapons storage, to automated solutions including Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), pallet shuttles, and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). Its core technology stack combines Spacesaver high-density mobile systems (exclusive Area Contractor relationship since founding) with integration of partner automation platforms from SSI Schaefer, HAI Robotics, Addverb, and FANUC, layered with its own MSI Automate Warehouse Execution System (WES) software formed via the January 2024 acquisition of Invata.

The business operates a design-build model spanning project analysis, planning, system integration, deployment, training, and ongoing maintenance. Revenue is generated across hardware sales (catalog products priced from hundreds of dollars to multi-million-dollar turnkey installations, e.g., relocatable storage platforms at $205,000–$3,456,000), professional services (design, installation, consulting), and managed services (preventative maintenance, software support, equipment relocation). Go-to-market is primarily consultative enterprise field sales with free consultations and site visits, supplemented by channel partnerships, GSA government contracts, and a Tech Center demonstration facility. Customer segments span healthcare, education, libraries, manufacturing & distribution, military & government, museums, and public safety, with named enterprise and institutional clients including LAX, Mercedes Benz, USC, UC Riverside, CSU Northridge, Varian Healthcare, and the Western Science Center. The company is privately held, with stated 10–50 employees and PE sponsorship from Valore Ventures and Grays Peak Capital supporting a stated national commercial storage platform ambition.

Name

McMurray Stern

Legal name

McMurray Stern Inc.

Website

https://mcmurraystern.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

McMurray Stern is a Western U.S. specialty storage integrator founded in 1980, designing and installing high-density mobile storage, AS/RS, VLM, and AMR systems, plus MSI Automate WES software, for healthcare, education, military, museum, and manufacturing customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Handling and Storage Solutions

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Warehouse Storage & Racking Systems (Pallet Racking, Shelving, Mezzanines) (IMAHABAD), Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Custom storage solutions
• High-density mobile storage
• Warehouse automation systems
• Material handling solutions
• Shelving and racking systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Fe Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Storage Systems & Hardware Sales: Revenue from sale of custom shelving, mobile storage systems, lockers, racking, art racks, museum cabinets, and specialty storage products. Products range from individual components to complete turnkey systems.
2. Installation & Deployment Services: Professional installation services including assembly, configuration, stabilization, and full turn-key installation with system testing and operational training.
3. Design & Consulting Services: Project analysis, requirements research, budget establishment, site visits, concept design, and equipment layout planning services as part of the design-build process.
4. Maintenance & Support Services: Preventative maintenance agreements, equipment relocation, file conversion, transfer services, and ongoing software support throughout the system lifecycle.
5. Filing & Office Supplies: Sale of end tab folders, top tab folders, expansion pockets, pressboard folders, case binders, color-coding labels, chart dividers, x-ray jackets, custom indexes, and related filing supplies.
6. Relocatable/Modular Storage Units: Sale of prefabricated relocatable storage platforms, work stations, modular shade structures, and specialized units for military and government applications with extended lead times of 12-24 weeks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

McMurray Stern is a design-build specialty storage and workspace solutions provider that plans, designs, sells, and installs custom storage systems and warehouse automation for organizations across the Western U.S. Their portfolio includes high-density mobile storage, shelving and racking, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), vertical lift modules, lockers, museum cabinets, and partner-integrated robotics (HAI Robotics, FANUC, Addverb, SSI Schaefer), augmented by their own MSI Automate warehouse execution system software formed via the 2024 acquisition of Invata.

Product overview

McMurray Stern is a specialty storage and workspace solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of storage systems and automation solutions. Their core offerings include high-density mobile storage systems, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), vertical lift modules (VLMs), and various shelving solutions (4-post, cantilever, wide-span). They provide industry-specific solutions including museum cabinets, weapons storage, evidence lockers, and library storage systems. The company complements their hardware with robotics solutions (HAI Robotics, FANUC, Addverb) and proprietary WES software (MSI Automate). Their Tech Center in Santa Fe Springs, CA showcases automation demonstrations from technology partners SSI Schaefer, HAI Robotics, FANUC, and Addverb. Services include design-build project management, RFID/barcode tracking systems, and filing supplies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS)
• High-Density Mobile Storage Systems
• Vertical Lift Modules (VLM)
• Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)
• Micro-Fulfillment Solutions Small-scale automated warehouse or fulfillment center solutions located close to customers to enable faster order processing and delivery, utilizing automated storage systems. Targeted at grocery and retail e-commerce operations.
• 4-Post Shelving Heavy-duty industrial shelving systems designed for versatility and durability in manufacturing, cold storage, warehouses, and maintenance operations.
• Cantilever Shelving Shelving systems with modern design and durability, providing a compact book storage solution for academic, corporate, public, and legal library purposes.
• Wide-Span Shelving No-bolt shelving solution for quick and affordable warehouse organization, designed for speed, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.
• Pallet Racking Heavy-duty racking systems for efficient storage and retrieval of palletized goods in warehouse and distribution environments.
• Day Use Lockers Durable lockers built to withstand high-traffic environments while providing convenient access for employee break areas, athletic facilities, and educational institutions.
• Evidence Lockers Secure storage solutions designed specifically for law enforcement and public safety evidence management.
• Personal Storage Lockers Customizable lockers with options such as digital keypads, ventilation panels, and adjustable shelving for secure personal item storage.
• Museum Cabinets Secure and adaptable storage cabinets with locking glass doors, customizable drawer systems, and solvent-free baked polyester powder coating for optimal artifact preservation.
• Art Storage Racks Versatile and secure racks for museums to store, organize, and display fine art collections, designed to maximize storage capacity and allow hanging artwork on both sides.
• Hospital Bedlift Cost-effective hospital bed storage system that stacks beds vertically, saving up to 70% of floor space and reducing bed retrieval time with semi-automatic push-button operation.
• Universal Weapons Rack (UWR) Universal Weapons Rack system designed to securely store rifles, sidearms, gear bags, and optics without disassembly, featuring durable welded hinges and locking bars exceeding military requirements.
• Vault Storage Systems Secure vault storage systems with climate control and flexible adjustable shelving design, providing up to 600% increased throughput for protecting critical items.
• Library Detection Systems State-of-the-art book detection and security systems for library materials with superior security coverage and safe magnetic media handling, offered via the 3M Library Solutions partnership.
• Modular Drawers and Workbenches Modular workstations in various configurations with heavy-duty cabinets, industry-leading durability drawers, and lifetime warranty on sliding systems.
• Mailroom Storage and APX Lockers High-density mail storage systems and automated parcel exchange (APX) lockers for transaction-intensive mail and distribution centers.
• Storeganizer Slim Fit Storage High-density storage system for small, slow-moving items stored in columns of suspended vertical pockets made of flexible, durable coated textile with up to 250 pounds capacity per column.
• HVLS Industrial Fans Industrial ceiling fans including Z-Tech, Z-Chill, TAZ, and Go Fan Yourself models providing large coverage area with up to 10-degree cooling effect.
• MSI Automate Warehouse Execution System Software
• HAI Robotics Storage and Retrieval System Autonomous case-handling robotic system pioneered by HAI Robotics, sold and integrated by McMurray Stern as part of their robotics portfolio. Showcased at the Tech Center.
• SSI Schaefer Logimat Vertical Storage and Retrieval Vertical storage and retrieval solution from SSI Schaefer, sold and integrated by McMurray Stern as part of their warehouse automation portfolio. Demonstrated at the Tech Center.
• FANUC Robotic Order Picking System Industrial robotic order picking system from FANUC, sold and integrated by McMurray Stern as part of their FANUC Authorized System Integrator (ASI) Network membership. Demonstrated at the Tech Center.
• Addverb AMR and Zippy Robot Sorting System Autonomous mobile robots and robot sorting system from Addverb, sold and integrated by McMurray Stern following the November 2022 partnership. Includes Multipro Demo, Zippy Robot Sorting, and AMR demonstrations at the Tech Center.
• Design-Build Storage Project Services Six-phase design-build service including project analysis, planning and design, system integration, deployment, training, and ongoing customer support for turnkey storage solutions. The core service engagement model for McMurray Stern.
• Installation and Deployment Services Professional installation services including assembly, configuration, stabilization, and full turn-key installation with system testing and operational training for all storage and automation systems.
• Maintenance, Relocation, and Support Services Preventative maintenance agreements, equipment relocation, file conversion, transfer services, and ongoing software support throughout the system lifecycle. Includes color-coded file labeling and RFID/barcode tracking integration.
• Relocatable and Modular Storage Units Prefabricated relocatable storage platforms, modular workstations, modular shade structures, and specialized units for military and government applications, available through GSA contracts with lead times of 12-24 weeks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% increase in locker room space for athletics facilities
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Invata (MSI Automate formation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2024McMurray Stern formed MSI Automate following the acquisition of Invata. MSI Automate provides WES (Warehouse Execution System) software for warehouse automation control and system management, enabling seamless integration of automation solutions.
• HAI RoboticscoreTechnology or Integration · 13 September 2023Strategic partnership with HAI Robotics, the pioneer and leader in autonomous case-handling robotic systems. HAI Robotics provides efficient, intelligent, flexible, and customizable automation solutions through advanced robotics and AI algorithms. Their systems are showcased at McMurray Stern's Tech Center including the Haipick A42D robot solutions.
• AddverbcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 November 2022Partnership with Addverb, a global robotics company, to offer enhanced Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) that help supply chains automatically move materials for improved efficiency, safety, and storage capacity. Addverb provides hardware and software innovations while McMurray Stern contributes integrated design-build expertise. Includes demonstrations of Addverb Multipro Demo, Addverb Zippy Robot Sorting Demo, and Addverb AMR Demo at McMurray Stern's Tech Center.
• FANUCcoreTechnology or IntegrationFANUC Authorized System Integrator (ASI) Network member for automation systems. Provides industrial robots for applications from pharmaceutical to woodworking with payloads ranging from 0.5kg to 2300kg. FANUC Robotic Order Picking Demo is showcased at the Tech Center.
• SSI SchaefercoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading Southern California dealer of SSI Schaefer systems. SSI Schaefer provides ideas, concepts, and holistic solutions for complex logistics management as a systems supplier with international know-how. SSI Schaefer Logimat Storage and Retrieval Solution is featured at the Tech Center.
• Spacesaver CorporationflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Area Contractor for Spacesaver since company founding in 1980 - over 30 years of exclusive partnership. Spacesaver is the world's largest manufacturer of high-density mobile storage and filing systems. This is McMurray Stern's flagship and most significant manufacturer relationship.
• Rapistik CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading Southern California and Los Angeles area dealer of Rapistik Stacker Cranes. Rapistik is the leader in stacker crane storage systems providing solutions for basic pallet storage to AS/RS automated storage and retrieval systems.
• IOPC Modular MillworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor15+ year partnership with IOPC for turnkey Modular Millwork solutions. IOPC designs and manufactures modular workroom solutions for active work environments including Labs, Healthcare Facilities, Universities, and Military Projects. IOPC is the exclusive North American Distributor for Novus More Space workstation systems.
• Western Pacific Storage SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer partnership with Western Pacific Storage Solutions, a leader in engineering and manufacturing serving innovators in global supply chain management and material handling.
• Russ BassettcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer partnership with Russ Bassett, which designs and manufactures a broad selection of technical furniture, console, and media storage products.
• Lyon WorkspacecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer partnership with Lyon Workspace, a leading manufacturer and supplier of top quality lockers, industrial storage and workspace products founded in 1901.
• Penco ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer partnership with Penco Products, which builds lockers for decades for schools, recreation centers, health clubs, hospitals, office break rooms, and military/law enforcement/fire rescue.
• StoreganizercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer partnership for Storeganizer slim fit storage pockets - innovative high-density storage system for small, slow-moving items using columns of suspended vertical pockets made of flexible coated textile.
• Rollok Rolling DoorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer partnership with Rollok, a manufacturer of aluminum tambour rolling doors since 1989, known for security rolling doors of the highest standard.
• VIDIRminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer partnership with VIDIR for bicycle merchandising systems and storage solutions.
• 3M Library SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with 3M providing library security, productivity, and information management solutions. 3M has been a global leader in library innovation for 35+ years.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Dematic: Large intralogistics integrator supplying AS/RS, goods-to-person, and warehouse automation for distribution centers that overlap with McMurray Stern's manufacturing & distribution segment, particularly for larger enterprise projects.
• Spacesaver Corporation: The flagship manufacturer whose high-density mobile storage systems McMurray Stern has exclusively distributed since 1980; while a partner, Spacesaver also sells direct and through other regional contractors nationwide, overlapping with McMurray Stern on the same core product category.
• SSI Schaefer: Global intralogistics integrator whose AS/RS, Logimat, and conveyor solutions are sold by McMurray Stern in Southern California; SSI Schaefer also deploys through other channel partners and direct, placing it in overlapping competition for larger projects.
• AutoStore: Global leader in cube-based automated storage and retrieval, often deployed through regional integrators and competing for the same micro-fulfillment and warehouse-automation budgets McMurray Stern pursues.

Direct peers

• Modula: Manufacturer of vertical lift modules, automated warehouses, and high-density storage systems serving the same North American verticals (industrial, healthcare, parts storage) as McMurray Stern.
• Kardex Group: Global manufacturer of Vertical Lift Modules, automated storage, and order picking systems that compete head-to-head with McMurray Stern's VLM and AS/RS offerings in healthcare, industrial, and retail deployments.
• Kardex Remstar: Division of Kardex Group producing VLMs, carousels, and high-density storage for records, parts, and healthcare — directly competing with McMurray Stern's VLM, museum cabinet, and high-density mobile product lines.
• Hänel Büro- und Lagersysteme: German-headquartered manufacturer of vertical lift modules and rotary storage systems that competes directly with McMurray Stern's VLM product line for industrial, healthcare, and archival storage projects.

Emerging players

• HAI Robotics: Pioneer of autonomous case-handling robotic (ACR) systems for warehouses; while McMurray Stern is a strategic partner that showcases Haipick robots in its Tech Center, HAI Robotics also works with other integrators and is increasingly relevant in the same automation RFPs.
• Addverb Technologies: Global AMR, sortation, and fixed automation vendor that partners with McMurray Stern but also sells through its own direct sales channels and competing integrator network for warehouse robotics.

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

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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