List Industries

What List Industries does

List Industries Inc. is a privately held, family-owned U.S. manufacturer of lockers, cabinets, shelving and portable gates, headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, with five distribution centers spanning the country and roughly 251-500 employees. Founded in 1936, the company manufactures four principal locker material platforms — all-welded and knock-down metal, premium wood sport lockers, phenolic (VersaSport and VersaMax lines), and plastic — differentiated by a proprietary Hollow-T welded structural framing system and supported by Greenguard Gold indoor-air-quality certification referenced in LEED and CHPS specifications. Product depth spans educational corridor and athletic team lockers, professional-sport custom wood lockers, firefighter turn-out-gear lockers, industrial steel cabinets, and H-Post high-capacity shelving, with warranties ranging from 20 years (phenolic) to lifetime (firefighter).

The business is a project-driven, quote-based B2B manufacturer generating revenue primarily through hardware sales of lockers and accessories. Go-to-market runs through two channels operating in parallel: a direct enterprise field-sales team of eight named regional managers covering the entire United States plus Canada, and an authorized-distributor network accessing products through an E-Customer Hub portal. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set per quote, with multi-year contracts implied by the enterprise and institutional customer base. Target customers are organized by vertical — educational institutions (K-12 schools, universities such as Florida, Tulane, South Carolina, Furman), commercial fitness (Blink Fitness), collegiate and professional sports (LA Rams, Cincinnati Reds), manufacturing (Mercedes Vance plant), municipal government (fire departments), and country clubs — with specification-driven procurement, customization, and durability as the principal buying criteria.

Marketing is conventional for an industrial manufacturer: a product-catalog website with CSI 3-part specifications and assembly documentation, tradeshow participation, and newsletter sign-up, supported by SEO-optimized product pages. The company carries no public debt or equity ticker, has not announced funding rounds or acquisitions, and shows long-tenured family ownership (Colin List and Braden List in regional sales roles). Source data flags the firm as one of the largest locker manufacturers globally and references a 90-year operating history, but discloses no financial figures and no AI/ML capabilities or software product surface beyond a basic electronic PIN lock.

Name

List Industries

Legal name

List Industries Inc.

Website

https://listindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

List Industries is a privately held, family-owned Florida manufacturer of metal, wood, phenolic, and plastic lockers, plus cabinets, shelving and gates, selling through U.S. regional field sales and authorized distributors to schools, universities, fitness centers, professional sports teams, manufacturers, and government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Storage Lockers and Cabinets

NAICS

Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Gym & Sports Equipment Storage Systems (Non-Construction) (HSAFAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Physical Education & Athletics Equipment (Gym, Sports Gear, Scoreboards) (EDAEAIAG)

Keywords

• Commercial locker manufacturing
• Industrial storage solutions
• Athletic team lockers
• Phenolic locker systems
• Metal storage cabinets

Headquarters

HQ city

Deerfield Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 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. Locker Sales: Manufacturing and sale of lockers including metal, wood, phenolic, and plastic variants. Products sold through direct sales force and authorized distributors.
2. Accessories and Components: Locks, padlocks, built-in locks, base, fillers, pedestals, benches and other locker accessories.
3. Custom Fabrication: Custom sizing, colors, and various lock options for production orders. Custom design capabilities for specific project requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

List Industries manufactures and supplies a broad range of storage solutions including metal lockers (all-welded and knock-down), wood sport lockers, plastic and phenolic lockers, steel cabinets, industrial shelving, and portable gates. Products are produced in Florida using a proprietary Hollow-T structural framing system for metal lockers and offered with custom sizing, colors, and lock options. The portfolio also includes specialized lockers for fire departments, athletic programs, schools, and military applications, distributed through a direct regional sales force and an authorized distributor network.

Product overview

List Industries is a locker manufacturer offering a diverse product portfolio centered around storage solutions. The core product lines include Metal Lockers (both all-welded and knock-down configurations), Wood Sport Lockers, Phenolic Lockers (VersaSport and VersaMax lines), and Steel Shelving and Cabinets. These are complemented by specialized lockers for specific industries (firefighter gear, athletic teams, schools), an accessories line (locks, bases, benches), and Quickship/Surplus programs for in-stock and discounted inventory. The product ecosystem includes various sub-brands such as the Marquis Protector, Taskforce XP, and H-Post shelving, all manufactured in Florida with five strategically positioned distribution centers across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VersaSport: Phenolic lockers - the most durable lockers available with non-porous phenolic material that eliminates mold, mildew, and bacteria.
• VersaMax
• Recruiter
• H-Post

Products and services

• Lockers (Metal, Wood, Plastic, Phenolic) Primary locker product line including metal lockers (all-welded and knock-down), wood sport lockers, plastic and phenolic lockers for wet environments, and specialized lockers for athletic, educational, and professional use. Sold to schools, fitness centers, professional sports teams, fire departments, and commercial customers.
• VersaSport Phenolic Lockers Sport lockers made from phenolic material with a non-porous surface that is waterproof, graffiti and scratch resistant, eliminating mold, mildew, and bacteria. Available in 18 stock designer colors and standard sizes of 24x24x84 and 30x24x84 inches, shipped fully-assembled with 20-year warranty. Targeted at athletic and recreational facilities.
• Production VersaMax Phenolic Lockers Phenolic lockers with non-porous surface preventing mold, mildew, and bacteria growth, ideal for wet or damp areas. Features 304 stainless steel hardware and is available in Single Tier, Double Tier, 6-Tier, and Z-Tier configurations with 20-year warranty. Targeted at pools, gyms, and damp commercial environments.
• Recruiter Wood Sport Lockers Wood sport lockers designed as recruiting tools for collegiate and professional athletic programs, with customizable configurations, logo engraving options, and premium wood finishes including red oak, maple, and cherry. Targeted at university and professional team locker rooms.
• Turn Out Gear Firefighter Lockers Fully-framed all-welded lockers designed for firefighters, with maximum ventilation using expanded metal sides, an upper shelf for helmets and head gear, optional security box, and lifetime warranty. Finished with 721 Relay Red hammertone textured powder coat. Targeted at fire stations and emergency services.
• Shelving Industrial-grade shelving solutions available in-stock, including the H-Post High Capacity Shelving line, for storage and material handling applications across commercial and industrial customers.
• H-Post High Capacity Shelving Industrial-grade shelving system featuring the H-post design for high load capacity and structural stability, for heavy-duty storage applications.
• Cabinets (All-Welded and Knock-Down Steel) Steel cabinet storage solutions available in all-welded or knock-down configurations for various commercial and industrial storage needs.
• 800 Series KD Cabinets Knock-down steel cabinets in the 800 series configuration, for commercial and industrial storage applications.
• Gates Portable and fixed gate products for security and access control applications across commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities.
• Accessories Locker accessories including locks, padlocks, built-in locks, bases, fillers, pedestals, benches, and related components for locker installations across all product lines.
• Quickship Program In-stock, ready-to-ship locker products including Quickship Wood Sport Lockers for immediate delivery to meet urgent customer needs across athletic and commercial applications.
• Surplus Lockers Discounted overstock and surplus locker inventory available for purchase at reduced pricing for budget-conscious buyers.

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• School Specialty: Major distributor of educational supplies, furniture, and equipment including lockers to K-12 schools. Serves as both a customer-distribution channel and competitor for List Industries' education segment with broader product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Edsal Manufacturing: Manufacturer of industrial shelving, workbenches, and storage products sold through retail and commercial channels. Comparable to List Industries' shelving and storage product lines with overlapping institutional distribution.
• Hallowell: Manufacturer of steel lockers, shelving, and storage products serving schools, fitness centers, and workplaces. Direct competitor to List Industries with overlapping institutional and commercial customer segments.
• Penco Products: One of the largest US locker and storage manufacturers, producing steel lockers, shelving, and cabinets for schools, fitness, and industrial customers. Directly competes with List Industries across metal locker and shelving categories with comparable institutional distribution channels.
• Lyon LLC: Long-established US manufacturer of metal lockers, shelving, workbenches, and cabinets serving industrial, institutional, and government markets. Highly comparable product mix and customer base to List Industries, including education and fitness verticals.
• Republic Storage Systems: US-based manufacturer of steel lockers and storage products including specialized athletic, industrial, and institutional configurations. Competes directly with List Industries in metal lockers and shelving for schools, gyms, and workplaces.
• DeBourgh Manufacturing: Specialty locker manufacturer focused on athletic, industrial, and heavy-duty storage applications including custom configurations for schools, fire departments, and sports facilities. Highly comparable niche specialization to List Industries.
• ASI Storage Solutions: Manufacturer of lockers, partitions, and storage solutions serving institutional and commercial customers. Overlaps with List Industries in school and athletic lockers, partitions, and shelving.
• Tennsco: Manufacturer of steel shelving, lockers, cabinets, and workbenches distributed through industrial and office channels. Comparable product mix to List Industries' shelving and cabinet lines with shared commercial/industrial distribution.

Others

• W.W. Grainger: Large industrial MRO distributor that resells lockers, shelving, and storage products from multiple manufacturers including competitors to List Industries. Acts as a marketplace channel that influences end-customer purchasing decisions for institutional buyers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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