What Twinlode Automation does

Twinlode Automation, founded in 1984 and headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, is a material handling company operating as the storage and racking division of KPI Solutions. The company manufactures and integrates pallet racking systems for high-density, high-throughput distribution and manufacturing environments, including selective, drive-in, and specialty rack designs. Its proprietary Twinlode Rack System (Double-Wide Drive-In) stores two pallets side-by-side in a single bay, increasing storage capacity without expanding facility footprint. Twinlode also coordinates its rack systems with automation technologies (conveyor, pallet shuttles, AGVs, and AS/RS) and provides a full professional services portfolio including project management, warehouse engineering and design, permitting support, rack inspections, and rack repair. The company is led by CEO Skip Eastman and holds SOC 2 Type 2 compliance.

Twinlode serves nine verticals — distribution and manufacturing warehouses, cold storage, food and beverage, 3PL, medical/pharma, retail and e-commerce, agri-food, and grocery — targeting enterprise customers with complex, space-constrained facilities. Distribution is direct and consultative: sales engineers engage operations, distribution centers, and 3PLs through project-based contracts with custom engineering, system design, permitting support, and installation, supported by a 24/7 emergency hotline and field services. Revenue is generated across three streams: (1) one-time pallet racking system sales, (2) project-based system integration and automation hardware, and (3) professional and lifecycle services (inspections, repair, parts, training, retrofits). The only named customer in available materials is Nor-Cal Beverage, with an installed Twinlode Dual-Wide Pallet Racking system at its Sacramento facility.

Name

Twinlode Automation

Legal name

KPI Solutions

Website

https://twinlodeautomation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Twinlode Automation, a division of KPI Solutions, manufactures and integrates proprietary pallet racking systems and high-density storage solutions for distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, and 3PL operators across nine verticals including food and beverage, cold storage, and retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Handling Equipment / Warehouse Storage Systems

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

Keywords

• Pallet racking systems
• Warehouse storage solutions
• High-density storage
• Warehouse automation integration
• Material handling equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

South Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pallet Racking Systems Manufacturing and Sales: Designs and manufactures pallet racking systems including selective, drive-in, specialty rack designs, and the proprietary Twinlode Rack System. Revenue is generated through equipment sales and custom engineering for high-density, high-throughput distribution and manufacturing environments.
2. System Integration and Automation: Integrates storage systems with automation technologies including conveyor, pallet shuttles, AGVs, and AS/RS. Project-based revenue from design, engineering, and implementation of automation-ready storage solutions.
3. Professional Services: Provides supporting services including project management, warehouse engineering and design, permitting support, warehouse relocation, rack inspections, and rack repair. Ongoing services include 24/7 support, field services, parts and warranty, resident maintenance, training, and upgrades/modernizations/retrofits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Twinlode Automation designs, manufactures, and integrates pallet racking systems and high-density storage solutions for distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. Its portfolio includes selective, drive-in, and specialty rack designs, the proprietary Twinlode Rack System (Double-Wide Drive-In), broader high-density storage configurations, and integration with conveyor, pallet shuttle, AGV, and AS/RS automation technologies. The company also provides project management, warehouse engineering and design, permitting, relocation, rack inspections, and rack repair services as part of its offering.

Product overview

Twinlode Automation is a division of KPI Solutions offering a portfolio of physical warehouse automation and storage solutions. The core products include Twinlode Pallet Racking Systems (featuring the Twinlode Rack System/Double-Wide Drive-In) and High-Density Storage Solutions (pallet flow, push back, drive-in/drive-thru, case/carton flow, cantilever, mezzanines). These physical products are complemented by Warehouse Automation Integration services that coordinate with conveyor, pallet shuttles, AGVs, and AS/RS technologies. The company also provides professional services including Project Management, Warehouse Engineering and Design, Warehouse Permitting, Warehouse Relocation, Rack Inspections, and Rack Repair. Twinlode positions itself as both a manufacturer and integrator specializing in engineered systems for distribution and manufacturing environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Twinlode Pallet Racking Systems Core line of pallet racking systems for high-density, high-throughput distribution and manufacturing environments, including selective, drive-in, and specialty rack designs engineered for both conventional lift truck operations and automated material handling.
• Twinlode Rack System (Double-Wide Drive-In) Proprietary high-density racking solution that stores two pallets side-by-side in a single bay, increasing storage capacity without requiring a larger facility footprint and improving loading/unloading efficiency for high-volume products.
• High-Density Storage Solutions Engineered storage configurations including pallet flow, push back, drive-in and drive-thru, case and carton flow, keg flow racking, cantilever, and mezzanines, designed to maximize cube utilization while preserving accessibility, safety, and long-term structural integrity.
• Warehouse Automation Integration System integration services that coordinate pallet racking and storage infrastructure with conveyor systems, pallet shuttles, AGVs, and AS/RS technologies, engineered around customers' future automation plans.
• Warehouse Engineering and Design Engineering services that design storage solutions around pallet dimensions, load weights, SKU velocity, building constraints, material flow, and future automation plans.
• Project Management Project management services supporting customers from planning through performance launch, including coordination of design, engineering, installation, and commissioning for racking and automation projects.
• Warehouse Permitting Permitting support to help facilities secure approvals and documentation for racking and material handling equipment, including drawings and structural calculations where required.
• Warehouse Relocation Relocation services for racking and material handling systems between facilities.
• Rack Inspections Inspection services to assess rack safety, structural integrity, and ongoing maintenance needs.
• Rack Repair Repair services for damaged or worn racking systems to maintain safety and operational efficiency.

Named customers1 record

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KPI SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwinlode Automation is a division of KPI Solutions, operating as the storage and automation arm of the company. KPI Solutions provides end-to-end supply chain and operational solutions including consulting, project execution, supply chain solutions by industry and technology, Opto software (Warehouse Execution System and Connect), and Lifetime Services. Twinlode represents the company's pallet racking, high-density storage, and integrated automation capabilities.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Dematic: Global intralogistics incumbent providing AS/RS, conveyor, sortation, and integrated racking solutions. Competes with Twinlode on larger automated DC projects.
• Swisslog: KUKA-owned global integrator of AS/RS, shuttle, and warehouse automation. Competes for the same high-density, automation-ready racking contracts as Twinlode.
• Kardex Group: Swiss-listed intralogistics provider of automated storage, retrieval, and order fulfillment systems including Kardex Remstar and Kardex Mlog. Adjacent and partial competitor in high-density automated storage.
• Daifuku: Global material handling systems integrator (parent of Wynright, Elite Material Handling). Competes across racking, AS/RS, conveyor, and automotive DC segments.

Direct peers

• Steel King Industries: US pallet racking and material handling manufacturer with selective rack, drive-in, push-back, and rack-supported structures. Closely comparable offering and customer base to Twinlode.
• Frazier Industrial Company: Long-tenured North American pallet racking manufacturer offering selective, drive-in, push-back, and carton flow systems. Direct competitor to Twinlode's core racking business.
• Hannibal Industries: Manufacturer of selective, drive-in, push-back, and pallet flow racking for distribution and manufacturing. Direct peer in high-density racking with similar customer verticals.
• Interlake Mecalux: US subsidiary of Mecalux, one of the largest pallet racking manufacturers in North America. Competes head-to-head with Twinlode in selective, drive-in, and high-density racking.
• Mecalux: Global manufacturer of pallet racking (selective, drive-in, double-deep), shelving, and automated warehouses. Direct competitor to Twinlode in high-density storage and AS/RS-integrated racking.

Regional players

• BÖHM (Bohm Mecalux distributor) / Mecalux sister-brand Storage Solutions: Regional racking integrators and Mecalux-affiliated entities that compete in localized high-density racking installs in markets where Twinlode also bids.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kpi-solutions
• Xx.com/twinlode

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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