Bode Equipment
Bode Equipment is a New England industrial distributor and integrator delivering turnkey facility solutions across material handling, loading dock and door, commercial construction, fabrication and machining, and electrical divisions to enterprise customers in manufacturing, distribution, energy, aerospace, pharma, and beverage sectors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1975
- HeadquartersLondonderry, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Bode Equipment does
Bode Equipment Company is a New England-based industrial distributor and integrator of facility solutions, organized across four core divisions plus a newly added Electrical Division. The Material Handling division supplies and installs conveyors, cranes and hoists, ergonomic lifts, mezzanines, modular walls, pallet racking, safety and guarding systems, shelving/workstations, vertical lift modules (VLMs) and carousels, vertical reciprocating conveyors (VRCs), and wire partitions, drawing on authorized-distributor relationships with manufacturers such as H\u00e4nel, Gorbel, Advance Lifts, Advance Storage Products, Husky Rack and Wire, and FMH Conveyors. The Loading Dock and Door division covers dock levelers, seals and shelters, high-speed fabric and rubber doors, sectional and steel roll-up doors, truck restraints, and yard ramps from brands including Blue Giant, Nordock, Albany Doors, Dynaco, Cornell/Cookson, C.H.I., and Clopay. The Commercial Construction division delivers additions, Butler pre-engineered metal buildings, conventional construction, interior fit-up, roof and wall systems, with Bode holding Butler Builder certification. The Fabrication & Machining division, internalized in 2022 via the acquisition of Advanced Machine Technologies, produces custom components, precision-machined parts, modifications, and repairs, while the 2025-acquired Electrical Division provides in-house control wiring for automated systems and line-voltage installation for heavy machinery.
Bode Equipment firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bode Equipment
- Legal name
- Bode Equipment Company
- Website
- https://bodeequipment.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1975
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Bode Equipment is a New England industrial distributor and integrator delivering turnkey facility solutions across material handling, loading dock and door, commercial construction, fabrication and machining, and electrical divisions to enterprise customers in manufacturing, distribution, energy, aerospace, pharma, and beverage sectors.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Bode Equipment is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Londonderry
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Bode Equipment business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Sales of material handling equipment, loading dock equipment, overhead doors, pallet racking, cranes, conveyors, and other facility solutions from multiple suppliers.
- Installation Services: In-house installation crews provide implementation of all equipment solutions, with service technicians trained to effectively implement solutions and provide repairs.
- Design and Layout Services: Engineering support, CAD layouts, and project management for facility optimization projects.
- Fabrication and Machining Services: Custom fabrication and precision machining for one-of-a-kind projects and production parts, turning blueprints into reality.
- Electrical Services: Electrical division providing control wiring for automated systems and line voltage installations for heavy machinery, powered by acquisition of Versatile Electric in June 2025.
- Preventive Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance services to extend the life of installed solutions.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Bode Equipment product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Bode Equipment distributes, designs, installs, and services facility solutions across four divisions: Material Handling, Loading Dock and Door, Commercial Construction, and Fabrication & Machining, with a newly added Electrical Division (Versatile Electric, June 2025). The company represents 50+ manufacturer brands and provides turnkey project delivery including field measurement, CAD layout, engineering, project management, in-house installation, and preventive maintenance for industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution customers throughout New England.
Product overview
Bode Equipment is a facility solutions provider offering integrated solutions across four divisions: Material Handling (conveyors, cranes and hoists, ergonomic lifts, mezzanines, pallet racking, VLMs and carousels, VRCs, wire partitions), Loading Dock and Door (dock levelers, dock seals and shelters, high-speed doors, sectional doors, truck restraints, yard ramps), Commercial Construction (Butler Buildings, additions, interior fit-up, roof systems, wall systems), and Fabrication/Machining (precision fabrication and machining services). The company operates as a distributor and installer of equipment from multiple manufacturer brands including Hänel, Gorbel, Blue Giant, Butler Manufacturing, Albany Doors, Dynaco, and others. Bode provides design, layout, engineering support, installation, service, and preventive maintenance as part of their comprehensive offering. Founded in 1975 and celebrating 50 years in 2025, the company serves clients throughout New England from locations in Londonderry, NH and Marlborough, MA.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Material Handling Solutions Comprehensive material handling solutions for industrial and manufacturing facilities, including the supply, design, and installation of conveyors, cranes and hoists, ergonomic lifts, mezzanines, modular walls, pallet racking systems, safety and guarding, shelving/drawers/workstations, VLMs and carousels, VRCs and RiderLifts, warehouse equipment, and wire partitions. Targeted at facility managers and operations managers needing storage optimization, vertical space utilization, automated storage, and inventory management.
- Loading Dock and Door Solutions Loading dock equipment and overhead door solutions for warehouses and distribution centers, including dock levelers, dock seals and shelters, elevating docks, high-speed fabric and rubber doors, sectional doors, steel roll-up doors, truck restraints, yard ramps, and loading dock accessories. Targeted at warehouse, distribution, and logistics operators needing dock efficiency, weather sealing, and loading safety.
- Commercial Construction Services Turnkey commercial construction services in New England including pre-engineered Butler metal buildings, additions, conventional construction, interior fit-up, pre-construction, roof systems, site services, special projects, and wall systems. Targeted at commercial construction project owners and developers with new construction and expansion needs.
- Fabrication Services In-house custom metal fabrication services for one-of-a-kind projects, production parts, modifications, and repairs, turning blueprints into reality with customized solutions. Supports other Bode divisions and external clients needing custom fabrication.
- Precision Machining Services Precision machining capabilities for custom components, production parts, and one-of-a-kind projects that meet exact specifications, delivered by an in-house quality-driven team. Targeted at clients requiring tight-tolerance custom parts and production machining.
- Electrical Services In-house electrical services supporting material handling, loading dock, and construction solutions, including intricate control wiring for automated systems and robust line voltage installations for heavy machinery. Targeted at industrial and manufacturing customers needing integrated electrical work as part of facility projects.
- In-House Installation and Service Service and installation crews trained to implement Bode's facility solutions correctly, providing ongoing repairs, maintenance, and preventive service for installed equipment. Targeted at industrial, manufacturing, and distribution customers needing ongoing equipment support.
- Design and Layout Services Engineering support including field measurements, CAD layouts, and engineering-backed drawings aligned to site conditions and project specifications. Targeted at facility and project owners needing design-to-installation support.
- Project Management Services Dedicated project management support from initial concept through final installation and completion, providing a full team of professionals to ensure project success. Targeted at facility and construction customers needing coordinated turnkey delivery.
- Preventive Maintenance Services
Quantifiable outcome
- Doubled weight capacity (from 800 lbs to 2,000 lbs) with VRC upgrade while reducing floor space by 50%
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Bode Equipment
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Bode Equipment technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Bode Equipment partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Butler ManufacturingcoreProud Butler Builder offering pre-engineered metal building systems (PEMB) for commercial, industrial, agricultural, and community construction. Bode won Butler's Best Project by A New Builder award in 2022.
- Advance LiftscoreLeading manufacturer of dock lifts, lift tables, tilters, dumpers, access lifts. Founded 1974, known for custom lift solutions and durable products with long warranties.
- Advance Storage ProductscoreCountry's leading manufacturer of pushback systems, producing nearly half of systems sold in US. Known for LoPro Pushback gold standard solutions.
- Aetna Group U.S.AcoreWorld leader in packaging sector, specialized in end-line solutions including wrapping machines, shrink wrappers, and cartoning machines.
- Albany DoorscoreWorldwide leader in high speed doors and performance doors for industrial and commercial facilities. Products include interior, exterior, cold-storage, and cleanroom doors.
- Berner Air CurtainsminorDesigns and manufactures air curtains (air doors) founded 1956. UL Listed panel shop producing energy-saving doorway solutions.
- Blue GiantcoreLeader in loading dock systems and material handling equipment including dock levelers, ground-level lifts, vehicle restraints, and HVLS fans.
- Bluff ManufacturingcoreLeading provider of steel and aluminum boards, portable yard ramps, warehouse safety equipment. Serves Ford, FedEx, General Motors, Kraft, Exxon.
- C.H.I. Overhead DoorscoreNational manufacturer of garage doors offering commercial, residential and rolling steel doors. Founded 1981 in Arthur, Illinois.
- ClopaycoreManufactures reliable overhead doors for commercial and industrial facilities including full-view aluminum doors and rolling steel sheet doors.
- Cornell/CooksoncoreLeading rolling door and grille manufacturer with facilities in PA and AZ. Products found in stadiums, hospitals, hotels, museums since 1828/1938.
- CoganminorLeading manufacturer of structural steel mezzanines, cantilever racking, guardrails, wire partitions, lockers, and rack protection.
- DamotechcoreFirst and largest rack safety solutions specialist in North America. Provides rack protection, repair products, inspections, and rack management software.
- Durable CorporationminorInnovative manufacturer of quality products for 90+ years including dock bumpers, matting products, anti-fatigue mats, and specialty items.
- Durham ManufacturingminorManufacturer of Industrial Storage and Organization Solutions including Hook-On-Bins, workbenches, workstations, carts, and safety products since 1922.
- DynacominorOne of the largest suppliers of high-performance doors including fabric, rubber, and aluminum options for inside, outside, security, cleanroom, freezer applications.
- FMH ConveyorscoreDesigns and manufactures truck loading/unloading products including NESTAFLEX and BESTFLEX flexible conveyors, MAXXREACH telescopic systems.
- Fuji RoboticscoreManufactures robotic automated palletizers with decades of experience in industrial automation.
- GorbelcoreLeader in overhead material handling, ergonomic lifting, and industrial fall protection since 1977. Known for 5 Day Quick Ship Program and enclosed track work station cranes.
- Hänel Storage SystemscoreWorld leader in automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS). Premier supplier of vertical carousels and vertical lift modules. Founded Germany 1953.
- Harrington HoistscoreKITO Group Company leading manufacturer of electric and air powered chain hoists, wire rope hoists, lever hoists, and crane accessories.
- Husky Rack and WirecoreOne of the largest manufacturers of material handling and wire products in US since 1964. Products include pallet racking, wire decking, wire partitions.
- Kundel CranescoreFamily owned manufacturer building advanced crane products since 1987. Known for enclosed track overhead cranes with 10:1 safety factor and Lifetime Guarantee.
- Lewco, Inc.coreIndustry-leading conveyor manufacturer established 1917. Product lines include gravity conveyors, belt conveyors, chain driven live roller conveyors.
- Lewis Bins (ORBIS Corporation)minor170+ years manufacturing experience offering containers, totes, bins and metal systems. Part of Menasha Corporation, pioneers of first reusable plastic container in North America.
- NordockcoreSpecializes in dock levelers, truck restraints, dock seals, and loading dock accessories.
- Versatile ElectriccoreAcquired in June 2025 as Bode's newest Electrical Division. Long-time subcontractor now providing in-house electrical services for material handling, loading dock, and construction solutions.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Bode Equipment competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Dematic: Dematic is a global leader in intralogistics and material handling automation, providing integrated automated storage, conveyors, and warehouse execution software for enterprise customers worldwide - a broad incumbent in Bode's category.
- Konecranes: Konecranes is a global manufacturer and service provider of overhead cranes, hoists, and material handling equipment, directly overlapping with the cranes and hoists Bode distributes from partners like Gorbel, Harrington Hoists, and Kundel Cranes.
- Bastian Solutions (Toyota Advanced Logistics): Bastian Solutions is a large national material handling integrator owned by Toyota Industries, offering end-to-end automation, conveyors, and robotics - representing a much larger-scale version of Bode's integrated solutions model for enterprise and e-commerce customers.
- Hytrol Conveyor Company: Hytrol is a leading North American conveyor manufacturer whose products Bode distributes through its material handling division - making it both a supplier-adjacent partner and a structural competitive force in conveyor integration across the region.
- Material Handling Systems (MHS Global): MHS Global is a large material handling integrator specializing in conveyors, sortation, and automation for distribution, parcel, and e-commerce customers - representing a national-scale version of Bode's integration and project management business.
Direct peers
- SpaceGuard Products: SpaceGuard manufactures wire partitions, security cages, and protective products, directly competing with the wire partitions and safety solutions Bode distributes and integrates for industrial and warehouse customers.
- Frazier Industrial Company: Frazier is a leading North American manufacturer and supplier of pallet racking and storage systems, directly competing with the pallet racking products Bode distributes from partners like Husky Rack and Wire and Advance Storage Products.
- Southworth International: Southworth manufactures and distributes lift tables, ergonomic lifts, and material handling equipment, directly overlapping with Bode's ergonomic lifts and material handling product lines distributed from partners like Advance Lifts.
- Cisco-Eagle: Cisco-Eagle is a multi-vendor material handling equipment distributor and integrator with design, installation, and service capabilities - closely mirroring Bode's integrated turnkey model across product categories and customer types.
- Lyon Workspace Products: Lyon is a long-established manufacturer and supplier of shelving, lockers, workstations, and storage solutions, overlapping with Bode's shelving, drawers, workstations, and material handling storage product lines.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Bode Equipment leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Bode Equipment subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Bode Equipment funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Bode Equipment M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Bode Equipment
What does Bode Equipment do?
Bode Equipment distributes, designs, installs, and services facility solutions across four divisions: Material Handling, Loading Dock and Door, Commercial Construction, and Fabrication & Machining, with a newly added Electrical Division (Versatile Electric, June 2025). The company represents 50+ manufacturer brands and provides turnkey project delivery including field measurement, CAD layout, engineering, project management, in-house installation, and preventive maintenance for industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution customers throughout New England.
Is Bode Equipment a public or private company?
Bode Equipment is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Bode Equipment founded?
Bode Equipment was founded in 1975. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Bode Equipment based?
Bode Equipment is headquartered in Londonderry, United States, in the North America region.
How does Bode Equipment make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are installation Services, design and Layout Services, fabrication and Machining Services, electrical Services and preventive Maintenance.
Who are Bode Equipment's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Dematic, Konecranes, Bastian Solutions (Toyota Advanced Logistics), Hytrol Conveyor Company and Material Handling Systems (MHS Global). Direct peers are SpaceGuard Products, Frazier Industrial Company, Southworth International, Cisco-Eagle and Lyon Workspace Products.
Does Bode Equipment have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bode Equipment.