What Invar Systems does

Invar Systems, LLC is a U.S.-based warehouse automation system integrator and software provider founded in 2007 (per legal records; some firmographic sources cite 2005) and headquartered in Atlanta, GA with a secondary office in Erlanger, KY. The company designs, implements, integrates, and supports warehouse automation solutions for enterprise manufacturing and distribution clients across six vertical segments: E-Commerce, Food & Beverage, Automotive, Apparel, Home Goods, and Manufacturing. Named enterprise customers include Nike, IKEA, Tesla, Coca-Cola, Smithfield, The North Face, Vans, VF Corporation, John Wiley & Sons, and Pets at Home.

The company's core product is the proprietary Invar Warehouse System (IWS), a unified software platform built on Microsoft technologies that combines Warehouse Management System (WMS), Warehouse Control System (WCS), and Warehouse Execution System (WES) capabilities into a single integrated product. The WMS module handles inventory control, order management, wave planning, and cycle counting; the WCS module provides sub-100 millisecond response times for controlling conveyors, sorters, robotic palletizing, AGV/AMR operations, and shuttle systems; the WES module acts as the orchestration layer between WMS and WCS, integrating RFID scanners, shipping documentation, and APIs to carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and DHL. IWS is positioned against competitors that require multiple discrete software purchases, and is differentiated by integration interoperability with 25+ equipment manufacturers including Honeywell, Dematic, Swisslog, TGW, Geek+, ABB, HIKROBOT, Modula, Hytrol, and Jungheinrich.

Invar's revenue model combines software licensing and implementation, professional services (design, analysis, solution development, project implementation), and ongoing after-sales support and maintenance. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with consultative, project-based, quote-oriented pricing and no public price list. The team consists of approximately 50 specialists. In November 2025, Invar was acquired by Jungheinrich AG (an MDAX-listed German material handling conglomerate with ~21,000 employees and €5.4 billion in 2024 revenue) through its U.S. subsidiary Storage Solutions; Invar retained its brand, name, and President Ken Matson as part of the combined Storage Solutions entity operating under Jungheinrich's Strategy 2030+ automation expansion plan.

Name

Invar Systems

Legal name

Invar Systems, LLC

Website

https://invarsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Invar Systems is a U.S.-based warehouse automation system integrator providing proprietary IWS software (unified WMS/WCS/WES) and implementation services to enterprise manufacturing and distribution clients, now operating as a subsidiary of Jungheinrich's Storage Solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Warehouse Automation Software & Integration

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

WMS for Automation & Robotics Orchestration (WES/WCS Integration) (TLAEABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Warehouse Automation Systems (AS/RS, Shuttle Systems, Vertical Lift Modules) (IMAHABAK), Warehouse & Intralogistics Automation Systems (AS/RS, Sortation, Conveyance Controls) (IMAHAHAN), Supply Chain & Warehouse Automation (Smart Logistics) (IMAIAMAJ)

Keywords

• Warehouse management software
• Warehouse automation integration
• Order fulfillment systems
• Material handling solutions
• Warehouse execution systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Cranfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing and Implementation: Sale and implementation of proprietary Invar Warehouse System (IWS) software that combines WMS, WCS, and WES capabilities. The software is customizable and scalable for single-site and multi-site operations.
2. System Integration Services: Professional services including solution design, system integration, project implementation, and commissioning of warehouse automation systems combining manual and automated processes.
3. After-sales Support and Maintenance: Ongoing support services including software support, system monitoring, software upgrades, preventative maintenance, on-site support, and dedicated service contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Invar Systems designs, sells, implements, and supports warehouse automation solutions centered on its proprietary Invar Warehouse System (IWS) software platform. IWS unifies Warehouse Management System (WMS), Warehouse Control System (WCS), and Warehouse Execution System (WES) capabilities into a single integrated product that controls both manual and automated warehouse operations. The company combines this software with system integration services across best-of-breed automated material handling equipment to deliver complete end-to-end solutions for manufacturing and distribution clients.

Product overview

Invar Systems provides a unified software platform called Invar Warehouse System (IWS) that integrates Warehouse Management System (WMS), Warehouse Control System (WCS), and Warehouse Execution System (WES) capabilities into a single product for managing and controlling warehouse operations. The IWS platform is complemented by professional services including Design, Analysis & Evaluations, Solution Development, Project Implementation, and Support. The company specializes in integrating this software with automated material handling equipment from third-party manufacturers to deliver complete warehouse automation solutions. In November 2024, Invar Systems was acquired by Jungheinrich's subsidiary Storage Solutions, strengthening Jungheinrich's automation business in North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IWS (Invar Warehouse System): Integrated warehouse management/control system that provides single, integrated management and control of overall solutions. Includes WMS, WCS, Sortation Control, and related modules.

Products and services

• Invar Warehouse System (IWS) Invar's flagship integrated warehouse management/control/execution platform combining WMS, WCS, and WES capabilities into a single product. Provides unified management and control of manual and automated warehouse operations, connects people with automation, and supports modules for receiving, put-away, inventory control, cycle counting, picking, staging, shipping, equipment control, routing, error recovery, and reporting.
• Mobile AS/RS Solutions Mobile Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems using unconstrained automated shuttles or vehicles that navigate throughout a storage system. Decouples storage, throughput, and picking operations to provide independent scalability and redundancy. Integrated with IWS software.
• AS/RS Systems Automated storage and retrieval systems including carton and tote mini-load shuttles, mini-load cranes, vertical lift modules, horizontal carousels, fixed aisle and aisle-changing unit load pallet cranes, free-roaming pallet moles, and automated guided vehicles. Integrated with IWS software.
• Picking & Fulfillment Solutions Custom-tailored e-commerce fulfillment solutions featuring goods-to-person picking systems using multi-directional mobile robots, pick-to-light systems, and robotic picking. Enables pick rates of 300-600 picks per hour per person.
• Conveyor & Sortation Solutions Whole-system solutions and extensions for conveyor and sortation equipment including carton and tote conveyor, pallet conveyor, robotic palletizing and depalletizing, shoe sorters, crossbelt sorters, and loop sortation systems. Integrated with IWS software.
• Design Services Data-driven evaluation, strategic planning, system design, and material handling simulations. Provides personalized client care using best-of-breed and best-fit equipment and subsystems to optimize order fulfillment, decrease risk, and increase performance.
• Analysis & Evaluations On-site operational reviews as part of data-driven evaluation, including designing system simulations to validate solutions prior to implementation. Identifies areas to decrease risk, increase performance, and eliminate unnecessary cost.
• Solution Development Custom-tailored solutions to meet operational needs, drive efficiency, and accommodate market trends. Includes operational assessments, facility design and layouts, labor/productivity analysis, storage/space analysis, and material handling system emulation.
• Project Implementation Project management from early planning through implementation and startup, including project management, project engineering, site management, and site integration management to ensure projects execute effectively.
• Support Services Comprehensive support including pre-acceptance and hypercare support, on-going operations support, centralized technical support and troubleshooting, maintenance support, and spare parts management. Includes dedicated onsite maintenance, preventative and corrective maintenance, software upgrades, system monitoring, and training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.8% order accuracy achieved for beverage route truck fulfillment
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration29 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, partner and parent/core.

• Geek+coreTechnology or Integration · 19 March 2025Strategic partnership for robotics innovation in warehouse automation. Invar integrates Geek+ Tote-to-Person robots and technologies with their IWS WCS/WMS software. Successfully deployed over 80 Tote-to-Person robots for major retail and e-commerce companies. Partnership covers EMEA and US markets.
• Honeywell IntelligratedpartnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for loop sortation systems and conveyor systems. Honeywell Intelligrated equipment integrated with IWS software for warehouse automation solutions.
• BeumerpartnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for loop sortation systems. Beumer equipment integrated with Invar's warehouse automation solutions.
• TGW SystemspartnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for pallet AS/RS systems, mini-load AS/RS systems, and tote/case shuttle systems. TGW equipment integrated with IWS software.
• HytrolpartnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for conveyor systems. Hytrol conveyor equipment integrated with Invar's warehouse solutions.
• InterrollpartnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for conveyor systems. Interroll equipment integrated with warehouse automation solutions.
• MHSpartnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for conveyor systems. MHS conveyor solutions integrated with Invar's automation platform.
• DematicpartnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for pallet mobile AS/RS systems. Dematic equipment integrated with Invar's warehouse solutions.
• SwisslogpartnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for pallet AS/RS systems. Swisslog automation equipment integrated with IWS software.
• DambachpartnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for pallet AS/RS systems and mini-load AS/RS systems. Dambach equipment integrated with Invar's solutions.
• ModulapartnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for vertical lift modules (VLM) and carousel systems. Modula storage equipment integrated with IWS.
• KastopartnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for vertical lift modules (VLM) and carousel systems. Kasto storage solutions integrated with warehouse automation.
• WhitepartnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for vertical lift modules (VLM) and carousel systems. White storage equipment integrated with Invar's software.
• ABBpartnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for pallet mobile AS/RS systems. ABB robotics and automation integrated with warehouse solutions.
• QuicktronpartnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for pallet mobile AS/RS systems. Quicktron AMR equipment integrated with Invar's automation platform.
• HIKROBOTpartnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for pallet mobile AS/RS systems. HIKROBOT mobile robots integrated with warehouse solutions.
• Jungheinrichparent/coreTechnology or IntegrationParent company through acquisition. Storage Solutions - A Jungheinrich Company - provides additional automation capabilities and equipment integration for Invar's North American operations.
• Movu RoboticspartnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for pallet shuttle systems. Movu Robotics equipment integrated with warehouse automation solutions.
• ServuspartnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for tote and case shuttle systems. Servus equipment integrated with IWS software.
• Prime ConveyorpartnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for conveyor systems. Prime Conveyor equipment integrated with warehouse automation solutions.
• Lightning PickpartnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for pick-to-light systems. Lightning Pick pick-to-light equipment integrated with Invar's picking solutions.
• stowpartnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for warehouse automation equipment. stow products integrated with Invar's solutions.
• LTWpartnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for pallet AS/RS systems. LTW conveyor and storage equipment integrated with warehouse solutions.
• HAI-robotpartnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for pallet mobile AS/RS systems. HAI-robot AMR equipment integrated with Invar's automation platform.
• JatenpartnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for pallet mobile AS/RS systems. Jaten mobile robots integrated with warehouse solutions.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dematic: Dematic is one of the largest global warehouse automation system integrators, offering AS/RS, conveyors, sortation, and integrated WMS/WCS software. Directly competes with Invar on enterprise warehouse automation projects, including many of the same equipment categories (pallet AS/RS, shuttle systems, conveyor/sortation).
• Honeywell Intelligrated: Honeywell Intelligrated designs, builds, and integrates warehouse automation including conveyors, sortation, AS/RS, and warehouse execution software. A listed integration partner of Invar's, it is also a direct competitor on loop sortation and conveyor integration projects.
• Swisslog: Swisslog provides warehouse automation including pallet AS/RS (e.g., PowerStore), shuttle systems, and its SynQ WMS/WCS software. Directly comparable to Invar's pallet AS/RS integration and WMS/WCS platform offering.
• TGW Systems: TGW manufactures and integrates conveyor, pallet AS/RS, mini-load AS/RS, and shuttle systems with its own WMS/WCS software. Competes with Invar on the same equipment categories and is also a current integration partner.
• Bastian Solutions: Bastian Solutions is a US-focused warehouse automation integrator offering conveyor, sortation, AS/RS, robotics, and software integration for distribution centers. Closely comparable to Invar in customer base (retail, e-commerce, apparel) and integrator-led go-to-market motion.

Emerging players

• Symbotic: Symbotic builds AI-enabled robotics and software platforms for warehouse automation, with focus on pallet-level AS/RS and end-to-end fulfillment systems. Competes at the high end of enterprise automation where Invar also bids, though with a vertically integrated hardware-plus-software model.
• AutoStore: AutoStore provides a cube-based AS/RS storage system with its own controller software, widely deployed in e-commerce and retail. Comparable as a competitor on goods-to-person and micro-fulfillment solutions Invar integrates, often via partners like Geek+.
• Geek+: Geek+ is a leading global AMR vendor offering Tote-to-Person, Goods-to-Person, and sorting robots. Invar's strategic partner and an emerging competitor in mobile-robotics warehouse automation, with comparable customer wins in retail and e-commerce.
• Locus Robotics: Locus Robotics provides autonomous mobile robots for warehouse picking and fulfillment, primarily in retail, 3PL, and e-commerce. Comparable on goods-to-person picking solutions integrated by Invar and competes for the same picking-automation budget at customer sites.

Broad incumbents

• Manhattan Associates: Manhattan Associates provides enterprise WMS, WCS, and OMS software at much larger scale across retail, F&B, and manufacturing. Comparable to Invar's WMS module functionality but as a broad incumbent serving some of the same enterprise customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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