What Planiform does

Planiform Inc. is a privately held Canadian automation company founded in 1973 in Montreal and headquartered in Terrebonne, Quebec. The company designs, manufactures, and installs automated Garments on Hanger (GOH) handling systems for enterprise customers across four primary verticals: e-commerce and distribution centers, apparel and fashion retailers, uniform rental and industrial laundry, and healthcare/hospitality facilities including hospitals, casinos, and prisons. Planiform reports a 50+ year operating history with systems installed in more than 150 cities worldwide and serves marquee customers such as Nike, ThredUP, Men's Wearhouse, UniFirst, Cintas, Alsco, and Disney.

Planiform's product portfolio spans semi-automated, fully automated, and static storage solutions. The flagship GOH Hive, launched in July 2021, is described as the first fully automated single-pick AS/RS system for garments on hangers, using intelligent multi-level robots that read unique SKUs. Complementary core systems include the multi-tier Carousel Pick Module, Automatic Garment Sorter (RFID/barcode-driven), V-Rail ceiling-mounted monorail systems, Garment Conveyors with a stated 35+ year lifespan, Retail Stockroom Conveyors, and the B2K Uniform System family (Folder, Smart Locker, UHF Cabinet) for uniform dispensing and tracking. The Innovation Center in Terrebonne uses computer simulation to develop tailored sorter configurations, with documented installations processing up to 130,000 items/day across 108 stations.

The company operates a project-based enterprise sales model with no publicly disclosed pricing; each system is custom-engineered to the customer's facility and integrated into their warehouse planning software. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of automation systems plus professional services for installation, commissioning, and integration. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, system integrator partners (Deloitte, DMW&H, Fortna), and a strategic co-development partnership with KNAPP signed in July 2024. Planiform maintains regional offices in Plattsburgh, NY (US sales), Almelo, Netherlands (European HQ), and Paris/Lyon (France), and is currently constructing a new consolidated campus in Terrebonne (groundbreaking June 2024, completion expected March 2025) that materially expands production and R&D capacity.

Name

Planiform

Legal name

Planiform Inc.

Website

https://planiform.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Planiform designs and installs automated Garments on Hanger (GOH) handling systems — including the GOH Hive AS/RS, Carousel Pick Modules, sorters, conveyors, and monorail systems — for e-commerce, apparel, uniform rental, and healthcare customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Plattsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Automation Systems Sales: Sale of custom-designed automated conveyor systems, carousels, sorters, and GOH storage/retrieval systems. Systems are highly customized to each customer's facility layout and process specifications. Revenue recognized from equipment manufacturing, delivery, and installation.
2. Professional Services (Installation & Integration): Installation, commissioning, and integration services for automation systems. Includes site assessment, custom engineering design, installation by specialized teams, and post-installation support. Systems connect to customer warehouse planning software via customized integrations.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Planiform designs, manufactures, and installs custom automated and semi-automated material handling systems specifically engineered for Garments on Hangers (GOH). Its portfolio spans the GOH Hive™ robotic single-pick AS/RS, multi-tier Carousel Pick Modules, Automatic Garment Sorters, V-Rail monorail systems, overhead garment conveyors, retail stockroom conveyors, static racking, and the B2K Uniform System family, serving apparel retailers, e-commerce distribution centers, uniform rental operators, hospitals, casinos, hotels, and museums worldwide.

Product overview

Planiform offers a comprehensive portfolio of Garment on Hanger (GOH) automation solutions spanning fully automated, semi-automated, and static systems. The core offering centers on the GOH Hive™ (first fully automated single-pick AS/RS system with intelligent robots), the Carousel Pick Module (multi-tier carousel picking system), Automatic Garment Sorter (RFID/barcode sorting), V-Rail monorail systems, Garment Conveyors, Retail Stockroom Conveyors, and Garment Open Rail/Static Racking. The B2K Uniform System sub-brand provides automated uniform dispensing solutions including the B2K Folder, B2K Smart Locker, and B2K UHF Cabinet. A2B Clip and Pin Conveyors serve as specialized add-on components. This integrated lineup covers the complete lifecycle from distribution and sorting to storing and transporting garments across e-commerce, retail, uniform rental, and industrial laundry operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GOH Hive™ The first fully automated single-pick storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) for garments on hangers (GOH), powered by intelligent robots that handle garments with precision, speed, and accuracy across multiple storage levels. Built for e-commerce single-pick operations, it can run with as few as one operator and process unlimited items per hour depending on robot configuration.
• Carousel Pick Module Automated picking system that maximizes vertical warehouse space by storing millions of garments on single-tier, double-tier, or triple-tier carousels. Uses barcode or RFID identification with light-tower indicators for ergonomic retrieval, and integrates with KNAPP automation as a turnkey GOH fulfillment solution.
• Automatic Garment Sorter

Quantifiable outcome

• Storage density increase of up to 250%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KNAPPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 July 2024Planiform and KNAPP partnered to develop an advanced GOH automation solution for the apparel industry. The collaboration integrates Planiform's Carousel Pick Module with KNAPP's automation systems, combining Planiform's GOH expertise with KNAPP's intelligent automation technologies. The resulting turnkey solution optimizes order fulfillment by reducing picking times and expediting fulfillment processes, creating a comprehensive and future-proof approach to GOH operations.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Dematic: Global supplier of integrated automated supply chain technology including conveyors, sorters, and AS/RS. Comparable as a broad incumbent in material handling whose apparel and retail distribution offerings overlap with Planiform's automation portfolio.
• Swisslog: Swiss-headquartered provider of automated storage, retrieval, and conveyor systems for retail, apparel, and 3PL customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping conveyor and AS/RS capabilities to Planiform's customer segments.
• KNAPP: Austrian-headquartered global provider of intralogistics and warehouse automation, now a strategic Planiform partner via the Carousel Pick Module integration. Comparable as a full-suite warehouse-automation vendor whose order-fulfillment systems increasingly overlap with Planiform's GOH solutions.
• TGW Logistics Group: Austrian-headquartered provider of dynamic material handling including conveyor, picking, and storage systems (incorporating legacy White Systems garment handling). Comparable as a broad incumbent serving apparel distribution with overlapping technology.
• Kardex: Swiss-listed provider of automated storage and retrieval systems (vertical lift modules, carousels) for industrial and retail customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering carousel-based storage solutions that overlap with Planiform's Carousel Pick Module and storage products.
• Fortna: US-based warehouse automation integrator designing distribution center solutions including sortation and conveyor systems. Listed as a Planiform deployment partner; comparable as a systems-integration peer serving apparel and retail DCs.
• Honeywell Intelligrated: Honeywell's warehouse automation arm delivering conveyor, sortation, and AS/RS solutions to retail, distribution, and 3PL customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving apparel distribution centers with end-to-end automation.

Direct peers

• Bastian Solutions: US-based material handling systems integrator offering conveyors, AS/RS, and robotic solutions for distribution centers. Comparable as a direct peer providing competing integrated automation to retail and apparel customers.
• DMW&H: US material handling systems integrator serving retail, e-commerce, and distribution center clients. Listed as a Planiform deployment partner; comparable as a directly aligned integrator that configures competing conveyor/sortation solutions.

Emerging players

• Modula: Italy/US-headquartered maker of vertical lift modules and automated storage solutions for industrial and retail warehousing. Comparable as an emerging player addressing similar space-optimization and storage automation needs with partially overlapping product set.

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

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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