What Mallard Manufacturing does

Mallard Manufacturing Corporation is a privately-held US industrial manufacturer specializing in custom gravity flow storage rack systems, founded in 1960 and headquartered in Sterling, Illinois. The company's product portfolio centers on mechanical, non-powered storage solutions that use gravitational force to move pallets, cartons, and small parts through inclined lanes. Core product families include Pallet Flow Rack systems (Magnum Wheel, M-150, Full and Split Roller, Steel Skate Wheel), Carton Flow systems (Dyna-Flo, Dyna-Flo HD, Dyna-Deck, Cart-Trak, Econo-Flo, Flo-Guide), Gravity Conveyor, Push-Back Rack, and the Dyna-Pick Warehouse Bin Storage system. Engineered applications extend into keg flow, bottle pick, and tire flow storage, supported by speed controllers and a series of pallet separators including the patent-pending Ergo Build (EB-800).

The company operates two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the United States and distributes exclusively through direct enterprise field sales with nationwide coverage. Revenue is generated through quote-based custom project pricing on hardware sales, with complimentary initial project reviews and quick-turnaround quotes for standard configurations. Customer segments span warehouse and distribution, cold storage, grocery, manufacturing, retail, beverage/breweries, and tire/automotive verticals.

Mallard's commercial approach combines direct sales with an extensive content marketing footprint (over 500 blog posts, 100+ videos, photo galleries, RFQ forms, and 3D illustrations) and industry association participation in MHEDA and MHI. The firm has no disclosed external investment, no parent company, and no public listing, indicating a stable, founder-controlled operating posture consistent with a mid-sized niche manufacturer.

Name

Mallard Manufacturing

Legal name

Mallard Manufacturing Corporation

Website

https://mallardmfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mallard Manufacturing designs and builds custom gravity flow storage rack systems, including pallet flow, carton flow, push-back, and engineered bin storage solutions, serving enterprise warehouse, cold storage, grocery, manufacturing, retail, and beverage customers across the United States from two Illinois manufacturing facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42384)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Ball & Roller Bearings (3562)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Belting (Conveyor, Power Transmission) (IMANALAB)

Keywords

• Gravity flow rack
• Pallet flow systems
• Carton flow storage
• Warehouse storage solutions
• Material handling equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Sterling

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gravity Flow Storage System Sales: Custom gravity flow rack systems sold directly to enterprise customers. Revenue derived from manufacturing and selling physical storage systems including pallet flow, carton flow, push-back rack, and engineered applications. Solutions are custom-designed per customer requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mallard Manufacturing designs, engineers, and manufactures custom gravity flow rack storage systems for warehouses and distribution centers. The company's product portfolio includes pallet flow racks, carton flow systems, gravity conveyors, push-back rack systems, and specialty storage solutions such as keg flow, bottle pick, and tire flow racks. These gravity-powered systems eliminate the need for electricity while maximizing warehouse storage density.

Product overview

Mallard Manufacturing is a premier gravity flow rack systems provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of dynamic storage solutions. Their product architecture centers on gravity-powered flow technology that harnesses gravitational force to move inventory from load positions to pick faces. The core product families include Pallet Flow systems (Magnum Wheel, M-150, Full & Split Roller, Steel Skate Wheel configurations) for full-pallet handling, Carton Flow systems (Dyna-Flo, Dyna-Flo HD, Dyna-Deck, Cart-Trak, Econo-Flo, Flo-Guide) for case and carton-level picking, and Gravity Conveyor products for package handling. Additional offerings include Push-Back Rack systems (Cart and Flow variants), Dyna-Pick Warehouse Bin Storage for small parts, and specialized Engineered Applications such as Keg Flow, Bottle Pick Rack, and Tire Flow Storage. The portfolio is supported by Speed Controllers, Pallet Separators (CP, FS, FL, LP, PS, DP, EP, and EB series), and comprehensive accessory lines for both pallet and carton flow systems. The company operates two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and provides nationwide sales and support coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dyna-Flo: Full wheel bed carton flow system for varying carton widths
• Dyna-Flo HD
• Dyna-Deck
• Dyna-Pick
• Cart-Trak
• Econo-Flo
• Flo-Guide
• Magnum Wheel
• M-150

Products and services

• Pallet Flow Rack Gravity-powered pallet flow rack storage systems for warehouses and distribution centers, available in multiple configurations including M-150 Wheel, Full & Split Roller, Steel Skate Wheel, and Magnum Wheel Pallet Flow.
• Carton Flow Systems Carton flow storage rack systems with multiple configurations including Dyna-Flo, Dyna-Flo HD, Dyna-Deck, Cart-Trak, Econo-Flo, and Flo-Guide, designed for carton-level picking and FIFO inventory rotation.
• Gravity Conveyor Gravity-powered conveyor systems for warehouse and distribution center material handling without the need for electricity or powered drives.
• Push-Back Rack Systems Push-back rack storage systems designed for high-density pallet storage with LIFO inventory rotation.
• Dyna-Pick Warehouse Bin Storage Warehouse bin storage system designed for high-density small parts and order picking operations.
• Keg Flow Rack Specialty gravity flow rack engineered for keg storage and handling in beverage distribution operations.
• Bottle Pick Rack Engineered gravity flow rack solution for bottle picking operations in beverage distribution.
• Tire Flow Storage Custom gravity flow storage system designed for tire storage and retrieval in automotive distribution centers.
• Carton Flow Work Cells Integrated carton flow workstation solutions designed to optimize order picking and packing workflows in distribution centers.
• Speed Controllers Devices that regulate and control the speed of pallet flow on gravity rack systems, improving safety and product handling.
• Pallet Separators Patented and patent-pending pallet separator systems including Ergo Build Pallet Separator for ergonomic pallet handling and separation on flow rack systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Double storage capacity in warehouse environments
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association)minorOthersIndustry association membership for material handling equipment distributors, providing networking, education, and industry standards participation.
• MHI (Material Handling Industry)minorOthersIndustry association membership for material handling professionals, offering industry advocacy, standards development, and professional development resources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hannibal Industries: Manufacturer of selective pallet rack, push-back rack, and material handling storage systems — overlaps with Mallard's pallet and carton flow product lines in the same warehouse and distribution vertical.
• Interroll: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of rollers, drum motors, and conveyor/flow-rack components — direct competitor to Mallard's roller-based pallet flow, gravity conveyor, and carton flow product lines serving the same warehouse and distribution customers.
• Hytrol Conveyor: Major US conveyor and material handling equipment manufacturer with extensive gravity and powered conveyor catalog; competes with Mallard in gravity conveyor and integrated flow rack installations for distribution centers.
• Steel King Industries: US-based manufacturer of pallet racks, flow rack, push-back, and warehouse storage systems directly competing with Mallard's pallet flow and push-back rack product families.
• Unex Manufacturing: Specialty gravity flow rack and shelf manufacturer serving pick modules, case flow, and pallet flow applications — narrowly competes with Mallard in carton flow, Dyna-Pick-style bin storage, and engineered picking solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Dematic: Large material handling and warehouse automation integrator offering AS/RS, conveyor, and rack solutions; competes with Mallard on warehouse storage where automation is preferred over gravity-only flow.
• Kardex: Provider of automated storage, retrieval, and inventory management systems — adjacent competitor to Mallard's Dyna-Pick bin storage and engineered picking applications, but with a stronger automation/software stack.
• SSI Schaefer: Global intralogistics provider with pallet racking, flow rack, and automated storage solutions — overlaps Mallard's pallet and carton flow categories as part of a far wider portfolio including automation.
• Mecalux: Global warehouse storage and racking incumbent offering pallet rack, flow rack, and AS/RS — competes with Mallard on pallet flow and carton flow but at a much broader portfolio and international scale.
• FlexLink (Coesia): Industrial conveyor and material flow solutions provider serving manufacturing and distribution — overlaps Mallard's gravity conveyor offering within a broader powered conveyor and automation portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Mallard_Mfg
• Facebookfacebook.com/Mallard-Manufacturing-710863328936303
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mallard-manufacturing

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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