What Webb-Stiles does

Webb-Stiles Company is a privately held US manufacturer of custom-engineered conveyor systems and material handling solutions, founded in 1956 in Ohio by Joe Webb and Don Stiles and incorporated in 1959. The company designs, manufactures, and installs heavy-duty conveyor systems spanning overhead monorail and power & free conveyors, live roller (CDLR/BDLR/ERLR/LSLR/TBLR), belt, chain, slat, vertical, towline, moving floor, ASRS, transfer, highline dock, and fully custom engineered systems, along with system controls (PLC/HMI). Operations run out of two manufacturing facilities — a Northern Division and corporate headquarters at 675 Liverpool Drive, Valley City, Ohio (~67,000 sq ft, expanded through the 1970s), and a wholly-owned Southern Subsidiary, Webb-Stiles of Alabama, at 700 Industrial Parkway, Gadsden, Alabama (138,000+ sq ft on a 32-acre site, established 1977 and expanded 1988) — supported by in-house design engineering, fabrication, roller and power & free trolley manufacturing, controls panel assembly, and field installation crews.

The business model is built on project-based, custom-engineered contracts delivered through a direct enterprise field sales motion, with outside sales leading project discovery, site visits, and solution development and inside sales supporting quoting and follow-through alongside estimating and engineering. Revenue is generated through three primary streams: (1) custom conveyor system manufacturing and installation as one-time capital projects, (2) replacement parts and components sold transactionally from in-house inventory of chain, bearings, turns, trolley parts, and custom rollers, and (3) field service and technical support including on-site repairs plus inspection and diagnostic services such as strain gauge testing, rail thickness checks, and vibration monitoring. Pricing is project-specific with no publicly disclosed tiers; contracts are typically multi-year and quotes are developed by the estimating department working with sales and engineering. The company serves a diversified set of verticals with automotive and heavy vehicle manufacturing as the primary segment, alongside air cargo and parcel, building products, tire and rubber, appliance, warehousing, foundry and casting, defense and government, and agricultural equipment.

Webb-Stiles has steadily invested in manufacturing modernization over the past decade-plus, including acquisition of laser cutting machines at Valley City (2010, 2015) and Alabama (2016), a waterjet machine at Valley City (2018), an Enterprise Resource Planning system transition beginning in 2022, a new permanent storage facility at Valley City in 2023, and gantry robotic welding systems plus a new computer-controlled press brake installed at both facilities in 2024. In 2025 the company launched a new Overhead System Inspection & Strain Gauge Analysis service, extending beyond capital equipment into recurring diagnostic services for installed systems. Webb-Stiles remains privately held with no external funding rounds disclosed; the company operates as an independent entity with its wholly-owned Alabama subsidiary and no parent company.

Name

Webb-Stiles

Legal name

Webb-Stiles Company

Website

https://webb-stiles.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Webb-Stiles is a US-based, privately held manufacturer founded in 1956 that designs, engineers, and installs custom heavy-duty conveyor systems and material handling solutions for automotive, aerospace, foundry, defense, and industrial customers across its Ohio and Alabama facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Conveyor Systems

NAICS

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Conveyors & Sortation Systems (Warehouse & Parcel) (IMAHABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH), Specialized Lifting Systems (Hydraulic Gantries, Strand Jacks, Jacking Systems) (IMAHAJAO), Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ), Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

Keywords

• Industrial conveyor systems
• Overhead conveyors
• Power and free conveyors
• Material handling equipment
• Conveyor manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Valley City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Conveyor Systems Manufacturing & Installation: Design, manufacture, and install custom conveyor systems including overhead conveyors, live roller, belt, chain, slat, vertical, towline, moving floor, and ASRS systems. Revenue generated from project-based contracts with full-service approach from custom engineering through installation and startup support. In-house fabrication ensures quality control and delivery reliability.
2. Parts & Components: Replacement parts including conveyor chain, bearings, turns, trolley parts, and custom rollers manufactured in-house. Fast fulfillment from extensive inventory of commonly used components.
3. Field Service & Technical Support: On-site repairs and technical support to help customers minimize downtime and maximize equipment life. Inspection and analysis services including strain gauge testing, rail thickness checks, and vibration monitoring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Webb-Stiles designs, manufactures, and installs custom conveyor systems for industrial material handling applications. Its product range includes overhead conveyors, enclosed track conveyors, power and free systems, chain conveyors, belt conveyors, roller conveyors, slat conveyors, and drag conveyors. The company complements equipment sales with controls and automation integration, in-house roller manufacturing, on-site inspection, and field installation services.

Product overview

Webb-Stiles is a custom conveyor system manufacturer offering engineered-to-order material handling solutions built entirely in-house in the USA since 1956. Their product portfolio spans multiple conveyor types: Overhead Conveyors (monorail and power & free), Live Roller Conveyors (CDLR, BDLR, ERLR, LSLR, TBLR), Belt Conveyors, Chain Conveyors, Slat Conveyors, Vertical Conveyors, Towline Conveyors, Moving Floor Conveyors, and Transfer Systems. They also manufacture Conveyor Rollers in-house with a proprietary Hushveyor noise-reduction option, and provide Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS), System Controls (PLC/HMI), Highline Docks, and Custom Engineered Systems. Auxiliary Equipment including load handlers and safety accessories round out the offering. The company operates two manufacturing facilities (Ohio and Alabama) and serves industries including automotive, heavy equipment, aerospace, appliance, warehousing, foundry, defense, and agriculture. All products are custom-engineered per project with in-house design, fabrication, installation, and startup support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hushveyor: Proprietary noise-reducing roller technology that reduces conveyor noise by up to 10 dB without altering system layout or performance

Products and services

• Overhead Conveyors Custom overhead conveyor systems engineered to move parts, subassemblies, or finished goods along an elevated track for industrial manufacturing and material handling operations.
• Enclosed Track Conveyors Conveyor systems using an enclosed track design, typically used for lighter-duty industrial material handling applications where cleanliness and safety are priorities.
• Power and Free Conveyors Power and free conveyor systems that allow carriers to be stopped, accumulated, or switched off the main line, supporting flexible routing in complex manufacturing processes.
• Chain Conveyors Chain-driven conveyor systems designed for heavy-duty industrial material handling, including applications requiring positive drive and high load capacity.
• Belt Conveyors Belt conveyor systems engineered to transport a wide range of industrial loads continuously across production, warehousing, or processing environments.
• Roller Conveyors Roller conveyor systems used to move cartons, pallets, or unit loads via gravity or powered rollers in manufacturing and warehousing operations.
• Slat Conveyors Slat conveyor systems built with slats attached to a chain, used for handling heavy or hot loads in industrial processes such as foundries and heat-treat lines.
• Drag Conveyors Drag conveyor systems that move bulk material along an enclosed trough using flights attached to a chain, suited to heavy industrial bulk handling applications.
• Roller Manufacturing In-house manufacturing of conveyor rollers to support Webb-Stiles' own conveyor systems and provide replacement rollers to industrial customers.
• Controls and Automation Services Integration of controls and automation systems with Webb-Stiles conveyor lines, enabling coordinated operation, monitoring, and process integration within customer facilities.
• Installation and Field Services On-site installation of Webb-Stiles conveyor systems, along with field service and on-site inspection support for industrial customers during and after deployment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced downtime through precision diagnostics including strain gauge testing, rail thickness checks, and vibration monitoring
• +5 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Regal Rexnord: Public industrial conglomerate with a Material Handling segment producing conveyor components, rollers, and drives. Overlaps with Webb-Stiles in conveyor roller and component manufacturing but operates as a much larger component supplier rather than systems integrator.
• Dematic: Global material handling integrator and conveyor/ASRS provider owned by KION Group. Competes with Webb-Stiles in custom conveyor and ASRS projects but at vastly greater scale, offering integrated warehouse execution software and automation suites that Webb-Stiles does not.
• Swisslog: KUKA-owned automation provider specializing in ASRS, warehouse automation, and conveyor systems. Directly comparable in custom ASRS and conveyor capabilities for industrial and distribution customers, but at significantly larger scale and with software-rich offerings.
• Beumer Group: German-headquartered material handling systems integrator specializing in conveying, loading, palletizing, and packaging technology. Comparable in custom conveyor and bulk material handling offerings, with global reach that Webb-Stiles lacks.
• TGW Systems: European-headquartered conveyor and warehouse automation provider with US operations. Comparable product overlap (live roller, belt, ASRS, controls) but greater scale and stronger presence in retail/distribution end-markets.
• Honeywell Intelligrated: Honeywell's material handling automation business provides conveyors, sortation, ASRS, and palletizing solutions to distribution and manufacturing customers. Overlaps with Webb-Stiles in conveyor manufacturing and ASRS but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Bastian Solutions: US-based material handling integrator (now part of Toyota Advanced Logistics) that supplies conveyor, ASRS, robotics, and sortation solutions to industrial customers. Comparable in custom-engineered conveyor offerings and US manufacturing customer base.
• Hytrol Conveyor Company: One of the largest US-based manufacturers of material handling conveyors (live roller, belt, sortation, overhead). Comparable as a domestic conveyor OEM serving industrial customers with engineered-to-order systems, though broader in product breadth and significantly larger in scale than Webb-Stiles.
• LEWCO Inc. US-based custom conveyor and material handling manufacturer with a comparable product portfolio of overhead, chain, roller, and belt conveyors serving industrial customers. Closely aligned in size, custom-engineering model, and vertical market exposure.
• FlexLink (Coesia): Part of Coesia Group, FlexLink specializes in conveyor and material handling solutions for assembly and packaging operations. Closely comparable in custom-engineered conveyor offerings and industrial customer base, though with broader geographic reach.

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

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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