What ULMA Handling Systems does

ULMA Handling Systems (legal entity ULMA Manutención S.Coop.) is a Spanish cooperative headquartered in Oñati, Basque Country, founded in 1984 out of the OINAKAR–DAIFUKU technology alliance, and operating today as the intralogistics automation division of the ULMA Group. The company designs, engineers, installs, and services automated material handling systems for enterprise customers across eight verticals: food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and chemicals, supermarkets and retail, airports, fashion, logistics operators, ironmongery and DIY, and general industry. Its product portfolio spans automated storage and retrieval systems (stacker cranes/transelevadores), conveyor and AGV systems, automated sorting, robotic palletizing, mobile robotics (AMRs), and integrated airport baggage handling systems compliant with EDS Standard 3 screening requirements. Layered on top of the hardware, ULMA sells an Industry 4.0 software stack comprising the U·MIND Enterprise Asset Management platform, the Prisma 4 / SGA warehouse management system, and the myULMA customer portal for remote support and after-sales coordination.

The business model is project-based enterprise sales: large, multi-year capital projects are quoted on a custom basis depending on scope, automation level, and sector requirements, complemented by recurring revenue from 24/7 maintenance, spare parts, training, and remote monitoring contracts over the life of each installation. ULMA maintains an installed base of more than 500 systems, supported by direct field sales teams across Spain (Oñati HQ plus offices in Barcelona, Madrid, and Valencia), France (Biarritz), and Brazil (São Paulo), with collaborator networks extending into Chile, Uruguay, Colombia, Peru, Russia, India, Indonesia, and Mexico. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and ISO 45001 certifications, and has a continuous technology and product alliance with Japanese material handling leader DAIFUKU (in place since 1984), supplemented since 2014 by a DAIFUKU-LOGAN sub-alliance for high-range baggage handling. Named enterprise customers include Bayer, Lilly, WEG, Eroski, Intermarché, Stef, Saica Pack, Houtch, Salto, Sinteplast, Ynsect, and Orkli, spanning pharmaceutical, food, retail, cold-chain, packaging, industrial manufacturing, and sustainable-protein end markets.

Name

ULMA Handling Systems

Legal name

ULMA Manutención S.Coop.

Website

https://ulmahandling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ULMA Handling Systems is a Spanish cooperative that designs, installs, and services automated intralogistics systems—including AS/RS, conveyors, AGVs, mobile robotics, and baggage handling—for enterprise customers across food, pharma, retail, and airport verticals in Europe and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automated Material Handling Systems

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Warehouse & Intralogistics Automation Systems (AS/RS, Sortation, Conveyance Controls) (IMAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Asset & Maintenance Management (EAM/CMMS) Platforms (HDAEAEAM)

Keywords

• Intralogistics automation
• Automated storage systems
• Warehouse management software
• Material handling solutions
• Logistics engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oñate

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automated Intralogistics Systems: Design, engineering, installation, and commissioning of automated warehouse and intralogistics systems including storage, conveyor, sorting, and handling solutions. Revenue generated from large-scale capital projects for enterprise clients.
2. Maintenance and Support Services: 24/7 maintenance services, spare parts supply, customer support hotline, training, and remote assistance for installed systems. Provides recurring revenue through service contracts and ad-hoc maintenance.
3. Consulting and Engineering Services: Advisory, planning, engineering, project execution, and post-sale services for intralogistics projects from concept to completion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ULMA Handling Systems designs, engineers, installs and commissions automated intralogistics systems for warehouses, distribution centers and airports. Its portfolio spans automated storage and retrieval systems (stacker cranes), conveyor and automatic guided vehicle systems, automated sorting, robotic palletizing, baggage handling systems, and mobile robotics. The hardware solutions are integrated with proprietary software platforms such as the U·MIND enterprise asset management platform and the SGA/Prisma 4 warehouse management system, complemented by 24/7 maintenance, consulting and after-sales services.

Product overview

ULMA Handling Systems is an intralogistics engineering company offering a comprehensive portfolio of automated material handling solutions and software platforms. The portfolio consists of hardware solutions including picking systems, automated storage (transelevadores/stacker cranes), conveyor and AGV systems, automated sorting, robot palletizing, baggage handling, and mobile robotics. These hardware solutions are complemented by software products including U·MIND Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) for real-time monitoring and control of automated installations, and SGA (Warehouse Management System) for warehouse operations. The company also provides comprehensive services through the 'ULMA for U' program encompassing consulting, engineering, project execution, and after-sales support including 24/7 maintenance and remote monitoring services. The myULMA customer portal provides unified access to asset management and support services. ULMA positions itself within Industry 4.0, integrating IT systems with physical machinery for intelligent warehouse operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Picking System Solutions Automated order picking solutions including Pick to Light, voice picking, and goods-to-person systems that enable efficient item selection and distribution for warehouses across food, retail and manufacturing sectors.
• Automated Storage Solutions (Transelevadores/Stackers) Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) with stacker crane technology for high-density warehouse storage, including controlled-temperature storage capabilities for pharmaceutical and food applications.
• Conveyor and Automatic Guided Vehicle Solutions Automated transport systems including conveyor belts and automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) for internal material movement within warehouses and production facilities.
• Automated Sorting Solutions Automated sorting systems for efficient distribution and categorization of goods in logistics operations.
• Robot Palletizing Systems Robotic systems for automated palletizing of products, supporting various industry sectors for shipping preparation.
• Baggage Handling Systems Integrated baggage transport and sorting solutions for airports, including EDS (Explosive Detection System) standard compliance and screening machine adaptation.
• Mobile Robotics Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for flexible warehouse operations including picking assistance and goods-to-person solutions.
• U·MIND Enterprise Asset Management Cloud-based enterprise asset management software (EAM) for real-time monitoring, proactive maintenance and data analytics across automated installations and logistics processes.
• SGA (Warehouse Management System / Prisma 4) Warehouse management system software for inventory control, order management and logistics optimization, including the Prisma 4 module.
• ULMA for U Services Comprehensive service portfolio including consulting, project planning and engineering, project execution, after-sales service, 24/7 maintenance, remote monitoring, spare parts management and training for automated intralogistics systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant increase in productivity in all supply processes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DAIFUKUcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1984Continuous collaboration with Japanese company DAIFUKU, the world leader in material handling technology. This partnership has been in place since 1984 when the predecessor company OINAKAR signed an agreement with DAIFUKU. The alliance involves exchange of knowledge, experiences, teams and systems, including the full range of automation products for Manufacturing and Automatic Distribution (FA/DA) and Baggage Handling solutions. DAIFUKU is recognized by Modern Material Handling (MMH) magazine as the industry leader, consistently surpassing previous year's revenue.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Daifuku: Daifuku is the global market leader in material handling (per Modern Material Handling) and ULMA's strategic technology partner since 1984, including joint DAIFUKU-LOGAN baggage handling. Functions as both a critical technology supplier and a broader incumbent that competes in many of the same end markets globally.
• Honeywell Intelligrated: Honeywell Intelligrated is a broad incumbent offering integrated warehouse execution, AS/RS, conveyor, sortation, AMRs, and voice/light picking solutions. Comparable to ULMA's full intralogistics stack and competes for large enterprise, retail, and 3PL RFPs.

Direct peers

• SSI Schaefer: SSI Schaefer is a global intralogistics provider of storage, conveying, picking, and WAMAS software, with deep presence in food, retail, and pharma. Closely comparable to ULMA in integrated hardware-plus-software solutions and recurring service models.
• Swisslog: Swisslog (KUKA Group) provides automated warehousing, AS/RS, conveyor, picking, and mobile robotic solutions, with strong presence in food, retail, and pharma. Directly comparable to ULMA in product portfolio, target verticals, and integrated software (WMS/WCS) offerings.
• Dematic: Dematic (KION Group) is one of the largest global intralogistics integrators, offering AS/RS, conveyors, sortation, AMRs, and WMS software. Direct competitor to ULMA across warehouse automation in Europe and Latin America, serving similar food, retail, and e-commerce customers with comparable hardware and software stacks.
• Beumer Group: Beumer Group provides intralogistics solutions including palletizing, conveying, sortation, and airport baggage handling systems. Competes with ULMA's robot palletizing and baggage handling portfolios and serves overlapping airport, postal, and industrial customers globally.
• Knapp AG: Knapp is an Austrian-headquartered direct peer offering shuttle-based AS/RS, goods-to-person picking, sortation, and WMS software (KiSoft). Strong in pharma, retail, and fashion, overlapping directly with several of ULMA's priority verticals.
• TGW Logistics Group: TGW is a European intralogistics specialist delivering AS/RS, conveyor, picking, and WMS/WCS software, with a strong food & beverage and retail franchise. Competes head-to-head with ULMA in Iberia, France, and beyond, often on similar RFPs.
• Mecalux: Mecalux is a Barcelona-based direct competitor offering racking, AS/RS, conveyors, and warehouse management software (Easy WMS). Headquartered in Spain, it is ULMA's closest home-market peer in industrial storage and warehouse automation.
• Vanderlande: Vanderlande (Toyota Industries) supplies integrated warehouse and parcel-handling solutions, with a leadership position in airport baggage handling. Directly comparable to ULMA across both core warehouse automation and the EDS-compliant baggage handling business ULMA entered in 2008.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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