Apex Warehouse Systems

What Apex Warehouse Systems does

Apex Warehouse Systems is a privately held, family-owned integrator of warehouse storage, material handling, and automation solutions headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois. The company designs, supplies, and installs pallet racking systems (selective, double-deep, drive-in, push-back, pallet flow, carton flow, cantilever, and industrial shelving), space-optimization products (mezzanines, pick modules, in-plant offices, over-dock-door racks), and a full warehouse automation stack spanning PEAK Pallet Shuttle, vertical lift modules, mini-load and pallet/unit load ASRS, carousels, conveyors, and automated guided vehicles from partners such as Linde and Fox. It also distributes complementary warehouse technology including WMS, pick-to-light, pick-to-voice/vision, cubing/weighing, and print-and-apply labeling systems, and is a Chicago-metro dealer for CLARK, BYD, and Big Joe forklifts. The portfolio is supported by in-house engineering and design (3D AutoCAD, slotting, greenfield/retrofit layout), national installation services, custom fabrication and refurbishing, and a recurring rack inspection/repair line anchored by a proprietary mobile app and SEIZMIC Engineering-certified inspectors.

Apex operates three regional stocking warehouses in Aurora IL, Denver CO, and Hickory NC, plus field sales and operations across CO, UT, NC, SC, and GA, enabling quick-ship delivery to a U.S.-wide customer base. Revenue is generated through a mix of hardware sales (new and used rack, automation, forklifts), project-based professional services (design, engineering, installation, fabrication), and recurring inspection/service contracts. The company targets enterprise and mid-market operators across four primary verticals: cold storage and food distribution, e-commerce and 3PL, manufacturing and building materials, and high-tech automation customers, and reports a 70% repeat business rate over its 22-year operating history.

Name

Apex Warehouse Systems

Legal name

Apex Warehouse Systems

Website

https://apexwarehousesystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Apex Warehouse Systems is a privately held, family-owned integrator of pallet racking, warehouse automation, and material handling solutions, serving enterprise and mid-market customers across the U.S. from regional offices and stocking warehouses in the Midwest, Mountain West, and Southeast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Warehouse Storage and Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423840), Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)

Keywords

• Warehouse storage systems
• Pallet rack equipment
• Warehouse automation solutions
• Material handling equipment
• Warehouse design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oak Brook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pallet Rack Equipment Sales: Sale of new and used pallet rack systems and components including upright frames, beams, wire decking, pallet supports, column protectors, and accessories. Products are available with in-house fabrication and custom painting services.
2. Automation Solutions: Design, supply, and installation of automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), conveyors, automated guided vehicles (AGVs/AMRs), and warehouse technology systems including WMS, pick-to-light, and cubing/weighing systems.
3. Engineering, Design & Installation Services: Professional services including warehouse design, engineering, project management, permitting, and national pallet rack installation services. Space optimization and facility layout services.
4. Rack Inspection & Repair: Pallet rack inspection, repair services, and the Apex Rack Repair App. SEIZMIC Engineering-certified inspectors evaluate existing systems and recommend protective measures.
5. Forklift Sales & Service: As a dealer for CLARK, BYD, and Big Joe forklifts in the Chicago metro area, providing dealer-certified service and parts. Forklift operator training and certification also offered.
6. Mezzanines & Structural Solutions: Custom design, fabrication, and installation of warehouse mezzanines and work platforms, including rack-supported, freestanding, and shelving-supported configurations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Apex Warehouse Systems designs, supplies, and installs warehouse storage and material handling solutions for industrial customers. The company's core offering is the sale of pallet rack systems, shelving, mezzanines, and pick modules, complemented by warehouse automation equipment (AS/RS, conveyors, AGVs/AMRs, automated guided forklifts) and warehouse technology (WMS, pick-to-light/voice/vision, cubing/weighing, print-and-apply). It delivers these products through in-house engineering and design, professional installation, rack inspection and repair, and a Chicago-metro forklift dealership for CLARK, BYD, and Big Joe brands.

Product overview

Apex Warehouse Systems provides a comprehensive portfolio of warehouse storage, automation, and material handling solutions under a unified services model. The core offering centers on pallet racking systems (selective, double-deep, drive-in, push-back, pallet flow, carton flow, and cantilever configurations) complemented by space optimization products including mezzanines, pick modules, and industrial shelving. The company offers a full automation lineup featuring the PEAK Pallet Shuttle, AS/RS systems (vertical lift modules, mini-load, pallet/unit load, carousels), autonomous mobile robots, conveyor systems, and automated guided vehicles. Warehouse technology products include WMS, pick-to-light/voice/vision systems, cubing/weighing, and automated labeling. Services span design/engineering, national installation, rack inspection/repair (including a proprietary mobile app), and fabrication/refurbishing. The company operates three regional warehouses (Illinois, Colorado, North Carolina) and offers both new and certified pre-owned components with quick-ship availability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Apex Rack Repair & Safety: Pallet rack inspection, audit, and repair services including the Rack Repair App for self-guided inspections
• Apex Automation Solutions
• Apex PEAK Pallet Shuttle
• Pro Rack Inspection

Products and services

• Pallet Rack Systems (Selective, Double-Deep, Drive-In, Push-Back, Pallet Flow, Carton Flow, Cantilever) A complete line of pallet racking and storage systems including selective rack (single-deep with 100% SKU selectivity), double-deep rack, drive-in LIFO systems, push-back LIFO on inclined rails, gravity-fed FIFO pallet flow rack, carton flow rack for case-level picking, and cantilever racking for long/bulky items. Designed for warehouses and distribution centers needing configurable storage density and rotation control.
• Industrial Shelving Modular shelving systems for small parts, supplies, and non-palletized inventory, available in medium-, heavy-, and extra-heavy-duty configurations. Used in order-picking areas, parts rooms, and maintenance storage applications.
• High-Density Bin Storage Systems Tiered bin shelving systems that hang on sliding tracks under the first level of pallet rack, designed to organize large quantities of small parts in a compact footprint while reducing picker travel time by up to 40% and increasing storage density by 40–60%.
• PEAK Pallet Shuttle Apex's proprietary high-density, semi-automated pallet storage and retrieval system that delivers deep-lane storage with continuous, fast, and accurate pallet retrieval.
• AS/RS Systems (Vertical Lift Modules, Pallet/Unit Load, Mini-Load, Vertical and Horizontal Carousels) Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems including vertical lift modules for high-density item storage, pallet/unit load ASRS, mini-load ASRS for totes and cases, vertical carousel storage, and Modula horizontal carousel modules for automated retrieval operations.
• Mobile Robot Storage (AMRs) and Robotic Cube Storage Autonomous Mobile Robots and robotic cube storage systems for automated storage and retrieval operations in warehouses and distribution centers.
• Conveyor Systems Complete conveyor system solutions including accumulation conveyors, sortation conveyors, pallet conveyors, transportation conveyors, and gravity conveyors for warehouse and distribution operations.
• Automated Guided Forklifts (Linde and Fox) Automated guided forklifts from Linde and Fox for driverless material handling and pallet transport operations.
• Warehouse Technology (WMS, Pick-to-Light/Voice/Vision, Cubing/Weighing, Print-and-Apply) Supply chain technology solutions including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) for inventory tracking and order management, pick-to-voice and vision-directed picking systems, pick-to-light and put-to-light light-directed picking, automated cubing and weighing systems for parcels and pallets, and automated print-and-apply labeling systems.
• Mezzanines and Work Platforms Custom-engineered elevated platforms and work platforms in rack-supported, industrial work platform (freestanding), and shelving-supported configurations, designed to maximize vertical warehouse space for storage, work areas, and offices.
• Pick Modules Custom multi-level pick modules combining storage rack, shelving, and conveyor systems to maximize warehouse space and enhance order-picking performance, including applications for 3PL, e-commerce, retail, and beverage distribution.
• Inplant Offices Modular in-plant offices for building offices, work areas, break rooms, and clean rooms within warehouse mezzanine spaces.
• Industrial Fans and Airflow Systems Industrial ceiling fans and airflow solutions for warehouses, including large industrial ceiling fans, warehouse airflow system controls, directional industrial fans, and industrial exhaust fans.
• Warehouse Design and Engineering Services Expert warehouse design services including process and material flow analysis, data analysis, strategic warehouse slotting, greenfield site or retrofit design, and 3D AutoCAD-based engineering and layout.
• National Pallet Rack Installation Services Professional installation services for pallet rack and storage systems delivered by trained Apex crews across the United States, with project management and permitting support.
• Pro Rack Inspection Services Professional pallet rack inspection and audit services with SEIZMIC Engineering-certified inspectors evaluating existing systems and recommending protective measures, with comprehensive reporting.
• Rack Repair Mobile App Apex's self-guided mobile app for conducting pallet rack inspections, providing comprehensive inspection reports and connecting users to independent rack repair solutions.
• Fabrication and Refurbishing Services Custom fabrication and painting services including custom paint matching and refurbishing of used pallet rack components, along with in-house fabrication for new equipment.
• Supply Chain Performance Management Services Performance management consulting including SKU rationalization and inventory right-sizing, KPI design and reporting, and warehouse slotting.
• Forklift Sales and Service (CLARK, BYD, Big Joe Dealer) Authorized dealer sales, dealer-certified service, parts, and operator training for CLARK, BYD, and Big Joe forklifts in the Chicago metropolitan area, operated through the related Apex Material Handling brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% space savings vs. selective rack with pick modules
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• CLARKminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApex Companies is a dealer for CLARK forklifts for the Chicago metro area, providing dealer-certified service and parts for CLARK forklifts and related equipment.
• BYDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApex Companies is a dealer for BYD forklifts for the Chicago metro area, providing dealer-certified service and parts for BYD electric forklifts and related equipment.
• Big JoeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApex Companies is a dealer for Big Joe forklifts for the Chicago metro area, providing dealer-certified service and parts for Big Joe forklifts and related equipment.
• Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing networking, education, and best practices resources for material handling equipment distributors.
• MHI - The Industry That Makes Supply Chains WorkminorOthersIndustry association membership connecting material handling professionals with resources, events, and industry standards.
• Avetta & BrowzminorOthersSupplier compliance management platform ensuring contractor safety and compliance standards are met for on-site services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Kardex Group: Global provider of automated storage solutions (VLMs, carousels, AS/RS) actively expanding in North America through dealer networks. Competes on the same automation product surface as Apex's AS/RS offerings.

Direct peers

• Bastian Solutions: US-based material handling and warehouse automation integrator offering pallet rack, AS/RS, conveyors, and robotic solutions. Closest direct peer to Apex, competing head-to-head on integrated warehouse projects for similar customer profiles.
• Modula Inc. Manufacturer of vertical lift modules, horizontal carousels, and automated storage solutions, with US distribution through integrators including Apex. Direct overlap on warehouse automation and AS/RS equipment lines.
• Warehouse Rack & Storage (WRS): Mid-market national pallet rack distributor and integrator offering design, installation, and rack inspection/repair services. Closely comparable in business model and product breadth to Apex.
• KPI Integrated Solutions: Mid-tier US integrator providing warehouse design, pallet rack, conveyance, and automation services. Comparable in size, GTM (project-based sales), and full-stack single-source delivery model.
• Steel King Industries: US pallet rack, cantilever, and storage system manufacturer with rack inspection services, overlapping Apex on rack supply and safety/repair services through similar dealer or direct channels.
• Conveyor & Storage Solutions (CSS): Regional material handling integrator offering pallet rack, conveyors, and warehouse design/install services in the Midwest and Southeast, directly overlapping Apex's geographic and product footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Dematic: Largest US warehouse automation integrator owned by KION, providing pallet rack, AS/RS, AGVs, and software at enterprise scale. Sets the benchmark Apex must compete against on large end-to-end fulfillment projects.
• Daifuku North America: Global material handling and intralogistics giant with a full warehouse automation portfolio (rack, AS/RS, AGVs, sortation). Competes with Apex primarily on large enterprise automation RFPs.
• Honeywell Intelligrated: Honeywell-owned integrator offering conveyors, pallet AS/RS, robotics, and warehouse execution software for distribution and fulfillment operations. Large-scale incumbent competitor in Apex's automation target market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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