What Lagersystem-Service-Weiss does

Lagersystem-Service-Weiss (LSW) is a privately held, family-owned (Familienunternehmen) German industrial storage technology specialist founded in 2003 by Jürgen Weiß and headquartered in Bad Dürkheim, Germany, with a service branch in Austria. The company operates as the exclusive general importer for Swedish manufacturer Weland Solutions across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and additionally serves as a manufacturer-independent distributor and full-service provider for storage systems from Kardex, Hänel, SSI Schäfer, Modula, and Intertex. Its core offerings span new vertical storage lifts (CompactLift, CompactTwin, CompactDouble), certified refurbished used storage systems, proprietary MPX WMS warehouse management software, and comprehensive lifecycle services including maintenance, DGUV 208-061 inspections, repair, assembly, relocation, and equipment buyback.

Technically, LSW's product architecture is anchored on Weland's rack-and-pinion drive vertical lift modules (offering tray widths up to 6,450mm and load capacities up to 1.5 tons), augmented by LSW's own MPX WMS—a web-based warehouse management system that connects and controls storage lifts and paternosters from at least 10 different manufacturers plus intelligent lockers, conveyor systems, and FTS/AGV systems in a single IT environment. The company is TÜV-certified to ISO 9001:2015 and licensed to perform DGUV 208-061 safety inspections, and it serves an enterprise customer base across automotive, steel, aviation, medical technology, print media, electronics, and food industries, including logos such as ZF Friedrichshafen, Voestalpine, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, hager Group, and Tenneco.

Commercially, LSW operates a sales-led, consultative go-to-market model with direct field sales, inside sales via phone/email, and a web-based product configurator. Revenue is generated from one-time equipment sales (new and refurbished), professional services (maintenance, repair, assembly, relocation, buyback transactions), and a recurring component from MPX WMS subscriptions. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company has 40+ employees, no external institutional investors, no disclosed funding rounds, and no M&A activity, operating as an organically grown, founder-controlled business across the DACH region with selective European service extension.

Name

Lagersystem-Service-Weiss

Legal name

Lagersystem-Service-Weiß

Website

https://lsw-lagertechnik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LSW is a German family-owned industrial storage systems specialist serving enterprise customers across the DACH region as exclusive Weland Solutions importer and manufacturer-independent service provider for vertical storage lifts, with proprietary MPX WMS software and full lifecycle service capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Storage Systems

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Vendor/Subcontractor & SLA Management (BPABAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Assembly, Installation & In-Home Setup Services (White-Glove Add-On) (TLAAAKAJ)

Keywords

• Vertical storage lifts
• Warehouse management software
• Industrial storage systems
• Storage lift service
• Used storage equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Dürkheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Storage Systems Sales: Sale of new vertical storage lifts (Lagerlifte), paternoster systems, and automated storage technology from Weland Solutions, including CompactLift, CompactTwin, and CompactDouble models with custom configurations.
2. Used Storage Systems Sales: Sale of refurbished used storage systems from manufacturers including Kardex, Hänel, Weland, SSI Schäfer, and Intertex. Systems are technically inspected, overhauled, and offered with optional assembly and service.
3. Maintenance and Inspection Services: Regular maintenance and DGUV 208-061 inspection services for storage systems including paternoster testing, storage lift maintenance, and compliance verification.
4. Repair and Emergency Services: Troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and repair services for storage systems including emergency response hotline and on-site repair with own spare parts inventory.
5. Assembly and Installation: Professional installation, mounting, and commissioning of storage systems including electrical connection, alignment, and operational startup.
6. Relocation and Transport Services: Demounting, transport, and reassembly of storage systems including crane operations, with complete project management from planning through commissioning.
7. Used Equipment Purchase: Purchase of used storage systems from customers, with resale, spare parts recovery, or scrapping as disposal options.
8. Warehouse Management Software: mpx WMS software platform for warehouse management, inventory control, and integration with storage systems and ERP/WMS systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LSW Lagersystem-Service-Weiss sells, services, and integrates vertical storage lift systems (Lagerlifte) and warehouse management software for enterprise industrial customers in the DACH region. As the exclusive general importer for Weland Solutions since 2016, the company distributes the CompactLift, CompactTwin, and CompactDouble product lines, alongside its proprietary MPX WMS software, and delivers the full equipment lifecycle including maintenance, DGUV inspection, repair, assembly, relocation, and buyback of used systems.

Product overview

LSW Lagersystem-Service-Weiss offers a comprehensive portfolio of vertical storage lift systems and warehouse management solutions. The core product line centers on Weland Solutions storage lifts—CompactLift (base model), CompactTwin (dual-tray for doubled picking performance), and CompactDouble (double-depth storage)—supplemented by the MPX WMS warehouse management software that unifies control of lifts from multiple manufacturers including Kardex, Hänel, SSI Schäfer, and Weland in a single IT environment. LSW also markets certified refurbished used storage equipment and provides full lifecycle services encompassing maintenance, repair, assembly, relocation, and equipment buyback. The company serves as the DACH general importer for Weland Solutions products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LSW Lagerlifte: Vertical storage lift product line sold and serviced by LSW, including new units from Weland Solutions (CompactLift, CompactTwin, CompactDouble) and refurbished used units from manufacturers such as Kardex, Hänel, SSI Schäfer, and Intertex.
• MPX / mpx WMS

Products and services

• CompactLift Base-model vertical storage lift from Weland Solutions featuring a rack-and-pinion drive system with four solid gears running in four homogeneous racks for minimal wear and low failure susceptibility. Offers tray widths from 1,220mm to 6,450mm and loads up to 1,500kg per load carrier, with adjustable height in 150mm increments. Distributed in DACH by LSW as the exclusive general importer.
• CompactTwin Vertical storage lift with dual-tray capability using an elevator with two stacked levels, allowing simultaneous management of two load carriers (one in standby, one in the picking position) to more than double picking performance.
• CompactDouble Vertical storage lift with double tray storage in depth, offering twice the storage area per square meter of floor space without increasing width. Features double tray storage front and back with the same functions and reliability as CompactTwin.
• MPX WMS (wms.studio) Web-based warehouse management system that connects, controls, and operates storage lifts and paternosters from multiple manufacturers (Kardex, Hänel, Modula, Weland, Handler, SSI, Logimat, Megamat, Megalift) in a single warehouse and IT environment. Features Multi-Operator Put-to-Light devices enabling over 400% faster batch picking than standard solutions.
• Used Storage Equipment (Gebrauchtgeräte) Refurbished and technically inspected used storage systems including storage lifts, paternoster (carousel) systems, vertical storage systems, and automated storage systems from manufacturers such as Kardex, Hänel, SSI Schäfer, Weland, and Intertex. Sold with optional assembly and service.
• Maintenance and Inspection (Wartung & Prüfung) Regular maintenance and DGUV 208-061 inspection services for storage systems including mechanical, electrical, and safety-relevant component checks with realistic condition assessments. Covers storage lifts, paternoster systems, and modern AKL systems across all major manufacturers.
• Repair and Troubleshooting (Störung & Reparatur) Emergency repair services for storage lifts and paternosters with rapid response times, on-site fault analysis, troubleshooting, and replacement parts supplied from LSW's own spare parts inventory. Includes a 24-hour emergency hotline and on-site technician deployment across Germany and Europe.
• Assembly and Installation (Montage) Professional assembly, alignment, electrical connection, and commissioning of storage lift systems, paternoster systems, and automated long-item storage performed by LSW's own qualified technicians without subcontracting.
• Relocation and Transport (Umzug & Transport) Complete relocation services for storage systems including professional disassembly, secure transport with crane operations, and reassembly with minimal downtime. Covers all major storage system brands.
• Used Equipment Buyback (Ankauf) Manufacturer-independent purchase of used storage technology including storage lifts and paternosters, with options for resale, spare parts recovery, or proper disposal/scrapping.

Quantifiable outcome

• 270 m² storage capacity achieved on just 25 m² floor space
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Weland SolutionsflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Exclusive general importer for Weland Solutions products (CompactLift, CompactTwin, CompactDouble, and accessories) in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland since 2016. Weland Solutions is a Swedish manufacturer producing high-quality vertical storage lifts in Gislaved with 100,000 m² production facilities. The partnership provides LSW with differentiated rack-and-pinion drive technology, tray widths up to 6,450mm, and load capacities up to 1.5 tons.
• KardexcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for mpx WMS software to connect Kardex shuttle systems and paternoster storage with warehouse management systems. LSW's software platform supports Kardex products in unified inventory management.
• HänelcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for mpx WMS software to connect Hänel Lean Lift and Rotomat storage systems with warehouse management. Software enables unified control of Hänel vertical lifts.
• SSI SchäfercoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for mpx WMS software supporting SSI Schäfer Handler, Logimat, Megamat, and Megalift systems in unified warehouse management.
• imc Marketing & ConsultminorOthersWebsite design and technical implementation partner responsible for LSW's website development and digital presence.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Modula: Modula is a European manufacturer of vertical lift modules and automated storage solutions. Directly competes with the Weland CompactLift line that LSW distributes and is integrated into the mpx WMS software platform.
• Kardex: Kardex is a leading global manufacturer of vertical lift modules (VLM), horizontal carousels, and automated storage solutions. Directly competes with LSW's Weland CompactLift offering, and LSW integrates and resells Kardex systems alongside its own software, making Kardex both a supplier competitor and a service rival.
• Intertex: Intertex is a German manufacturer/distributor of vertical storage lifts and automated storage systems that LSW actively competes with in DACH and also handles as a used-equipment partner. Closely overlapping product line and customer base.
• Hänel Büro- und Lagersysteme: Hänel manufactures Lean Lift and Rotomat vertical storage systems and is one of the core OEMs whose equipment LSW services, sells as used, and integrates into mpx WMS. Direct overlap in product, customer base (mid-market/enterprise industry), and service contracts.

Regional players

• Ferretto Group: Ferretto is an Italian manufacturer of vertical storage systems, automated warehouses, and intralogistics solutions. Offers comparable vertical lift modules targeting European industrial customers, with limited direct overlap in DACH but a similar product portfolio and SMB/mid-market focus.

Broad incumbents

• TGW Logistics Group: TGW is a global warehouse automation integrator specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems, shuttle warehouses, and order fulfillment. Competes with LSW at the high end of storage automation projects for enterprise customers.
• Knapp AG: Knapp is an Austrian-headquartered global provider of intralogistics and warehouse automation, including shuttle-based storage systems and order fulfillment. Competes with LSW in advanced storage automation for enterprise customers in DACH and beyond.
• SSI Schäfer: SSI Schäfer is a large global intralogistics integrator offering Logimat vertical lifts, Megamat/Megalift carousels, and full warehouse automation. Competes broadly with LSW in storage equipment and is one of the OEMs supported by mpx WMS.
• Jungheinrich: Jungheinrich is a major global intralogistics provider offering forklifts, pallet stackers, automated guided vehicles, and warehouse automation including vertical storage. Overlaps with LSW in industrial storage and material handling at mid/large enterprise customers across DACH.

Others

• Weland Solutions: Weland Solutions is the Swedish manufacturer of CompactLift, CompactTwin, and CompactDouble vertical storage lifts and LSW's exclusive general importer partner for the DACH region. Principal supplier and product-line partner rather than competitor in DACH.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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