Teepee

What Teepee does

Teepee Materials Handling Limited is a UK-incorporated (Company Number 02073740), privately held warehouse storage solutions contractor founded in 1987 and headquartered in Dudley, West Midlands. The company designs, supplies, and installs industrial storage equipment for UK businesses, with a core product portfolio covering nine configurations of pallet racking (wide aisle through high bay and multi-tier), mezzanine flooring (industrial, office, and warehouse variants), industrial shelving (shortspan, longspan, carton live FIFO, and mobile), industrial partitioning (steel, workshop, office, clean room), cantilever racking for long and heavy loads, and racking safety barriers.

Revenue is generated through two streams: one-time hardware sales and installation on a bespoke, quote-based pricing model plus a recurring professional services line comprising SEMA-Approved Racking Inspector inspections conducted annually with 12-month compliance certificates, racking repair and maintenance using manufacturer-approved components, and PRRS-qualifying racking inspection training. Teepee's go-to-market is exclusively direct enterprise field sales, structured around free site surveys, custom design, and a single-point-of-contact project delivery model to enterprise and mid-market UK warehousing, e-commerce fulfillment, manufacturing, and 3PL customers.

Customer evidence centers on UK brand-name logos including ASOS, DHL, Halfords, Britvic, Cadbury, Walkers, Greggs, Aston Martin, Land Rover, Carlsberg UK, Yusen Logistics, Laura Ashley, Terex, Snap On, Dreams, and Hobbycraft, the last of which received a documented turnkey installation comprising a 35,653 sq ft mezzanine floor, VNA racking supporting 15,625 bulk pallets, wide aisle racking of 3,896 pallet locations, shelving for 25,000 SKUs, and carton live storage with conveyors. The company's principal commercial differentiator is its SEMA 'Advanced' membership status, independently assessed every three years against over 40 regulations, supported by SafeContractor and ISO 9001 certifications and an in-house team of SARI-qualified inspectors.

Name

Teepee

Legal name

Teepee Materials Handling Limited

Website

https://teepee.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Teepee Materials Handling is a UK-based, privately held warehouse storage solutions provider founded in 1987, designing, supplying, and installing pallet racking, mezzanine floors, shelving, partitioning, and cantilever racking, plus SEMA-compliant inspections, maintenance, and training for enterprise and mid-market UK warehousing, e-commerce, manufacturing, and 3PL customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dudley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Warehouse Storage Equipment Sales: Sale and installation of industrial storage equipment including pallet racking systems, mezzanine floors, industrial shelving, cantilever racking, and partitioning. One-time hardware and installation revenue with bespoke pricing based on project requirements.
2. Storage Equipment Inspections: Annual SEMA-compliant storage equipment inspections providing detailed reports, compliance certificates valid for 12 months, and ongoing support to PRRS representatives.
3. Racking Inspection Training: Training courses to equip warehouse staff with skills to perform routine rack inspections and identify damage, supporting compliance with health and safety regulations.
4. Racking Repairs and Maintenance: Repair and maintenance services for damaged racking systems using manufacturer-approved components, maintaining warranties and structural integrity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Teepee Materials Handling designs, supplies, and installs industrial warehouse storage equipment, including pallet racking systems, mezzanine floors, industrial shelving, cantilever racking, and partitioning. The company delivers end-to-end turnkey solutions encompassing free site surveys, bespoke design, supply, installation, and ongoing maintenance, supported by SEMA-certified storage equipment inspections and racking inspection training.

Product overview

Teepee Materials Handling is a turnkey warehouse storage solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial storage equipment. The core offering consists of pallet racking systems (available in 9 configurations: wide aisle, narrow aisle, very narrow aisle, drive-in, double deep, push back, pallet live FIFO, multi-tier, and high bay), cantilever racking for long/bulky items, industrial shelving (shortspan, longspan, carton live, mobile), mezzanine flooring (single and multi-tier), industrial partitioning (steel, workshop, office, clean room), and racking safety barriers. Supporting services include SEMA-certified storage equipment inspections, racking inspection training for PRRS qualification, and maintenance/repair services. All products are designed, supplied, and installed as a complete project management service from concept to completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pallet Racking Systems Adjustable industrial pallet racking systems for warehouse storage, available in nine configurations: wide aisle, narrow aisle, very narrow aisle (VNA), drive-in, double deep, push back, pallet live (FIFO), multi-tier, and high bay variants. Designed for UK warehouses and distribution centres requiring scalable pallet storage.
• Mezzanine Flooring Intermediate floors constructed within warehouses to create additional upper levels for storage, office space, or production areas. Available in single-tier and multi-tier configurations with modular, demountable construction. Delivered as part of turnkey projects for UK warehouses.
• Industrial Shelving Heavy-duty shelving systems including shortspan shelving (bolt-free for small items), longspan shelving (up to 1,000kg UDL per shelf), carton live shelving (FIFO picking system), and mobile shelving (high-density archive solution). Supplied and installed for UK warehouses and industrial facilities.
• Industrial Partitioning Demountable warehouse partition walls including steel partitions, workshop partitions, office partitions, and hygienic/clean room partitions. Creates functional work spaces with acoustic and fire resistance properties for warehouses, manufacturing plants, and offices.
• Cantilever Racking Open-fronted racking systems designed for storing long, bulky items such as timber, steel, pipes, and sheet materials. Features adjustable arms supporting loads from 500kg up to 15 tonnes with heights of 9–10 metres. Supplied to manufacturing and industrial customers across the UK.
• Storage Equipment Inspections Annual expert storage equipment inspections conducted by SEMA-Approved Racking Inspectors (SARIs) to ensure compliance with HSE regulations. Includes detailed reports with risk summaries, damage location sheets, layout drawings, and 12-month completion certificates for UK warehouse operators.
• Racking Inspection Training

Quantifiable outcome

• 19,521 pallet positions created for Hobbycraft distribution centre
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Storax: UK provider of pallet racking, shelving, and mezzanine floors with installation services — overlapping Teepee's full product portfolio in the UK market.
• Hi-Level Mezzanines: UK mezzanine floor specialist designing, manufacturing, and installing mezzanines for warehouses and distribution centres — a direct competitor in Teepee's mezzanine flooring product line.
• Apex Storage Systems: UK pallet racking and warehouse storage solutions provider with design, supply, and installation services competing head-to-head with Teepee in the mid-market and enterprise segments.
• East Coast Storage Equipment: UK pallet racking and warehouse storage installer serving industrial and commercial customers with design and installation services — comparable in size and product mix to Teepee.
• Link 51: UK-based pallet racking, shelving, and mezzanine supplier with design, supply, and installation services — directly overlapping Teepee's core offering and UK enterprise customer base.
• Dexion (Constructor Storage): Long-established UK racking brand, now part of the Constructor Group, offering pallet racking, shelving, and mezzanines — a directly comparable UK storage equipment supplier/installer.

Emerging players

• Bito Storage Systems: European manufacturer of shelving, racking, and storage containers with growing UK presence — overlapping with Teepee's shelving and racking product categories.

Broad incumbents

• Mecalux: Global manufacturer and supplier of pallet racking, shelving, and automated warehouse solutions; competes with Teepee on enterprise UK installations and offers a wider product catalogue including AS/RS.
• SSI Schaefer: International material handling and storage systems integrator offering racking, shelving, and automated storage — competing with Teepee on large enterprise and 3PL warehouse projects.
• Constructor Group (Constructor Storage UK): Global storage solutions group encompassing Dexion and other storage brands; competes across the full UK racking, shelving, and mezzanine market and bundles wider solutions than Teepee.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/teepee-materials-handling

Compliance4 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

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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