Western Pacific Storage Solutions, Inc.

What Western Pacific Storage Solutions, Inc. does

Western Pacific Storage Solutions, Inc. (WPSS) is a US-based industrial manufacturer of engineered steel storage, shelving, and material-handling infrastructure, headquartered and produced at 2008 Cypress Street, Paris, Kentucky. Founded in 1985 and operating as a private corporation governed by Illinois law, WPSS serves warehousing, distribution, automotive, government, aerospace, healthcare, retail, and e-commerce customers across North America (primarily the U.S. and Canada). The company was acquired by Lyon Group Holdings in September 2025 and now operates as a division of that group (WPSS is identified on its logo as "A Division of Lyon").

WPSS designs and builds a portfolio of high-strength steel products, all U.S.-made at Kentucky facilities and engineered for compliance with OSHA, IBC, and the most stringent seismic regulations including Seismic Zone 4. Core products include RiveTier® Boltless Steel Shelving (the company's original boltless system with tool-free assembly and 30–40% lower installation costs), Deluxe Industrial Steel Shelving ("The Original Box Shelf," up to 1,000+ lbs per shelf and seismic-rated), RiveTier AMR Rack for Autonomous Mobile Robots, Put Wall pick shelving integrated with Pick-to-Light and Put-to-Light systems, Multilevel Shelving and industrial mezzanines, automotive tire and parts storage solutions, and the SureSTEP line of stairs, work platforms, crossovers, and gates (launched 2019). Custom engineering, seismic analysis, permit drawings, and full project support are bundled with major product orders.

WPSS operates a hybrid go-to-market: an authorized dealer/distributor network for regional and mid-market reach, direct manufacturer sales for large enterprise and government projects (customers include Boeing, U.S. Army, Harley-Davidson, NAPA Auto Parts, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Shimano, Amazon.com, American Honda, U.S. Postal Service, UCLA Medical Center, Midwest Book Depository, and Academy of Motion Pictures), and a National Customer Service Center supporting quotes, order placement, and billing. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales with embedded custom-engineering services; pricing is quote-based and project-specific (USD), with net 30 payment terms and case-by-case international orders. As of September 2025, WPSS continues to operate as a going concern following its acquisition by Lyon Group Holdings.

Name

Western Pacific Storage Solutions, Inc.

Legal name

Western Pacific Storage Solutions

Website

https://wpss.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Western Pacific Storage Solutions engineers and manufactures US-made industrial steel storage and shelving systems—including boltless shelving, mezzanines, and AMR-compatible racking—for distribution, automotive, government, aerospace, and retail customers across North America; acquired by Lyon Group Holdings in September 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Shelving Products: One-time sale of physical industrial steel shelving products including RiveTier Boltless Shelving, Deluxe Industrial Shelving, and related accessories. Products are sold directly to customers or through dealer network.
2. Work Platform / Mezzanine Systems: Custom-engineered industrial mezzanine systems, work platforms, stairs, railings, gates, and related structural components. Sold as one-time installations with custom engineering services included.
3. Warehouse Automation Infrastructure: RiveTier AMR Racks and automation-related shelving products designed for robotic warehouse integration. Sold as equipment to distribution centers and fulfillment operations.
4. Custom Engineering Services: Engineering support for custom configurations, seismic analysis, permit drawings, and project-specific design. Provided as part of major product orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Western Pacific Storage Solutions (WPSS) engineers and manufactures heavy-duty industrial steel shelving systems, multilevel work platforms (mezzanines), and warehouse automation infrastructure from its Kentucky-based production facilities. The company sells physical storage products including RiveTier boltless shelving, Deluxe industrial shelving, Put Wall pick shelving, AMR-compatible racks, and integrated stair/access systems to enterprise, government, and distribution customers primarily through authorized dealers and direct manufacturer sales.

Product overview

Western Pacific Storage Solutions (WPSS) offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial storage solutions and shelving systems, comprising several core product lines and supporting brands. The flagship offerings include RiveTier® Boltless Steel Shelving (the original boltless system with rapid tool-free assembly), Deluxe Industrial Steel Shelving (heavy-duty shelving engineered for maximum capacity and seismic compliance), Put Wall pick shelving (integrated with light-directed automation), RiveTier AMR Rack (infrastructure for autonomous mobile robots), and Multilevel Shelving systems (including industrial mezzanines, work platforms, catwalks, and integrated stair/rail solutions). The company also offers Automotive Storage Solutions for tire and parts storage. Supporting brands include SureSTEP (stairs, crossovers, gates), and Accu-Wall shelving. The Pacific shelving line was retired in October 2024, with Deluxe positioned as its replacement. All products are US-manufactured in Kentucky facilities and backed by engineering support for custom configurations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RiveTier®: Original boltless steel shelving system offering rapid, tool-free assembly and 30-40% lower installation costs. Includes RiveTier AMR Rack for autonomous mobile robots and RiveTier III compatible systems.
• Deluxe Industrial Steel Shelving
• SureSTEP
• Accu-Wall
• Pacific (retired)

Products and services

• RiveTier Boltless Steel Shelving The original low-profile, boltless steel shelving system offering rapid, tool-free assembly with 30-40% lower installation costs. Features four-sided access and flexible configuration for various industrial applications. Used by warehouses, distribution centers, and industrial facilities.
• Deluxe Industrial Steel Shelving Heavy-duty industrial steel shelving known as 'The Original Box Shelf,' engineered for maximum capacity with up to 1,000 lbs per shelf. Designed to meet stringent seismic requirements including Seismic Zone 4. Used by manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and hazardous materials storage operations.
• Multilevel Shelving / Industrial Mezzanines (Work Platforms) High-bay shelving, catwalk systems, and deckover shelving designed to maximize vertical air space. Includes industrial mezzanines, work platforms, and integrated steel stairs and railings that meet IBC and OSHA codes. Custom-engineered to double or triple usable floor space at less than 30% of new building construction cost. Uses high-strength lightweight steel up to 38% stronger than conventional structural steel.
• RiveTier AMR Rack Purpose-built, mobile shelving component specifically designed to integrate with Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for automated warehouse operations. Completes the transporting system for AMRs, often described as 'efficiency in motion.' Used by distribution centers and fulfillment operations deploying robotic automation.
• Put Wall Pick Shelving Pass-thru pick shelving system designed to accept Pick-to-Light or Put-to-Light systems for light-directed fulfillment, increasing order accuracy and throughput. Increases pick rate productivity by 40% in fulfillment operations.
• Automotive Storage Solutions Heavy-duty racks and shelving systems for automotive parts storage, including tire racks and specialized storage for automotive components. Used by automotive dealerships, service centers, parts distributors, and repair shops.
• SureSTEP Work Platform Products Line of industrial stairs, work platforms, crossovers, and gate products launched in 2019. Designed to integrate with WPSS shelving systems and meet IBC compliance requirements for safe access in industrial facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-40% lower installation costs with RiveTier boltless systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SpaceGuard Products: Manufacturer of wire mesh partitions, security enclosures, and storage products for warehouses and industrial facilities. Comparable niche U.S. industrial storage manufacturer with similar customer profile.
• WireCrafters: U.S. manufacturer of wire partitions, security cages, and industrial storage products serving distribution and manufacturing customers. Direct peer in U.S. industrial storage infrastructure with overlapping end markets.
• Mecalux: Spanish-origin global supplier of industrial shelving, racking, and automated warehouse systems. Closely competes with WPSS in industrial steel shelving for distribution/logistics and manufacturing end markets.
• Penco Products: U.S. manufacturer of steel shelving, lockers, and storage products for industrial, commercial, and educational markets. Comparable to WPSS in steel shelving and storage solutions with similar distribution channels.
• SSI SCHAEFER: One of the world's largest intralogistics companies offering industrial racking, shelving, and warehouse automation. Directly competes with WPSS, especially on the RiveTier AMR Rack and Put Wall automation-infrastructure side.
• Lista International: Manufacturer of industrial storage products including workbenches, shelving, cabinets, and tool storage. Overlaps with WPSS on industrial shelving and workbench/storage for manufacturing and automotive segments.
• Interlake Mecalux: Global manufacturer of industrial shelving, pallet racking, and warehouse storage systems. Directly comparable to WPSS in core industrial steel shelving and rack offerings for distribution and manufacturing customers.
• Kardex Group: Swiss-listed provider of automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) and intralogistics solutions. Comparable to WPSS in industrial storage systems serving distribution, manufacturing, and government customers.
• Equipto: U.S. manufacturer of heavy-duty industrial shelving, workbenches, and storage products for military, government, and industrial customers. Comparable to WPSS in heavy-duty steel shelving and seismic/coded-compliant installations.

Broad incumbents

• Lyon Group Holdings: Parent of WPSS since September 2025 and a leader in locker manufacturing and workspace storage products. Comparable as a storage-products platform now spanning industrial shelving (WPSS) and lockers, with overlapping enterprise/government channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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