E-Distribution

Name

E-Distribution

Legal name

E-Distribution

Website

https://e-dist.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Handling Systems Integration

NAICS

Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385), Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42344)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Warehousing & Distribution / Fulfillment Operations (BPAHAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

E-commerce Retail DCs (Non-fulfillment, Bulk-to-Store/Hub) (TLALAEAC)

Keywords

• Warehouse storage systems
• Material handling equipment
• Pallet racking solutions
• Warehouse design services
• Installation logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Garland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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. Equipment Sales: Sales of new and used pallet racking systems, forklifts, conveyor equipment, AS/RS systems, and accessories. Offers both structural and roll-formed pallet rack in various configurations including selective, drive-in, push-back, and carton flow systems
2. Installation Services: Nationwide installation of pallet rack systems, conveyor, pick modules, and sortation systems through a network of certified installers
3. System Design & Consulting: Warehouse system design, WMS consulting, engineering, CAD 3D modeling, and project management services for warehouse optimization
4. Emerson Trucking & Logistics: In-house national freight carrier providing trucking and logistics services for equipment delivery with real-time tracking

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

E-Distribution sells and integrates warehouse storage and material handling equipment, including pallet racking systems (selective, drive-in, push-back, carton flow, pallet flow), pick modules, AS/RS automation, conveyor systems, forklifts, and the M-Pulse line of batteries and chargers. Around these physical products, the company provides bundled design, engineering, project management, certified installation, and in-house trucking services as a full-service systems integrator for enterprise warehouse operators.

Product overview

E-Distribution is a full-service material handling systems integrator offering a comprehensive portfolio of storage, material handling, and warehouse automation solutions. The core product line centers on pallet racking systems (Selective, Drive-In, Push-Back, Carton Flow, Pallet Flow) and Pick Modules for storage density optimization. The company provides complementary equipment including AS/RS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems), Conveyor Systems, Forklifts with M-Pulse batteries/chargers, and Used/Rebuilt pallet rack. Supporting services include WMS Consulting, System Design, Engineering with CAD 3D modeling, Project Management, Installation (via 400+ certified installers), and in-house Emerson Trucking & Logistics for freight delivery. Accessories include warehouse safety products, loading dock equipment, high-performance doors, and industrial casters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• M-Pulse: High-efficiency batteries and smart chargers for electric forklifts
• Emerson Trucking & Logistics
• Applied Warehouse Systems
• Carolina Installers

Products and services

• Selective Pallet Rack Traditional pallet rack offering high throughput volume and accessibility for full pallet storage with direct forklift access from aisles, sold to warehouse operators as part of E-Distribution's racking portfolio.
• Drive-In Pallet Rack High-density storage rack allowing forklift entry for LIFO product rotation to maximize storage capacity for like products, marketed to high-volume warehouse operations.
• Push-Back Pallet Rack Gravity-fed cart system combining high-density pallet storage with 100% SKU selectivity for LIFO rotation with single-aisle access, deployed for enterprise distribution centers.
• Carton Flow Rack Gravity-fed case or each-pick system providing FIFO rotation and access to multiple SKU pick slots per bay, designed to integrate with conveyor and pick modules for high-velocity fulfillment.
• Pallet Flow Rack Gravity-fed pallet storage system with greater depth capacity than push-back, using wheels or rollers set on pitch for automatic replenishment at the pick face, suited to FIFO inventory management.
• Pick Modules Multi-level integrated storage and picking systems combining pallet flow, carton flow, static rack, and conveyor to enable efficient order fulfillment within a condensed warehouse footprint.
• AS/RS Systems (Automated Storage and Retrieval) Computer-controlled inventory management systems that automatically store and retrieve inventory, available in crane or shuttle-based configurations for totes, boxes, trays, and pallets, integrating with WMS, WCS, WES, and ERP platforms.
• Conveyor Systems Material handling superhighway systems for modern distribution centers, available in automated or gravity configurations, overhead or pick module integration, for sorting, diverting, and accumulating goods.
• Forklifts Electric and internal combustion lift trucks including reach trucks, counterbalance, order pickers, and pallet jacks from top industry brands, with pre-owned units inspected and reconditioned for warehouse operators.
• M-Pulse Forklift Batteries & Chargers High-efficiency batteries and smart chargers engineered for quick turns and lower energy costs for electric forklifts, supported by on-call technicians and stocked parts for 24/7 service.
• Used Pallet Rack Pre-owned structural and roll-formed pallet rack systems inspected, recertified with engineering calculations and equipped with new hardware for like-new reliability, sold with up to 50% savings versus new equipment.
• Warehouse Safety Products Pallet rack protectors, guardrails, stairs, handrails, forklift access protection, and rack safety netting sold as accessories for equipment and employee protection in warehouse facilities.
• Loading Dock Equipment Dock levelers, specialty levelers, safety products, and accessories supplied for warehouse loading dock operations.
• High-Performance Doors Folding doors (Fast-Fold) and fabric doors (Turbo-Seal Freezer, Plexline, Fast-Seal) supplied for warehouse climate control and operational efficiency.
• Industrial Casters & Wheels Industrial-grade casters and wheels supplied for material handling equipment and carts in warehouse environments.
• Sweepers & Scrubbers Industrial floor sweepers and scrubbers supplied for warehouse cleaning and maintenance.
• WMS Consulting Warehouse Management System consulting services for system evaluation and optimization recommendations, sold to enterprise warehouse operators.
• Warehouse System Design Expert system configuration services to maximize efficiency and space utilization, including Smart 3-D design visualization of new storage, conveyor, and picking systems before installation.
• Engineering & CAD Licensed engineering services in all 50 states with CAD 3D modeling for seismic calculations, stamped drawings, and permitting support on warehouse automation and storage projects.
• Project Management Project management backed by a nationwide team of 400+ certified installers delivering on-time, on-budget execution of warehouse storage and material handling projects.
• Installation Services Professional rack system installation via a nationwide team of 400+ certified installers, including acquired subsidiaries Applied Warehouse Systems and Carolina Installers, covering pallet rack, pick module, conveyor, and sortation systems.
• Emerson Trucking & Logistics In-house national freight carrier providing trucking and logistics services for equipment delivery with real-time tracking, intended to avoid third-party markups, schedule gaps, and delivery risks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves up to 50% versus new equipment through certified pre-owned program
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Carolina Installers, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 August 2021Acquisition brought 100+ years of expert industrial installation experience to E-Distribution team, led by Larry Hicks and Jerry Hicks. Expanded nationwide installation bench with veteran industrial installation expertise.
• Applied Warehouse SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2019Acquisition nearly doubled E-Distribution's in-house field installation team while expanding breadth to include pallet rack, pick module, conveyor and sortation system installation capabilities. This merger significantly enhanced installation capacity and expertise.
• M-PulsecoreTechnology or IntegrationM-Pulse is E-Distribution's proprietary line of high-efficiency forklift batteries and smart chargers for electric forklifts. Provides quick turns and lower energy costs with on-call technicians and stocked parts for 24/7 service support.
• Emerson Trucking & LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-house national freight carrier fleet providing trucking and logistics services for equipment delivery. Owns trucking fleet to eliminate third-party markups, schedule gaps, and delivery risks with real-time tracking.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Kardex: Provider of automated storage and retrieval solutions (vertical lift modules, shuttle-based AS/RS) — overlap with E-Distribution's AS/RS and high-density storage offerings for distribution-center customers.

Broad incumbents

• Dematic: Global intralogistics integrator owned by KION, providing automated warehousing, AS/RS, conveyor, and DC solutions — directly overlapping with E-Distribution's automation and racking integration scope for distribution customers.
• Honeywell Intelligrated: Large incumbent integrator of warehouse automation, conveyor, AS/RS, and order fulfillment solutions for distribution centers — overlaps with E-Distribution's racking, conveyor, and AS/RS offerings but at much greater scale and breadth.

Direct peers

• Frazier Industrial Company: US manufacturer of structural and roll-formed pallet rack systems, including push-back and carton flow — comparable racking products marketed through distribution channels similar to E-Distribution's brand-agnostic model.
• Cisco-Eagle: US material handling systems integrator and equipment reseller offering pallet rack, conveyor, AS/RS, and design/installation services — comparable mid-sized peer operating in similar vertical markets with similar integrator-reseller economics.
• Advance Storage Products: Manufacturer and distributor of pallet rack, push-back, drive-in, and carton flow systems with project design and installation support — directly comparable product portfolio (selective, push-back, drive-in rack) to E-Distribution's core offering.
• TGW Systems: Conveyor, AS/RS, and order fulfillment systems integrator focused on distribution center automation — comparable in conveyor and pick module integration offerings and similar foodservice/retail end markets.
• Bastian Solutions: Material handling systems integrator offering conveyors, AS/RS, robotics, and pallet racking with design, integration, and installation services — directly comparable to E-Distribution's full-service model across similar end markets.
• Hytrol Conveyor: Major US conveyor manufacturer and integrator of material handling systems — overlapping product (conveyor and sortation systems) and similar distribution-channel and integrator sales motion.
• Steel King Industries: Manufacturer of pallet rack, stacker modules, and protective rack products with project and installation services — directly comparable pallet racking and storage system product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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