What White Conveyors does

White Conveyors, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer of automated garment conveyor systems headquartered in Kenilworth, New Jersey, founded in 1944 (originally as White Machine Company) and operating from a 90,000 square foot manufacturing facility. The company designs, builds, and services overhead rail-based conveyor systems that store, retrieve, sort, and transport garments, uniforms, and related items. Its proprietary technology stack includes the patented Compu-Sort line (with the S-Series OAS and CUS order assembly systems), the U-Pick-It and GBX automated uniform and locker bag storage systems for hospitality, the TIPS Total Inmate Property Storage system for correctional facilities, the Dispat-U-Veyor high-volume sorter, the modular Enclosed Track conveyor, and the Contin-U-Veyor tubular transport, all governed by 600 Series Microprocessor Controls and direct-drive inverter systems. Speed Check Conveyor, acquired in 2008 in Decatur, Georgia, operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary focused on commercial and industrial laundry applications.

The company serves at least nine verticals: dry cleaning and restoration, hospitality (hotels, casinos, resorts), industrial and institutional laundry, correctional facilities, retail, automotive, restaurants and country clubs, coat-check venues, and residential customers. Named reference accounts include Trump Taj Mahal, Caesars Entertainment, and Beau Rivage in hospitality, and Cook County Jail, Rikers Island, Federal Correctional Institution Fort Worth, and Harris County Detention Center in corrections. Over 76,500 conveyor systems have been installed worldwide across the company's 70+ year history.

White Conveyors monetizes through three streams: (1) custom-engineered conveyor system sales priced via quote-based, specification-driven proposals; (2) aftermarket parts sold through its online "White Store" at factory-direct pricing (frames ~$48.91, yokes ~$37.87, chains $79.50-$164.83, carriers $179.97-$236.21); and (3) installation, technical support, warranty, and 24-hour phone service under service agreements. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales through dedicated US and international sales representative networks with inside-sales request forms for solution quotes, product demos, and general inquiries. Leadership is held by the Speckhart family: Mary L. Speckhart (President since 2014) and Vice Presidents B. Stephen and John J. Speckhart, following the September 2018 passing of Chairman and CEO Bernard S. Speckhart.

Name

White Conveyors

Legal name

White Conveyors, Inc.

Website

https://white-conveyors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

White Conveyors is a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer of automated garment conveyor systems for storage, retrieval, sorting, and transport, serving dry cleaners, hospitality, correctional, industrial laundry, retail, and other verticals worldwide since 1944.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Conveyors & Sortation Systems (Warehouse & Parcel) (IMAHABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI), Assembly, Installation & In-Home Setup Services (White-Glove Add-On) (TLAAAKAJ)

Keywords

• Automated garment conveyors
• Conveyor storage systems
• Material handling equipment
• Uniform storage retrieval
• Dry cleaning equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Kenilworth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Conveyor System Sales: Sale of custom-designed automated conveyor systems for garment handling, storage, sorting, and retrieval across multiple industries including dry cleaning, hospitality, correctional, retail, and industrial laundry.
2. Aftermarket Parts Sales: Sale of authentic White Conveyor replacement parts and components through online parts store at factory direct pricing, including frames, chains, yokes, wheels, and rail components.
3. Service and Maintenance: Installation, technical support, warranty services, and ongoing maintenance for conveyor systems. 24-hour phone support available with service agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

White Conveyors designs, manufactures, and installs automated overhead conveyor systems for the storage, retrieval, sorting, and transport of garments, uniforms, and related items. Its product lines serve dry cleaning, hospitality, industrial and institutional laundry, correctional, retail, and residential customers, supported by an aftermarket parts store and field service organization.

Product overview

White Conveyors is a manufacturer of garment conveyor storage, retrieval, and sorting solutions with over 76,500 systems installed worldwide since 1944. The product portfolio operates as a platform of modular conveyor systems organized by market vertical: Dry Cleaning solutions include Stor-U-Veyor, Up'N'Down, Double Deck models, V-Dip, TWIST VEYOR, and automated assembly systems (S-Series OAS, CUS); Laundry products include Dispat-U-Veyor sorting conveyors, Comp-U-Sort Systems, Monorail Systems, Contin-U-Veyor, Twist-Veyor, and Power Storage Conveyor; Hospitality offerings include U-Pick-It, GBX, AUS Automated Uniform Systems, Stor-U-Veyor for coat check, Wardrobe Valet, and Rollo-Valet; Correctional facilities are served by TIPS (Total Inmate Property Storage System); Retail products include Tote-U-Veyor curbside pickup organizer and Dispense-U-Veyor for high-value products; Automotive and industrial applications use Enclosed Track conveyors. All systems are modular, customizable, and designed for minimal maintenance with various control options including hand, foot, keypad, and keyboard controls.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stor-U-Veyor Automated garment storage and retrieval conveyor system for dry cleaners and garment handling businesses, offering efficient sorting and access to garments with hand, foot, or keypad controls.
• Up'N'Down Conveyor

Quantifiable outcome

• 76,500+ conveyor systems installed worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Speed Check ConveyorcoreOthersSpeed Check Conveyor is a subsidiary/acquisition of White Conveyors, acquired in 2008 under Bernie's leadership. Located in Decatur, Georgia, it strengthens White Conveyors' commercial and industrial laundry divisions. The international sales meeting included members of Speed Check Conveyor as part of the White Conveyors family.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Interroll Group: Swiss-listed manufacturer of rollers, drum motors, and conveyor/sortation technology used in warehouses, distribution centers, and industrial applications. Closely comparable as a conveyor technology specialist serving logistics, e-commerce, and industrial customers.
• Hytrol Conveyor Company: U.S. manufacturer of conveyors and material handling systems with broad product lines across sortation, accumulation, and integration. Directly comparable as a mid-sized conveyor OEM with similar customer segments in distribution, manufacturing, and warehouse operations.
• Jensen Group: Belgian-listed supplier of industrial laundry equipment, including material handling and sorting systems. Highly comparable to the Speed Check Conveyor side of White's business in industrial/institutional laundry automation.
• Pellerin Milnor: U.S. manufacturer of industrial laundry equipment, including material handling systems used in large commercial laundries. Closely comparable to White Conveyors' industrial and institutional laundry conveyor business (overlap with Speed Check Conveyor).

Broad incumbents

• TGW Logistics Group: Global provider of automated warehouse and distribution center conveyor systems. Comparable as a conveyor and material handling systems manufacturer serving similar end markets (distribution, retail, e-commerce), though at a much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Dematic: KION-owned global supplier of integrated automated material handling solutions, including conveyors, sortation, and AS/RS for warehouses and distribution. Comparable in conveying/sortation core, though much broader scope and software-driven offering.
• Beumer Group: German family-owned intralogistics company providing conveying, sortation, and palletizing systems for parcel, baggage, and bulk handling. Comparable in conveying/sortation engineering and family-owned heritage, with stronger focus on high-throughput parcel and baggage.
• Daifuku: Global leader in material handling systems, including conveyors, sortation, and cleanroom automation for manufacturing, distribution, and laundry. Overlaps with White Conveyors' industrial laundry and conveyor integration business at much larger scale.
• Vanderlande: Toyota Industries-owned provider of material handling, conveyor, and sortation systems for warehouses, airports, and parcel. Comparable in conveyor/sortation systems and industrial laundry adjacencies, with much broader software and systems integration capability.
• Swisslog: Provider of automated material handling and warehouse automation, including conveyor-based solutions for retail, e-commerce, and industrial customers. Overlaps with White Conveyors' distribution, retail, and laundry segments but at significantly greater scale and integration depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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