What Polypal does

Polypal Storage Systems S.A. is a Spanish industrial manufacturer specializing in the design, production, and installation of metal storage and racking systems. Founded in 1909 and headquartered in Iurreta, Bizkaia, the company manufactures a broad portfolio that includes pallet racking (adjustable, narrow-aisle, drive-in, shuttle, pallet-live, and mobile variants), medium- and light-duty picking shelving, cantilever racking for long goods, multi-tier mezzanine floors, automated warehouses, clad-rack/self-supporting warehouse structures, office and archive shelving, mobile shelving, and metal lockers. Production is operated in-house across five factories using tested raw materials and advanced welding processes compliant with EN 1090-1 and ISO 3834-2 standards. The company employs approximately 800 staff globally and sells into more than 30 countries, with named enterprise customers spanning retail (IKEA, Apple, El Corte Inglés, Conforama, Fnac), food and beverage (Bimbo, Nestlé, Campofrío, Elpozo, PepsiCo), automotive (Michelin, PSA, Carglass), logistics (Seur, XPO Logistics, Gefco, Swisslog), home appliances (BSH, Fagor), and other industrial segments.

The company operates an enterprise project-based business model combining one-time product sales with recurring professional services. Revenue streams include manufactured storage systems sold per project, design and proposal services, professional installation and assembly, and post-sale maintenance, technical inspections, and training. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, requiring technical sales engagement. Distribution is conducted via direct enterprise field sales organized by geography, with wholly-owned subsidiaries in Spain, Germany, Belgium, France, and the Netherlands, and additional delegations across the UK, Finland, Estonia, Colombia, Panama, and French overseas territories. Logistics and Distribution is the primary vertical, with secondary exposure to Retail, Food & Beverage, Automotive, Healthcare, Education, and general Industry. Polypal is a privately held subsidiary of the UK-based Whittan Group, the European market leader in storage systems, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 3834-2, EN 1090-1, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications along with board-level participation in the European Racking Federation and membership in FEM and SEMA.

Name

Polypal

Legal name

POLYPAL STORAGE SYSTEMS, S.A.

Website

https://polypal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Polypal is a Spanish industrial manufacturer of metal storage and racking systems, supplying pallet racking, cantilever racking, mezzanines, automated warehouses, and clad-rack structures to enterprise customers in logistics, retail, food and beverage, automotive, and industrial sectors across more than 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Storage Systems / Warehouse Racking

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)

Keywords

• Industrial storage racking
• Pallet racking systems
• Warehouse shelving solutions
• Mezzanine floor systems
• Automated warehouse systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Inurrieta

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Storage system product sales: Sale of manufactured metal storage systems including pallet racking, picking shelving, cantilever racks, mezzanine floors, automated warehouses, and lockers. Products are customized per customer project requirements.
2. Project design and proposal services: Technical analysis of customer needs, space optimization studies, and customized project design services for warehouse storage solutions.
3. Installation and assembly services: Professional installation and assembly of storage systems by specialized teams, managed from start to finish with quality control audits.
4. Post-sale and maintenance services: Ongoing support including technical inspections, maintenance, repairs, staff training, and assistance throughout the system lifecycle.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Polypal designs, manufactures, and installs industrial metal storage systems including pallet racking, picking shelving, cantilever racking, mezzanine floors, automated warehouses, and clad-rack self-supporting warehouses. The company provides an end-to-end service model covering project design and technical studies, in-house production using certified processes, professional installation, and post-sale support including technical inspections, maintenance, repairs, and training for enterprise customers across logistics, retail, food & beverage, automotive, and industrial sectors.

Product overview

POLYPAL is a comprehensive industrial storage solutions provider offering an integrated portfolio of metal shelving, racking, and warehouse systems. The core product line includes pallet racking systems (with variants such as adjustable, narrow aisle, drive-in, shuttle, and mobile), picking racks for medium and light-duty applications, cantilever racking for long goods, automated warehouse solutions, and clad-rack self-supporting warehouses. Supporting the racking portfolio, the company offers mezzanine floor systems that maximize vertical space, office and archive shelving with mobile options, and metal lockers for various environments. POLYPAL provides an end-to-end service model encompassing custom project design, in-house manufacturing, professional installation, technical inspections, maintenance, and staff training. The portfolio is unified under a single integrated service approach where the company acts as a long-term partner from initial project design through the operational lifespan of the storage system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pallet Racking (Estanterías para carga paletizada) Industrial racking systems designed for storing goods on pallets in warehouses and factories, with variants including adjustable pallet racking, narrow aisle racking, drive-in/drive-through racking, shuttle systems, pallet live storage, and mobile shelving.
• Picking Racks for Medium-Duty (Estanterías de picking para cargas medias) Racking systems designed for picking operations with medium-weight loads, facilitating organized storage and quick access to products during order preparation.
• Picking Shelving for Light-Duty (Estanterías de picking para cargas ligeras) Shelving systems designed for light-duty picking operations, enabling efficient organization and rapid access to smaller items and light containers.
• Cantilever Racking (Estanterías cantilever) Storage racking systems with cantilever arms designed for storing long, bulky, or irregularly shaped items such as timber, pipes, and structural materials.
• Pasillos Elevados / Multi-tier Systems Elevated aisle / multi-tier racking systems that maximize vertical space in warehouses and factories, optimizing picking operations through multiple levels.
• Automated Warehouses (Almacén automático) Fully automated storage and retrieval systems that minimize human intervention in warehouse operations, improving efficiency and reducing handling times.
• Clad-Rack Warehouses / Self-Supporting Warehouses (Almacén autoportante) Integrated warehouse systems where the racking structure serves as the building's main framework, supporting enclosures and eliminating the need for traditional civil works.
• Office and Archive Shelving (Estanterías para oficina y archivo) Shelving solutions for office and archival environments designed for organizing documents and files, featuring easy assembly and quick configuration changes via clip accessories.
• Mobile Office Shelving (Estanterías móviles para oficina) Shelving systems mounted on mobile bases that slide laterally to provide access to aisles on demand, maximizing storage density in office and archive settings.
• Mezzanine Floors / Entreplantas Multi-level structures that maximize vertical space in warehouses, factories, or premises without construction work. Fully demountable, offering flexibility for modifications, extensions, or relocations.
• Metal Lockers (Taquillas metálicas) Metal locker products designed for various environments and sectors, including changing room lockers and special-purpose metal lockers for diverse applications.
• Project Design Services Custom storage solution design services that analyze project requirements and develop different storage solutions tailored to specific needs, optimizing investment profitability.
• Professional Installation and Assembly End-to-end installation management and execution by specialized assembly teams that install storage systems without interfering with daily warehouse activities.
• After-Sales Service and Maintenance Long-term partnership support including maintenance, repairs, technical inspections, and training on proper use of storage systems throughout the product lifecycle.
• Technical Inspection Services (Inspecciones técnicas) Annual technical inspection services for storage systems operating with mechanical handling equipment, evaluating structural integrity and ensuring worker and goods protection.
• Training Programs Training services for customer personnel covering safe and efficient use of storage systems, operational safety and prevention, and damage detection and assessment guidelines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Space optimization through compact storage systems and mezzanine floors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers28 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Whittan GroupcoreOthersPOLYPAL is part of the Whittan Group, a multinational company headquartered in the UK and European leader in high-quality storage systems. Whittan Storage Systems develops and specializes in designing, producing, and installing a wide range of warehouse storage solutions. The group includes multiple brands covering all possible storage solutions for different activities. The group headquarters is located at Halesfield 6, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4LN, England.
• FEM-AEM (Federación Española de Manutención)minorOthersActive member of the Spanish Association for Transport and Storage Technology, contributing to the development and standardization of the industry.
• FEM (European Federation of Materials Handling)minorOthersMember for over 20 years; actively participates in developing European EN standards and Spanish AENOR standards related to metal shelving and storage systems.
• European Racking Federation (ERF)minorOthersPOLYPAL is a board member of the ERF within FEM, contributing to technical recommendations for the European storage industry.
• SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association)minorOthersMember of the British association of storage system manufacturers. SEMA is the oldest organization for accreditation regarding training and experience of technicians involved in storage system inspection.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Link51: UK-based storage systems manufacturer and sister brand within the Whittan Group. Directly comparable product portfolio (pallet racking, shelving, mezzanines) and overlapping customer base, particularly in the UK and Ireland.
• Mecalux: Spanish-headquartered global manufacturer of metal racking, shelving, and automated warehouse systems. Closest direct competitor to Polypal, operating across similar geographies and serving overlapping end markets including logistics, retail, and food & beverage.
• Nedcon: Netherlands-based manufacturer of steel storage racking systems including pallet racking and mezzanines. Direct regional peer with overlapping product portfolio and European customer base.
• Constructor Group: European storage solutions group offering pallet racking, shelving, and automated warehouse systems across multiple countries. Comparable business model to Polypal with similar enterprise sales motion and project-based delivery.
• Apex Linvar: Whittan Group sister brand specializing in pallet racking and warehouse storage solutions. Direct in-group peer to Polypal, sharing parent-company resources and addressing adjacent European geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Jungheinrich: German intralogistics major offering forklifts, racking, and automated warehouse systems. Competes with Polypal in pallet racking and warehouse automation, particularly across European industrial and logistics customers.
• SSI Schaefer: Global German-headquartered intralogistics provider offering pallet racking, automated storage, and warehouse software. A broader incumbent competitor to Polypal with wider product breadth and global scale.

Regional players

• BÖHM Stahl- und Anlagenbau: German manufacturer of industrial racking and warehouse systems. Comparable product offering to Polypal in pallet racking and mezzanines, primarily serving German-speaking markets.

Emerging players

• Hänel Büro- und Lagersysteme: German specialist in automated vertical lift storage and rotary racking systems. Overlaps with Polypal's automated warehouse and office/archive shelving segments, particularly for parts storage and document management.
• Kardex: Swiss-listed provider of automated storage, retrieval, and material handling systems. Overlaps with Polypal's automated warehouse product line and serves similar logistics and industrial customers, though with a stronger focus on AS/RS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/polypal_es

Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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