What Rapistak does

Rapistak Warehouse Storage Systems is a privately held U.S. industrial storage equipment manufacturer headquartered at 1 Alliance Drive, Buffalo, NY. The company designs and sells a portfolio of seven core storage systems—PROSTAK (stacker crane AS/RS handling up to 6,000 lbs.), MAXRAK (instantly adjustable racking), Unit Supply Cargo Rack/USCR (hot-dipped galvanized structural steel cargo racks), LEVIATHAN (heavy-duty stacker storage), SKARAB (stacker storage management, formerly ROLLSTAK), AUTOSTAK (automated storage and retrieval with variable pallet sizes), and Industrial Pull-Out Shelving (1,000–3,000 lb capacity). Systems are built from structural steel with modular, reconfigurable architectures and target vertical specialization across eight industrial sectors: manufacturing, government/military, automotive, aerospace, plastics, transportation, power generation, and oil and gas.

The company's business model centers on direct B2B hardware sales to enterprise customers, supplemented by engineering/design services for architects and engineering firms (CAD blocks, bid specifications, Designer's Edge Package), and post-sale customer service and maintenance. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, but government bid data shows individual contract values ranging from approximately $11,947 to $321,120 across multi-year terms. Go-to-market is primarily enterprise field sales with a dedicated government bid channel, specialized A&E firm support, and marketing through SEO, trade publications, LinkedIn, and industry referrals. The company is U.S.-only in geographic scope, privately held with no disclosed investors, and actively hiring for engineering, fabrication, and welding roles. No AI/ML capabilities, patents, awards, or public financials are disclosed.

Name

Rapistak

Legal name

Rapistak Warehouse Storage Systems

Website

https://rapistak.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rapistak is a privately held U.S. industrial storage equipment manufacturer selling automated stacker cranes, adjustable racking, cargo racks, and shelving systems to enterprise customers across manufacturing, government/military, automotive, aerospace, and other industrial verticals from its Buffalo, NY headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Storage Systems

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Warehouse Storage & Racking Systems (Pallet Racking, Shelving, Mezzanines) (IMAHABAD)

Keywords

• Industrial storage systems
• Automated storage retrieval
• Pallet racking systems
• Warehouse storage solutions
• Material handling equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Buffalo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Storage Equipment Sales: Rapistak generates revenue primarily through the sale of industrial storage systems including stacker cranes, pallet racking, shelving, and cargo racks. Products are sold directly to enterprise customers in manufacturing, government, automotive, aerospace, and other industrial sectors.
2. Engineering and Design Services: The company offers engineering and design services for architects and engineering firms, including CAD blocks, bid specifications, and the Designer's Edge Package for specifying Rapistak products.
3. Customer Service and Maintenance: Post-sale customer service including product registration, maintenance manual access, and support for pre/installed storage systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rapistak manufactures and sells industrial warehouse storage and material handling systems including automated stacker cranes (PROSTAK, AUTOSTAK), adjustable pallet racking (MAXRAK), heavy-duty stacker storage (LEVIATHAN, SKARAB), hot-dipped galvanized cargo racks (USCR), and heavy-duty pull-out shelving. The systems are sold directly to enterprise customers in manufacturing, government/military, automotive, aerospace, plastics, transportation, power generation, and oil and gas sectors.

Product overview

Rapistak offers a comprehensive portfolio of warehouse storage and material handling solutions centered around automated and adjustable storage systems. The core product line includes PROSTAK (stacker crane storage systems for dies/molds/inventory), MAXRAK (instantly adjustable high-density racks), LEVIATHAN (heavy-duty stacker storage), SKARAB (stacker storage management formerly ROLLSTAK), AUTOSTAK (automated storage and retrieval), Unit Supply Cargo Rack (USCR for cargo handling), and Industrial Pull-Out Shelving. Supporting offerings include Product Videos, Product Literature, and the Designer's Edge Package for A&E firms. The systems serve industries including manufacturing, government/military, automotive, aerospace, transportation, power generation, oil and gas, and plastics, with capacities ranging from 1,000 to 6,000+ lbs. per load.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PROSTAK

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 1/3 reduction in aisle area for true space savings
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Daifuku North America: Global materials handling integrator offering AS/RS, cranes, conveyors, and sortation to automotive, aerospace, and government customers. Overlaps with Rapistak on automated stacker crane and pallet rack solutions for the same verticals.
• Dematic: Major integrator of automated warehousing systems including AS/RS, conveyors, and storage solutions. Comparable as a competing supplier of automated storage and retrieval systems in the same industrial and government procurement environments.
• SSI Schaefer: Global materials handling and warehouse storage giant offering AS/RS, pallet racking, shelving, and integrated logistics software. Comparable as an overlapping supplier of stacker-style automated storage systems and pallet racking to industrial customers.
• Kardex Group: Swiss-listed provider of automated storage and retrieval systems including vertical lift modules and carousel-based storage for industrial customers. Directly competes with Rapistak's AUTOSTAK/PROSTAK stacker crane offerings.
• Stanley Black & Decker (Industrial Storage Solutions / Lista): Large industrial conglomerate including Lista and Vidmar branded modular storage cabinets, shelving, and workstation systems. Comparable as a supplier of industrial pull-out shelving and modular storage to manufacturing customers.

Direct peers

• Ridg-U-Rak: Manufacturer of heavy-duty storage racks, pallet racking, and specialty industrial storage including aerospace tooling racks. Comparable as a U.S. niche specialist serving automotive, aerospace, and government with similar rack products.
• Equipto (part of Tri-Lift Materials Handling): Provider of heavy-duty industrial shelving, mezzanines, and storage products for manufacturing and government customers. Directly comparable to Rapistak's pull-out shelving and racking lines in the mid-tier industrial storage segment.
• Frazier Industrial Company: U.S. manufacturer of steel pallet racks, shelving, and structural storage systems sold through integrators and direct channels. Comparable as a U.S.-based peer in heavy-duty industrial pallet racking for manufacturing and warehouse customers.
• Hänel Büro- und Lagersysteme: German manufacturer of vertical lift storage modules and automated storage systems. Most directly comparable as a niche specialist in compact automated storage/retrieval equipment, similar to Rapistak's PROSTAK/AUTOSTAK offerings.

Emerging players

• Mecalac / Egemin (now KION) automation storage: Via its Dematic and Egemin assets, KION Group supplies automated storage systems including stacker cranes and AS/RS to industrial customers worldwide. Comparable as a competitor in the stacker crane / AS/RS category Rapistak serves with PROSTAK and AUTOSTAK.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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