What Mainway Handling does

Mainway Handling Systems is a Canadian warehouse and distribution-center automation systems integrator founded in 1988 and headquartered in Burlington, Ontario. The company designs, engineers, installs, and services integrated material-handling solutions for enterprise customers in e-commerce, retail, third-party logistics, freight and parcel, and wholesale distribution. Its stated end customers include Decathlon, Book Depot, DHL Express, Loomis, and Canpar, with projects ranging from multi-site rollouts (18 DHL sites) to single high-density facilities (a 400,000 sq ft Book Depot DC sorting 30 million books annually).

The company's core technology offering is the proprietary Mainway MDR (Motorized Roller) conveyor, manufactured in Ontario and integrated into broader systems alongside third-party automation. Mainway acts as the Canadian integrator and, in several cases, exclusive distributor for global OEMs including Exotec (Skypod AS/RS), Modula (Vertical Lift Modules and OnePick), URBX (robotic AS/RS), SAVVY Palletizing, Interroll, Intralox, Ryson, EuroSort, Packsize, and FMH. This vendor-agnostic integrator model allows Mainway to assemble multi-vendor turnkey systems — combining conveyors, sortation, goods-to-person robotics, dimensioning/weighing/scanning, and automated truck loading — rather than competing as an equipment manufacturer.

Mainway's revenue is generated through project-based systems integration (design, engineering, installation), equipment and parts sales, and recurring service and preventative maintenance contracts. The go-to-market motion is direct enterprise field sales supported by content marketing (blog, case studies, project gallery), industry events, and referrals. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific. The company operates exclusively in Canada, is privately held and family-owned, employs 11–50 people, and reports no institutional funding rounds, acquisitions, or leadership transitions in the available data.

Name

Mainway Handling

Legal name

Mainway Handling Systems

Website

https://mainwayhandling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mainway Handling Systems is a Canadian warehouse automation systems integrator that designs, installs, and services integrated conveyor, sortation, and goods-to-person solutions for enterprise customers in e-commerce, logistics, and wholesale distribution across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Warehouse Automation Systems Integration

NAICS

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Warehouse & Intralogistics Automation Systems (AS/RS, Sortation, Conveyance Controls) (IMAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Warehouse automation
• Conveyor systems
• Sortation systems
• Goods-to-person solutions
• Material handling integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Systems Integration and Project Work: Design, engineering, installation, and integration of complete warehouse automation systems. Project-based revenue from conveyor installations, sortation systems, goods-to-person solutions, and automated storage/retrieval implementations. Includes custom engineering and project management services.
2. Equipment and Parts Supply: Supply of conveyor equipment, components, and replacement parts. Revenue from equipment sales including MDR conveyors, telescopic conveyors, caster decks, and system components.
3. Service and Maintenance: Preventative maintenance programs, on-site repair, corrective maintenance, and ongoing lifecycle support for installed warehouse automation systems. Includes scheduled inspections, tunings, lubrication, and minor repairs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mainway Handling designs, engineers, integrates, and services warehouse automation systems for Canadian enterprise customers. The company delivers turnkey solutions combining its proprietary Mainway MDR conveyor technology with partner equipment—including Exotec Skypod AS/RS, Modula vertical lift modules, and various sortation systems—and supports each installation with project management, on-site service, preventative maintenance, and parts supply.

Product overview

Mainway Handling is a warehouse automation systems integrator offering a comprehensive portfolio of proprietary conveyor and automation solutions complemented by partnerships with leading technology providers. Their core offerings include Mainway MDR (Motor Driven Roller) conveyors, automated sortation systems, goods-to-person retrieval solutions, robotic palletizing, pick towers, dimensioning/scanning systems, and truck loading/unloading equipment. The company provides full-lifecycle services from design and engineering through installation and ongoing maintenance. They serve as an integrator for partner technologies including Exotec Skypod AS/RS, Modula Vertical Lift Modules (VLM), and various sortation brands (EuroSort, Interroll, Intralox, TGW, VanRiet, Equinox). Founded in 1988, Mainway operates as a systems integrator rather than manufacturer, sourcing the best equipment from multiple suppliers to deliver turnkey solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mainway MDR: Proprietary motorized roller conveyor system developed by Mainway Handling for warehouse automation applications.

Products and services

• Mainway MDR Conveyor Proprietary Motorized Roller (MDR) conveyor system designed for high-speed warehouse and distribution center operations, featuring energy-efficient zone-based accumulation and precise speed control.
• Conveyor Systems Complete range of conveyor solutions including belt conveyors, chain driven roller conveyors, line shaft conveyors, and powered extendable conveyors for loading and unloading applications.
• Sortation Systems Automated package sorting solutions including crossbelt sorters, push bar sorters, vertical sorters, and activated roller belt technology for high-throughput distribution facilities.
• Goods to Person Systems Automated storage and retrieval systems that bring inventory to operators, including AS/RS and vertical lift modules for optimized order fulfillment.
• Robotic Palletizing Automated robotic systems for palletizing operations, featuring SAVVY Palletizing Solutions partnerships for end-of-line automation.
• Pick Tower Vertical picking systems that maximize warehouse space utilization with multi-level pick faces and conveyor integration for efficient order fulfillment.
• Dimensioning, Weighing, Scanning Systems Automated dimensioning, weighing, and scanning systems for package characterization, including scan tunnels and dimensioners for logistics compliance.
• Truck Loading and Unloading Systems Automated systems for loading and unloading trailers including telescopic conveyors, extendable belt conveyors, and mobile loading units.
• Automated Trailers Automated trailer loading and unloading solutions for efficient dock operations and reduced manual handling.
• Print and Apply Labeling Automated labeling systems that print and apply shipping labels, barcodes, and other markings during the conveyor process.
• Caster Decks Material handling equipment featuring caster-mounted decks for flexible staging, sorting, and accumulation of packages.
• Packaging On Demand Right-sized packaging solutions, including Packsize systems, that create custom boxes on demand to reduce waste and shipping costs.
• URBX AS/RS Robotic Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) brought to Canada through partnership with URBX, featuring modular design for scalable warehouse automation.
• Exotec Skypod System Goods-to-person AS/RS solution featuring autonomous robots that retrieve bins from multi-level racking, integrated by Mainway for e-commerce fulfillment.
• Modula Vertical Lift Modules (VLM) High-density vertical storage systems that save up to 90% floor space, featuring automated tray delivery to operators for efficient order picking.
• EuroSort Push Tray Sorter High-speed unit sorter capable of sorting up to 13,300 items/hour, handling polybags, apparel, and heavy cartons simultaneously.
• Interroll Vertical Crossbelt Sorter Space-saving vertical sorter with linear routing and compact 67-inch minimum width design for efficient package handling.
• Intralox Activated Roller Belt (ARB) Patented roller technology using small activated rollers to change product direction, ideal for handling polybags and lightweight items.
• TGW Systems NBS90SP Right-angle sortation system with narrow belts and high-friction rollers for precise 90-degree diverting at speeds up to 300 feet per minute.
• EuroSort Push Bar Sorter Flexible sortation technology handling items from business cards to 50 lb cartons at rates up to 3,000 items/hour.
• Project Management End-to-end project management services for warehouse automation implementations from concept through installation.
• Design and Engineering Custom system design and engineering services including AutoCAD drawings, facility planning, and integration specifications.
• Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews Safety compliance and pre-start review services ensuring equipment meets regulatory requirements before operation.
• Service and Maintenance Preventative maintenance programs, on-site repair, corrective maintenance, and ongoing lifecycle support for installed warehouse automation systems, including scheduled inspections, tunings, lubrication, and minor repairs with 24/7 emergency support.
• Parts Supply Replacement parts and components for all installed conveyor and material handling equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6x productivity improvement for e-commerce fulfillment operations
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ModulacoreTechnology or Integration · 27 February 2024Official distribution partnership for Modula Vertical Lift Modules (VLM) in Canada. Mainway serves as distributor and integrator for Modula's automated storage solutions, which recover up to 90% of floor space through vertical storage. Includes comprehensive support services: helpdesk, maintenance, spare parts, training, and after-sales service.
• ExoteccoreTechnology or Integration · 25 February 2024Mainway Handling was chosen by Exotec as the integrator and supplier of conveyor equipment for Decathlon Canada's Skypod AS/RS implementation. The partnership involves integration of Mainway MDR conveyors with Exotec's robotic storage and retrieval systems. The Skypod system offers high-density storage with 30,000 locations in a 39-foot high warehouse configuration.
• URBXcoreTechnology or IntegrationMainway Handling added innovative robotic AS/RS technology to Canada through partnership with URBX. The partnership brings robotic storage and retrieval systems to the Canadian market, complementing Mainway's existing automation portfolio.
• SAVVY Palletizing SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationRevolutionary partnership adding SAVVY Palletizing Solutions to Mainway's automation portfolio. The partnership expands capabilities in robotic palletizing, offering comprehensive automation solutions for warehouse operations.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dematic: Dematic is a global warehouse automation integrator and equipment supplier offering conveyors, sortation, AS/RS, and goods-to-person systems. It directly competes with Mainway Handling on enterprise warehouse integration RFPs, particularly for large 3PL, retail, and parcel customers in North America.
• Bastian Solutions: Bastian Solutions is a North American systems integrator specializing in conveyor, sortation, robotics, and AS/RS warehouse automation - closely aligned with Mainway's integration-focused business model and customer base of 3PL, retail, and parcel customers.
• KPI Solutions: KPI Solutions is a US-based warehouse automation systems integrator offering conveyors, sortation, AS/RS, and controls integration. It targets the same enterprise distribution and 3PL customers that Mainway serves and operates with a similar project-based integration model.
• Kardex: Kardex is a global provider of vertical lift modules, carousels, and automated storage solutions - directly overlapping with Mainway's Modula VLM partnership and competing in the high-density storage segment of warehouse automation.
• TGW Systems: TGW Systems manufactures and integrates conveyor and sortation systems (including NBS90SP right-angle sorters used by Mainway as a partner technology). It is both a technology partner and a direct competing integrator for warehouse automation projects in North America.
• Westfalia Technologies: Westfalia Technologies is a North American AS/RS and automated storage integrator offering crane-based and satellite storage systems. It overlaps with Mainway's goods-to-person and AS/RS integration business for distribution center customers.

Broad incumbents

• Hytrol Conveyor Company: Hytrol is a large US conveyor manufacturer offering belt, roller, and sortation conveyors through an integrator network. While not a direct services competitor, it competes with Mainway MDR in the underlying conveyor equipment market and shapes integrator channel economics.
• Beumer Group: Beumer Group is a German-based material handling systems integrator with strong positions in parcel sortation, baggage handling, and palletizing. It competes with Mainway in the parcel and logistics segment served by DHL, Loomis, and Canpar customers.
• Swisslog: Swisslog is a global warehouse automation provider specializing in AS/RS, goods-to-person (including AutoStore and Carry), and integrated fulfillment solutions. It overlaps with Mainway's goods-to-person and AS/RS integration work while serving a much broader international footprint.
• Honeywell Intelligrated: Honeywell Intelligrated is a broad warehouse automation incumbent offering conveyors, sortation, robotics, and AS/RS as part of Honeywell's larger industrial automation portfolio. It competes with Mainway on enterprise warehouse projects but serves a much wider product and customer footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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