Storex

What Storex does

Storex Industries Corp is a Canadian plastic goods manufacturer founded in September 1998 and headquartered in LaSalle, Quebec (operating from a 125,000 sq. ft. facility). The company designs, manufactures, and distributes plastic storage and organization products — including classroom organization tools (book bins, caddies, cubby bins, pencil boxes), office filing and storage solutions (archive drawers, file boxes, file cabinets, wall pockets, totes), janitorial products (boot trays, disposal bins), active seating stools, and arts and crafts storage — primarily serving the K-12 education, office/professional, and facilities verticals in North America.

The company operates more than 20 plastic injection molding machines along with integrated sheet extrusion, metal stamping, and plastic welding capabilities, running 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to produce its entire product line in-house. Products are made from 100% post-consumer recycled materials sourced predominantly from North American recycling programs, and Storex holds proprietary designs including metal/plastic hybrid cabinets and an award-winning 3-ring binder re-design that established its initial market presence.

Storex generates revenue through wholesale and bulk hardware sales to a broad network of North American mass-market and institutional retailers — including Amazon, Staples, Walmart, BJ's, Sam's Club, Grand & Toy, W.B. Mason, HEB, Scholar's Choice, and Quality Classrooms — supplemented by direct e-commerce sales through its Shopify-powered storefront at storex.ca. Following its September 1, 2022 merger with ERA Group Ltd, the company also distributes winter recreational products (Avalanche and Booster sleds) under the same operational umbrella, with consolidated manufacturing, administrative, and shipping functions.

Name

Storex

Legal name

Storex Industries Corp

Website

https://storex.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Storage and Organization Products

NAICS

Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (33721)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Products Injection Molding (Housewares, Toys, Personal Care) (IMANAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Moving, Packing & Seasonal Storage Retail (Boxes, Totes, Ornament Storage) (CRAIAJAJ)

Keywords

• Plastic storage products
• Classroom organization supplies
• Office filing solutions
• Injection molded plastics
• Recycled plastic products

Headquarters

HQ city

Lasalle

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Storex generates revenue through the sale of plastic storage and organization products. The company manufactures and distributes its entire product line from one facility, selling through both direct e-commerce and retail distribution channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Storex manufactures and distributes plastic storage and organization products for classrooms, offices, and janitorial/facilities applications. The company operates a 125,000 sq. ft. injection molding manufacturing facility in LaSalle, Quebec (24/7 operations) that produces storage bins, file boxes, cubby bins, wiggle stools, sleds, and related goods from 100% post-consumer recycled materials. Following the 2022 merger with ERA Group Ltd, the line also includes winter recreational plastic products such as sleds.

Product overview

Storex offers a comprehensive line of plastic storage and organization products primarily for classroom, office, and janitorial applications. The product portfolio includes classroom organization tools (book bins, caddies, cubby bins, storage bins, storage trays, pencil boxes), office filing and storage solutions (archive drawers, file boxes, file cabinets, totes, wall pockets, storage cubes, desk accessories), active seating furniture (wiggle stools and active tilt stools), arts and crafts storage (activity trays, project boxes, paint trays), and janitorial products (boot trays, disposal bins). Following the merger with ERA Group, the company also offers winter recreational products including Avalanche Sleds and Booster Sleds. All products are manufactured in-house at the company's Quebec facility using injection molding and other plastic manufacturing processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Storex: A brand of storage solutions for classrooms, offices, and homes, including classroom organization tools, arts and crafts storage, office filing totes, cabinets, and wastebaskets.

Products and services

• Classroom Organization Products Storage and organization solutions for educational settings, including book bins, caddies, cubby bins, storage bins, storage trays, and pencil boxes designed for classrooms. Targeted at K-12 schools, teachers, and educational institutions.
• Office Storage and Filing Products Filing and organization solutions for office environments, including archive drawers, file boxes, file cabinets, totes, wall pockets, storage cubes, crates, desk accessories, and clipboards. Targeted at offices, professional environments, and institutional buyers.
• Janitorial Products Cleaning and maintenance organization products including boot trays and disposal/recycling bins. Targeted at facility maintenance, janitorial services, and facilities managers.
• Active Seating (Wiggle Stools) Adjustable active seating stools designed to promote movement and focus, including wiggle stools and active tilt stools in various heights and colors. Targeted at K-12 classrooms and educational settings seeking flexible seating.
• Arts and Crafts Storage Storage solutions for arts and crafts supplies including activity trays, project boxes, and paint trays in various sizes and colors. Targeted at classrooms and educational settings running arts and crafts programs.
• Avalanche Sleds Plastic snow sleds for winter recreation, available in multiple colors. Targeted at consumer and retail buyers for seasonal winter use; comes from the legacy ERA Group product line.
• Booster Sleds Booster-style plastic sleds for children, available in multiple colors. Targeted at consumer and retail buyers for seasonal winter use; comes from the legacy ERA Group product line.

Quantifiable outcome

• Manufacturing capacity exceeds many North American manufacturers

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ERA Group LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022ERA Group Ltd and Storex Industries Corp completed their merger on September 1, 2022, forming a dynamic and innovative plastic goods manufacturer. ERA Group is known for winter equipment like plastic sleds, snow shovels, and traction mats, while Storex is known for office and school organization products. The combined company leverages ERA's seasonal production capabilities with Storex's year-round product lines. Administrative functions, production facilities, and shipping operations are streamlined for enhanced efficiency.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Samsill Corporation: Samsill manufactures binders, office organization products, and filing solutions, including recycled-content binders. Comparable to Storex in the office organization category and shares the recycled-materials positioning that helped establish Storex's 3-ring binder redesign.
• Really Useful Products: Really Useful Products manufactures plastic storage boxes, filing products, and organizational containers, primarily in polypropylene. Comparable product category (plastic storage/filing) with similar target customers in office, education, and home organization.
• IRIS USA: IRIS USA manufactures and distributes plastic storage containers, totes, file boxes, and organizational products primarily through warehouse clubs and mass retailers. Direct peer in plastic injection-molded storage sold through similar big-box channels.
• Sterilite Corporation: Sterilite is one of North America's largest manufacturers of plastic storage containers, totes, and organizational products sold through mass retailers. Direct head-to-head competitor to Storex in plastic storage bins, file boxes, and household organization at major retailers.
• Wham-O: Wham-O manufactures plastic recreational products including snow sleds (e.g., Slippery Racer, Flexible Flyer). Relevant peer to ERA Group's sled product line acquired through the Storex merger; both make plastic consumer winter recreation goods.
• Advantus Corporation: Advantus manufactures office organization, classroom, and facility products including wall files, sorters, and storage products. Direct overlap with Storex in classroom and office organization sold through similar wholesale and retail channels.
• Akro-Mils (Myers Industries): Akro-Mils produces plastic storage bins, totes, and organizational products for industrial, commercial, and consumer markets. Overlap with Storex in plastic storage and organization, including storage bins and stackable containers.
• Plano (Plano Synergy): Plano is a plastic injection-molding manufacturer specializing in storage and organization solutions across hunting, tackle, and storage categories. Comparable plastic molding capability and storage-product focus, with similar retail distribution models.

Broad incumbents

• Fellowes Brands: Fellowes is a large, established manufacturer of office products including filing, storage, organization, and workspace solutions. Comparable to Storex's office segment at a broader portfolio level; Fellowes is a larger incumbent with similar B2B and retail distribution.
• The Container Store: The Container Store is a specialty retailer of storage and organization products. Comparable product categories to Storex (bins, totes, file storage, organization), though primarily a retailer rather than manufacturer; serves as a downstream channel and adjacent competitor in the consumer organization space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/storex_inc
• Facebookfacebook.com/storexind
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/storex-industries

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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