AR Racking

What AR Racking does

AR Racking, headquartered in Zamudio in the Basque Country of Spain and founded in 1992, is a private industrial storage-systems manufacturer and subsidiary of the conglomerate Grupo Arania. The company designs, manufactures, and installs metal racking and shelving — covering conventional pallet racking, very narrow aisle (VNA) systems, double depth, drive-in and drive-through, mobile base, dynamic FIFO, push-back LIFO, AR Shuttle, picking shelving for medium/light loads, raised picking aisles, cantilever, mezzanines, and specialized systems for hanging garments, tires, and coils — alongside a full automated-warehouse line comprising self-supporting warehouses, AS/RS for pallets, miniload for boxes, autonomous mobile robots (AMR), and automated guided vehicles (AGV).

Operations are anchored by a 100% automated production center exceeding 35,000 m² with annual capacity above 100,000 tons, supported by the proprietary Trazabilidad 4.0 component-traceability system (operational since 2016), R&D facilities through AR Lab with Mondragon University, and the Aula AR Racking research and simulation classroom at the University of Basque Country. The product portfolio is backed by an extensive certification stack including ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, 13485, and 14064, plus EN 1090-1 CE marking for self-supporting structures and EN 15512/15620/15629/15635 and FEM 10208 conformance for steel storage systems.

The business model is enterprise, project-based, and quote-driven: revenue comes from hardware sales (storage systems and racking) plus professional services (engineering, technical inspection, assembly, and maintenance), with a 5-year quality warranty on all systems. Go-to-market combines 14 owned offices with 70+ trusted distributors across more than 60 countries, exporting over 85% of production. The customer base is heavily enterprise — Primark, Eroski, Amazon, Nestlé, Decathlon, Carrefour, Mahou San Miguel, Inditex, LG, Leroy Merlin, and PUMA — served across food & beverage, e-commerce, textile and fashion retail, logistics/3PL, automotive, cold storage, manufacturing, pharma and cosmetics, and general retail verticals.

Name

AR Racking

Legal name

AR Racking

Website

https://ar-racking.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AR Racking is a Spanish industrial storage-systems manufacturer (part of Grupo Arania) designing, producing, and installing metal racking and automated warehouse solutions for enterprise customers across 60+ countries in food & beverage, retail, e-commerce, automotive, cold storage, and logistics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Racking and Storage Systems

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial racking systems
• Pallet storage solutions
• Automated warehouse systems
• Metal shelving manufacturer
• Warehouse storage equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Zamudio

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Storage Systems Sales: Design, manufacture, and installation of industrial metal shelving and storage systems including pallet racking, dynamic systems, automated warehouses, and specialized solutions. Revenue from complete project delivery including equipment and installation.
2. Professional Services: Engineering of projects, technical inspection, assembly/installation, and maintenance services. Full lifecycle support for storage installations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AR Racking designs, manufactures, and installs industrial metal racking and storage systems for warehouses and distribution centers worldwide. Core offerings span conventional pallet racking, VNA narrow-aisle systems, high-density dynamic and push-back racking, automated AS/RS and miniload warehouses, AMR robots, AGVs, and specialized storage for tires, garments, coils, and long loads, delivered as turnkey projects including engineering, installation, technical inspection, and maintenance services.

Product overview

AR Racking is a manufacturer of industrial storage systems and metal racking solutions, organized into three main product lines: Industrial Metal Shelving (including conventional pallet racking, VNA narrow aisle, double depth, Drive In compact, mobile bases, dynamic FIFO, push-back LIFO, and Pallet Shuttle systems), Picking Systems (manual picking, dynamic picking, and raised aisles for medium/light loads), and Automated Warehouses (self-supporting structures, AS/RS for pallets, Miniload for boxes, and AMR robots). Additionally, they offer specialized solutions for specific needs (garment hanging, tires, coil winders, mezzanines, cantilever, and AGVs) and services including project engineering, technical inspection, assembly, and maintenance. The company operates a 100% automated production center exceeding 35,000 m² with 100,000+ tons capacity, exports over 85-90% of production to more than 60 countries, and provides a 5-year warranty across all systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AR PAL: Adjustable Pallet Racking system for conventional pallet storage.
• AR Drive In
• AR Shuttle
• AR Lab
• Aula AR Racking

Products and services

• AR PAL Adjustable Pallet Racking (Estanterías Convencionales para Palets) Selective pallet racking system allowing direct access to each load unit via forklifts, offering flexible, resistant, and easy-to-assemble storage for heavy palletized loads in industrial warehouses.
• VNA Very Narrow Aisle Pallet Racking (Estanterías de Pasillo Estrecho) Very Narrow Aisle racking system reducing aisle width to approximately 1.5 meters, providing up to 40% space savings while maintaining direct access to all load units.
• Double-Depth Pallet Racking (Estanterías de Doble Profundidad) Double-depth pallet racking system that stores pallets two deep, increasing storage capacity while reducing aisle space and maintaining some selectivity.
• AR Drive In Compact Pallet Racking (Estanterías Compactas Drive In) High-density compact storage system maximizing space and height utilization by minimizing forklift aisles, operating on LIFO (Drive In) or FIFO (Drive Through) principles for homogeneous products.
• Mobile Base Pallet Racking (Estanterías de Bases Móviles) Mobile base racking system where shelving is mounted on guided mobile chassis, eliminating fixed aisles and enabling direct access to each pallet with excellent space optimization.
• Dynamic FIFO Pallet Racking (Estanterías Dinámicas) Dynamic gravity-flow pallet racking using inclined roller beds enabling FIFO stock rotation, ideal for high-rotation products with optimal space utilization.
• Push-Back LIFO Pallet Racking (Estanterías Push-Back Dinámicas) Push-back dynamic racking using carts on slight inclines for LIFO stock management, enabling high-density storage with multiple depth levels.
• AR Shuttle Pallet Shuttle System High-density compact storage solution using motor-driven satellite carts to transport pallets within the racking, optimizing operations for homogeneous product storage.
• Manual Picking Shelving (Estanterías para Picking / Media Carga) Manual picking shelving systems for medium or light loads, designed for order preparation with high versatility and adaptability to various storage needs.
• Dynamic Picking Shelving (Estanterías para Picking Dinámico) Dynamic picking shelving systems with gravity flow for efficient order preparation and reduced picking walks in warehouses.
• Raised Picking Aisles (Pasillos Elevados) Raised picking aisles that utilize vertical warehouse space for additional storage levels in picking operations.
• Self-Supporting Automated Warehouses (Almacenes Autoportantes) Self-supporting automated warehouses where the racking structure itself serves as the building support, optimizing space and reducing civil works for tall installations.
• Automated Storage and Retrieval System for Pallets (AS/RS) Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) for pallets maximizing warehouse capacity and efficiency through automated cranes and robotic technology.
• Miniload Automated Storage System (Sistema Almacenamiento Miniload) Automated miniload system for boxes and small items using storage and retrieval machines for light load automation.
• Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) Autonomous Mobile Robots for automated box handling and transport within automated warehouses.
• Hanging Garment Racking (Estanterías para Prenda Colgada) Modular hanging garment racking systems that protect clothing, maintain shape, prevent wrinkles, and optimize space with adjustable height and length.
• Tire Racking Systems (Estanterías para Neumáticos) Specialized tire racking systems designed for efficient storage and organization of tire inventory.
• Coil Winders and Roll Storage (Bobineros) Coil winders and storage systems for rolled materials such as cable, rope, and fabric, allowing rotation during storage.
• Mezzanines (Entreplantas) Mezzanine structures that create additional floor levels within warehouses to maximize vertical space utilization.
• Cantilever Racking (Estanterías Cantilever) Cantilever racking systems for long, bulky, or irregularly shaped items such as pipes, timber, and structural materials.
• Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) Automated Guided Vehicles for material transport within warehouses, integrated with storage systems for automated logistics operations.
• Project Engineering Services (Ingeniería de Proyectos) Project engineering services including design, structural calculation, and customization for optimal storage solutions.
• Technical Inspection Services (Inspección Técnica) Technical inspection services for storage systems ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
• Assembly and Installation Services (Montaje) Professional assembly and installation services for storage systems.
• Maintenance Services (Mantenimiento) Maintenance services for ongoing support and optimization of storage installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Space optimization up to 80%+ with compact storage systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mondragon Unibertsitatea (Mondragon University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with AR Lab, a dedicated R&D laboratory for testing, analysis, and studies to evaluate behavior, resistance, and safety of storage systems. Continuous product improvement and innovation partnership.
• Universidad del País Vasco (University of Basque Country)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Aula AR Racking at the Escuela de Ingeniería de Bilbao for research and simulation. Enables collaboration between academic and business environments through studies, calculation models, and simulation tools.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Ferretto Group: Italian industrial storage manufacturer producing pallet racking, vertical lift modules and integrated automated systems. Comparable to AR Racking's product portfolio and target verticals, primarily positioned in Southern Europe.
• BÖHM (Böhm Stahl- und Metallwarenerzeugung): Austrian storage systems manufacturer offering pallet racking, cantilever and automated solutions. Comparable niche focus with AR Racking, primarily serving the DACH region with growing European expansion.

Regional players

• Interroll: Swiss-listed vendor of material handling equipment, including pallet flow and dynamic racking components. Adjacent overlap with AR Racking's dynamic FIFO and push-back racking product lines, primarily serving European OEMs and integrators.
• Frazier Industrial Company: US-based manufacturer of industrial steel shelving, pallet racking and structural platforms. Comparable product mix to AR Racking but primarily serves the North American market via regional distribution.

Direct peers

• Mecalux: Headquartered in Barcelona, Mecalux designs, manufactures and distributes metal racking, shelving and automated warehouse systems worldwide. Direct overlap with AR Racking in conventional, compact and AS/RS pallet racking for European and global enterprise customers.
• SSI Schaefer: Global German intralogistics group offering pallet racking, shelving, AS/RS and AMR/AGV plus warehouse software. Competes head-to-head on large enterprise storage automation projects alongside AR Racking.
• Nedcon: Dutch manufacturer of pallet racking and cantilever systems serving European logistics and industrial customers. Direct competitor in conventional and heavy-duty pallet racking.

Broad incumbents

• TGW Logistics Group: Austrian-headquartered integrator of automated warehousing and distribution centers, including pallet AS/RS and shuttle systems. Competitor to AR Racking on fully automated warehouse projects across Europe.
• Dematic: Kion-owned global automated warehouse integrator providing pallet AS/RS, miniload, AMR and WMS/WCS software. Competes with AR Racking in fully automated warehouse tenders, often going beyond pure racking into full stack.
• Swisslog: Swiss/Kion-owned provider of automated storage and retrieval systems, including pallet AS/RS and miniload. Overlaps with AR Racking's automated warehouse (AS/RS) product lines for enterprise and 3PL customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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