Cam Industrial

What Cam Industrial does

Cam Industrial is a Calgary-headquartered industrial equipment supplier, incorporated in 1979, that delivers material handling and storage solutions to B2B commercial and industrial customers across Canada, with concentrated field operations in Western Canada. The company's core offering is a comprehensive pallet racking portfolio (selective, cantilever, double deep, very narrow aisle, drive-in, push back, pallet flow) and a full component ecosystem (frames, beams, safety bars, anchors, wire decking, post protectors, netting, dividers, fork entry bars), supplemented by heavy-duty shelving (Interlok boltless, E-Series Widespan, wire, high bay, mobile, carton flow), mezzanines, roll-out racks (vertical sheet, sheet tower, honeycomb, cantilever roll-out), cabinets, conveyors, lifting and packaging equipment, used warehouse equipment, and automated storage and retrieval systems (Rotomat Storage Carousel, Vertical Lift Module/Lean Lift, Opex Perfect Pick). Sourcing is multi-vendor, with CWB-certified North American manufactured roll-formed and structural steel (Redirack qualified dealer status; Metalware partner for Interlok and E-Series).

The business model is turnkey and project-based, generating revenue from four streams: industrial equipment sales (new and used, hardware), professional services (engineering, design, permitting, inspections, project management), field services (installation, preventative maintenance, repair, teardown, relocation, disposal), and equipment financing. GTM is sales-led enterprise field sales with consultative selling through offices in Calgary, Edmonton, and Surrey (Vancouver area), supported by a quote request pipeline, toll-free contact channels, educational content, and a customer portal at portal.camindustrial.net. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contract cadences, reflecting the custom-engineered nature of each facility layout.

Cam Industrial employs 51-100 people, is privately held with no disclosed institutional ownership, and operates under multi-provincial professional and safety credentials (COR, APEGA, EGBC Permit to Practice, APEGM, CSSE, ACSA, CSCE) that legally underpin its ability to deliver stamped engineering services across Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. The company's primary customer segments are warehousing and distribution centers and manufacturing facilities, with retail and wholesale operations as a secondary segment. Notable capability claims include Very Narrow Aisle systems achieving approximately 60% density vs. 35% with standard selective rack, mobile shelving improving capacity by more than 36%, and Sheet Tower systems delivering up to 200% the capacity of standard pallet or cantilever racking.

Name

Cam Industrial

Legal name

Cam Industrial

Website

https://camindustrial.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cam Industrial is a Calgary-headquartered industrial equipment supplier founded in 1979 that designs, sells, and installs pallet racking, shelving, mezzanines, and automated storage systems for B2B warehousing, manufacturing, and retail customers across Western Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Storage and Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Pallet racking systems
• Warehouse storage solutions
• Material handling equipment
• Industrial shelving systems
• Warehouse automation systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of pallet racking systems, shelving, roll-out racks, mezzanines, conveyors, cabinets, dock equipment, lifting equipment, packaging equipment, and industrial robotics. Both new and used warehouse equipment is available.
2. Professional Services: Engineering and design services including pallet racking design, structural engineering, concrete slab design and analysis, racking capacity calculations, inspections, permitting, and project management.
3. Field Services: Installation, preventative maintenance, pallet racking repair, tear down, relocation and disposal services for industrial storage systems.
4. Equipment Financing: Financing options available for industrial equipment purchases, enabling customers to acquire storage solutions through payment plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cam Industrial designs, supplies, and installs industrial material handling and warehouse storage solutions, principally pallet racking systems (selective, cantilever, double deep, very narrow aisle, drive-in, push back, pallet flow), roll-out racks, heavy-duty shelving, mezzanines, and automated storage and retrieval systems. The company operates as a turnkey single-source provider, combining equipment sales with in-house engineering, design, permitting, installation, and ongoing preventative maintenance and repair services for commercial and industrial customers across Canada. Both new and pre-owned equipment is offered, with financing options available for purchases.

Product overview

Cam Industrial is a Canadian industrial equipment and storage solutions provider incorporated in 1979, serving commercial and industrial B2B customers. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of material handling and warehouse storage products organized into core racking systems, components, roll-out racks, shelving, automation, and services. The core product line centers on pallet racking systems (Selective, Cantilever, Double Deep, Very Narrow Aisle, Drive-In, Push Back, and Pallet Flow) with corresponding components (frames, beams, safety accessories, wire decking, and protectors). Supporting product categories include roll-out sheet/rack solutions (Vertical Sheet Rack, Sheet Tower, Roll Out Sheet/Pallet/Honeycomb/Cantilever racks), heavy-duty shelving (Interlok boltless, E-Series Widespan, Wire, High Bay, Mobile, and Carton Flow), mezzanines, and automated storage retrieval systems. The company also provides integrated engineering, design, installation, and maintenance services. Products are available in both roll-formed and structural steel configurations with Redirack brand compatibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Selective Pallet Racking Systems Most common pallet racking system providing direct access to every pallet with 100% selectivity, designed for high mix, low volume SKUs in warehouses and distribution centers.
• Cantilever Pallet Racking Systems Open-span pallet racking designed for storing long, bulky, or heavy materials such as lumber, pipes, and metal bars, available in roll-formed or structural steel configurations.
• Double Deep Pallet Racking Systems High-density storage system storing pallets two units deep, providing up to 33% more pallet positions than selective racking using specialized pantograph reach trucks.
• Very Narrow Aisle Pallet Racking Space-efficient racking using specialized forklifts to reduce aisle size by approximately 50%, maintaining full selectivity for high mix, low volume SKUs.
• Drive-In Racking Systems High-density pallet rack storage system where forklifts drive directly into rails to store pallets 2-10 deep, ideal for low mix, high volume SKUs.
• Push Back Racking Systems High-density storage using gravity-driven nesting carts on inclined rails, allowing 2-6 pallets deep storage with LIFO rotation for moderate mix, high volume SKUs.
• Pallet Flow Racking Systems Gravity-fed roller conveyor system for FIFO inventory rotation, storing 2-15+ pallets deep with automatic conveying from rear to front.
• Vertical Sheet Rack Heavy-duty upright sheet metal storage with 3-20 roll-out drawers, standard capacity up to 1,500 lbs per cart, available in 8 models from 6' x 4' to 12' x 5'.
• Sheet Tower Stacked steel-cartridge storage system with up to 5,000 lbs per cartridge capacity (200% more than standard racking), featuring fork pockets for transport and up to 150,000 lbs total capacity.
• Roll Out Sheet Rack Sheet material storage with up to 13 drawers per rack, available in Fixed, Hinged, or Hybrid frame options, supporting up to 5,000 lbs UDL per drawer.
• Roll Out Pallet Slide-out pallet systems for rack-mounted (1,000 lbs UDL) or floor-mounted (3,000 lbs UDL) applications, eliminating forklift back-access needs.
• Roll Out Honeycomb Rack Modular storage system for long, flat or tubular materials with unlimited adjustable slots, up to 7,000 lbs per slot capacity.
• Cantilever Roll Out Rack Roll-out storage for tubular inventory (bars, pipes, lumber) available in Single or Double Arm configurations with adjustable dividers and wind-up handles.
• Interlok Shelving Boltless metal shelving from Metalware in 18 or 20 gauge cold-rolled steel with snap-lock assembly, no tools required, compatible with modular drawers.
• E-Series Widespan Shelving Heavy-duty Metalware shelving with 12 gauge posts and 13 gauge beams, available in depths from 12" to 48" with steel, wire mesh, or wooden shelf options.
• Wire Shelving Metro wire shelving for wet/dry environments, NSF certified for cleanrooms and food storage, with antimicrobial coating options for freezer and cold room use.
• High Bay Shelving High-density storage engineered to building height (up to 40 feet) using order pickers or catwalk systems, commonly used for archival and library storage.
• Mobile Shelving Track-based movable shelving eliminating fixed aisles, available in low profile, standard, heavy duty and high bay configurations, increasing capacity by over 36%.
• Carton Flow Shelving Gravity flow system for FIFO picking from rear loading, reducing walk time and separating pickers from stockers to improve productivity and reduce labor costs.
• Mezzanines Structural, Shelving Supported, and Rack Supported mezzanine systems for multi-level storage expansion within existing facilities.
• Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Automated storage solutions including Rotomat Storage Carousel, Vertical Lift Module (Lean Lift), and Opex Perfect Pick systems for modern warehouse automation.
• Engineering and Design Services In-house engineering including pallet racking design, structural engineering, concrete slab analysis, racking capacity calculations, inspections, permitting, and project management.
• Millwright and Field Services Installation, preventative maintenance, pallet racking repair, and tear down/relocation/disposal services for industrial storage systems.
• Conveyors Industrial conveyor systems supporting material handling and warehouse workflow.
• Industrial Cabinets Range of industrial storage cabinets including drawer storage, shelf storage, mobile storage, mezzanine, overhead, rollout tray, pass-through, computer, and heavy-duty storage cabinets.
• Dock Equipment Loading dock equipment supporting warehouse receiving and shipping operations.
• Lifting Equipment Industrial lifting equipment for material handling and warehouse operations.
• Packaging Equipment Industrial packaging equipment for warehouse and shipping operations.
• Equipment Financing Financing options available for industrial equipment purchases, enabling customers to acquire storage solutions through payment plans.
• Used Warehouse Equipment Pre-owned warehouse equipment as a cost-effective alternative to new industrial storage systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Turnkey solutions from design through installation with guaranteed on-time and on-budget delivery
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ISNminorOthersISN membership allows Cam Industrial to connect with reliable contractors and vendors to build beneficial relationships. By fostering safe work environments and strong partnerships, Cam Industrial stays current in the changing industrial industry.
• ComplyWorksminorOthersComplyWorks membership pre-qualifies Cam Industrial as a respected and trusted company to work with for contractors and suppliers.
• RedirackcoreTechnology or IntegrationQualified dealer for Redirack brand pallet racking systems. Redirack is the most common rack style found in many areas within Canada. Large inventory of Redirack compatible frame and beam components kept in-stock.
• MetalwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for Interlok boltless shelving and E-Series Widespan shelving products. Interlok shelving is constructed of 18 or 20 gauge cold-rolled steel and compatible with Metalware's Integrated Modular Drawers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mecalux: Global warehouse storage solutions provider with manufacturing capabilities across racking, shelving, and ASRS. Comparable to Cam Industrial's product breadth but at a much larger scale with owned IP and direct international sales force.
• Steel King Industries: US-based manufacturer of pallet racking, shelving, and protective products. Comparable product mix to Cam Industrial's racking catalog, but operates as an OEM rather than a regional dealer/integrator.
• Interlake Mecalux: One of the largest global manufacturers and direct suppliers of pallet racking, shelving, and warehouse automation. Overlaps Cam Industrial across pallet racking, shelving, and ASRS product categories, but competes with broader geographic reach and owned manufacturing IP.
• Ridg-U-Rak: North American manufacturer of selective, drive-in, push-back, and pallet-flow racking. Direct competitor in core rack product categories, with manufacturing capability versus Cam Industrial's dealer/integrator model.
• Kardex Group: Specializes in automated storage and retrieval systems (vertical lift modules, carousels) — overlapping with Cam Industrial's Rotomat and Lean Lift offerings. Larger, publicly listed, with manufacturing IP.
• SSI Schaefer: Major integrator of intralogistics including racking, shelving, ASRS, and conveyor systems. Direct overlap with Cam Industrial's turnkey warehouse solutions business, with broader product portfolio and global engineering footprint.

Direct peers

• Cogan Wire & Metal Products: Canadian manufacturer and distributor of industrial storage products including shelving, rack, and custom material handling solutions. Closest Canadian comparable to Cam Industrial in terms of product mix and target customer base.
• North American Pallet Rack: Distributor of new and used pallet rack and warehouse storage products in North America. Comparable reseller model to Cam Industrial, serving similar B2B industrial customer base with similar product categories.

Regional players

• Western Pacific Storage Solutions: Western US-based pallet rack and warehouse storage distributor and installer. Comparable dealer/integrator business model focused on regional industrial customers, similar in scale and go-to-market approach to Cam Industrial.

Emerging players

• Damotech: Specializes in pallet rack protection products (post protectors, row-end guards) that overlap directly with Cam Industrial's rack safety components. Smaller, niche-focused player with proprietary products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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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