INFORM STORAGE EQUIPMENT GROUP

Name

INFORM STORAGE EQUIPMENT GROUP

Legal name

NanJing Inform Storage Equipment Group Co., Ltd.

Website

https://inform-international.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Warehousing and Storage (4931), Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Warehouse Automation Systems (AS/RS, Shuttle Systems, Vertical Lift Modules) (IMAHABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Automated storage systems
• Warehouse automation equipment
• Shuttle storage robots
• Stacker crane systems
• Industrial racking solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Nanjing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automated Storage Equipment Sales: Sale of physical warehouse automation equipment including stacker cranes, shuttle systems, and racking systems. One-time capital equipment sales with potential for aftermarket parts and service contracts.
2. Software Licenses (WCS/WMS): Licensing of proprietary warehouse control and management software systems that operate the automated storage equipment
3. Professional Services: Installation, commissioning, and after-sales support services for automated warehouse systems

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

INFORM Storage Equipment Group manufactures and sells integrated automated warehouse storage solutions, including shuttle systems (Shuttle Mover, Radio Shuttle, Multi Shuttle, Four Way Radio Shuttle, Attic Shuttle), stacker crane systems (Panther, Lion, Giraffe, Bull, Zebra, Cheetah series), industrial racking and shelving, and proprietary WCS/WMS software. The company provides turnkey warehouse automation for manufacturers, retailers, and logistics operators across multiple industry verticals.

Product overview

INFORM STORAGE EQUIPMENT GROUP is a comprehensive warehouse storage and automation solutions provider offering an integrated portfolio of products. The portfolio comprises three main product lines: (1) Shuttle Systems including individual shuttle robots (Shuttle Mover, Radio Shuttle, Multi Shuttle, Four Way Radio Shuttle, Attic Shuttle) and integrated shuttle storage systems; (2) Stacker Crane Systems including the Panther, Lion, and Giraffe series for pallets, plus Heavy Load and Mini Load models; and (3) Racking & Shelving solutions spanning light-duty, high-density, heavy-duty, automated storage, VNA, ASRS highbay, multi-tier platforms, pallet racking, carton flow, push back, and new energy racking. The company also offers WCS (Warehouse Control System) and WMS (Warehouse Management Software) to enable coordinated operation of the entire automated storage ecosystem. This is a platform-plus-modules architecture where the physical equipment (shuttles, cranes, racks) forms the foundation, while the software systems provide centralized control and optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Robotech: Stacker crane manufacturing subsidiary specializing in heavy-duty stacker crane technology and solutions based on demand.
• Panther Series
• Lion Series
• Giraffe Series

Products and services

• Shuttle Storage Robots Shuttle robot devices (Shuttle Mover, Radio Shuttle, Multi Shuttle, Four Way Radio Shuttle, Attic Shuttle) that move horizontally and bidirectionally along rack lanes to transport pallets and goods in high-density storage operations. The four-way radio shuttle enables movement in four directions (forward, backward, left, right) for maximum maneuverability in dense storage configurations.
• Shuttle Storage Systems Integrated automated storage systems combining shuttle vehicles, racking, and control software for high-throughput storage and retrieval operations. Includes hybrid ASRS+Radio Shuttle systems and Miniload ASRS systems designed for miniload containers and small items at high-speed access.
• Stacker Crane Systems Stacker crane product series for automated high-bay warehouse applications: Panther series (pallet stacker cranes), Lion series (medium-duty pallet stacker cranes), Giraffe series (high-reach stacker cranes for very high-bay warehouses), Bull series (heavy-duty stacker cranes for large/heavy pallet loads), and Zebra/Cheetah (mini load stacker cranes for small parts and boxes). Designed for different load capacities and warehouse heights.
• WCS (Warehouse Control System) Proprietary Warehouse Control System software for managing and coordinating shuttle systems, stacker cranes, and other automated handling equipment within a warehouse.
• WMS (Warehouse Management Software) Proprietary Warehouse Management Software for inventory control, warehouse operations management, and integration with automated storage systems.
• Industrial Racking & Shelving Systems Comprehensive industrial racking and shelving portfolio spanning light-duty racks (beam-type, roller track-type), high-density racks (shuttle racking, gravity racking, cantilever racking, drive-in pallet racking), heavy-duty racks, automated storage racks (beam-type, corbel-type, miniload), VNA racking, ASRS highbay racking with self-supported rack buildings, multi-tier racking with steel platforms, pallet racking (selective and teardrop), carton flow racking, push back racking, medium/light duty shelving, and new energy racking for lithium battery materials.

Named customers15 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Beijing VStrongminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cooperative relationship established for technology or market development in intelligent storage solutions
• RoboTechcoreTechnology or IntegrationRoboTech is a subsidiary/integrated business unit specializing in stacker crane technology. The company completed an equity transfer contract with RoboTech. RoboTech has been recognized as a top 3 global stacker crane SRM manufacturer and won multiple innovation awards including Golden Globe Award for three consecutive years.
• Jiangsu Cold Chain SocietycoreOthersINFORM Storage was awarded Vice Chairman Company position in the Jiangsu Cold Chain Society, indicating leadership role in the regional cold chain industry

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vanderlande: Toyota Industries-owned warehouse and parcel automation integrator with strong AS/RS and shuttle product lines. Competes in similar large enterprise RFQs across retail, F&B, and parcel sectors.
• Daifuku: Japanese global leader in material handling systems including AS/RS, stacker cranes, conveyors, and shuttle systems — the most direct competitor to INFORM across INFORM's entire product portfolio and customer verticals.
• Dematic: KION-owned integrator of automated storage, shuttle, and warehouse execution software. Competes head-to-head with INFORM on AS/RS projects for automotive, e-commerce, and F&B customers globally.
• Swisslog: KUKA subsidiary specializing in AS/RS, stacker cranes, and shuttle-based automation with strong European footprint. Directly comparable product lines (AutoStore, SynQ) overlap with INFORM's WMS/WCS-plus-hardware stack.
• SSI Schaefer: German intralogistics provider offering racking, AS/RS, shuttle systems, and WMS/WCS software. Closely matches INFORM's integrated platform-plus-modules architecture and serves the same automotive/retail/F&B verticals.
• Murata Machinery (Muratec): Japanese manufacturer of stacker cranes, AS/RS, and automated material handling systems — a top-tier competitor in the global stacker crane segment where INFORM's Robotech subsidiary also competes.
• TGW Logistics Group: Austrian warehouse automation specialist with comparable shuttle, AS/RS, and stacker crane offerings; competes for European enterprise accounts with similar reference customers.
• Hänel Storage Systems: German manufacturer of rotary rack and automated storage/retrieval systems for industrial and automotive parts — directly comparable to INFORM's mini-load and high-bay AS/RS offerings.

Emerging players

• Symbotic: AI-driven warehouse automation company with software-defined shuttle and AS/RS solutions. Represents the next-generation competitive threat to hardware-led vendors like INFORM.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Intelligrated: Honeywell's warehouse automation arm offering AS/RS, conveyors, and execution software. A broader incumbent with deeper enterprise relationships and R&D budgets than INFORM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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