Advanced Handling Solutions

What Advanced Handling Solutions does

Advanced Handling Solutions, Inc. is a privately held material handling equipment and warehouse storage systems provider headquartered in Hubbard, Ohio (Youngstown area). Founded around 2004, the company supplies racks, conveyors, crane systems, loading dock equipment, mezzanines, Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRCs), Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs), stacker cranes, modular offices, shelving, high-speed doors, and safety products to manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and distribution centers. Its primary customer segments are manufacturing facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, and a secondary niche in tool and die storage.

The business model combines one-time equipment sales with professional installation and warehouse reconfiguration services, delivered through a turnkey, single-point-of-contact model. Advanced Handling Solutions coordinates design, supply, and installation, including pit and concrete work, and partners with experienced installation companies rather than maintaining large captive crews. Pricing is custom and quote-based, aligned to project scope and facility specifications, with multi-year contract cadence on larger engagements.

Distribution is primarily direct field sales, anchored in Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, with selective execution on nationwide projects and into Canada and Mexico. Marketing relies on the company website, project galleries, deep-dive case studies, and an online catalog, with quote requests and phone-based contact as the primary conversion mechanism. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, parent entities, or funding history, and currently operates with 1-10 employees.

Name

Advanced Handling Solutions

Legal name

Advanced Handling Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://advancedhandlinginc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Advanced Handling Solutions is a privately held Ohio-based material handling equipment and warehouse storage systems integrator, supplying racks, conveyors, cranes, mezzanines, VLMs, and safety products to manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution center customers across the Midwest and nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE), Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

Keywords

• Material handling equipment
• Warehouse storage systems
• Pallet rack solutions
• Conveyor systems
• Mezzanine installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Hubbard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of material handling equipment including conveyors, cranes, mezzanines, pallet rack systems, loading docks, speed doors, safety products, shelving, and automated storage systems
2. Installation Services: Professional installation and turnkey material handling solutions including pit and concrete work, equipment relocation, and warehouse reconfigurations
3. Warehouse Reconfiguration Services: Facility redesigns, equipment relocations, rack modifications, and warehouse expansions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Advanced Handling Solutions supplies material handling equipment and warehouse storage systems, including conveyors, cranes, pallet racks, mezzanines, Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors, Vertical Lift Modules, loading dock equipment, modular offices, shelving, safety products, and high-speed doors. The company delivers turnkey solutions combining equipment design, supply, professional installation, and ancillary concrete/pit work for manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and distribution centers.

Product overview

Advanced Handling Solutions is a material handling equipment and warehouse storage systems provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core offering consists of material handling equipment including conveyor systems, crane systems, loading dock equipment, and Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRCs); storage infrastructure including pallet rack systems (selective, drive-in, pushback, pallet flow, shuttle), mezzanines, industrial shelving, mobile shelving, cantilever rack, and roll-out storage systems; workspace infrastructure including modular offices; automated storage including Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) and stacker cranes; safety products including guard rail, fall protection, machine guarding, and safety gates; and high-speed doors. Services include turnkey installation, warehouse reconfiguration, and equipment relocation. The company positions itself as a solutions provider combining multiple product categories to deliver integrated warehouse systems rather than selling single products in isolation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conveyor Systems Complete conveyor system solutions including gravity, belt, roller, accumulation, sortation, incline/decline, chain, pallet, and spiral conveyors for warehouses, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
• Crane Systems Overhead crane solutions including jib, bridge, gantry, workstation, monorail cranes, plus hoists, trolleys, and runway systems designed for reliable material handling.
• Loading Dock Equipment Loading dock solutions including dock levelers, dock seals and shelters, vehicle restraints, dock bumpers, dock lights, and full dock upgrades for safe and efficient material flow.
• Mezzanines Engineered mezzanine platforms creating instant second- and third-level space for storage, picking, or production with OSHA and IBC compliant steel construction, custom sizing, multiple decking options, and integrated stairs, railings, and gates.
• Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRCs) Hydraulic or mechanical lift systems for safe, efficient movement of materials between levels, ANSI/ASME B20.1 compliant with integrated safety systems for multi-level material handling.
• Modular Offices In-plant modular office systems providing enclosed workspace including single-story, two-story, QC labs, CMM rooms, and break rooms with climate control options and minimal installation disruption.
• Pallet Rack Systems Comprehensive pallet rack solutions including selective rack, structural rack, drive-in rack, pushback rack, pallet flow rack, and pallet shuttle systems for scalable warehouse storage.
• Cantilever Rack Systems Open-front storage systems designed for long, bulky, or irregular materials such as lumber, steel, pipe, and building products with adjustable arms for flexible, high-capacity support.
• Roll-Out Storage Systems Ergonomic storage systems allowing each level to extend outward for safe access to long, heavy, or high-value materials using roll-out cantilever arms and pallets compatible with overhead cranes.
• Safety Products Complete warehouse safety solutions including machine guarding, guard rail systems, fall protection, overhead fall protection rails, light curtains, safety scanners, bollards, and safety gates for OSHA compliance.
• Industrial Shelving Industrial shelving solutions including boltless, steel, wire, and specialty shelving for small parts, cartons, tools, and hand-stored inventory with adjustable shelf levels and modular expansion.
• Mobile Shelving High-density mobile shelving systems that eliminate fixed aisles by allowing shelving rows to move on guided tracks, with mechanical-assist or powered movement options.
• High-Speed Doors High-speed roll-up doors including fabric high-speed doors, exterior high-speed doors, freezer and cooler doors, cleanroom doors, and food grade doors for improved facility efficiency and environmental control.
• Stacker Crane Systems Stacker crane systems for heavy-duty storage and ergonomic retrieval of heavy items, tooling, dies, drums, and maintenance equipment without forklifts in aisles.
• Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) Automated vertical storage systems that maximize vertical space, increase picking accuracy, and improve throughput by automatically delivering trays to an ergonomic access point with integrated inventory control software.
• Warehouse Reconfiguration Services Warehouse redesign and equipment relocation services including rack teardown and reinstallation, mezzanine relocation, modular office relocation, machine guarding, guard rail, conveyor relocation, and freight services for facility moves.
• Gorbel G-Force Intelligent Lifting Device Intelligent lifting device combining human operator speed and responsiveness with servo-driven hoist precision for repetitive or high-precision lifting tasks that reduces operator strain and improves safety.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced number of pickers required for VLM bar stock picking operations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Frazier Industrial Company: Manufacturer and supplier of pallet rack, shelving, and structural storage systems sold through integrator networks; competes with AHS's selective, drive-in, pushback, and pallet flow rack lines in warehouse and DC projects.
• Cisco-Eagle: U.S. material handling integrator and equipment dealer providing conveyors, rack, mezzanines, cranes, safety products, and warehouse design services — closely comparable offering mix and project-based model to AHS.
• Conveyor Handling Company: Material handling equipment distributor and integrator specializing in conveyors, rack, and storage solutions for warehouses and distribution centers, with turnkey installation services comparable to AHS's offering.
• Bastian Solutions: National material handling systems integrator offering conveyors, robotics, AS/RS, rack, and turnkey warehouse installations; directly competes with AHS for multi-product warehouse automation and distribution center projects.

Emerging players

• Damotech: Specialty provider of pallet rack safety and repair products including column protectors, rack guards, and safety assessments; overlaps with AHS's safety products line and competes for warehouse safety project scope.
• Modula: Specialized manufacturer of vertical lift modules and automated storage systems sold through a dealer/integrator network; competes with AHS for VLM-attached warehouse projects, particularly in distribution and manufacturing.

Broad incumbents

• Rite-Hite: Manufacturer of loading dock equipment, industrial doors, and facility safety products sold direct and through integrators; directly competes with AHS's loading dock, high-speed door, and safety product lines.
• Hytrol Conveyor Company: Major U.S. conveyor manufacturer with an integrator network that competes head-on with AHS's conveyor lines and sells through distributors, often bundled with rack and warehouse automation.
• Toyota Material Handling: Largest U.S. material handling equipment OEM and integrator through its Toyota, Raymond, and Bastian brands; competes with AHS across forklifts, automation, rack, and integrated warehouse solutions.
• Kardex Group: Global provider of automated storage and retrieval systems including vertical lift modules and carousel-based solutions; directly overlaps with AHS's VLM and stacker crane product lines and competes for the same DC/warehouse automation budget.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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