Acquisition Expands Reach & Capabilities in the Southeast
ENGINEERED HANDLING, INC. JOINS THE APEX FAMILY OF MATERIAL HANDLING & STORAGE COMPANIES, EXTENDING APEX’S REACH TO THE MID-ATLANTIC AND SOUTHEAST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8/15/2021
Oak Brook, IL —Apex Companies, headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, has announced that Engineered Handling, Inc, a leading storage and warehouse equipment supplier based in Charlotte, NC will join the Apex family of companies to support growing customer demand in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast states.
The combined company—operating under Apex Warehouse Systems—unites the talents and capabilities of Engineered Handling’s existing staff with the sales, design, engineering, automation, and rack repair services of Apex Companies.
Apex Companies is a full-service storage and material handling equipment provider – from individual pallet rack systems, forklifts, and lift equipment to full-scale warehouse design, integration, and automation; Apex offers customers one-stop-shop expertise.
The team from Engineered Handling has built a reputation as a premier material handling systems integrator offering warehouse design, engineering, installation, and training services to clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southern states. In addition, they maintain a sales and stocking facility in Hickory, NC, and a sales office in Greenville, SC. These locations will join the existing Apex offices in Oak Brook, IL, Aurora, IL, and Denver, CO. All Engineered Handling employees will be joining Apex.
“We have known and worked with the Apex team for many years and have appreciated their high level of expertise and customer service. We look forward to becoming a part of the Apex family and continuing to grow the combined company in the future, said Jerry Welsh, President of Engineered Handling, who will join the Apex team.
With its extensive footprint in the automotive parts and tool crib market, Engineered Handling expands Apex’s capability into this valuable sector. Additionally, the acquisition blends two active business units dedicated to used and overstock racking to expand the supply and affordability for customers throughout the U.S.
The addition of Engineered Handling, coupled with last year’s acquisition of Alpine Equipment Co. of Denver, gives Apex a coast-to-coast footprint that will help propel the company’s national growth plans.
“Apex’s acquisition of Engineered Handling is a testimony to our plans to make Apex a truly nationwide company. The Mid-Atlantic and Southeast states are areas of tremendous growth in the warehouse and logistics market. We look forward to adding our capabilities to those of Engineered Handling to serve customers in this growing market,” noted Peter DeHaan, Principal, Apex Warehouse Systems.
The merger will be concluded on August 15, 2022.
Apex Warehouse Systems – Southeast
200 East Tremont Street
Charlotte, NC 28203
About Apex Companies
Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, the Apex family of companies provides full-service material handling and storage solutions to optimize distribution and order fulfillment efficiency. Whether you’re building a new grassroots facility or improving the throughput of an existing warehouse or DC, Apex offers the products and services to meet your needs; planning and designing — reconfiguring an existing DC – pallet rack and storage systems – forklifts, and industrial equipment – warehouse automation – staff training – rack audit and repair. We do it all. At any point in your project, you’ll find an experienced Apex resource dedicated to providing a tailored solution.
Included under the Apex Companies banner are Apex Material Handling, Apex Warehouse Systems, Apex Storage, Apex Automation Solutions, and Apex Rack Repair and Safety. Since 2005, our knowledgeable team has provided expert support and customer service to clients across a wide range of business segments.
Contacts:
| Apex Companies Peter DeHaan Principal (630)759-3900 peter.dehaan@apex-cos.com |
Engineered Handling, Inc. Jerry Welsh President (704)333-4446 |
Media Contact – SwajgerGroup, LLC Judy Swajger (973)534-8045 Judy@swajgergroup.com |